Find Felony Records in Midland
Midland felony records are kept by the Midland County District Clerk, located right in the city at the Midland County Courthouse on North Loraine Street. Midland is the county seat of Midland County, so the clerk's office and the district courts are all here in town. That makes it straightforward to search, view, and get copies of felony case files without having to travel to another city.
Midland Overview
Midland County District Clerk
The Midland County District Clerk is the official keeper of all district court records in Midland. That includes felony criminal cases, as well as civil and family law matters. The clerk's office is at the Midland County Courthouse on North Loraine Street. It's a short drive for most Midland residents.
The clerk tracks every felony case from the time charges are filed through final disposition. The file includes the charging instrument, court docket, and any orders or judgments the judge signs. If you want to see what happened in a specific felony case in Midland, the clerk's office has those records.
| Office | Midland County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 N. Loraine St. Midland, TX 79701 |
| Phone | (432) 688-4400 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Call ahead before you visit to ask about copy fees and what ID you may need to bring. Staff can pull files by case number or party name. Certified copies of court documents carry the clerk's official seal and cost more than plain photocopies.
How to Search Midland Felony Records
Start with re:SearchTX, the statewide court records portal run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. This free tool lets you search by name or cause number. It shows case details for participating courts across Texas. Many Midland County district court cases appear there.
For a more detailed search, visit the Midland County District Clerk in person. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and show you what documents are in the file. This is useful when you need more than basic case summary info.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service runs a separate statewide criminal history database. It holds conviction data from courts across Texas. A name-based search costs $10. You can request one online or by mail at dps.texas.gov. Fingerprint searches cost $15 and are more thorough because they don't depend on spelling or name variations.
If the person you're searching is currently in state custody, use the TDCJ offender search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov. It's free and shows current housing, offense, and projected release date for state inmates.
Midland County Public Records
The Midland County website provides access to county offices including the District Clerk, where felony case records are filed and maintained.
The county site links to the District Clerk and other offices. Felony court records are managed by the District Clerk at 500 N. Loraine St. in Midland.
Midland Police Department Records
The Midland Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for events that happen within city limits. Their Records Division is at 601 N. Loraine St., Midland, TX 79701. Call them at (432) 685-7100.
Arrest records from MPD show that a person was taken into custody. They don't reflect case outcomes. For how a case ended, whether dismissed, pleaded out, or tried, the district court record at the clerk's office is what you need. Police records and court records are separate systems that often need to be checked together.
The Midland Municipal Court is at 300 N. Loraine St. and handles Class C misdemeanor cases, which are the least serious level. These are not felony records. If you're looking for felony case info and it's not at the municipal court level, the Midland County District Clerk is the right place to go.
Felony Levels in Texas
Texas divides felonies into four main levels. The level affects both the potential punishment and how the case is handled in court. Here's a quick breakdown of what each level means:
- State jail felony: 180 days to 2 years in state jail, up to $10,000 fine
- Third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison, up to $10,000 fine
- Second-degree felony: 2 to 20 years in prison, up to $10,000 fine
- First-degree felony: 5 to 99 years or life in prison, up to $10,000 fine
- Capital felony: life without parole or death penalty
All of these charge levels create public court records through the Midland County District Clerk. If you find a case in the records, the cause number and charging instrument will show what level of felony was charged. Sentences and plea agreements are also part of the public record in most cases.
Legal Aid in Midland
West Texas Legal Services serves the Midland area and offers free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents. Call (915) 542-1111 or visit their site for more information. For criminal defense, the State Bar of Texas referral line is (800) 252-9690. You can also search for attorneys by practice area and county at texasbar.com.
Self-help guides for Texas courts are at texaslawhelp.org. That site explains the criminal process, expunction eligibility, and how to request records on your own. Official court forms are available at txcourts.gov.
Midland County Felony Records
Midland is the county seat of Midland County. The District Clerk here handles all felony case filings for the county. For more on the court system, search tools, and clerk office details, see the Midland County felony records page.