Nacogdoches County Felony Records
Nacogdoches County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Nacogdoches and are available to the public through the courthouse, by mail, or through the re:SearchTX online portal.
Nacogdoches County Overview
Nacogdoches County District Clerk
The District Clerk's office in Nacogdoches is the primary keeper of felony records for the county. It handles all filings for the district courts that serve Nacogdoches County, stores case documents, and provides copies to the public. Whether you need to look up an old case, get a certified copy of a judgment, or confirm whether a conviction is on file, the District Clerk is your starting point. Records are indexed by party name and cause number and typically cover many decades of case history.
The courthouse is in the city of Nacogdoches. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call ahead around holidays. Standard Texas fees apply: $1 per page for copies, $5 per document for certification. Mail requests are accepted. Include the full name as it appears on the record, a cause number or approximate year, your return address, and payment. Staff will process the request and mail back what they find.
For in-person visits, bring a photo ID. Clerks can search by name or cause number and help you understand what documents are available. Some documents may be sealed under court order, but most felony case files are open to the public.
The Nacogdoches County official website provides department contact information and links to county services.
Check this site for current office hours, phone numbers, and any online search options the county has available.
Felony Cases in Nacogdoches County Courts
The 145th District Court serves Nacogdoches County and handles all felony criminal matters for the county. Nacogdoches is a mid-sized East Texas county with a university presence, which shapes the type of cases that come before the court. The district court sees drug charges, assault cases, property crimes, and a range of other felony offenses. All filings and dispositions become part of the public record maintained by the District Clerk.
Texas organizes felonies into five levels. Capital felonies carry life without parole or the death penalty. First-degree felonies run 5 to 99 years or life in prison. 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. These levels affect sentencing ranges and whether someone later qualifies for expunction or nondisclosure. Expunction wipes an arrest when no conviction resulted. Nondisclosure seals certain completed deferred adjudication cases. Both require filing a petition in the district court under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Felony cases start with arrest and booking. The grand jury reviews the case and, if an indictment is returned, the matter enters the district court docket. The clerk assigns a cause number and keeps every filing from indictment through final disposition. All of this is public.
How to Search Nacogdoches County Felony Records Online
The main free online tool is re:SearchTX, the statewide portal managed by the Texas Office of Court Administration. Register for a free account and search by name, cause number, or attorney name. The portal covers all 254 Texas counties including Nacogdoches. Basic case data is free. Document images may require a paid account through an e-filing service provider. Data refreshes nightly, so for real-time case status, call the District Clerk directly.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) supports name-based statewide searches for $3 per name. This covers Class B and higher convictions and deferred adjudications from courts throughout Texas, including Nacogdoches County. A CRS Public Website Account is required. For formal purposes, fingerprint-based searches are more reliable and precise.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers current state prison inmates. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. This is useful if a Nacogdoches County felony case ended in a state prison sentence and you need to confirm the person's current status and facility.
The Texas Attorney General Open Government section explains how to make public records requests and what to do if a request is delayed or denied.
The Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX is available if you run into problems getting records from any county office.
Note: When searching by name, having a cause number or approximate year will narrow results and reduce false matches with common names.
Texas DPS and Statewide Criminal Records
The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the central criminal history database for Texas. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, this data is regulated but conviction records are generally public. Courts and agencies across Texas, including in Nacogdoches County, report to this central system. It captures arrests, charges, and dispositions from every reporting jurisdiction.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, or address. It shows all registered sex offenders in Nacogdoches County who are required to maintain registration. Failure to register is a felony in Texas, making this registry relevant to felony records in some cases.
Nacogdoches County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement outside city limits and runs the county jail. Jail booking records are distinct from court records. For recent arrests where no court case has been filed, contact the Sheriff's Office. Booking information is public in Texas. Once a case is filed in district court, the District Clerk becomes the main records holder. Both offices are in Nacogdoches.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Nacogdoches County and each maintains its own felony records.