Knox County Felony Records
Knox County felony records are maintained by the District and County Clerk in Benjamin, Texas, covering all criminal cases processed through the Knox County District Court. This page explains how to find and access those public records through local and statewide resources.
Knox County Overview
Knox County District and County Clerk
Knox County operates a combined District and County Clerk's office in Benjamin. This single office handles felony criminal records for the district court along with county court matters, civil filings, probate, and vital records. Benjamin is a small North Texas community, and the clerk's office reflects the small scale of the county government.
If you need to look up a Knox County felony case, call the clerk's office before making the trip to Benjamin. Confirm that the office is open. Small county offices can have limited hours, and closures for court sessions or local events do happen. Having the cause number ready will make the search faster. A research fee may apply if you only have a name.
Standard Texas copy fees: $1 per page for plain copies, $5 per document for certified copies. Cash and money orders are the safest payment options for small Texas county offices. Confirm accepted payment types when you call.
Knox County's official county site did not resolve reliably at the time of this writing. The statewide re:SearchTX portal is the best online starting point for Knox County felony case searches.
re:SearchTX covers all 254 Texas counties including Knox and is updated each night with new case data.
District Court Jurisdiction in Knox County
Knox County is part of a multi-county judicial district in North Texas. The district judge holds court in Benjamin on a rotating basis. Because the county has a small population and limited case volume, court sessions in Benjamin may occur infrequently. Contact the District Clerk to confirm the next scheduled court date before attending any hearing.
Texas felony levels under the Penal Code: Capital felonies carry death or life without parole. 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 generates records that the District Clerk maintains.
Knox County is a farming and ranching area. Common felony types include drug possession and trafficking cases, property crimes including theft of livestock or agricultural equipment, assault, and DWI cases that rise to felony level due to prior convictions. The clerk keeps records for all of these cases regardless of outcome.
Note: Circuit court schedules in rural Texas counties can shift. Always verify court dates with the District Clerk before planning a trip to Benjamin for a hearing.
Online Search Options
The re:SearchTX portal is the main online tool for searching Knox County felony records. It covers all Texas counties and is free for basic lookups. Search by defendant name or cause number. Document images may require a paid subscription. Data updates nightly.
The Texas DPS Criminal History system provides $3 name-based searches that include Knox County felony dispositions from the statewide CCH database. Fingerprint-based searches are more accurate for formal use. Both types of searches require a free CRS Public Website Account.
The TDCJ Offender Search shows people serving felony sentences in Texas state prisons from Knox County cases. The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders in Knox County and is free to search online by name or location.
Knox County Sheriff
The Knox County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in the county and manages the local jail. For current inmate information, contact the sheriff's office directly. Jail records are separate from court case records. The sheriff holds booking information and custody status. The District Clerk holds the court case file.
Arrests made by Knox County Sheriff's deputies, the Knox City Police Department, or any other law enforcement agency in the county that result in felony charges are eventually processed through the Knox County district court. The District Clerk files the indictments and maintains the full court record for each case.
Record Requests and Legal Resources
Felony court records in Knox County are public under Government Code Chapter 552. You can request records in person or by mail. Mail requests should be sent to the District Clerk in Benjamin. 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 Knox County cases are filed with the District Clerk in Benjamin. Eligibility follows statewide Texas law under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code Chapter 411. Free self-help guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Nearby Counties
Knox County is in North Texas near the Rolling Plains. These pages cover felony records in neighboring counties.