Search Navarro County Felony Records
Navarro County felony records are filed with the District Clerk in Corsicana and are open to the public through in-person visits, mail requests, or the statewide re:SearchTX online portal.
Navarro County Overview
Navarro County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Corsicana is the official keeper of all felony court records for Navarro County. The office handles all filings for the 13th District Court, stores case documents, and provides copies to the public. If you need to find a case, check a conviction record, or get a certified copy of a judgment, the District Clerk is the right office. Records are indexed by name and cause number and cover many years of case history.
The courthouse is in Corsicana, the county seat. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Standard Texas fees are $1 per page for copies and $5 per document for certified copies. Mail requests work. Send the full name on the record, a cause number or approximate year if you have it, your return address, and payment. The office will search and mail back what it finds.
For in-person visits, bring photo ID. Staff can search by name or cause number and help you identify the right documents. If a record has been sealed under a nondisclosure order, the clerk will let you know that access is restricted without a court order.
The Navarro County official website provides department contacts and information for county offices including the District Clerk.
This site is the best place to find current phone numbers and addresses for the courthouse in Corsicana.
Felony Cases in Navarro County Courts
The 13th District Court handles all felony criminal matters in Navarro County. The court sits in Corsicana and sees a mix of drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes, and other felony charges. All filings and dispositions become part of the public record kept by the District Clerk. The county's location between Dallas and Waco along Interstate 45 means it sees a steady flow of criminal cases, including some tied to drug trafficking routes through the region.
Texas classifies felonies into five tiers. 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. These categories shape sentencing and whether a person later qualifies for record relief. Expunction removes an arrest from the record when no conviction resulted. Nondisclosure can seal completed deferred adjudication records in some cases. Both require petitioning the court under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Cases begin with arrest and booking at the county jail or a city jail. The grand jury reviews the evidence. An indictment sends the case to the 13th District Court docket. The clerk assigns a cause number and keeps every document from that point through final disposition.
How to Find Navarro County Felony Records Online
The primary free online tool is re:SearchTX, the statewide court portal managed by the Texas Office of Court Administration. Create a free account using your eFileTexas credentials or register a new one. Search under the Cases tab and filter by Navarro County. Results include party names, filing dates, case type, and current status. Data updates nightly. For real-time active case info, call the District Clerk directly.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system runs name-based statewide searches for $3 per name. This covers all Class B and higher convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS from courts across Texas. A CRS Public Website Account is needed to search. Fingerprint searches are more reliable and used for official background check purposes.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. This tool is useful if a Navarro County felony case resulted in a state prison sentence and you want to find out where the person is serving time.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes annual statistical reports on district courts across the state, including the 13th District Court serving Navarro County.
These reports show caseload trends and help provide context for felony filings in Navarro County over time.
Texas DPS and Statewide Records
The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains the Computerized Criminal History database, which captures arrests and dispositions from courts and agencies statewide. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, access to this data is regulated, but conviction records are generally public. The CCH includes data from Navarro County law enforcement and courts.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched by name, county, or address. It lists all registered offenders in Navarro County. Failure to register is a felony in Texas, so this registry connects directly to the felony record system in some cases.
Navarro County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Navarro County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated areas and runs the county jail in Corsicana. Jail booking records are separate from court records. For recent arrests where a court case has not been filed yet, contact the Sheriff's Office. Booking data is public in Texas. Once a case enters the District Clerk's system, the clerk becomes the main records keeper.
The Corsicana Police Department handles arrests within the city. For incident reports and arrest records tied to city law enforcement, contact the Corsicana PD directly. Felony cases from both the city and unincorporated county areas are filed with the Navarro County District Clerk once indicted.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Navarro County. Each maintains felony records through its own District Clerk.