Fort Bend County Felony Records
Fort Bend County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk at the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Richmond. The District Clerk is the official custodian of all court files for felony criminal cases prosecuted in the county, covering the full record from indictment through final judgment. Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas and is located southwest of Houston. It includes Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy, Rosenberg, and Richmond. The District Clerk operates multiple office locations to serve the large and spread-out county population. Use the county's online portal or re:SearchTX to search for felony cases, or visit a District Clerk office in person.
Fort Bend County Overview
Fort Bend County District Clerk
The Fort Bend County District Clerk is the official keeper of all district court records in the county. For felony criminal cases, this means the clerk files and tracks every document in the case file, from the grand jury indictment to the final sentencing order. The District Clerk also collects court fees, coordinates jury selection, issues subpoenas, and reports all felony dispositions to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The District Clerk is Beverley McGrew Walker. Fort Bend County has eight District Courts: 240th, 268th, 328th, 387th, 400th, 434th, 458th, and 405th. All are located at the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Richmond. The courts handle felony criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, and juvenile cases. Criminal cases are randomly assigned to courts using the county's case management system.
The District Clerk has multiple office locations to serve residents across this large county:
| Main Office | 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 31004 Richmond, TX 77469 Phone: (281) 341-4515 |
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| Mailing Office | 301 Jackson Street, Room 101 Richmond, TX 77469 |
| Sienna Branch | 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Suite 146 Missouri City, TX 77459 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | fortbendcountytx.gov |
How to Search Fort Bend County Felony Records
Fort Bend County offers several ways to search for felony records. The county has its own online portal plus access to the statewide re:SearchTX system. In-person searches are also available at multiple clerk office locations.
The Fort Bend County District Clerk website at fortbendcountytx.gov links to the online case search portal. The county uses the Odyssey case management system, which allows searches by party name, case number, or date filed. Criminal court records show the offender's name, date of birth, charges, timeline of court appearances, attorneys, and upcoming hearings.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Fort Bend County. Search by party name or cause number for a free case summary. Some document images are available online. For full document access, visit the courthouse.
In person at the Richmond office or Sienna Branch, staff can search by name or case number. Bring a photo ID. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00 per document. A $5.00 research fee applies when you do not have the cause number. The county also has historical district court records going back to 1821. Records created between 1821 and 1980 may be accessible through the District Clerk's Historical Records Division. Contact the office for details.
Fort Bend County District Courts
Fort Bend County's eight district courts all operate from the Fort Bend County Justice Center at 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX 77469. Each court handles a mix of criminal, civil, and family cases. Felony criminal cases are randomly assigned to courts and handled by the judge assigned to that court.
The county also has municipal courts that serve individual cities. The Richmond Municipal Court is at 600 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469, phone (281) 342-0578. The Stafford Municipal Court is at 2602 S Main Street, Stafford, TX 77477, phone (281) 261-3930. The Sugar Land Municipal Court is at 1200 Highway 6 S, Sugar Land, TX 77487, phone (281) 275-2560. The Rosenberg Municipal Court is at 2110 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, phone (832) 595-3450. Municipal courts only handle Class C misdemeanors and local ordinance violations, not felony cases.
Felony cases in Fort Bend County can only be filed in one of the eight district courts. If you are not sure which district court handles a particular case, search by name on the online portal and the system will identify the assigned court.
Fort Bend County Felony Case Records
Fort Bend County felony records include the full court file for each criminal prosecution. The District Clerk maintains these files as permanent public records unless a court orders otherwise.
A felony case file in Fort Bend County starts with the grand jury indictment. This document names the defendant, states the charges, and describes the facts the state alleged. The file then contains bond paperwork, conditions of release, all pre-trial motions, and the court's rulings. If the case was resolved by plea, the written plea agreement is in the file. If it went to trial, the verdict and final judgment are part of the record. The judgment shows the sentence, any supervised release conditions, fines, restitution orders, and other terms.
Criminal court records in Fort Bend County show the offender's name, date of birth, charges, the timeline of court appearances, the attorneys involved, and any upcoming court dates. Records are public. Juvenile files and expunged records are not accessible. The District Clerk's office can tell you if a record exists and how to obtain copies.
Note: Fort Bend County has a large volume of cases. Online searches cover recent filings well. For older cases or detailed documents, contact the main Richmond office or the Sienna Branch office in Missouri City.
State Resources for Fort Bend Records
Three state tools complement the Fort Bend County clerk's office for felony record searches.
Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov covers all eight Fort Bend County District Courts. Search by name or cause number for free. Case status, parties, and filing dates are available without a subscription. This is a good first step before visiting a clerk office.
TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows anyone currently incarcerated in a Texas state prison. If a Fort Bend County felony conviction led to a state prison sentence, the person should appear here. Search by name or TDCJ number.
Texas DPS criminal history at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide name-based searches for $3.00. This covers felony convictions from all Texas counties and is a useful supplement to the county-level search.
Cities in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County includes several large cities. All felony cases from these communities are handled by one of the eight Fort Bend County District Courts in Richmond.
Other communities in Fort Bend County include Katy, Rosenberg, Stafford, Pearland, and many others. All felony matters go through the Fort Bend County District Court system in Richmond.
Nearby Counties
Fort Bend County borders several counties in the Houston region.