Search Brown County Felony Records
Brown County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Brownwood, Texas. The clerk keeps all criminal case files, docket histories, and court judgments for felony charges heard in the district court. Brown County sits in central-west Texas and serves as a regional hub for the surrounding area. Whether you need to search a specific case, request a certified copy, or check on an offender, this page covers the main sources and steps for getting Brown County felony information.
Brown County Overview
Brown County District Clerk Office
The Brown County District Clerk handles all felony court records filed in the county. The office is at the Brown County Courthouse, 200 S. Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801. The main phone number is (325) 643-2594. Staff can search for cases by name or case number and assist with copies of filed documents. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Brown County felony cases are heard in the 35th District Court. This court handles felony criminal cases, as well as district-level civil matters. The District Clerk maintains the official record for all cases that go through this court. Case files include charging documents, motions, court orders, and the final judgment or dismissal. When a case ends in a conviction, the judgment becomes part of the permanent public record.
Certified copies of court records carry a fee set under Texas Local Government Code Section 118.011. Non-certified copies are also available at a lower rate. For mailed requests, include the defendant's name, approximate filing date, and case number if you have it. The clerk's office can confirm the current fee schedule by phone.
Online Access to Brown County Felony Cases
The re:SearchTX portal is the main statewide tool for finding Brown County felony case records online. Maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration, re:SearchTX covers all 254 Texas counties and allows you to search by party name, attorney, or case number. The portal shows case details, document filings, and scheduled hearings. Registration is free, though some document views require a paid plan.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system holds statewide criminal history data that includes Brown County arrests and convictions. You can search by name and partial date of birth through the CRS Public Website. Each search requires a user account and credits purchased in advance. The system captures all felony-level offenses and Class B misdemeanors and above. For the most accurate results, a fingerprint-based search is recommended over name-based queries.
The Texas Office of Court Administration maintains court data and statewide statistics, including annual reports covering felony case filings in Brown County district court.
OCA data reflects Brown County's court activity alongside the rest of Texas, offering a fuller picture of district court operations across the state.
State Prison and Offender Records
Individuals convicted of a felony in Brown County and sentenced to state prison are listed in the TDCJ Offender Search database. This public tool shows current facility location, offense details, projected release dates, and prior convictions. You can search by name or TDCJ number. The system is free and open to the public without registration.
Not every Brown County felony conviction leads to TDCJ. People sentenced to state jail, placed on probation, or given deferred adjudication are handled through different channels. For local jail information, contact the Brown County Sheriff's Office in Brownwood, which operates the county detention facility.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders living or working in Brown County. You can search by name, county, city, or proximity to an address. The registry is maintained by DPS under Texas Government Code Chapter 62 and is updated regularly.
Felony Law and Records Access in Texas
Texas divides felony offenses into five levels. Capital felonies carry life in prison or the death penalty. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years. The charge level shown in a Brown County case record tells you which range applied at the time of sentencing.
Access to Brown County criminal records is governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 411. Under this chapter, the DPS CCH system controls how criminal history is released to the public and to authorized agencies. General public access is through the name-based CRS website. Employers needing fingerprint-based checks must go through approved channelers.
The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to request records held by government offices, including the Brown County District Clerk. A formal written request triggers the ten-business-day response deadline. The Texas State Law Library has a plain-language guide that explains these rules in detail.
- Written requests to the District Clerk must get a response within ten business days
- Deferred adjudication records are public even without a final conviction
- Expunction under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 can remove certain records
- Name-based DPS searches may return multiple results for common names
Nearby Counties
Brown County is surrounded by several central-west Texas counties, each with its own district court and felony records system.