Leon County Felony Records
Leon County felony records are held by the District Clerk at the Leon County Courthouse in Centerville, the county seat. The District Clerk maintains all court files for felony cases processed in the county, from the grand jury indictment through the final judgment and sentence. Leon County is a rural county in east-central Texas, situated between Dallas and Houston on the edge of the piney woods region. Centerville is the county seat. To search for Leon County felony records, use re:SearchTX online or contact the District Clerk directly in Centerville.
Leon County Overview
Leon County District Clerk
The Leon County District Clerk keeps all official records for district court cases in the county. This includes felony criminal cases, civil matters, family law, and juvenile cases. The clerk files documents, maintains case files, collects fees, coordinates jury service, and reports all felony case outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety when each case ends.
The 87th Judicial District Court serves Leon County along with neighboring Freestone County. The court holds sessions in Centerville for Leon County cases. The District Clerk's office at the Centerville courthouse is where all records are kept and where you go for records requests and document access.
| Office | Leon County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Leon County Courthouse 103 N. Cass St. Centerville, TX 75833 |
| Website | co.leon.tx.us |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Leon County Felony Records
Leon County felony records can be searched online through re:SearchTX or in person at the Centerville courthouse. Online searches cover recent cases. For complete files or certified copies, visit the courthouse or submit a written request.
The re:SearchTX portal covers Leon County through the 87th Judicial District. Search by party name or cause number. Results include case type, filing date, parties, and status. Free for basic searches. Maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration.
In person at the Leon County Courthouse in Centerville, bring a photo ID. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page fee. A $5.00 research fee applies if you do not have the cause number. Cash, money orders, and credit cards are accepted.
Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide criminal history for $3.00 per name. For TDCJ inmates from Leon County, use offender.tdcj.texas.gov.
Leon County Felony Case Records
Leon County felony case files are public records that contain every official court document from the time a charge is filed until the case closes. The District Clerk in Centerville maintains these records permanently.
A Leon County felony file begins with the grand jury indictment. It names the defendant and states the specific charge and factual basis. Bond documents, conditions of release, and pre-trial motions from both sides make up the next part of the file. All court orders issued during the case are in the record. If the defendant took a plea, the written agreement is filed. If the case went to trial, the verdict and final judgment are included. The judgment shows the complete sentence, including prison time, fines, probation terms, and restitution.
Records are public except for sealed files, juvenile records, and expunged cases. If you cannot find a record online, call the clerk's office in Centerville before making the trip.
Note: Leon County is a small rural county. Call ahead to confirm record availability, especially for older case files.
State Tools for Leon County Felony Records
These state resources supplement Leon County courthouse access for felony record searches.
Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov covers the 87th Judicial District and Leon County. Free for basic case summaries. Best online starting point for Leon County felony lookups.
TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows Texas state prison inmates. Anyone serving a state sentence following a Leon 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 254 Texas counties.
Cities in Leon County
Leon County includes Centerville, Buffalo, and Normangee. All felony cases are handled through the District Court in Centerville.
No cities in Leon County meet the population threshold for individual records pages. All felony filings go through the Leon County District Clerk in Centerville.
Nearby Counties
Leon County is in east-central Texas between Dallas and Houston.