Eastland County Felony Records
Eastland County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's office in Eastland, Texas. These records include indictments, plea agreements, sentencing documents, and final judgments for all felony cases processed through the district court. You can search them online using the re:SearchTX portal or go to the courthouse to look up cases in person. Most felony court records are public under Texas law.
Eastland County Overview
Eastland County District Clerk
The District Clerk's office in Eastland handles all felony case filings for the county. When a grand jury returns an indictment, the case file is created and maintained by the clerk. From that point forward, every hearing, motion, plea, and judgment is recorded in the file. This record stays with the clerk even after the case closes.
The office is located at the Eastland County Courthouse, 100 W. Main St., Eastland, TX 76448. Phone: (254) 629-1583. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For copies of documents, bring the case number if you have it. Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies add $5 per document. A $5 name search fee may apply if you need staff to search without a case number.
Eastland County is served by the 91st Judicial District. This court handles felony cases in Eastland and Stephens counties. The district court also hears civil lawsuits, family law matters, and delinquent tax cases.
Online Felony Case Search for Eastland County
The official statewide court portal is re:SearchTX, operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration. It covers all 254 Texas counties and lets you search by case number, party name, hearing date, or document type. This is a free registration system, though some document access costs extra. Case data refreshes nightly rather than in real time.
For criminal history data beyond individual court records, the Texas DPS CCH system provides statewide criminal history compiled from courts and law enforcement agencies. Public searches cost $1 per credit. The results show arrests, charges, and dispositions but are not the same as a certified court record. For a full background check, fingerprint-based searches through the FAST program are more accurate.
The Texas Judicial Branch website also provides information about how the court system works, where courts are located, and how to access records. The Office of Court Administration publishes annual statistical data showing case volumes and disposition rates for each county.
Felony Charges and Punishment Ranges
Texas breaks felonies into five levels, each with a set punishment range. All levels are tried in district court, and Eastland County felony records reflect all five types.
Capital felonies carry life without parole or the death penalty. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life, plus a fine up to $10,000. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years and the same fine cap. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility with a fine up to $10,000.
The Texas Penal Code sets out the offense levels and punishment ranges. It also covers sentence enhancements that can increase the punishment level when prior felony convictions are on record. For example, a prior first-degree conviction can make a second-degree charge punishable as a first-degree under the habitual offender statute.
Note: Eastland County records may include cases from people who were sentenced to county supervision, state prison, or a state jail facility, depending on the offense and plea agreement.
State Prison Records and TDCJ Offender Search
When someone from Eastland County is convicted of a felony and sentenced to state prison, that person's information becomes part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice public database. The TDCJ offender search allows free lookups by name or TDCJ number. You can see current facility, projected release, and offense details.
The TDCJ also tracks people on state supervision after prison release. This is sometimes called parole or mandatory supervision. Records for these individuals are also in the TDCJ system. TDCJ does not have records for people in county jail or on county probation. Those records stay with local agencies.
Death row information is also available through TDCJ. The database includes names, offense summaries, and execution dates for all executions conducted since 1923 in Texas.
Public Information Act and Court Record Access
Most Eastland County felony court records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The Public Information Act gives the public the right to request government records and requires a response within 10 business days. Governmental bodies that want to withhold records must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.
For court records specifically, access is governed partly by the Public Information Act and partly by Texas court rules and statutes. Most criminal case filings are publicly accessible. Juvenile records, sealed records, and certain sensitive case types are restricted. The clerk can tell you which records are open and which are not.
The Texas Attorney General operates an Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX for questions about accessing government records. The AG's website has searchable open records decisions and guidance documents.
Clearing a Felony Record in Texas
Texas provides two ways to clear or seal criminal records: expunction and nondisclosure. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 allows for the complete destruction of records. It is available for acquittals, dismissed charges, and pardons. If granted, the person can deny the offense ever occurred.
A nondisclosure order seals records from public view without destroying them. Government agencies can still access sealed records. Eligibility is limited by offense type and other factors. Not all felony convictions qualify for either remedy. Consulting a Texas attorney is the best way to determine what options exist for a specific case in Eastland County.
Nearby Counties
Eastland County is in West Central Texas. Adjacent counties each handle their own felony cases through local district clerks.