Jefferson County Felony Records
Jefferson County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's office at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas, covering all criminal cases filed across seven district courts including the 252nd Criminal District Court. This page explains how to search and obtain those records through local and statewide resources.
Jefferson County Overview
Jefferson County District Clerk
The Jefferson County District Clerk's office is at 1001 Pearl St, Beaumont, TX 77701. Main phone: (409) 835-8470. The District Clerk is responsible for filing and maintaining all district court records in Jefferson County. That includes felony criminal cases, civil cases, family law matters, and juvenile cases. The clerk also collects court fees, issues subpoenas and citations, coordinates jury duty, and reports criminal dispositions to the Texas DPS as required by law.
Jefferson County has seven district courts: the 58th, 59th, 60th, 69th, 136th, 172nd, and 252nd. The 252nd District Court is a dedicated Criminal District Court that handles all felony criminal cases. If you are looking for a felony case in Jefferson County, it most likely went through the 252nd. Civil and family cases go through the other courts. The clerk's office can tell you which court a specific case was assigned to.
Copy fees are $1 per page for standard copies. Certified copies carry a $5 per document fee on top of that. If you do not have the cause number, there is a $5 research fee per name searched. Accepted payment types include cash, credit or debit card, money order, and cashier's check. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Jefferson County provides online case access through the re:SearchTX portal and the Odyssey Public Access system. Both give case status, party names, and hearing information for district court cases.
The re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties and is the easiest way to check a Jefferson County felony case without going to the courthouse.
252nd Criminal District Court
The 252nd District Court handles all felony criminal cases in Jefferson County. This includes violent crimes, drug offenses, property crimes, and white-collar matters. Cases start with an arrest and booking at the county jail. After a grand jury returns an indictment, the case is set for arraignment at the 252nd. The defendant then enters a plea or the case proceeds toward trial.
Texas classifies felonies by degree under the Penal Code. Capital felonies can result in death or life without parole. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. Second-degree felonies run 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies run 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies run 180 days to 2 years. Every step of the process, from indictment to sentencing, creates records that the District Clerk keeps on file.
The 252nd District Court also handles felony revocations, bond forfeitures, and post-conviction motions. Expunction petitions in Jefferson County are typically filed in the same court that handled the original case. The District Clerk can confirm which court to file in and what forms are needed.
How to Search Jefferson County Felony Records
You have several ways to search Jefferson County felony records. In person is the most thorough. Go to the District Clerk's office at 1001 Pearl St in Beaumont. Staff can look up cases by name or cause number and make copies. Bring your ID. If you want to request records by mail, send a written request with the case details and payment to the same address.
Online searches work through re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov. This system is free for basic lookups and does not require an account. Search by the defendant's name or the cause number. The data updates each night. For a case filed very recently, the online record may not show up for a day or two.
The Jefferson County District Clerk website at https://www.co.jefferson.tx.us/districtclerk also has case search features, e-filing access, court calendar information, and fee schedules. Note that the county site had certificate issues at the time this page was written, so you may get a security warning. Use re:SearchTX as a backup if the county site is not loading.
Note: For confirmed, certified information about a specific case, always contact the District Clerk's office directly or visit in person. Online databases may have incomplete or delayed data.
Jefferson County County Clerk
The Jefferson County County Clerk is located at 1001 Pearl St, Suite 100, Beaumont, TX 77701. Phone: (409) 835-8475. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal cases through the county court, civil cases under $200,000, probate matters, real property records, and vital records. If you are looking for a misdemeanor case, it likely went through the County Clerk rather than the District Clerk.
The County Clerk's office also records deeds, liens, and official documents. If your research involves property or legal status questions connected to a criminal case, the County Clerk may have relevant records. Both the District Clerk and County Clerk are at the same courthouse address, which makes it easy to check both offices in a single visit.
Statewide Resources for Jefferson County
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service offers name-based searches of the statewide Computerized Criminal History system for $3 each. This pulls records from all Texas counties. If you need a comprehensive background check on someone with connections to Jefferson County, this is a good starting point.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows people currently incarcerated in state prisons. Many people convicted of felonies in Jefferson County serve their sentences in TDCJ facilities. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number and see the person's current facility, projected release date, and offense information.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Jefferson County by name or address. The Attorney General's Open Government page explains your rights under the Texas Public Information Act for submitting formal records requests to county offices.
Nearby Counties
Jefferson County is in Southeast Texas and shares borders with several neighboring counties. These pages cover felony records in those areas.