Bell County Felony Records

Bell County felony records are on file with the District Clerk at the Bell County Justice Center in Belton. The county covers Killeen, Temple, and Copperas Cove, and all felony cases in those cities go through the Bell County District Courts.

Bell County District Clerk

The Bell County District Clerk is Joanna Staton. The office is on the first floor of the Bell County Justice Center at 1201 Huey Dr, Belton, TX 76513. The District Clerk maintains judicial records for all District Courts in Bell County, including criminal, civil, and family-related filings. Staff responsibilities include filing and managing case documents, maintaining family court and child support records, handling jury summons, and coordinating record requests for active and closed cases.

Bell County has District Courts, County Courts at Law, and Municipal Courts. The District Courts handle felony criminal cases, major civil disputes, and family law. County Courts at Law handle mid-level civil and Class A and B misdemeanor criminal cases. Municipal courts in Killeen, Temple, and Copperas Cove handle ordinance violations and minor offenses.

Bell County Clerk

The Bell County Clerk is Shelley Coston, a Republican serving since January 1, 2007. The County Clerk office is also at the Bell County Justice Center, 1201 Huey Road, Belton, TX 76513, phone (254) 933-5160. The County Clerk has five departments with deputy clerks for Vital Statistics, Land Records, Probate, Civil and Juvenile Records, and Criminal Records.

The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal case records (Class A and B). If you need Bell County misdemeanor records rather than felony records, this is your contact. Criminal records can be searched at idocket.com, which has the Bell County criminal case index from 1986 to present. For questions, call (254) 933-5161 or email cccriminal@bellcounty.texas.gov.

Record searches cost $5.00 per name per record searched. Out-of-state checks are not accepted. A search result tells you whether a case exists. Copies of case documents cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $1.00 certification fee per case. Mail record search request forms and payment to: Bell County Clerk's Office, Attn: Criminal Record Search, P.O. Box 480, Belton, Texas 76513.

Searching Bell County Felony Records Online

Bell County criminal records are searchable through idocket.com. The criminal case index covers records from 1986 to the present. Searches by party name are available at no charge and return basic case information. Document images can be purchased through the portal once you locate the case you need.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Bell County. This official Texas judicial system covers all 254 counties. You can search by case number, party name, or filing date. Data refreshes every night. Registration is free and document access may require eFileTexas credentials for some content.

For in-person access, go to the Justice Center in Belton. You can request records at the District Clerk's office for felony cases or at the County Clerk's office for misdemeanor cases. Bring the case number or party name. The Civil and Probate Case Index search is available for records from October 1989 to present. Contact (254) 933-5174 for civil and probate questions.

US District Court records for federal cases involving Bell County parties are at the Western District of Texas, Waco Division, 800 Franklin Ave., Room 380, Waco, Texas 76701, phone (254) 750-1501. Federal felony cases are separate from state court records.

In-Person Record Requests in Bell County

To request court records in person at the Bell County Justice Center, complete a court records request form available at the appropriate clerk's office. You need the case number, full names of the parties, and the type of record you need. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Requests for sealed or confidential files may require written authorization or a judge's permission. Fees depend on how many pages you need and whether you need a certified copy. Processing times range from same-day for simple requests to several business days for older or archived files.

Bell County criminal court records show criminal history including traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Records contain defendant information, charges, the timeline of hearings, arrest dates, physical description, the offender's attorney, and the judge on the case. Mugshots may be available through the Bell County Sheriff's Office.

Statewide Resources

• re:SearchTX - statewide court portal covering all Texas counties
• TDCJ Offender Search - Texas prison records
• Texas DPS Criminal History - name-based statewide search
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - searchable DPS sex offender database

Nearby Counties

Bell County is in central Texas. These are the surrounding counties. All have their own district clerks for felony records.