Find Red River County Felony Records
Red River County felony records are filed and maintained at the District Clerk's office in Clarksville. The District Clerk keeps case files for all felony charges processed through the Red River County District Court, and you can search those records in person or request copies by mail.
Red River County Overview
Red River County District Clerk
The District Clerk is the official keeper of felony records in Red River County. All felony cases filed in District Court go through this office. The clerk files documents, tracks case progress, and makes records available to the public. If you need to find a felony case or get a copy of a court document, the District Clerk office in Clarksville is your first stop.
Red River County sits in far northeast Texas along the Oklahoma border. The county seat of Clarksville is where you go for courthouse business. The 102nd Judicial District Court serves Red River County along with several neighboring counties in this part of the state. Felony cases handled here include violent crimes, drug offenses, theft, and other serious criminal charges.
| Office | Red River County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
Red River County Courthouse 200 N. Walnut St. Clarksville, TX 75426 |
| Phone | (903) 427-2401 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Website | co.red-river.tx.us |
The Red River County Courthouse has served as the center of county government for well over a century. The clerk staff can help you look up cases by name or cause number. You do not need to hire a lawyer to request public records. Most felony case records are open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act.
The Red River County website offers basic county government information. For court case records, use the statewide re:SearchTX portal or visit the clerk's office directly.
Red River County government site at co.red-river.tx.us. Contact the District Clerk at (903) 427-2401 for case record requests.
How to Find Red River County Felony Records
You have a few ways to search for felony records in Red River County. The statewide portal is often the easiest place to start. In-person visits to the courthouse work well when you need certified copies or want to look through older case files.
The re:SearchTX portal run by the Texas court system lets you search cases across all 254 Texas counties from one place. You can look up Red River County felony cases by party name, cause number, or attorney. The system shows case status, filed documents, and hearing dates. Registration is free. Some document downloads may require a subscription.
To search in person, go to the Red River County Courthouse at 200 N. Walnut St. in Clarksville. Bring the full name of the defendant or a cause number if you have one. The District Clerk staff can run a search and pull up the case file. Standard copy fees apply. Certified copies cost a bit more than plain ones.
What you need to search:
- Full name of the defendant (first and last)
- Approximate year of the case or arrest
- Cause number if you already have it
The Texas DPS crime records page lets you run a name-based statewide criminal history check. That search covers arrests and dispositions reported from all Texas counties. It is not the same as pulling a court file, but it can help you confirm if a person has a felony record before you dig further.
State Prison Records and TDCJ Offender Search
If someone was convicted of a felony in Red River County and sent to state prison, their record shows up in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender database. The TDCJ keeps records on all current and former inmates held in Texas state prisons.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free to use. You can look up by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The results show offense details, sentence length, current facility, and projected release date. This only covers people sentenced to state prison. County jail records and cases where someone got probation instead of prison time are not in this database.
Red River County has its own county jail for people held before trial or serving shorter sentences. Contact the Red River County Sheriff's Office for jail records. The Sheriff's Office is also located in Clarksville at the county seat.
Note: TDCJ records cover state prison inmates only. Misdemeanor offenders and people on deferred adjudication may not appear in the TDCJ database even if they have been through the Red River County District Court.
Texas Felony Law and Red River County Cases
All felony cases in Texas, including those in Red River County, fall under the Texas Penal Code. The state breaks felonies into five levels. Capital felonies carry the death penalty or life without parole. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility.
Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs who can access criminal history records. Most felony court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). There are limits on some information, such as juvenile records and certain sealed records, but the bulk of adult felony case records are open to anyone who asks.
Expunctions and nondisclosures can remove certain records from public view. If a felony charge was dismissed or resulted in an acquittal, the defendant may petition for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Nondisclosures apply in some deferred adjudication cases. If a record has been expunged or sealed, it will not show up in public court searches. The Texas State Law Library has a guide on this at guides.sll.texas.gov/criminal-records.
The Red River County District Attorney handles felony prosecution in the county. The DA's office works with local law enforcement and the District Court to move cases through the system. If you have questions about a pending case, the DA's office or the defendant's attorney are the right contacts. The clerk's office can tell you what is in the public record but cannot give legal advice.
Other Ways to Access Red River County Criminal Records
Beyond the courthouse and the statewide portal, a few other agencies hold information relevant to felony cases in Red River County.
The Texas DPS maintains the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. This is the main state database for arrest records, charges, and dispositions. You can run a name-based search through the DPS crime records site. The cost is modest per search. Fingerprint-based searches are more accurate but require submitting prints through an approved provider.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov shows registered sex offenders across the state. If a felony involved a sex offense, the person may be listed there with their address, offense details, and risk level. You can search by name, county, or zip code.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes yearly statistics on felony filings and case outcomes by county. These reports do not name individual defendants but show trends and volume data for Red River County courts over time.
Legal aid services for Northeast Texas may help if you need help understanding a court case or filing a legal request. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Lone Star Legal Aid both serve parts of East Texas. Call the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 to find a lawyer referral in the Clarksville area.
Nearby Counties
Red River County borders several other Texas counties. All felony cases in each county go through that county's own District Court and clerk's office.