Plano Felony Records Search
Plano felony records are held by the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney, since Plano is within Collin County. The Collin County Judicial Online Search Portal lets you search criminal cases by name, case number, attorney, or traffic citation number at no charge. A satellite office for the Collin County District Clerk is also located in Plano, making it more convenient to access records without driving to McKinney. The Plano Police Department handles separate records for incident reports and arrests. Texas statewide tools including re:SearchTX and the Texas DPS provide broader criminal history coverage.
Plano Quick Facts
Collin County District Clerk - Plano Felony Records
The Collin County District Clerk is the official keeper of all felony court records for Plano. The main office is in McKinney, which is the Collin County seat. However, Collin County also maintains a satellite office in Plano that handles records requests and other clerk services for Plano residents. This is a useful option if getting to McKinney is not convenient. Both offices can process requests for case records and certified copies.
The Collin County Judicial Online Search Portal at apps.collincountytx.gov is the primary free online search tool for Plano felony case records. You can search by case number, party name, attorney name, or traffic citation number. The portal returns charge information, court assignment, case status, and event history. It is one of the more feature-rich county court portals in Texas because it supports multiple search methods beyond just name and case number.
| Main Office | Collin County District Clerk 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12132 McKinney, TX 75071 |
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| Main Phone | (972) 548-4320 |
| Plano Satellite Office | 900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 160 Plano, TX 75074 |
| Plano Office Phone | (972) 881-3025 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | collincountytx.gov/district_courts |
| Judicial Online Search | apps.collincountytx.gov |
The screenshot below shows the Plano Police Department website, one of the key local resources for Plano criminal records alongside the Collin County court system.
The Plano Police Department handles police-level records while the Collin County District Clerk maintains the felony court records for all Plano criminal cases.
Note: The Collin County Judicial Online Search Portal shows public case data. Records expunged by court order or placed under non-disclosure are not visible to the public.
How to Search Plano Felony Records
The Collin County Judicial Online Search Portal is your best online option. It supports more search types than most county portals, including attorney name and citation number in addition to the standard name and case number searches. Use it at apps.collincountytx.gov/judicialrecords/case. Results include the full charge description, case status, and all major court events from filing through disposition.
For certified copies, you can contact either the main McKinney office at (972) 548-4320 or the Plano satellite office at (972) 881-3025. In-person visits to the Plano satellite office at 900 E. Park Blvd. are the most convenient option for Plano residents. The office handles requests on the same day in most cases, though complex requests or older files may take longer.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration also covers Collin County district courts. Use it when you want to check whether a person has criminal cases in Plano or Collin County alongside records from other Texas counties. Re:SearchTX is free and requires no account to search.
For statewide criminal history records beyond what any single county portal shows, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service is the most complete source. It draws from law enforcement and court data statewide, not just Collin County. Basic name-based searches are available to the public online at no charge.
Plano Police Department Records
The Plano Police Department handles public records requests for incident reports, arrest records, and related documents. These records are separate from the Collin County court records held by the District Clerk. Police records document what officers recorded at the scene or during an arrest. Court records document the legal proceedings after charges were filed.
| Office | Plano Police Department - Records |
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| Address | 909 14th St. Plano, TX 75074 |
| Phone | (972) 941-7400 |
| Website | plano.gov/departments/police |
Public information requests to Plano PD are governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The department must respond within 10 business days. Closed case incident reports are routinely available. Records for active investigations may be withheld. The Plano PD website has information on how to submit a records request.
Plano Municipal Court Records
The Plano Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. These are not felony cases. Municipal court records are separate from Collin County felony records. If you need records for traffic violations or minor city-level charges in Plano, the municipal court is the right place to look.
| Address | 900 E. 15th St. Plano, TX 75074 |
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| Phone | (972) 941-2100 |
| Website | plano.gov/departments/municipal-court |
The Plano Municipal Court has an online case search for citations and misdemeanor matters. This portal is separate from the Collin County Judicial Online Search and covers only city court cases.
Note: Municipal court records cover Class C cases only and will not appear in the Collin County felony records search system.
Texas Criminal Record Resources for Plano
The following statewide tools complement the Collin County resources and are useful when you need broader criminal history coverage beyond Plano.
The TDCJ Offender Search covers people in Texas state prison. If someone received a state prison sentence for a Collin County felony, they will appear in this database with their current unit location and projected release date. It does not cover county jail inmates or those serving local sentences.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry managed by Texas DPS is searchable by name or location. All registered sex offenders in Plano appear here alongside offenders from across the state. The search is free and updated regularly.
- re:SearchTX - statewide court case search
- TDCJ Offender Search - Texas state prison records
- Texas DPS Criminal History - statewide criminal records
- Texas Sex Offender Registry - Plano area offenders
Collin County Felony Records
Plano is in Collin County, and all felony cases filed in Plano go through the Collin County District Courts. The county page has more detail on the District Clerk, available search tools, satellite office locations, and how to request certified records.