Search Bryan Felony Records
Bryan is the county seat of Brazos County, and felony records for the city are kept by the Brazos County District Clerk, whose office is right in Bryan. If you need to look up a felony case or get a copy of a criminal record, you can start at the courthouse or use the free online tools described on this page.
Bryan Quick Facts
Bryan Felony Records at the Brazos County Courthouse
As the county seat, Bryan is where the Brazos County District Clerk's office is located. Felony case files, criminal judgments, and court orders for cases filed in Brazos County are all stored here. This includes cases for Bryan and neighboring College Station. The courthouse is easy to get to and the staff can help with record searches and copy requests.
Brazos County uses the 85th Judicial District Court for felony criminal matters. The 272nd District Court also handles criminal cases in the county. When a felony charge is filed against a Bryan resident, it goes to one of these courts and the records are maintained by the District Clerk.
| Office | Brazos County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 E. 26th St., Suite 210 Bryan, TX 77803 |
| Phone | (979) 361-4240 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The courthouse is on East 26th Street in downtown Bryan. Parking is available nearby. You'll go through security at the entrance, so bring a photo ID. Staff at the clerk's window can pull case files and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones, so ask about fees before they make them.
How to Find Felony Cases in Bryan
You have a few solid options for searching Bryan felony records. Online tools work well for a quick name check. Going to the courthouse is best if you need the full case file or a certified copy.
Use the re:SearchTX portal for free online case searches. This statewide system covers all Texas courts and pulls from the court's official case management data. You can search by name or cause number and filter results by court, case type, or date. Brazos County criminal cases show up in this system, and you can see docket entries, party names, and current case status.
If the person you're searching was convicted and sent to state prison, check the TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov. That tool covers current and former state inmates and shows conviction details, unit location, and release information. It won't show people held at the county jail or those awaiting trial.
Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records handles formal criminal history background checks. The DPS database gets reports from law enforcement agencies statewide and can show records from multiple counties and case types in one place.
To search at the clerk's office in person, bring the full name of the person, an approximate year the case was filed, and a valid ID. Staff can search by name or cause number and help you locate older cases that may not be in the online systems.
Bryan Police Department Records
The Bryan Police Department keeps records for local incidents and arrests in the city. These are separate from the felony court records at the county. Police records cover arrest reports and incident reports, which may exist even if a case was dropped or charges were never filed.
The Bryan Police Department Records Division is at 300 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803. Phone: (979) 209-5300. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Their department website is at bryantx.gov. Public information requests can be submitted there or made in person.
Bryan Municipal Court is also at 300 E. 26th St. Phone: (979) 209-5000. That court handles Class C misdemeanor cases such as traffic tickets and low-level city violations. It does not handle felony charges. Felony cases move to the Brazos County District Court.
An arrest record at the Bryan Police Department does not mean a conviction occurred. Check the Brazos County District Clerk's felony case records to see if charges were filed and what the final outcome was.
State-Level Resources for Bryan Felony Records
Several state systems can help you find felony records tied to Bryan or Brazos County. These tools are maintained by Texas state agencies and are free to use for basic searches.
The re:SearchTX system is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers every district court in the state. If a felony case was filed in Brazos County, it should appear in this system. You can search at no cost by name or case number. The portal shows filings, orders, and hearing dates. It's updated regularly from the courts' case management systems.
The TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov is useful if you know someone was sentenced to state prison. It shows current unit assignment, offense, sentence length, and projected release date. Searches are free and you can look up by name or TDCJ number.
For a full criminal history report through official channels, go to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records. Fees and procedures vary depending on whether you're doing a self-check or requesting someone else's record.
Brazos County Felony Records
Bryan is the county seat of Brazos County, and all felony filings for the city go through the Brazos County District Clerk. Visit the county page for more detail on local court resources, contact information, and record access options.