Search Garland Felony Records

Garland felony records are maintained by the Dallas County District Clerk at the Frank Crowley Courts Building in Dallas. Garland is the third-largest city in Dallas County with about 240,000 residents, and all felony cases arising in the city are processed through the Dallas County District Court system. You can search these records online through the Dallas County public portal, or visit the clerk's office in person to request documents. This page explains how to find Garland felony records, what local police records are available, and how to use statewide tools for broader criminal history research.

Dallas County Court Handles Garland Cases

Garland sits in the northeast part of Dallas County. Like all cities in Dallas County, it sends felony cases to the Dallas County District Court. The District Clerk there files the indictment, manages the case file, and stores all records after the case closes. If someone was charged with a felony in Garland, the case record lives in Dallas.

The Dallas County District Clerk has kept felony records going back to 1975. You can find indictments, court filings, dispositions, sentencing orders, and probation records in those files. The clerk's office has a felony records desk with its own direct line, which is useful if you have a specific case number or need help tracking down an old file.

To search records or request copies, go in person during business hours or email the records desk. The office requires a per-page copy fee for plain copies and a higher fee for certified documents. If you need a certified copy of a Garland felony judgment, call or email first to verify current fees.

Find Garland Felony Records Online

You don't have to go to Dallas to search for Garland felony records. The Dallas County criminal records portal is free and accessible from any browser. You search by name or case number and get back a list of matching cases with charge details and current status.

Visit the Dallas County Criminal Records Search to start. Enter the name you're searching for. The results show case numbers, offense types, filing dates, and disposition. Felony case numbers in Dallas County typically start with "F." Clicking into a result gives you more detail including docket activity and judge assignment.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal is another useful tool. It pulls records from courts across Texas. You can search for Garland cases there and see if related matters exist in other counties. For people under TDCJ supervision after a Garland felony conviction, the TDCJ Offender Search shows current custody and supervision status. Texas DPS handles formal criminal history reports through their Crime Records Service.

Garland Police Department Records

The Garland Police Department is the law enforcement agency that makes arrests and files incident reports within the city. For police reports on incidents that occurred in Garland, the Records Division at GPD is your first stop. Arrest records from GPD document the initial detention, but once a felony charge is filed in court, the record moves to Dallas County.

Garland Municipal Court at 1791 W. Ave. B handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance cases. Those records are distinct from felony files. You can reach the municipal court at (972) 205-2330. Municipal court records don't appear in the Dallas County felony search system.

What a Garland Felony Case File Contains

Felony records from Garland cases filed in Dallas County include a range of court documents. What you can access depends on how the case resolved and whether any sealing or non-disclosure orders were issued.

• Indictment or felony information document
• Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
• Court motions filed by prosecution and defense
• Plea agreements or trial records
• Sentencing orders and final judgment of conviction
• Probation or deferred adjudication terms
• Any appeals filed after conviction

Some records are not available to the general public. Juvenile felony cases are sealed. If a defendant completed deferred adjudication and received a non-disclosure order under Texas Government Code Section 411.072, that case won't show in public searches. Expunged records are fully removed. If you're trying to confirm whether a record was sealed or expunged, you may need to contact the District Clerk's office directly.

Texas Government Code Chapter 552 governs public access to government records in general. Court records have their own rules under the Texas Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. Most felony case records are open to the public by default unless the court has issued a protective or sealing order.

Statewide Tools for Garland Criminal Research

A few statewide databases can help you research Garland felony matters beyond what the county portal shows.

The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the state Criminal History Repository. Employers and authorized agencies can access full criminal histories. The public can submit a self-request with fingerprints or request another person's record with their written consent. Visit DPS Crime Records for instructions. Fees apply. DPS reports include conviction data from across Texas, not just Dallas County.

The TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov covers people currently serving state sentences or on parole or mandatory supervision in Texas. If someone from Garland was convicted of a felony and received a state prison sentence, they'll likely appear there. You can search by name and get offense details, sentence length, and current status.

Dallas County's online criminal records portal covers Garland felony cases. You can search free by name or case number without going to the courthouse.

Go to dallascounty.org/services/record-search to look up Garland felony records through the Dallas County system.

Dallas County Felony Records

Garland is in Dallas County. The county page covers the full Dallas County court system, clerk's office locations, online search tools, and other criminal record resources that also apply to Garland cases.

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