Search Wichita Falls Felony Records
Wichita Falls felony records are kept by the Wichita County District Clerk at 900 7th St. in downtown Wichita Falls. As the county seat of Wichita County, Wichita Falls is home to the district courts that handle all felony cases from the city and the surrounding county. You can search case information through the statewide re:SearchTX portal for free, or visit the courthouse to request certified copies and full case files from the District Clerk.
Wichita Falls Overview
Wichita County District Clerk
The Wichita County District Clerk's office in Wichita Falls holds all felony case records for the county. As county seat, Wichita Falls is where the district courts are located and where all felony proceedings take place. The District Clerk files new cases, assigns cause numbers, and maintains the complete case file from indictment through sentencing and any appeals.
You can request copies of felony case documents at the courthouse. Certified copies cost more than plain copies but are accepted by courts, agencies, and other official bodies. The office handles requests in person or by written request submitted by mail. Call ahead to confirm current fee schedules and what ID or information you need to bring.
| Office | Wichita County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 7th St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
| Phone | (940) 766-8100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Wichita County courthouse sits in downtown Wichita Falls. Street parking is available on 7th St. and nearby blocks. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit and be prepared to pass through building security before reaching the clerk's office.
How to Find Wichita Falls Felony Records
The statewide re:SearchTX portal is a good place to start. It is free and covers all Texas district courts including Wichita County. Enter a name or cause number to pull up matching cases. Results show party names, cause numbers, court assignments, charges, and case status. This lets you confirm a case exists and get enough information to request the full file from the courthouse.
Wichita County may also provide its own local online search tool. Call the District Clerk at (940) 766-8100 to ask about current online access. In-person searches are always available during business hours. The staff can look up cases by name or cause number and let you know what documents are in the file and what copies cost.
For Texas state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For official state-level criminal history reports, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. DPS manages the statewide criminal history database and provides certified reports for authorized purposes.
Wichita Falls Police Department Records is at 610 Holliday St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301, phone (940) 720-5000. The Wichita Falls Municipal Court at 611 Bluff St., phone (940) 761-7814, handles Class C misdemeanor violations only. Felony charges go to Wichita County district court.
Wichita Falls Police Records
The Wichita Falls Police Department processes records requests for city-level cases. This screenshot shows the department's records portal, which is the starting point before charges are filed at the county level.
Wichita Falls Police Department
The Wichita Falls Police Department at wichitafallstx.gov handles city incident reports. Once felony charges are filed, the case record moves to the Wichita County District Clerk's office on 7th St.
Wichita Falls Felony Records Resources
Use these resources to look up felony records tied to Wichita Falls. Different systems hold different types of data, so checking a few sources gives a more complete picture.
- re:SearchTX - Free statewide court records portal including Wichita County
- TDCJ Offender Search - Texas state prison inmate and parole lookup
- Texas DPS Crime Records - Official criminal history service for the state
- Wichita Falls Police Department - City incident reports and arrest records
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request records from government agencies. Most felony court records are public. If a record is not available online, submit a written public information request to the Wichita County District Clerk. The office must respond within 10 business days of receiving a proper request.
Wichita County Felony Records
Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County. All felony cases from the city go through the Wichita County district court system. Visit the county page for more details on the courthouse and search resources.