Find Felony Records in Montgomery County
Montgomery County felony records are on file at the District Clerk's office in Conroe, Texas. The county is one of the fastest-growing in the state, and its court system handles a high volume of criminal cases each year. This page explains where to search, how to request copies, and which online tools cover Montgomery County cases.
Montgomery County Overview
Montgomery County District Clerk
The Montgomery County District Clerk's office manages all felony criminal filings for the county. The office is located at 301 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301. Mailing address: P.O. Box 2985, Conroe, TX 77305. Phone: (936) 539-7855. Email: districtclrk@mctx.org. The District Clerk is Melisa Miller.
The Records and Research Department within this office maintains civil, family, felony, and delinquent tax files going back to the 1900s. Staff is available to help you locate older cases by name or cause number. For criminal matters specifically, Bridget handles cases for the 369th and 87th courts, while the office has staff assigned to each court division to manage filing volume.
Records can be requested in person or by mail. Use the "Request for Copies" form for standard requests. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee per document. The office does not accept personal business checks. Cash, money orders, and cashier's checks are all accepted. Credit and debit card payments are also available with a $2 minimum transaction fee. Criminal name searches within Montgomery County cost $5.00 per name per 10-year search period.
For bulk records or electronic data, the office provides civil and criminal case data by CD, FTP file, or email for $9.35 per request. Fax requests are not accepted. By law, the office has 10 business days to respond to records requests, though the stated goal is 4 to 5 business days.
District Courts Handling Montgomery County Felony Cases
Montgomery County has 21 courts. Felony criminal cases are primarily handled by the 435th District Court, which is the dedicated Criminal District Court for the county. Additional district courts also have jurisdiction over felony matters, including the 9th, 221st, 284th, 359th, 418th, and 435th District Courts. All of these courts sit at the Montgomery County Courthouse complex in Conroe.
The main courthouse is at 301 North Main Street and West Davis Street in Conroe. It is a three-story limestone, brick, and concrete structure. The Atrium Building at 210 West Davis Street contains four County Court at Law courtrooms and connects to the main courthouse by a skywalk. The Lee G. Allworth Building at 507 West Phillips Street houses three additional District Court courtrooms. Knowing which building hosts your court before you go saves time.
Under the Texas Penal Code, capital felonies carry life in prison or death. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies bring 180 days to 2 years. All levels flow through the Montgomery County district courts and are indexed by the District Clerk from the time of indictment through final disposition.
Search Montgomery County Felony Records Online
Montgomery County gives several ways to search case records online. The District Clerk's portal at mctx.org/districtclerk provides free access to case indexes. You can search by case number, party name, attorney name, or date filed. The index is free. For court case images, you need to complete a registration form to access document scans. Registered access covers civil, family, tax, and felony criminal cases.
The county also provides a searchable Court Docket for both County Court and District Court proceedings. This lets you see scheduled hearing dates, recently filed cases, and case status. Dockets are useful if you want to confirm a hearing date or check where a case stands in the court process.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Montgomery County as part of its 254-county system. This is the official portal run by the Texas courts system. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney, and track cases with case alerts. Data refreshes nightly. Document access may require a subscription, but basic case lookups are free. For help with re:SearchTX, call 844-307-8720 or email research.support@tylertech.com.
The re:SearchTX statewide court portal is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers all 254 Texas counties.
From re:SearchTX you can search cases, track filings, and set up alerts for cases you want to monitor over time.
Note: The District Clerk's online portal requires a separate registration from re:SearchTX. If you want document images from Montgomery County, sign up through the District Clerk's registration process at mctx.org.
Montgomery County County Clerk
The Montgomery County County Clerk is L. Brandon Steinmann. Office: 210 West Davis (Hwy 105), Conroe, Texas 77301. Phone: (936) 539-7885. Email: countyclerk@mctx.org.
The County Clerk maintains Official Public Records going back to 1836. These include deeds, land patent records, mortgages, judgments, and tax liens. For felony research purposes, the County Clerk's office is less central than the District Clerk's, but it holds misdemeanor criminal records and some older court case files. The County Clerk also handles vital records, marriage licenses, and probate filings.
If you are not sure which office holds the record you need, call the main county number and ask which clerk's division handles your case type. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Felonies go to the District Clerk.
Justice of the Peace Courts in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has four JP precincts. Precinct 1 is Judge Wayne L. Mack, with offices in Willis at 300 South Danville, Willis, TX 77378 (phone 936-539-7801) and in Montgomery at 19380 Highway 105 West, Ste 507, Montgomery, TX 77356 (phone 936-788-8374). Precinct 2 is Judge Trey Spikes at 2241 North 1st Street, Conroe, TX 77301, phone 936-538-3788. Precinct 3 is Judge Matt Beasley at 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380, phone 281-364-4284. Precinct 4 is Judge Jason Dunn at 22354 Justice Drive, New Caney, TX 77357.
JP courts handle Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and civil matters up to $20,000. They do not hear felony cases. If you have a ticket or minor offense citation from anywhere in Montgomery County, the JP courts are where that gets resolved.
Statewide Resources for Montgomery County Records
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service allows anyone to run a name-based criminal history search for $3 per search. This covers all convictions reported to the state, including Montgomery County felony dispositions. Create a CRS Public Website Account at the DPS website to get started. Fingerprint-based searches are more reliable and required for formal employment or licensing background checks.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search locates anyone currently housed in a Texas state prison. Search by name or TDCJ number to see the facility, release date, and offenses. This is a free public tool. The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search by county to find registered sex offenders in Montgomery County. You can also search by address proximity. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, these records are public and available without fees through the state system.
For open records requests beyond court records, the Texas Attorney General Open Government page explains the rules under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Government bodies must respond to requests within 10 business days.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes a number of cities and communities. Conroe is the county seat and the most populous city in the county. Felony cases from all cities and unincorporated areas are filed with the District Clerk in Conroe.
Nearby Counties
Montgomery County is north of Houston and borders several other counties in the Greater Houston area.