Find Felony Records in Angelina County
Angelina County felony records are kept by the District Clerk's Office in Lufkin and cover all criminal cases handled by the Angelina County district courts. This page explains how to search those records online, request copies, and understand the fee structure.
Angelina County Overview
Angelina County District Clerk
The Angelina County District Clerk is Meagan Moore. Mailing address: P.O. Box 908, Lufkin, TX 75902. Physical location: 215 E Lufkin Ave, Lufkin, TX. Phone: 936-634-4312. Fax: 936-634-5915. Email: mmoore@angelinacounty.net. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The District Clerk is the registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court pleadings and papers filed in District Court. Angelina County has two District Courts, along with an Attorney General Court, a CPS Cluster Court, and two County Courts at Law. The District Clerk handles filing and assigning cases across civil, criminal, and family matters. That includes felony indictments, revocations, bond forfeitures, nondisclosure petitions, and expunctions. The office also issues writs, citations, abstracts of judgment, arrest warrants, restraining orders, show cause orders, and subpoenas.
The District Clerk prepares civil and criminal appeals, maintains exhibits, attends trials, provides clerical support in courtrooms, and indexes all records. Court-collected funds are deposited and maintained in the Registry of the Court. If you need a background search, that costs $5.00 per name per 10-year search period. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Plain copies are $1.00 per page.
The Angelina County District Clerk portal provides case search access, e-filing information, fee schedules, and contact details for the court offices.
This portal is the primary online resource for Angelina County felony case records and court filing information.
Searching Angelina County Felony Records Online
Records in Angelina County are now available digitally through iDocket.com. Name searches are free and include party names, cause number, case type, filing date, bond company if applicable, and case disposition. Document images can be purchased through the platform for a fee. This is one of the faster ways to confirm whether a case exists and get basic details before visiting the clerk's office.
The Angelina County Judicial Web Search also grants public access to court records. You can search criminal case records by case number, defendant name, citation number, or attorney. Civil, family, and probate case records are also available under a separate search category. This portal is accessible through the District Clerk's website at angelinacounty.net.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Angelina County and all other Texas counties. It is free for basic lookups. Full document access may require a subscription. Data refreshes nightly, so very recent filings may not appear immediately.
The iDocket digital records system offers free name-based case index searches and paid document image access for Angelina County court records.
After finding a case in iDocket, you can purchase specific document images or request certified copies directly from the District Clerk.
Angelina County E-Filing
The Texas Supreme Court requires all civil, family, and probate cases to be filed electronically, a rule that went into effect July 1, 2015. Angelina County accepts electronic filings through eFileTexas.gov. For e-filing questions, contact the District Clerk's office at dc_efile@angelinacounty.net. Criminal e-filing became mandatory January 1, 2020 under statewide rules.
Each document submitted in the same case must be filed as a lead document. Orders should be submitted in a separate envelope for forwarding to the judge. If you do not have an Electronic Service Provider account, visit eFileTexas.gov for instructions and a list of approved providers. The site includes FAQs and technical support contacts.
Note: The e-file system may experience technical issues when new fees take effect. If you encounter problems submitting a filing, contact the District Clerk's office directly before the deadline to avoid late filing issues.
Angelina County Clerk's Office
The Angelina County Clerk is Amy Fincher. Address: P.O. Box 908, Lufkin, TX 75902. Phone: (936) 634-8339. Fax: (936) 634-8460. Email: afincher@angelinacounty.net. The County Clerk serves as records administrator for the Commissioners Court and County Courts at Law. The office handles civil, criminal, probate, and mental health court matters, acting as clerk and records manager for those courts.
County Courts at Law in Angelina County have concurrent jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases filed in county courts. They also handle probate proceedings and juvenile court hearings. Judge Joe Lee Register presides over County Court at Law 1. COVID-19 protocols and standing orders may still affect in-person proceedings, so check the county website before appearing.
The Angelina County Clerk portal provides access to county court case information, recording services, vital records, and contact information.
Through the County Clerk portal, you can also submit open records requests and find forms for marriage licenses, deed recording, and other county services.
Criminal Records and Open Records Requests
Criminal records in Angelina County are maintained by both the Sheriff's Office and the District Clerk. The Angelina County Sheriff's Office is at 217 E Lufkin Ave, Lufkin, TX 75901, Phone: (936) 634-3331. Arrest records and booking information are available through the Sheriff's Office. Current inmate information is accessible through the Angelina County Jail Roster page.
To submit a public information request by mail, use the request form on the county website. Submit the completed form to the department head or elected official who is custodian of the records you need. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the county must respond within 10 business days. If they cannot provide the records in that time, they must notify you of a reasonable date when they will be available.
For statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. Name-based searches cost $3. A fingerprint-based search is the most accurate option and is strongly recommended when using the results for official purposes. The Texas Sex Offender Registry can also be searched by county to find registered offenders in the Lufkin and Angelina County area.
Legal Framework for Angelina County Felony Cases
Felony grades in Texas range from state jail felonies at the low end to capital felonies at the top. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. First-degree felonies run 5 to 99 years or life. Capital felonies may result in life without parole or death.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, the state's Computerized Criminal History system captures all arrests for Class B misdemeanors or greater. Conviction records and deferred adjudication records are public under Texas law. Records can be sealed through an Order of Nondisclosure after successful deferred adjudication, or expunged if charges were dismissed or an acquittal was obtained. Expunctions are governed by Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers people currently serving time in state prisons. The database includes current facility, projected release date, and offense information. This is separate from the county court record system and covers state-level incarceration only.