Find Felony Records in Mills County
Mills County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Goldthwaite and are available to the public through in-person visits, mail requests, or the statewide re:SearchTX online portal.
Mills County Overview
Mills County District Clerk Office
The District Clerk in Goldthwaite keeps all felony court records for Mills County. This office files indictments, stores case documents, and provides copies to anyone who asks. It handles cases from the 35th District Court, which covers Mills County and shares jurisdiction with several other Central Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a judgment or want to look up a case by name or cause number, start here.
The courthouse is located in Goldthwaite, the county seat. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is worth calling ahead, especially near holidays. Standard Texas copy rates are $1 per page with a $5 certification fee per document. Mail requests are accepted. Send the person's full name, an approximate year or cause number, return address, and payment. The office processes requests as time allows, so mail turnaround can take several business days.
For in-person visits, bring a photo ID. Staff can search records and help you identify the right documents. If a case was sealed or subject to a nondisclosure order, certain records may not be accessible without a court order.
The Mills County official website provides department contacts, including the District Clerk and County Clerk pages with current phone numbers and addresses.
This site is the best place to confirm current office hours and find any online tools the county may offer for record lookups.
Felony Cases Handled in Mills County
The 35th District Court serves Mills County and several neighboring counties in the region. All felony criminal matters filed in Mills County go through this court. The District Clerk in Goldthwaite keeps the docket and all related case files. While Mills County is a small, rural county, the district court handles the full range of felony charges that arise in any Texas county, from drug offenses to assault to property crimes.
Texas organizes felonies into five tiers. Capital felonies carry life without parole or the death penalty. First-degree felonies bring 5 to 99 years or life. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies run 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies result in 180 days to 2 years. These classifications affect what happens at sentencing and whether a person later qualifies for record relief. Expunction is available for arrests that did not end in conviction. Nondisclosure can seal completed deferred adjudication records in some cases. Both require petitioning the district court under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Felony cases begin with arrest and booking at the county jail. The case then goes before the grand jury. If an indictment is returned, it enters the district court. The clerk assigns a cause number and indexes every filing from that point on. All of this becomes part of the public record.
Online Search Tools for Mills County Records
The main free resource for Mills County felony records is re:SearchTX, the statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration. You can register for a free account and search by name, cause number, or attorney. The system covers all 254 Texas counties and updates nightly. Basic case data is free. Document images usually require a paid account through an e-filing service provider.
For a broader look at a person's criminal history, the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system runs name-based searches for $3 per name. This covers all Class B and higher convictions and deferred adjudication cases reported by courts statewide. A CRS Public Website Account is required. Fingerprint searches are more reliable and used for official purposes.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows anyone currently serving time in a Texas state prison. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. Results show current facility, offense, and projected release date. This is useful if a Mills County felony case ended in a state prison sentence.
The Texas Office of Court Administration provides annual statistical reports on district courts throughout the state.
These reports include caseload data for the 35th District Court and help provide broader context for felony filings in the region.
Statewide Criminal Records Through Texas DPS
The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains the Computerized Criminal History database. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, this data is regulated, but conviction records are public. The CCH pulls in arrest and disposition data from courts and law enforcement agencies across Texas, including Mills County. It is the state's most complete record of criminal history.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, or address. It lists all registered offenders in Mills County. Failing to register is a felony in Texas, which links this database directly to felony records in some situations. The registry is free to search and updates regularly.
Mills County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Mills County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county jail. Jail booking records are separate from court records. For recent arrests where a court case has not yet been filed, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Booking data is public in Texas. Once a case enters the District Clerk's system, the clerk becomes the main records holder for all court documents from that point forward.
If you believe records about you contain an error or should be sealed, the District Clerk can walk you through the forms needed to petition the court. The process for expunction or nondisclosure takes place in the district court, not an administrative office.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Mills County and each maintains felony records through its own District Clerk.