Find Felony Records in Fannin County

Fannin County felony records are kept by the District Clerk at the Fannin County Courthouse in Bonham. All felony criminal cases filed in the county go through the district court, and the District Clerk holds every document in those files from first filing to final judgment. Fannin County is located in northeast Texas along the Red River, bordering Oklahoma to the north. The county seat is Bonham. Use re:SearchTX online to look up Fannin County felony cases, or contact the District Clerk's office for in-person searches and copy requests.

Fannin County District Clerk

The Fannin County District Clerk keeps all records for district court cases in the county. This includes felony criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, and juvenile cases. The clerk files every document that comes into the court, tracks hearing dates, collects fees, coordinates jury service, and reports felony case outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The 336th Judicial District Court serves Fannin County. This court handles all felony criminal cases filed in the county. Judges in this court preside over both criminal and civil matters. The court is located at the Fannin County Courthouse in Bonham. Cases are tracked through the state's court management system, and many recent filings can be found online through re:SearchTX.

How to Search Fannin County Felony Records

Fannin County felony records are available online and in person. The online method is faster for basic lookups. The courthouse is the right place to go for complete files and certified copies.

Use the statewide re:SearchTX portal to search Fannin County cases. Enter a party name or cause number. The results show filing date, parties, charge type, and case status. This portal covers the 336th District Court and is the primary online resource for Fannin County court records. Basic searches are free.

In-person searches at the Fannin County Courthouse give you access to the full case file. Staff will search by name or cause number. Bring a photo ID. Document copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5.00 per document. If the cause number is unknown and the clerk has to search for it, a $5.00 research fee is charged. Cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards are generally accepted.

Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide criminal history searches. The public name-based search costs $3.00. For TDCJ inmates from Fannin County, use offender.tdcj.texas.gov to find current housing and offense information.

Fannin County Felony Case Records

A felony case file in Fannin County contains the complete court record for a criminal prosecution. It is a public record unless the court has ordered it sealed. Anyone can request access to these files at the District Clerk's office.

Fannin County felony records include the charging document, which is usually a grand jury indictment. The file shows the defendant's full name, the specific charge, and the statute alleged to have been violated. Bond documents, conditions of release, and any violations of bond conditions are also in the file. Pre-trial motions, responses, and court orders make up the bulk of most case files. If the defendant took a plea, the plea paperwork is included. If the case went to trial, the verdict and sentencing documents are part of the permanent record.

Records are public except for juvenile files, expunged cases, and records sealed by court order. The re:SearchTX portal shows summaries for recent cases. Older records or complete document sets require an in-person or mail request to the District Clerk.

Note: Fannin County is a smaller county. Call ahead before making a trip to the courthouse to confirm the records you need are available and how long it may take to pull them.

State Resources: Searching Beyond Fannin County

State-level tools can expand your search beyond what the Fannin County clerk's office shows. These tools are maintained by state agencies and are available to the public.

Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov is the main online tool for Fannin County court cases. It covers district court filings and is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. The portal is updated regularly and shows recent filings well. For older cases, you may need to go to the courthouse directly.

The TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov is useful if you know someone was convicted of a felony in Fannin County and want to find their current incarceration status. The search is free. Results include the unit name, offense, sentence start, and projected release date.

Texas DPS criminal history at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides a broader view. A $3.00 search pulls conviction data from all Texas counties. This is helpful if someone may have moved counties before or after a Fannin County offense.

Cities in Fannin County

Fannin County includes Bonham, Honey Grove, Dodd City, and other small communities. All felony cases from the county are handled by the District Court in Bonham.

No cities in Fannin County currently meet the population threshold for individual records pages. All felony case filings go through the Fannin County District Clerk in Bonham.

Nearby Counties

Fannin County shares borders with several counties in northeast Texas and touches Oklahoma to the north.