Anderson County Felony Records
Anderson County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's Office in Palestine, Texas, and cover all criminal case filings handled by the 87th and 369th District Courts. This page explains how to search, request, and access these public records.
Anderson County Overview
Anderson County District Clerk
The Anderson County District Clerk is Teresia Coker. Her office is at 500 N. Church St., Room 18, Palestine, TX 75801. Phone: (903) 723-7412. Fax: (903) 723-7491. Email: districtclerk@co.anderson.tx.us. Office hours run 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM.
This office handles all felony criminal case filings in Anderson County. That includes new indictments, revocations, bond forfeitures, and expunction petitions. The District Clerk also manages civil case filings, juvenile court records, and child support payments. Staff is divided by case type. Bridget handles criminal matters for the 369th and 87th courts at (903) 723-7463. Kristi K. covers criminal filings for the 349th and 3rd courts at (903) 723-7417. If you have a specific case to track down, having the cause number ready will speed up the process.
The office accepts debit cards, credit cards, money orders, and cash. There is a $2 minimum fee added to all card transactions. That fee goes to the card processing company, not the county.
The Anderson County District Clerk portal provides contact details, local rules, and links to online services for the district courts.
From this portal, you can find fee schedules, local administrative rules, and instructions for submitting records requests to the District Clerk's office.
District Courts Handling Anderson County Felony Cases
Anderson County has two district courts that hear felony matters: the 87th District Court and the 369th District Court. Both sit at 500 N. Church St., Room 18, Palestine, TX 75801. These courts have jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases filed in the county, from first appearances through sentencing and appeals.
Under the Texas Penal Code, felonies in Texas are divided into five levels. Capital felonies carry a sentence of life in prison or death. First-degree felonies range from 5 to 99 years or life. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies run 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies bring 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility. All of these case types flow through the Anderson County district courts and are indexed by the District Clerk.
Court Coordinator Cindy Singletary serves all district courts in Anderson County and can be reached at (903) 723-7415. If you need a reporter's record from the 369th District Court, contact Court Reporter Nancy Helm Adams at the same number or by email at nancy.helm.adams@gmail.com. Written requests are required for reporter's records.
The Anderson County Court at Law handles misdemeanor cases and is located on the third floor of the Historic Anderson County Courthouse at 500 North Church Street, Palestine, TX 75801. Phone: (903) 723-7469.
The Court at Law hears Class A and B misdemeanor cases, appeals from justice courts, and some civil matters.
Searching Anderson County Felony Records Online
Anderson County provides two main ways to look up case records online. The first is through the re:SearchTX statewide portal, which covers all 254 Texas counties including Anderson. This system is free to use for basic case lookups. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. Document access may require a subscription.
The second option is the Anderson County Official Records Search at anderson.tx.publicsearch.us. This portal gives access to official county records including property documents, assumed name filings, and court indexes. The County Clerk's case indexes go back to 1969 for criminal records, 1982 for civil, and 1846 for probate. You can run a quick search or use the advanced search to filter by document type or case number.
The Anderson Tx PublicSearch portal allows both quick and advanced searches for official county records including court indexes.
The system supports Grantor/Grantee searches and lets you filter by subdivision, document type, or document number when needed.
For searches using I-Docket, call (800) 443-2538. This service gives access to case indexes maintained by the County Clerk. Note that records searches done by staff carry a fee. The standard copy rate in Texas is $1 per page, with an additional $5 per document for certified copies.
In-person search terminals are available in the reception areas of both the District Clerk's and County Clerk's offices. These terminals are free to use during regular business hours.
Anderson County Clerk's Office
The Anderson County Clerk is Mark Staples, located at 500 N Church Room 10, Palestine, TX 75801. Phone: (903) 723-7402. Fax: (903) 723-4625. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records, civil and probate filings, and a range of official public records.
Services from this office include marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, official records recording, probate filings, civil and criminal case management, court appointment forms, certified copies of court documents, and military discharge applications (DD-214). The office also handles Marks and Brands registration for livestock. The County Clerk keeps case indexes dating back to 1969 for criminal matters and 1846 for probate, making it a useful resource for older records research.
Property records from 1965 forward are also searchable through County Government Records. If you need records older than what is available online, staff can perform manual searches. Fees for manual searches are set by local rule, so it is best to call ahead before visiting.
The Anderson County Clerk portal provides contact details, fee schedules, and direct access to online record search tools.
Through this page, you can also find forms for vital records requests, court appointment applications, and other county documents.
Online Payments and Case Management
Anderson County offers online payment for criminal fines through its CRIMINAL PAYMENTS ONLINE system. If you need to submit a Change of Address form for a criminal or civil case, those can be directed to the Attorney General of Texas Child Support Division. The District Clerk's office also provides forms for Requests for Access to Sealed Records.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, access to criminal history data held by the state is regulated. Conviction and deferred adjudication records are considered public information in Texas. That means most felony case outcomes can be viewed by anyone who searches county or state records. However, sealed records and expunctions are exceptions to that rule.
Expunction procedures are established for Anderson County under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. If a case was dismissed or a person was acquitted, they may be eligible to have the record cleared. Orders of Nondisclosure are also available for certain deferred adjudication cases. The District Clerk's office can provide the required forms. Texas Law Help resources are available for self-represented individuals at no cost.
Note: Form 1107-Form-REV-2018 is used for specific filings in Anderson County. Check with the District Clerk's office to confirm the current version before submitting.
Anderson County Justice of the Peace Courts
Four Justice of the Peace precincts serve Anderson County. Precinct 1 is presided by Gary Thomas, Precinct 2 by Tammy Lightfoot, Precinct 3 by James Todd, and Precinct 4 by James W. Westley. All terms run through December 2026. JP courts handle Class C misdemeanor cases, small claims, and certain civil matters. They do not handle felony cases.
Constables serve each precinct: David Franklin (Precinct 1), Doug Lightfoot (Precinct 2), Kim Holliday (Precinct 3), and James Muniz (Precinct 4). Constables serve civil process and can assist with enforcement of JP court orders.
Statewide Resources for Anderson County Cases
Several state-level tools can supplement your search for Anderson County felony records. The Texas DPS Crime Records Service allows name-based criminal history searches for a fee of $3 per search. A fingerprint-based search is more accurate and recommended when the results will be used for formal purposes. Both search types require a CRS Public Website Account.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains an offender search for people currently incarcerated in state prisons. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. The system shows current facility, projected release date, and offense information. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is also searchable by county, city, or zip code and includes all registered offenders in Anderson County.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page provides guidance on submitting public information requests. Under Government Code Chapter 552, the Texas Public Information Act requires government bodies to respond to records requests within 10 business days. You can also call the Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX with questions.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County borders several other East Texas counties. You can find felony records information for neighboring areas through their respective county pages.