Dallas Felony Records Lookup

Dallas felony records are maintained by the Dallas County District Clerk at the Frank Crowley Courts Building and are available online and in person. The Dallas County Criminal Case Record and Document Portal lets anyone search by name or case number at no charge. Records go back to 1975 in the online system. The Dallas Police Department maintains separate records for incident reports and arrests. For a full statewide criminal history search, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service and re:SearchTX portal both provide broader coverage beyond Dallas County.

Dallas County District Clerk Felony Records

The Dallas County District Clerk is the official record keeper for all felony cases filed in Dallas. The Clerk's office is at the Frank Crowley Courts Building on Riverfront Boulevard. That building houses the criminal district courts and the records desk where you can request documents in person. The Dallas County felony records database covers cases going back to 1975 and is one of the more complete county-level online systems in Texas.

The online Criminal Case Record and Document Portal allows free searches by case number or using a name-based background search. You enter a last name, first name, and middle name to pull up any matches. Results show charge descriptions, cause numbers, court assignments, case status, and disposition information. The portal also allows you to view scanned documents in many cases, which is useful if you need to review specific filings without visiting the courthouse.

The screenshot below shows the Dallas County criminal records search portal, where you can search Dallas felony cases by name or case number going back to 1975.

Dallas County Criminal Records Search

This portal is updated regularly with new filings and is one of the more accessible county-level criminal search systems in Texas.

Note: Records for cases that were expunged, sealed by court order, or placed under non-disclosure are not visible in the public search portal.

How to Search Dallas Felony Records

You have a few different ways to look up Dallas felony records. Each method has its own strengths depending on what you need and how much detail you want.

The Dallas County Criminal Case Record portal at dallascounty.org/services/record-search is the first stop for court case searches. It is free and covers felony cases from 1975 to the present. Use it when you know the person's full name or have a cause number. The portal shows charges, case events, and current status for each case it returns.

For a broader statewide search, re:SearchTX is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers participating district courts across Texas, including Dallas County. It is useful when a person may have cases in multiple counties. You can search by name and see all matching cases statewide in a single result set.

For certified copies of case documents, contact the District Clerk directly at (214) 712-3088 or email DCRecordsCriminal@dallascounty.org. Requests can be handled in person or by mail. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Dallas Police Department Records

The Dallas Police Department's Open Records Unit handles public information requests for police incident reports, arrest records, and related documents. DPD records are different from court records. They reflect what police documented during an incident or arrest, not the outcome of any criminal case in court.

To request a police record, you can submit a public information request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The department is required to respond within 10 business days. Incident reports for closed cases are routinely available. Reports for open investigations may be withheld in part or full depending on the status of the case. The DPD website also has an online records request form for routine requests.

Texas Criminal Record Resources for Dallas

If you need to check criminal history beyond what the Dallas County portal shows, several Texas statewide databases are available and free to access for basic information.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service is the main repository for criminal history across the state. It receives data from law enforcement and courts statewide, so its records extend beyond what any county court portal shows. The DPS offers both free public access searches and paid certified reports depending on your need.

The TDCJ Offender Search is the right tool when you need to check on someone who was sentenced to state prison. It shows current status, unit location, and projected release dates. It does not include people held in county jails or those whose sentences were fully discharged.

For registered sex offenders in Dallas, the Texas Sex Offender Registry managed by Texas DPS shows current registrants by name or address. The registry is searchable online at no cost and is updated as registrations change.

• re:SearchTX - statewide court case search
• TDCJ Offender Search - Texas state prison records
• Texas DPS Criminal History - statewide arrest and conviction data
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - registered sex offenders

Note: TDCJ records cover state prison only. Dallas County Jail inmate information is held by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, not TDCJ.

Dallas County Felony Records

Dallas is located in Dallas County, and all felony cases in the city are handled by the Dallas County District Courts. The county page covers additional resources, the full court structure, copy fees, and other ways to access criminal records in the county.

View Dallas County Felony Records