Parker County Felony Records Search
Parker County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Weatherford, Texas, covering all criminal cases filed and heard in the county's district courts. This page explains how to search and request those records.
Parker County Overview
Parker County District Clerk
The Parker County District Clerk is the official custodian of all felony records in the county. The office is at the Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford, Texas. Staff can search for cases by name or cause number, retrieve copies of court documents, and certify records. The District Clerk files and indexes all felony indictments, motions, orders, and judgments from the district courts.
Parker County is west of Fort Worth, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Weatherford is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The county has grown significantly as the DFW area has expanded. Parker County provides criminal court records, inmate information, and Sheriff Bonds through its online systems. The District Clerk handles the district court side of those records.
Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. A name search fee may apply. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For mail requests, include the defendant's name, case year, cause number if you have it, and a check or money order for the estimated fee.
Visit the Parker County District Clerk's office at the courthouse in Weatherford for in-person records access. The re:SearchTX portal is also available for online searches covering all Parker County district court cases.
District Courts Handling Parker County Felony Cases
Parker County has two district courts: the 43rd District Court and the 415th District Court. Both handle felony criminal cases along with civil and family law matters. Felony cases are assigned between the courts based on docket management. All case records from both courts are maintained by the District Clerk at the courthouse in Weatherford.
Texas felony classifications: capital (death or life), first-degree (5 to 99 years or life), second-degree (2 to 20 years), third-degree (2 to 10 years), state jail (180 days to 2 years). The class of the offense determines the sentence range and the type of facility where a convicted person serves their sentence. All felony offenses in Parker County are handled by the two district courts.
Both court dockets are accessible through the re:SearchTX statewide portal. You can find hearing dates, case events, and party information for current and recent cases. The portal is free and covers all 254 Texas counties, including Parker.
Searching Parker County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX portal is the primary free online resource for Parker County felony records. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results include case type, parties, filing date, docket events, and current status. Most basic case information is available without a subscription. Some document images may require a registered account.
In-person searches can be done at the District Clerk's office in Weatherford. Public search terminals may be available at the courthouse. Staff can also run name searches and retrieve case files. For older records that predate digital filing, manual index searches may be needed, which can take extra time.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service offers statewide criminal history searches for $3 per name. This service pulls from the state DPS criminal history database and covers all Texas counties. For formal background check purposes, fingerprint-based searches are more thorough and may be required depending on the use.
Note: Parker County is a growing county near the DFW area. Case volume is moderate to high, and the online systems are generally well-maintained for current cases.
Parker County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Parker County Sheriff's Office handles county arrests and manages the county jail. The Weatherford Police Department handles arrests within Weatherford. Felony arrest records are submitted to the Texas DPS criminal history database. Most arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act.
Submit written public information requests to the relevant agency. Under Government Code Chapter 552, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Records tied to active investigations may be temporarily withheld with written notice of the legal reason.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers all state prison inmates. Parker County convictions resulting in state prison sentences appear in this system. Search by name or TDCJ number to find current facility and release date.
Expunctions and Nondisclosure in Parker County
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, a person may petition to expunge a felony arrest record when the case was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or was not prosecuted within the limitations period. All agencies must permanently destroy the records. Petitions are filed in the district court that handled the original case in Parker County.
Nondisclosure orders are available for some deferred adjudication cases after successful discharge from supervision. This seals the record from public view. Serious offenses are excluded from eligibility. Official forms are at txcourts.gov. Free guides are at texaslawhelp.org.
Statewide Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county, zip code, or name. Registered offenders with Parker County addresses appear here. The registry is free and managed by the Texas DPS.
The Texas Attorney General Open Government page explains public records rights. The hotline is (877) OPEN-TEX. All county agencies must comply with the Texas Public Information Act.
The Texas Judicial Branch website has official court forms and rules. TexasCourtHelp.org provides plain-language guides on navigating Texas criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
Parker County is west of Fort Worth in North Texas. Felony records for neighboring counties are available through their county pages.