Carrollton Felony Records Lookup
Carrollton felony records are primarily handled by the Dallas County District Clerk, though Carrollton spans three counties: Dallas, Denton, and Collin. Most of the city falls in Dallas County, so that's usually where to start when searching for a felony case. The county where the offense occurred determines which district clerk holds the record, so knowing the address involved helps narrow down the right office.
Carrollton Overview
Which County Holds Carrollton Felony Records
Carrollton is one of the few Texas cities that crosses three county lines. The largest portion of the city is in Dallas County. Parts of northwest Carrollton extend into Denton County. A smaller section in the northeast touches Collin County. Which clerk has the record depends on which part of the city the case involves.
For Dallas County cases, the District Clerk is at the Frank Crowley Courts Building in Dallas. That office handles felony criminal records dating back to 1975. It has an online portal and a dedicated felony records desk. Most Carrollton cases go here because most of the city is in Dallas County.
| Dallas County District Clerk | 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., 2nd Floor Dallas, TX 75202 (214) 653-5950 |
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| Denton County District Clerk | 1450 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 (940) 349-2200 |
| Collin County District Clerk | 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12132 McKinney, TX 75071 (972) 548-4320 |
| Hours (all offices) | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 or 5:00 PM |
If you're not sure which county applies, search all three using the statewide re:SearchTX tool first. It queries across multiple courts at once and usually surfaces results from any of the three counties with a single name search.
Searching Carrollton Felony Records Online
Use re:SearchTX first. It's a free statewide portal run by the Texas Office of Court Administration that searches multiple counties at once. Enter the person's full name and filter results by county if needed. This usually surfaces Carrollton felony cases regardless of which of the three counties filed them.
Dallas County also has its own portal. The Dallas County Criminal Case Record and Document Portal lets you search by name or case number. The felony records desk is at (214) 712-3088. For document requests by email, use DCRecordsCriminal@dallascounty.org. This portal includes records back to 1975.
Collin County has a judicial online search at apps.collincountytx.gov. It covers criminal and civil cases by name, case number, or attorney. The Collin County District Clerk also has a satellite office in Frisco if that's more convenient than the McKinney location.
Denton County judicial records are available online through the county's public access system. It shows docket sheets, filings, and basic case details for criminal matters. You can reach the Denton County District Clerk at (940) 349-2200.
Statewide Tools for Felony Records
Two statewide databases are useful when searching Carrollton felony records regardless of county. The Texas DPS Crime Records Service at dps.texas.gov holds conviction data from courts across Texas. You can submit a name-based request for $10 or a fingerprint-based search for $15. Name-based searches are faster, but fingerprint searches are more accurate because they don't depend on exact name spelling.
The TDCJ offender search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov is free and shows current status for people in state custody. It covers Texas state prison and parole cases. If the person you're searching was convicted of a felony in Carrollton and sentenced to state prison, they'll appear here with their offense, unit, and projected release date.
Carrollton Police Department Records Division is at 2025 E. Jackson Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006. Phone: (972) 466-3333. Incident reports and arrest records from city police are separate from district court felony records.
re:SearchTX Court Portal
The statewide re:SearchTX portal is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers cases from courts in Dallas, Denton, and Collin Counties, all of which may hold Carrollton felony records.
This is the most efficient starting point for Carrollton felony records because the city spans three counties. A single name search may return results from any of them.
Carrollton Municipal Court
The Carrollton Municipal Court at 3030 N. Josey Lane handles Class C misdemeanor cases. These are minor violations, not felony cases. Phone: (972) 466-3120. If you're looking for a traffic ticket or a small citation, that's where to look. If the charge is anything above a Class C, the case is in one of the three county district clerk systems.
One practical note: if someone was arrested in Carrollton for a felony, they were likely booked into the appropriate county jail for the part of the city where the arrest happened. That could be Dallas, Denton, or Collin County jail. The case then goes to the district court in that county. It's worth knowing this when you're trying to figure out which system holds the record.
Legal Help for Carrollton Residents
Lone Star Legal Aid serves the Dallas-Fort Worth area including Carrollton. They offer free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. For criminal defense referrals, use the State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690. The attorney search tool at texasbar.com lets you filter by county and practice area.
For self-help materials and free court forms, go to texaslawhelp.org and txcourts.gov. Both sites have plain-language guides to the Texas criminal process and expunction procedures.
Dallas County Felony Records
Most of Carrollton is in Dallas County. The Dallas County District Clerk handles the majority of Carrollton felony cases. For full details on the clerk's office, online portal, and courthouse location, visit the Dallas County felony records page.