Collin County Felony Records
Collin County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's office in McKinney, Texas. If you need to search a criminal case, check a defendant's status, or get copies of court documents filed in Collin County District Court, this page covers the main tools and offices you will use. Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, with a large and active District Court system handling hundreds of new felony cases each year. Records from District Court are public and can be searched online or at the courthouse.
Collin County Overview
Collin County District Clerk
The Collin County District Clerk's office is the official keeper of felony court records in the county. The main office is at 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12132, McKinney, TX 75071. The phone number is (972) 548-4320. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk handles filing, docketing, and maintenance of all District Court records, which include felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law cases.
Collin County also has two satellite offices that can help you access records. The Plano satellite office is at 900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 160, Plano, TX 75074, phone (972) 881-3025. The Frisco satellite office is at 8585 John Wesley Drive, Suite 110, Frisco, TX 75034, phone (972) 335-5245. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you live closer to Plano or Frisco, these offices can save you a trip to McKinney.
Historical felony cases from the 1800s through 1999 are stored in physical and digital archives at the main McKinney location. District Court historical criminal files include early felony records going back to the county's founding. Records are accessible at 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071, where public access terminals are also available.
To request copies, submit a written request with the case number or party names, your contact information, and payment. Standard copy fees apply: $1.00 per page for copies, $5.00 per document for certification, and a $5.00 research fee if the clerk must locate a cause number. No personal checks are accepted for court fees.
Search Collin County Cases Online
The Collin County District Clerk offers the Judicial Online Search portal for searching court records. This tool lets you search active and past cases by name, case number, attorney, or traffic citation number. The system covers civil, criminal, probate, and justice court cases. For criminal cases, including Collin County felony records, you can view the case docket, defendant information, attorney assignments, and the full timeline of court events. The Case Record Inquiry system is updated in real time and often includes defendant mugshots for criminal cases when available.
The Collin County District Courts website provides general information about court operations, forms, and resources. You can also find links to the court calendar and clerk contact information through that page.
The re:SearchTX statewide portal gives you another way to search Collin County felony cases. This system covers all 254 Texas counties and is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration. Registration is free. Basic case information is available at no charge, though document images may require a subscription fee. The portal is updated nightly.
The Collin County official website hosts the Justice System App, which brings together case records, warrant checks, inmate status, and bond information in one place. It is designed to be mobile-friendly and is updated in real time, making it useful for quick lookups.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system holds statewide criminal history records. You can run a name-based search through the CRS Public Website after creating an account. This covers arrests and dispositions for Class B misdemeanors and above, including all felony levels, across every Texas county including Collin.
The Collin County records portal includes links to court records, inmate lookup, and public safety tools all in one location.
The Collin County official website connects you to the Judicial Online Search and Justice System App for case lookups and felony record searches.
TDCJ and State Offender Search
People convicted of felonies in Collin County and sentenced to state prison appear in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search. The database is free and public. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results show current facility, projected release date, and offense information including both current and prior convictions. The TDCJ updates records regularly but does not guarantee real-time accuracy for every entry.
The TDCJ system only covers people sent to state prison or placed on state supervision. It does not include people held locally at the Collin County Jail. For jail information, contact the Collin County Sheriff's Office or use the Justice System App, which includes current inmate status and booking information.
Note: The TDCJ Offender Search does not include cases that ended in deferred adjudication without a final conviction.
Felony Charge Levels in Texas
Reading a Collin County felony case record is easier when you understand how Texas classifies charges. The Texas Penal Code defines five felony levels. Capital felonies carry life without parole or the death penalty. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life in prison. 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 in a state jail facility, not a state prison.
Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs criminal history records and who can access them. The Texas Public Information Act, found in Government Code Chapter 552, gives the public the right to request government records including court documents filed in Collin County District Court. Under this law, all government information is presumed available unless a specific exception applies.
If someone wants to clear a Collin County felony record, the process is governed by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 for expunctions and Government Code Sections 411.071 through 411.081 for orders of nondisclosure. Both processes have strict eligibility requirements. A licensed attorney can advise on whether a record qualifies.
- Capital felony: death penalty or life without parole
- First-degree felony: 5 to 99 years or life
- Second-degree felony: 2 to 20 years
- Third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years
- State jail felony: 180 days to 2 years
Sex Offender Registry and Other Tools
The Texas Sex Offender Registry includes registered offenders who live, work, or go to school in Collin County. You can search by name, county, city, zip code, or proximity to an address. The registry shows offense history, registration status, and current address information. Texas Government Code Chapter 62 requires sex offenders to register with local law enforcement after conviction or release.
The Texas State Law Library criminal records guide is a solid resource for understanding record access in Texas. It explains the difference between statewide DPS checks and local court record searches, covers expunction and nondisclosure procedures, and links to relevant statutes. The guide is aimed at both legal professionals and members of the public trying to navigate the records system.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes annual statistical reports showing felony filings, case types, and dispositions by county. These reports are useful for understanding overall patterns in Collin County's criminal court system. The OCA also oversees the re:SearchTX portal used for statewide case lookup.
Cities in Collin County
Several large cities in Collin County have their own pages with local felony records information. Felony cases from all of these cities are handled by the Collin County District Clerk.
Nearby Counties
Collin County borders several other North Texas counties. Each maintains its own district clerk and court records system.