Allen Felony Records Search
Allen felony records are maintained by the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney. Allen is entirely within Collin County, so all felony cases involving the city go through the Collin County district courts. You can search cases for free using the Collin County Judicial Online Search Portal or through the statewide re:SearchTX system. For certified copies or full case documents, contact the District Clerk in McKinney or use the Plano satellite office for convenience.
Allen Overview
Collin County District Clerk
The Collin County District Clerk in McKinney is the keeper of all felony records for Allen. When a felony case gets filed in Collin County, the District Clerk assigns a cause number, maintains the case file, and stores all court documents from start to finish. That includes indictments, jury verdicts, judgments, and any post-conviction filings.
Allen sits just south of McKinney along the US-75 corridor. Because there is no courthouse in Allen itself, all felony case filing and record retrieval happens at the main Collin County courthouse in McKinney. There is also a satellite office in Plano that handles some records requests, which may be more convenient depending on where you live.
| Main Office | Collin County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12132 McKinney, TX 75071 |
| Phone | (972) 548-4320 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Satellite Office | Collin County District Clerk - Plano |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 160 Plano, TX 75074 |
| Phone | (972) 881-3025 |
Note: The Plano satellite office may not offer the full range of services available at the main McKinney courthouse. Call ahead to confirm what services are available before making the trip.
How to Search Allen Felony Records Online
The Collin County Judicial Online Search Portal at apps.collincountytx.gov gives free access to court records. You can search by party name, case number, attorney name, or traffic citation number. Results show the case type, cause number, charges, court assignment, and current status. This is a good first stop when looking for Allen felony records.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal is another option. It covers district courts across Texas and is free to use. Search by name to find all matching cases across the state. If you know the cause number already, you can go straight to the specific case. Both systems give you enough information to verify whether a case exists and get its cause number before visiting the courthouse.
For Texas state prison records, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For official state background check services, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. That agency manages the statewide criminal history database and can provide certified reports for authorized uses.
Allen Police Department Records Division is at 205 W. McDermott Dr., Allen, TX 75013, phone (214) 509-4200. The Allen Municipal Court at 301 Century Pkwy., Allen, TX 75013, phone (214) 509-4300, handles Class C misdemeanors only. For felony-level records you need to go to the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney or use the online portals.
Allen Police Department Records
The Allen Police Department processes city-level records requests. This screenshot shows the department's public portal, a starting point for incident reports before a case reaches the county courts.
Allen Police at cityofallen.org handles incident reports for the city. Felony charges from those incidents are then filed at the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney.
Allen Felony Records Resources
Here are the key sources for felony records tied to Allen, Texas. Each serves a different purpose, so use more than one when doing a thorough search.
- Collin County Judicial Online Search - Free portal for Collin County court records including Allen felony cases
- re:SearchTX - Statewide Texas court records system, free to use
- TDCJ Offender Search - Texas state prison and parole lookup tool
- Texas DPS Crime Records - Official state criminal history service
- Allen Police Department - Incident reports and local records
- Collin County District Courts - Information on courts that handle Allen felony cases
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to access records held by government agencies. Court records are generally public unless sealed by court order. If a record you are looking for is not available online, submit a written request to the Collin County District Clerk and they must respond within 10 business days.
Collin County Felony Records
All Allen felony cases are handled by the Collin County district courts. Visit the Collin County page for more details on courthouse access, fees, and search tools.