Young County Criminal Court Records

Young County criminal court records are maintained at the courthouse in Graham, Texas. The District Clerk keeps all felony case files and the County Clerk manages Class A and B misdemeanor records. You can search Young County criminal cases for free through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, visit the clerk in person at 516 4th Street in Graham, or submit a written request by mail. This page explains where records are held and how to get copies in Young County.

Young County District Clerk

The Young County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal court records for the county. The office is located at 516 4th Street in Graham and handles cases from the 90th Judicial District Court. When someone is charged with a felony offense in Young County, the case is filed here and tracked from indictment through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings.

Staff can look up cases by defendant name or cause number. In-person requests are handled at the counter during regular business hours. You can reach the clerk at (940) 549-6022. The clerk also processes expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 for those who qualify to have arrest records removed from public files.

The re:SearchTX portal provides free public access to Young County district court criminal case information online. The portal shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and documents filed in district court.

The statewide portal is updated regularly and covers Young County court cases including both current and closed matters. No account is needed to search.

How to Search Young County Criminal Records

Start with the free re:SearchTX portal. It covers district court criminal cases across Texas including Young County. Search by name or cause number to see charges, the court assigned, filing date, and case status. No account is required.

For a statewide criminal history check, the Texas Department of Public Safety offers a name-based search for $3. The FAST fingerprint program provides a more precise result tied to a specific individual. In-person searches are available at the Graham courthouse at 516 4th Street during regular office hours. Bring the defendant name and any case number you have.

Young County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Young County are handled by the county court and stored by the County Clerk. These charges include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. The County Clerk's office is in the same courthouse building in Graham.

Contact the Young County Clerk to request misdemeanor records. They can search by name or cause number and tell you what documents are on file. Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace and municipal court level. Those records stay with the relevant local court, not with the County Clerk.

Young County Arrest Records

The Young County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for the county. When someone is booked into the county jail, the sheriff creates a record with the name, date of arrest, and charges at booking. These records are separate from court case files and do not show how a case was resolved.

Contact the Young County Sheriff's Office directly for current jail roster information or recent arrest records. You can find contact details at youngcountytexas.us. For state prison records, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is available free online. The Texas sex offender registry from DPS lists registered offenders in Young County.

What Young County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal case files in Young County include documents from every stage of a case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The file begins with the charging document and grows as hearings occur and the case moves toward a verdict or plea.

Standard documents in a Young County criminal case file include:

• Grand jury indictment or information with formal charges
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond documents and conditions of release
• Pre-trial motions and court orders
• Plea agreement if applicable
• Final judgment and sentence
• Probation conditions if ordered

Records expunged under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure are removed from public access. Juvenile records are sealed. The District Clerk can confirm whether a specific record has been expunged, but they cannot provide access to sealed files.

Fees and Record Access

Copies of court records in Young County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional $5 fee. Records can be requested in person or by mail. Online access through re:SearchTX is free. The DPS name-based search costs $3 per person. Court forms are at the Texas Courts website.

For legal help in Young County, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps you locate licensed attorneys. Self-help guides on criminal records and expunctions are at TexasLawHelp.org.

Note: Call the Young County District Clerk at (940) 549-6022 to confirm current fees before mailing a records request.

Cities in Young County

Graham is the county seat and largest city in Young County. All criminal cases filed in the county go through the district and county courts in Graham. Olney is the other significant community in the county.

Neither Graham nor Olney has a separate criminal district court. All felony and misdemeanor cases in Young County are processed through the Young County courthouse in Graham. Young County is in north Texas, part of the Rolling Plains region between the Panhandle and the Fort Worth area.

Nearby Counties

Young County is in north-central Texas. If you are unsure which county holds a record, check where the offense occurred. Neighboring counties with their own court records include Jack County, Stephens County, Throckmorton County, Palo Pinto County, and Archer County.