Search Crane County Felony Records
Crane County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Crane, Texas, and cover all criminal cases handled by the 109th Judicial District Court. This page covers how to find, access, and request copies of these public records.
Crane County Overview
Crane County District Clerk
The Crane County District Clerk's office is located at the Crane County Courthouse in Crane, Texas. The District Clerk is the official record keeper for all felony criminal cases filed in the county. The office handles new case filings, tracks case progress through the court, stores all documents, and provides copies to the public on request. The clerk also handles civil, family, and juvenile court records.
When a felony case closes in Crane County, the District Clerk reports the disposition to the Texas Department of Public Safety. This is how convictions and deferred adjudication outcomes enter the statewide criminal history database. For any case lookup, having the cause number saves time and avoids extra search fees.
Standard Texas copy rates apply: $1 per page for plain copies, $5 per document for certification, and $5 if staff must locate a cause number on your behalf. Call ahead to confirm current hours and payment methods. In smaller counties, cash or money order is most reliable.
The Crane County official website has contact information for the District Clerk and other county offices.
The county site provides courthouse contact details and links to county departments including the District Clerk's office.
109th District Court
The 109th Judicial District Court serves Crane County along with Andrews County and Winkler County. The court hears criminal felony matters, general civil lawsuits with jurisdictional value over $500, and family law matters including divorces and child custody cases. Because the court sits in multiple counties, it rotates schedules. Contact the District Clerk to find out when the court is next scheduled in Crane County.
Felony cases handled by this court can include drug possession and delivery, theft, assault, burglary, weapons charges, and other serious crimes under the Texas Penal Code. Each case begins with a grand jury indictment and proceeds through arraignment, pre-trial hearings, and a plea or trial. All documents filed in these cases are part of the public court record maintained by the Crane County District Clerk.
Texas felony levels range from state jail felonies (180 days to 2 years) up through capital felonies (life or death). The specific level determines sentencing range. The level is set by the Texas Penal Code based on the offense type and circumstances, including prior convictions in some cases.
Finding Crane County Felony Records Online
The main free tool for looking up Crane County court cases online is the re:SearchTX statewide portal at research.txcourts.gov. This system covers all 254 Texas counties, including Crane. Search by name, cause number, or attorney. Basic case details are free. Document images may need a paid subscription or in-person request.
For a statewide criminal background check that covers all counties, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. Name-based searches cost $3 per name. The DPS database captures all Class B misdemeanors and above statewide. A fingerprint-based search is more accurate but requires a designated fingerprint submission process.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows people currently in Texas state prisons. Search by name or TDCJ number to see current facility, offense type, and projected release. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county or zip code and shows all registered offenders in Crane County.
Records Requests in Crane County
You can request Crane County felony records in person, by mail, or in writing. For in-person requests, visit the Crane County Courthouse with valid ID. Give the clerk the cause number or defendant name, and identify the specific documents you need. Fees are $1 per page and $5 per document for certification.
For mail requests, write to: Crane County District Clerk, Crane County Courthouse, Crane, TX 79731. Include the case number or defendant name, the documents requested, your contact information, and payment. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow 5 to 10 business days.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, public records must be provided promptly or, if that is not possible, within 10 business days with an explanation. If the county plans to seek an exception from the Attorney General, they must notify you within the 10-day window.
Crane County Clerk and Misdemeanor Records
The Crane County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal cases, county court civil matters, probate filings, real property records, and vital records. If the case you are looking for is a Class A or B misdemeanor rather than a felony, you need the County Clerk's office, not the District Clerk. Both offices are located at the Crane County Courthouse. Call ahead to confirm which office handles the record type you need.
For arrest records and jail bookings before charges are filed, contact the Crane County Sheriff's Office. Booking information may be available through a public information request to the Sheriff. The Sheriff is the main law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Crane County.
State and Federal Resources
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page explains how to submit public information requests and what to do if an agency does not respond. The Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX handles questions about the Public Information Act. For complex records needs, the Texas State Law Library criminal records guide is a useful free resource.
For expunctions or nondisclosures of Crane County felony records, file the petition with the District Clerk. Forms are at the courthouse or at txcourts.gov/rules-forms. Self-help guides are available at TexasLawHelp.org.
Nearby Counties
Crane County is in west Texas. Adjacent counties have their own district clerks and felony records offices.