San Jacinto County Felony Records
San Jacinto County felony records are kept at the District Clerk's office in Coldspring, Texas. This page covers where to search those records and how to get copies of court documents.
San Jacinto County Overview
San Jacinto County District Clerk
The San Jacinto County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records for the county. The office is located at the courthouse in Coldspring, the county seat. When a felony charge is filed in the county, the case documents go to this office and stay on file through final disposition.
San Jacinto County is a rural East Texas county near Sam Houston National Forest. The District Court handles felony charges including drug offenses, violent crimes, and serious property crimes. The District Clerk files every document in each case, from the indictment through sentencing or dismissal. These records are public and available on request.
| Office | San Jacinto County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Coldspring, TX |
| Website | co.san-jacinto.tx.us |
| Courts | San Jacinto County District Court |
How to Search San Jacinto County Felony Records
Start your search at the statewide re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov. It is free and covers district court records from counties across Texas. Search by defendant name or cause number and filter results to San Jacinto County. You can see case status, charges, hearing dates, and party information.
For cases not in the online system, go to or write the District Clerk's office in Coldspring. Staff will look up cases by name or cause number. If visiting in person, bring a valid photo ID. If requesting by mail, include the defendant's name, approximate filing year, your return address, and payment for copy fees.
The Texas DPS criminal history service at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records is available for broader background checks that cover all Texas counties. For people held in state prison, use the TDCJ offender search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov.
Note that not all felony arrests result in a court case filing. Arrests that did not lead to formal charges are tracked by the Sheriff's Office, not the District Clerk. If your search at the courthouse turns up nothing, the arrest record may be a law enforcement record only.
What San Jacinto County Felony Records Contain
Felony court files in San Jacinto County are public records. Each file documents the full history of a criminal case from filing through disposition. You do not need to be a party to the case to ask for copies. Standard copy fees apply.
Case files include the indictment or criminal information, arrest records, bond orders, pre-trial motions, court orders, plea agreements, judgment, and any sentencing documents. Jury trial cases also have jury selection records and exhibits. Everything filed by the prosecutor or defense attorney becomes part of the file.
A typical San Jacinto County felony record will show:
- Defendant's name and date of birth
- Cause number and filing date
- Charges and Texas Penal Code references
- Grand jury action
- Attorney names (prosecution and defense)
- Hearing history and court orders
- Final disposition, sentence, or dismissal
Statewide Felony Record Tools
Texas provides several resources for finding felony records across the state. These complement the San Jacinto County court records system and are useful when you need to check multiple counties or want a full criminal history report.
The TDCJ offender lookup at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows people in state custody or on parole for felony convictions. For sex offenses, check the statewide registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. Both are free and publicly available.
For certified criminal history reports, the Texas DPS is the official source. Go to dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records to learn about the request process and fees. These reports are often needed for licensing, background checks, and legal proceedings.
Legal Help in San Jacinto County
Legal aid for low-income residents in San Jacinto County is available through Lone Star Legal Aid. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. They handle family law, criminal records, and other civil matters. Income and case type eligibility rules apply.
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is (800) 252-9690. Search for an East Texas attorney at texasbar.com. Free self-help legal guides are available at texaslawhelp.org, including guides on expunctions and non-disclosures for people who want to clear felony records.
Nearby Counties
These East Texas counties are near San Jacinto County. Each has its own District Clerk for felony records.