Midland County Felony Records
Midland County felony records are held by the District Clerk at the Midland County Courthouse on Loraine Street. You can search them online, visit in person, or send a written request by mail.
Midland County Overview
Midland County District Clerk
The District Clerk's office is the main keeper of felony records in Midland County. It handles all case filings for the district courts that serve the county. If you need to look up a case, get certified copies, or check a case status, this is your first stop. The office indexes all felony criminal matters from initial filing through final disposition, including indictments, pleas, verdicts, and sentences.
The office is located at 500 N. Loraine St., Midland, TX 79701. Phone: (432) 688-4400. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff can search by name or cause number and make copies for you. Bring a valid ID when you visit. Payment methods typically include cash, money order, and debit or credit card. Standard Texas copy fees are $1 per page, with a $5 certification fee per document for certified copies.
Mail requests work too. Write the full name on the record, an approximate year or cause number if you have one, your return address, and include payment. The office will respond when the search is complete. Allow extra time for mail turnaround.
The Midland County official website lists contact information for all county departments, including the District Clerk and County Clerk offices.
From this page you can find courthouse hours, direct phone numbers, and links to any available online records portals.
Felony Cases in Midland County Courts
Midland County is served by the 142nd and 238th District Courts, which handle felony criminal matters. These courts have jurisdiction over all felony charges filed in the county, from state jail felonies up through capital cases. The county seat of Midland is also home to the Permian Basin oil and gas economy, which means the district courts see a varied mix of cases including white-collar offenses, drug charges, and violent crimes.
Texas organizes felonies into five categories. Capital felonies carry life without parole or the death penalty. First-degree felonies run 5 to 99 years or life. Second-degree felonies bring 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies result in 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility. The level of the charge affects sentencing ranges, plea options, and whether a person may later qualify for expunction or nondisclosure under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Most felony cases start with an arrest. After booking at the Midland County Detention Center, the case goes to the grand jury. If indicted, it enters the district court docket. The District Clerk assigns a cause number and files all documents from that point forward. These records are public once filed.
Search Midland County Felony Records Online
The best free tool for online searches is re:SearchTX, the statewide court records portal run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. This system covers all 254 counties in Texas, including Midland. You can search by name, cause number, or attorney. Basic case info is free. Downloading document images may require a paid subscription through an e-filing service provider.
To run a search on re:SearchTX, create a free account using your eFileTexas credentials or register a new one. Use the Cases tab and filter by county. Results show party names, filing dates, case type, and current status. Data updates nightly, so a call to the District Clerk is the best move if you need real-time status on an active case.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system allows name-based statewide searches for a $3 fee per name. This covers all Class B and higher convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS by courts around the state, including Midland County. A CRS Public Website Account is needed to run searches. Fingerprint-based searches are more precise and are used for formal background check purposes.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes statistical reports on district courts statewide, including caseload and disposition data for Midland County courts.
These reports help put local felony caseloads in a broader context and can be useful for researchers and journalists.
Note: Common names can produce many results. Use a cause number or narrow the date range to get better results when searching by name.
Texas DPS and Statewide Criminal Records
The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the statewide criminal history database. It captures arrests, charges, and dispositions submitted by courts and law enforcement agencies across Texas, including Midland County. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, access rules vary by purpose. Conviction records and deferred adjudication records are generally available to the public.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search lets you look up anyone currently held in a Texas state prison. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results include current facility, offense, and projected release date. This is useful if a Midland County case ended in a state prison sentence and you need to confirm where the person is serving time.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, or address. It lists all registered offenders in Midland County. Failure to register is itself a felony offense in Texas, so this database connects directly to felony records in some cases.
Public Information Act and Record Access
Felony court records in Texas are generally available to the public. The Texas Public Information Act at Government Code Chapter 552 covers records held by government bodies. Court records themselves are governed by court rules, but most felony filings, docket entries, and final judgments are open to anyone who asks. There is no need to show a reason or prove a connection to the case.
When you submit a records request to a county office, the office has 10 business days to respond. If more time is needed or a record may be restricted, the office must seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General within 15 business days. The Texas Attorney General Open Government section has full details on the process. The Open Government Hotline is available at (877) OPEN-TEX.
Expunction and nondisclosure are the two main tools for clearing or sealing a criminal record in Texas. Expunction applies to arrests that did not end in conviction. Nondisclosure covers some completed deferred adjudication cases. Both require a petition filed with the district court. The District Clerk's office has the forms you need to start.
Midland County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Midland County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement outside the city limits and runs the county jail. Jail booking records are separate from court records. If someone was just arrested and no court case exists yet, the Sheriff is the right contact. Once a case is filed with the District Clerk, that office becomes the main records holder for court documents.
The Midland Police Department handles arrests within the city of Midland. Records for incident reports and arrests within city limits can be requested through the Records Division at 601 N. Loraine St., Midland, TX 79701, phone (432) 685-7100. The Midland Municipal Court at 300 N. Loraine St., phone (432) 685-7200, handles Class C misdemeanor matters for city ordinance violations, which are separate from felony cases.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Midland County. Each maintains its own felony records through its District Clerk office.