Lee County Felony Records

Lee County felony records are held at the District Clerk's office in Giddings, the county seat. All felony criminal cases filed in Lee County go through the district court, and the District Clerk keeps the official court file for each case from the first charge to the final judgment. Lee County is a rural county in central Texas, located between Austin and Houston. Giddings is the county seat and where the courthouse is located. To search for Lee County felony records, start with the re:SearchTX portal online or contact the District Clerk directly in Giddings.

Lee County District Clerk

The Lee County District Clerk is the official keeper of all district court records in the county. Felony criminal cases, civil matters, family law, and juvenile filings are all maintained by the clerk's office. The clerk files every document, tracks case status, collects fees, coordinates jury service, and reports all felony outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety when each case closes.

Lee County is served by the 21st Judicial District Court. This multi-county district serves Lee County along with neighboring counties. The court holds sessions in Giddings for Lee County matters. All Lee County felony case records are kept at the District Clerk's office in the Giddings courthouse, and that is where you go for document access and copies.

How to Search Lee County Felony Records

Lee County felony records can be searched online through re:SearchTX or in person at the Giddings courthouse. Online searches cover recent cases well. For full files and certified copies, visit the courthouse or send a written request.

The re:SearchTX portal covers Lee County through the 21st Judicial District. Search by party name or cause number. Results show case type, filing date, parties, and status. Free for basic searches. Run by the Texas Office of Court Administration.

In person at the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings, bring a photo ID. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the copy fee. A $5.00 research fee applies if you do not have the cause number. Cash, money orders, and credit cards are accepted. No personal checks for court fees.

Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide criminal history for $3.00 per name. For TDCJ inmates from Lee County, use offender.tdcj.texas.gov.

Lee County Felony Case Files

Lee County felony records include every official court document from when the charge was filed through the case's final disposition. The District Clerk in Giddings maintains these as permanent public records.

A Lee County felony case file starts with a grand jury indictment naming the defendant and stating the charge. The file shows bond documents, conditions of release, pre-trial motions, court orders, and any plea agreement. If the case went to trial, the verdict and final judgment are part of the record. The judgment shows the sentence, including prison time, fines, probation conditions, and restitution.

Records are public unless sealed. Juvenile records are sealed under Texas law. Expunged cases are not accessible. For cases not found online, contact the clerk's office before driving to Giddings.

Note: Lee County is a small county in central Texas. Call ahead to confirm records availability for older case files.

State Tools for Lee County Records

Three state tools supplement Lee County courthouse resources for felony record searches.

Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov covers the 21st Judicial District and Lee County. Free for basic case summaries. Best online tool for Lee County felony lookups.

TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows Texas state prison inmates. Anyone serving a state sentence following a Lee County felony conviction should appear here. Free to use.

Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide criminal history for $3.00 per name. Covers all Texas counties.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County includes Giddings, Lexington, and other small communities. All felony cases are handled through the District Court in Giddings.

No cities in Lee County meet the population threshold for individual records pages. All felony filings go through the Lee County District Clerk in Giddings.

Nearby Counties

Lee County is in central Texas between Austin and Houston.