Access Amarillo Felony Records
Amarillo felony records are split between two counties since the city sits in both Potter and Randall counties. The Potter County District Clerk in downtown Amarillo handles the majority of Amarillo felony cases, as most of the city's core falls within Potter County. Randall County handles cases from the southern portions of the city, with that clerk's office in Canyon. This page covers how to find Amarillo felony records in both county systems, how to search online, what local police records are available, and where to access statewide criminal history tools.
Amarillo Overview
Potter County District Clerk in Amarillo
Potter County is the primary county for Amarillo, and the District Clerk's office is located right in the city. Most Amarillo addresses and most of the urban core fall within Potter County. If you're looking for a felony record from a case in central or north Amarillo, start with Potter County. The District Clerk at 501 S. Taylor St. maintains felony case files and handles public records requests.
The Potter County courthouse is where you go to search felony records in person, request copies of court documents, or review case files. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. Copy fees apply for both plain and certified documents.
| Office | Potter County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 S. Taylor St. Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| Phone | (806) 379-2300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.potter.tx.us |
For cases that may fall in Randall County, the Randall County District Clerk is in Canyon, about 15 miles south of Amarillo. That office is at 2309 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, TX 79015, and the phone is (806) 468-5600.
Searching Amarillo Felony Records Online
Searching Amarillo felony records online involves checking the portals for both Potter and Randall counties. The statewide re:SearchTX tool can help you cover both counties in a single search session.
The re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration pulls court records from participating counties across Texas. Both Potter and Randall counties participate. Enter a name or case number and you'll see matching cases from whichever counties have records. This is the most convenient tool for Amarillo searches since you don't have to run separate searches for each county. For people under TDCJ supervision, the TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows current custody and supervision status. Texas DPS handles formal criminal history reports at DPS Crime Records.
You can also call the Potter County District Clerk directly at (806) 379-2300 to have staff run a name search over the phone. They can confirm whether a case exists in the system before you make the trip to the courthouse. For certified copies or full file review, you'll need to visit in person or submit a written request by mail.
Amarillo spans Potter and Randall counties. For most cases in the city's core, check Potter County first. The re:SearchTX portal lets you search both counties at once.
The Potter County website provides access to the district court and clerk information for Amarillo felony cases in the primary county jurisdiction.
Visit co.potter.tx.us for Potter County District Clerk contact information and Amarillo felony court records access.
Amarillo Police Department Records
The Amarillo Police Department makes arrests and files incident reports for incidents within the city. If you need a police report for an event that occurred in Amarillo, contact the APD Records Division. Arrest records document the initial detention and charges, but once a felony indictment is filed, the case moves to the appropriate county district court.
| Office | Amarillo Police Department - Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 SE 3rd Ave. Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| Phone | (806) 378-3038 |
| Website | amarillo.gov/police |
Amarillo Municipal Court at 800 S. Fillmore St. handles Class C misdemeanors and ordinance cases. Those records are separate from Potter and Randall County felony files. Call the municipal court at (806) 378-3016 for Class C matters.
What Amarillo Felony Files Contain
Felony case files in Potter or Randall County for Amarillo cases hold the documents generated throughout the criminal process. The content varies based on how the case was resolved.
- Grand jury indictment or felony information
- Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
- Pre-trial motions filed by both sides
- Plea agreement or jury trial transcript
- Judgment of conviction or acquittal
- Sentencing order and any supervision terms
Texas law allows courts to seal records in some cases. Expunctions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 remove qualifying records entirely. Non-disclosure orders under Texas Government Code Section 411.072 restrict public access to some deferred adjudication cases. If you can't find a record you expected to see, call the District Clerk to ask whether the case was sealed or the record is restricted.
Statewide Criminal Record Tools
For Amarillo felony research beyond the local county portals, Texas provides several statewide options.
The TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov is free and shows people currently in state prison or on state supervision in Texas. Amarillo residents convicted of felonies and sentenced to state incarceration will appear there. Search by name to see the offense, sentence length, and current status. The Texas DPS Criminal History Repository at DPS Crime Records provides the most complete picture of a person's Texas conviction history across all counties, including both Potter and Randall. A fee applies for public requests.
Potter County Felony Records
Most Amarillo felony cases are in Potter County. The county page covers the Potter County District Court, clerk's office, and additional resources for Amarillo felony records.