King County Felony Records
King County felony records are filed with the District and County Clerk in Guthrie, Texas, and cover all criminal cases processed through the King County District Court. King County is one of the most sparsely populated counties in the United States, but its court records are public and accessible under Texas law.
King County Overview
King County District and County Clerk
King County is among the least populated counties in Texas and one of the least populated in the entire country. The county operates a combined District and County Clerk's office in Guthrie. This single office handles all felony criminal records, misdemeanor matters, civil filings, probate, and vital records. Given the tiny population, the clerk's office may have minimal staff and limited hours.
Before traveling to Guthrie, call the clerk's office to confirm it is open on the day you plan to visit. The courthouse is small and may not maintain typical business hours every day. Having the cause number for any case you want to look up will make the search much faster. If only a name is available, a research fee may apply.
Copy fees follow standard Texas rates: $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. Cash is the safest payment method for very small county offices. Confirm what forms of payment are accepted before you go.
The King County official website has basic contact information for the courthouse in Guthrie.
The county site lists addresses and contact details for county offices in Guthrie.
Felony Court Jurisdiction
King County is part of a multi-county judicial district. The district judge travels to Guthrie on a rotating schedule that depends on the circuit. Because King County has such a small population, the volume of felony cases is very low. The judge may only hold court in Guthrie a few times per year. Confirm scheduling with the District Clerk before attending any proceeding.
Texas felony levels: Capital felonies carry life without parole or death. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years. Each case type produces records that the clerk maintains as part of the public court record.
The King Ranch covers a large part of Trespassing on private ranch land, wildlife crimes, and drug offenses are among the types of felony cases that come through the King County court system. The numbers are small but the cases follow the same procedures as every other Texas county.
Online Resources for King County Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the main online tool for searching King County felony records remotely. It covers all 254 Texas counties and is free for basic lookups. Search by name or cause number. The data updates nightly. Document images may require a paid subscription.
The Texas DPS Criminal History system provides $3 name-based searches that include King County records. Fingerprint searches are more accurate. Both require a free CRS account. The TDCJ Offender Search shows people from King County currently in Texas state prisons. The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders in King County.
Given the extremely small population, search results may return very few or no records depending on when cases were filed and whether they were indexed in each system. If a search returns nothing, contacting the clerk directly is the next step.
Records Requests and Public Access
Felony court records in King County are public under Government Code Chapter 552. You can request records in person or by mail. Mail requests should go to the District Clerk in Guthrie. Include the case name, cause number if known, and your contact information. The clerk has 10 business days to respond.
Expunction and nondisclosure petitions for King County cases are filed with the District Clerk. The procedures follow statewide Texas law under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code Chapter 411. Self-help guides and forms are available at TexasLawHelp.org and txcourts.gov.
Note: King County is very remote. If you have a legal matter in King County, consider whether a local attorney familiar with the court's circuit schedule can help you navigate the process more efficiently.
Nearby Counties
King County is in West Texas on the Rolling Plains. These pages cover felony records in neighboring counties.