Access Trinity County Felony Records
Trinity County felony records are held at the District Clerk's office in Groveton. The clerk maintains all criminal case files for felony charges processed through the Trinity County District Court, and those records are open to the public under Texas law.
Trinity County Overview
Trinity County District Clerk
The Trinity County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records in the county. The office is in the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number and provide copies to the public during regular business hours. The county also has a separate County Clerk's office at the same address handling misdemeanor and lower court records.
Trinity County is in the East Texas Piney Woods region, north of Houston. Groveton is the county seat. The 258th Judicial District Court serves Trinity County. The county has a relatively small population, with a mix of rural residents and people who live near Lake Livingston and the Davy Crockett National Forest. Drug offenses, property crimes, and assault are among the more common felony types in rural East Texas counties.
| Office | Trinity County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 162 W. 1st St., Groveton, TX 75845 |
| Phone | (936) 642-1118 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Clerk (Misdemeanors) | (936) 642-1208 |
| County Website | co.trinity.tx.us |
The District Clerk at (936) 642-1118 handles felony records. The County Clerk at (936) 642-1208 handles misdemeanor and lower court records. Both are at 162 W. 1st St. in Groveton. Make sure you contact the right office for the type of records you need.
The Trinity County website provides county government contact information. For online case searches, the statewide re:SearchTX portal is the most practical tool.
Trinity County at co.trinity.tx.us. Call the District Clerk at (936) 642-1118 for felony records requests in Groveton.
How to Search Trinity County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best online option for Trinity County felony searches. The statewide system covers all 254 Texas counties. Search by defendant name or cause number for District Court cases. Case summaries and docket entries are free. Some document access may require a subscription.
For in-person access, go to the Trinity County Courthouse at 162 W. 1st St. in Groveton. The District Clerk's office can pull files and make copies. Standard fees apply for copies. Bring the defendant's full name and approximate case year if you don't have a cause number. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.
Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request to the Trinity County District Clerk with case details and payment. Include your return address and contact information. Allow several business days for processing.
For a statewide criminal history check, the Texas DPS crime records system covers all 254 Texas counties. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows anyone in Texas state prison.
State Prison Records for Trinity County Cases
Trinity County felony convictions that result in state prison sentences appear in the TDCJ Offender Search. This free database shows current and former Texas state prison inmates. Search by name or TDCJ number for offense type, sentence length, and current status.
Many Trinity County felony defendants receive probation rather than state prison time. Those individuals are in the courthouse records but not in the TDCJ database. For a complete picture of someone's criminal history in Trinity County, check both the court records at the courthouse and the TDCJ offender search.
For county jail information, contact the Trinity County Sheriff's Office in Groveton. People awaiting trial on felony charges are typically held there until their cases resolve.
Note: TDCJ covers state prison only. Trinity County defendants on probation or deferred adjudication will not appear in the TDCJ database.
Felony Law in Trinity County
All Trinity County felony cases follow the Texas Penal Code. Five levels of felony carry sentences from 180 days in state jail up to life or death for capital offenses. Most adult felony court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Juvenile records and expunged records are not available publicly.
The Texas State Law Library guide at guides.sll.texas.gov/criminal-records explains Texas criminal records in plain language. It covers court records, DPS history checks, and procedures for expunctions and nondisclosures. The guide is free and available online.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX handles questions and complaints about records access. If Trinity County fails to provide records that are legally public, the AG can issue a ruling requiring release.
More Resources for Trinity County Records
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Trinity County. Each record shows offense type, current address, and risk level. Free to search online.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes annual felony case statistics for all counties including Trinity. These reports show filing and outcome trends over time without naming individual defendants.
Legal help in East Texas is available through Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a criminal attorney in the Groveton area or nearby Lufkin. Free legal self-help resources are at texaslawhelp.org.