Odessa Felony Records
Odessa felony records are kept by the Ector County District Clerk at 300 N. Grant Ave. in Odessa. Odessa is the county seat of Ector County, so all felony cases from the city and surrounding area go through the Ector County district courts. You can use the statewide re:SearchTX portal to search for case information online, or contact the District Clerk directly to request certified copies or detailed case documents.
Odessa Overview
Ector County District Clerk
The Ector County District Clerk's office in Odessa maintains all felony court records for the county. As county seat, Odessa houses the Ector County Courthouse where the district courts hold criminal proceedings. Each felony case from initial indictment through final disposition generates documents that the District Clerk stores and makes available to the public.
The Ector County district courts handle Class A and B felonies as well as capital cases. Records include indictments, information filings, judgments, probation orders, and sentence documentation. The District Clerk processes copies of these records on request. You can go in person or make a written request by mail.
| Office | Ector County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N. Grant Ave. Odessa, TX 79761 |
| Phone | (432) 498-4290 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The courthouse is in central Odessa near the intersection of N. Grant Ave. and W. 3rd St. Street parking is available near the building. You will need to go through a security checkpoint before entering the records area.
How to Search Odessa Felony Records
Start your search at re:SearchTX, the statewide court records portal. It is free and covers district courts across Texas including Ector County. Type in a name and the system returns cause numbers, party names, case types, and current status. This is the fastest way to confirm whether a felony case exists and what court it is in.
Ector County may also maintain its own local case search tool. Call the District Clerk at (432) 498-4290 to ask about online access options for their specific case management system. Some county systems require you to know the cause number, while others let you search by name alone.
For Texas state inmates, check the TDCJ Offender Search. It covers all active and released TDCJ offenders. If you need a formal criminal background check, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service is the official state source. They can provide certified criminal history reports for authorized requests.
Odessa Police Department Records is at 205 N. Grant Ave., Odessa, TX 79761, phone (432) 335-4961. That office handles police incident reports. Odessa Municipal Court at 201 N. Grant Ave., phone (432) 335-4900, handles Class C misdemeanor violations. Felony cases go to the Ector County district courts one block away.
Ector County Courthouse
The Ector County District Clerk maintains felony records in Odessa. The screenshot below shows the county's public-facing information, which serves as a starting point for accessing court records.
The Ector County website at co.ector.tx.us links to district clerk resources and court information for Odessa felony cases.
Odessa Felony Records Resources
The list below covers the main resources for finding felony records in Odessa. Use more than one source for a complete search.
- re:SearchTX - Free Texas court records portal including Ector County district cases
- TDCJ Offender Search - Texas state prison and parole offender lookup
- Texas DPS Crime Records - Official state-level criminal history service
- Odessa Police Department - City incident reports and arrest records
- Ector County Official Website - County court and records information
Texas law gives the public the right to access court records under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Government Code Chapter 552. Felony court records are generally public. Sealed records, juvenile records, and records subject to court orders restricting access are exceptions. If you are unsure whether a record is available, call the Ector County District Clerk before making a trip to the courthouse.
Odessa Police Department Records
The Odessa Police Department processes incident reports and arrest records for cases that begin as city law enforcement matters. Those records cover the initial response, arrest, and booking. Once charges are filed at the felony level, the case moves to Ector County district court.
| Office | Odessa Police Department - Records Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 N. Grant Ave. Odessa, TX 79761 |
| Phone | (432) 335-4961 |
| Website | odessa-tx.gov/departments/police |
Ector County Felony Records
Odessa is the county seat of Ector County. All felony cases in Odessa go through the Ector County district courts. Visit the county page for more detail on courthouse access and case search options.