Coke County Felony Records
Coke County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's Office in Robert Lee, Texas. The 51st District Court handles all felony criminal cases filed in the county. This page describes how to search, request, and access these records using county and statewide tools.
Coke County Overview
Coke County District Clerk
The Coke County District Clerk's Office is located at the Coke County Courthouse in Robert Lee, Texas. The District Clerk files and maintains all felony criminal case records in the county. The office is responsible for indexing indictments, tracking case progress, issuing court process documents, and providing public access to case files. Felony convictions are reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety as required by state law.
Coke County is a very small county in West Texas. The 51st District Court also serves Tom Green County. Because Coke County has a small population and a low case volume, the court sits here less frequently than in Tom Green County. Contact the District Clerk to confirm the next scheduled court date before planning a visit related to any pending case. The courthouse address is 13 E. 7th St., Robert Lee, TX 76945. Phone: (325) 453-2631.
Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring photo ID when making in-person requests. The office typically accepts cash and check. Confirm payment options by phone before visiting.
The Coke County official website provides county contact information and general courthouse details.
The site lists department contacts and any online services available for public records inquiries in Coke County.
51st District Court and Coke County Felony Cases
The 51st District Court serves Coke and Tom Green Counties. It has full jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases in both counties. When sitting in Coke County, the court handles new case filings, pre-trial hearings, plea agreements, and trials. The District Clerk in Robert Lee holds all case files for Coke County matters regardless of when the court physically sits here.
Texas Penal Code felony levels apply uniformly across the state. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years. Third-degree felonies run 2 to 10 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. First-degree felonies can result in 5 to 99 years or life. Capital felonies may result in death or life without parole. All of these case types generate records that the District Clerk indexes and makes available to the public.
Each case file includes the grand jury indictment, bond documents, pretrial motions, and the final judgment. These are public records unless a court orders otherwise. Staff at the Coke County District Clerk's Office can search by defendant name or cause number and provide copies for the statutory fee.
Searching Coke County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX portal is the best tool for searching Coke County criminal records online. It is free and covers all 254 Texas counties. Go to the site, choose Coke County as the location, and search by defendant name or cause number. Results show the case name, filing date, charges, and current status. You can also view the docket entries for any individual case.
Coke County is a small rural county, so document images in re:SearchTX may be limited. For actual document copies, contact the District Clerk at (325) 453-2631. Staff can provide plain or certified copies at the standard rate of $1 per page plus $5 per document for certification.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service offers a statewide criminal history search for $3 per name. This draws from conviction data reported by all Texas courts including Coke County. It is useful when you want to check whether a person has prior felony convictions beyond Coke County. A CRS Public Website Account is required to run a search.
How to Get Copies of Coke County Felony Records
To request records in person, visit the Coke County Courthouse at 13 E. 7th St., Robert Lee, TX 76945. Bring valid ID and the defendant's name or cause number. Staff will locate the file and make copies while you wait. Same-day service is typical at a courthouse this size.
Mail requests require a written letter with the defendant's full name, approximate case year, cause number if known, and a list of needed documents. Include payment. Send to: Coke County District Clerk, 13 E. 7th St., Robert Lee, TX 76945. Plain copies cost $1 per page and certified copies cost an extra $5 per document. A $5 research fee per name may apply when no cause number is provided.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, agencies have 10 business days to respond to records requests. Most felony court records are public in Texas. Exceptions include sealed files, juvenile records, and expunged cases.
Statewide Criminal Records Resources
The TDCJ offender search shows current incarceration status for people in Texas state prisons. Search by name or TDCJ number. Results display the unit, offense, and projected release date. This is the right tool to use when you need to confirm whether a Coke County defendant is currently incarcerated.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched by Coke County to view all registered sex offenders in the area. Current address, offense history, and compliance status are all included. The registry is updated by the Texas DPS.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page provides guidance on public information rights and how to escalate a denied records request. The AG's Open Government Hotline is (877) OPEN-TEX.
Nearby Counties
Coke County is in West Texas and shares borders with several other counties. Use the links below to access felony records for neighboring areas.