Longview Felony Records
Felony records for Longview, Texas are kept primarily by the Gregg County District Clerk, whose office is located in downtown Longview. Longview also extends into Harrison County in some areas, so in rare cases a felony record may be held by the Harrison County District Clerk instead. This page explains how to search for Longview felony cases and which resources to use.
Longview Quick Facts
Gregg County District Clerk Serves Longview
Longview is the county seat of Gregg County, which means the Gregg County District Clerk's office is right in the city. That is a big plus for people who need to visit in person. The District Clerk holds all felony case files, criminal judgments, and court orders for cases filed in Gregg County. You don't have to drive to another city to get the records.
Gregg County uses the 188th and 124th Judicial District Courts for felony criminal matters. Both courts are in Longview. Cases are assigned based on docket load and charge type. The District Clerk manages the files for both courts and can help you find which court your case is in.
| Office | Gregg County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E. Methvin St. Longview, TX 75601 |
| Phone | (903) 236-8480 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Website | co.gregg.tx.us |
The Gregg County courthouse is in downtown Longview, easy to reach by car. Paid parking is available nearby. You'll go through security on the way in. Bring a valid photo ID and payment for any copy fees. Staff can look up cases by name or cause number and pull physical files from storage.
How to Search Longview Felony Records
Searching Longview felony records is fairly straightforward since the District Clerk's office is in the city. You can also use online tools from home. Here's what works best.
Start with the re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration. It's free and covers all Texas district courts, including Gregg County. Search by party name or cause number. You'll see case status, filing date, charge type, and court actions. Most active and recent Gregg County felony cases show up in this system.
For people who were sent to state prison after a Gregg County conviction, the TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows current and former state inmates. You can look up by name or TDCJ number. The results show the offense, sentence length, facility, and parole status.
Texas DPS handles formal criminal history checks at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records. This system pulls from law enforcement reports statewide and may show records that are not fully visible in the court search tools. There are fees involved for formal requests.
In person, the Gregg County District Clerk staff can search by name or case number and pull files from their storage. Older cases may be on paper or microfilm. If you know the cause number, the process is faster. The clerk can tell you what it costs to make copies before they print anything.
Longview Police Department Records
The Longview Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for the city. These are separate from the Gregg County court records. A Longview arrest report may exist even if no charges were filed or the case was dismissed later. To see the court outcome, always check the Gregg County District Clerk's felony records.
The Longview Police Department Records Division is at 100 E. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601. Phone: (903) 237-1190. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Their website is at longviewtexas.gov. Public records requests can be submitted through their department portal.
Longview Municipal Court is at 100 E. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601. Phone: (903) 237-1170. That court handles Class C misdemeanor cases only, such as traffic violations and city ordinance matters. Felony charges are not handled there and go straight to the Gregg County District Court.
State-Level Resources for Longview Felony Records
Several Texas state systems can help you search for felony records tied to Longview and Gregg County. These are all free to use for basic lookups and work well alongside the county court records.
The re:SearchTX portal is the most direct route to court case data. It covers all 254 Texas counties and pulls data directly from court management systems. For Longview felony cases, this is your best online tool. Search by name or cause number and filter by court type and date range to narrow results.
TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov is the right tool when you know someone was sentenced to state prison. Search is free. You can see where they're housed, what their offense was, and when they're expected to be released or paroled.
Texas DPS Crime Records Service at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records handles formal background checks. This is the official state database for criminal history and may include records from smaller agencies that don't appear in the court search portals.
Gregg County Felony Records
Longview is the county seat of Gregg County, and all felony cases for the city are filed with the Gregg County District Court. The county page has full details on courthouse access, records fees, and additional search resources.