Hunt County Felony Records
Hunt County felony records are filed with the District Clerk's Office in Greenville, Texas, and cover all criminal case filings handled by the Hunt County district courts. This page covers where to find those records and how to request them.
Hunt County Overview
Hunt County District Clerk
The Hunt County District Clerk maintains all felony records for the county. The office is located at the Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville, Texas. Staff handle criminal case filings, maintain court records, and respond to public records requests. You can visit in person or submit a written request to get copies of case records.
Hunt County is served by the 196th District Court and the 354th District Court. Both courts hear felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law cases. The 354th court focuses heavily on criminal matters. All indictments, plea records, trial transcripts, and final judgments are filed with the District Clerk and are part of the public record.
The Hunt County Courthouse is at 2507 Lee St., Greenville, TX 75401. Contact the District Clerk at (903) 408-4130. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Having a cause number or the defendant's full name ready when you call or visit will help staff locate the record faster.
Felony Cases in Hunt County
Felony cases in Hunt County begin when a grand jury reviews evidence and votes to indict. Once an indictment is returned, the District Clerk opens a case file. That file grows with each court proceeding, including arraignment, bond hearings, pretrial motions, plea agreements, and any trial or sentencing. The complete file remains in the District Clerk's office after the case closes.
Hunt County sits in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and has grown steadily. The county has two functioning district courts to handle the volume of cases. Felony charges filed in Hunt County range from drug offenses and property crimes to violent crimes, white-collar offenses, and weapons charges. All of these case types follow the same basic process through the district court.
Texas felonies are classified into five levels. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years. Third-degree felonies bring 2 to 10 years. Second-degree felonies run 2 to 20 years. First-degree felonies can reach 99 years or life. Capital felonies can result in death or life without parole. All of these levels are handled in Hunt County district courts.
Online Search Options
The main free option for searching Hunt County felony records online is the re:SearchTX portal. This statewide system covers all Texas counties and lets you search by name, cause number, or attorney. Basic case information and docket entries are free. Some document images may require a subscription.
When using re:SearchTX, search with the defendant's full name and narrow by county to Hunt County. Results will show all cases matching that name in Hunt County district courts. Each case shows the cause number, charge description, filing date, and current status. Click into a case to see individual docket entries.
In-person searches at the courthouse are free during business hours. Public access terminals are typically available in the clerk's office lobby. If you need certified copies, the clerk's staff prepares them for $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee per document. A name research fee may apply when no cause number is available.
The TDCJ offender search is useful if someone from a Hunt County case is serving prison time. Search by name or TDCJ number. The result shows the offense, facility, and projected release date. This system covers people currently incarcerated in state facilities, not county jails.
Hunt County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Hunt County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, booking information, and jail records. Arrests in Hunt County are processed through the county jail, and booking information becomes available once charges are filed. You can request arrest records and incident reports from the Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, you can submit a written records request to any government agency. The agency must respond within 10 business days. If records are public, they must be produced. Arrest records and booking photos for cases that have been charged are generally available.
For inmate information, check with the Hunt County Jail directly or search the TDCJ database for anyone transferred to state prison. Local jail rosters cover people currently held at the Hunt County Jail awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
Statewide Criminal Records Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service offers name-based criminal history searches for $3 per name. The search covers convictions and deferred adjudication outcomes statewide, not just Hunt County. For formal uses, a fingerprint-based search provides more complete results. Both require a CRS Public Website Account.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched by county or zip code and includes all registered offenders in Hunt County. The registry shows current address, offense information, and compliance status. It is updated regularly and free to search.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page covers your rights under the Public Information Act. If you have trouble getting records from Hunt County offices, you can file a complaint with the AG or call the Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX for guidance.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, conviction records are public. People whose charges were dismissed or who were acquitted may be eligible for expunction under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Once an expunction is granted, those records are no longer available to the public.
Nearby Counties
Hunt County borders several North Texas counties. You can find felony records for these areas through their county pages.