Find Tyler County Felony Records
Tyler County felony records are maintained at the District Clerk's office in Woodville. The clerk keeps all criminal case files for felony charges that go through the Tyler County District Court, and those records are available to the public in person or by mail.
Tyler County Overview
Tyler County District Clerk
The Tyler County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records in the county. The office is in the Tyler County Courthouse in Woodville. Staff can search cases by defendant name or cause number and provide copies to the public. There is also a separate County Clerk's office at the same address that handles misdemeanor and lower court records.
Tyler County is in Deep East Texas, near the Sabine River and the Louisiana border. Woodville is the county seat. The Big Thicket National Preserve covers part of Tyler County. The 1st Judicial District Court serves Tyler County along with neighboring Jasper County. Drug offenses, property crimes, and other felony types common to rural East Texas are handled by the District Court here.
| Office | Tyler County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W. Bluff St., Woodville, TX 75979 |
| Phone | (409) 283-2532 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Clerk (Misdemeanors) | (409) 283-2531 |
| County Website | co.tyler.tx.us |
The District Clerk at (409) 283-2532 handles felony records. The County Clerk at (409) 283-2531 handles misdemeanor and lower court records. Both are located at 100 W. Bluff St. in Woodville. Contact the right office for your specific records need.
The Tyler County website provides county government contacts and basic information. For online felony case searches, re:SearchTX is the most practical tool available.
Tyler County at co.tyler.tx.us. The District Clerk at (409) 283-2532 in Woodville handles all felony records requests for the county.
How to Search Tyler County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal covers all 254 Texas counties and is the best starting point for online Tyler County felony searches. Search by defendant name or cause number for District Court cases. Basic case information is free to view. Document downloads may require a paid subscription.
For in-person access, go to the Tyler County Courthouse at 100 W. Bluff St. in Woodville. The District Clerk's office can pull files and make copies. Standard fees apply for copies. Certified copies of court orders and judgments cost more than plain ones. Bring a photo ID and the defendant's full name, plus an approximate case year if you don't have a cause number.
Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request to the Tyler County District Clerk with case details, payment, and your return address. Allow several business days for processing.
For a statewide criminal history check, the Texas DPS crime records system covers all Texas counties. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows anyone currently in Texas state prison.
State Prison Records for Tyler County Cases
Tyler County felony convictions that result in state prison sentences appear in the TDCJ Offender Search. This free database covers current and former Texas state prison inmates. Search by name or TDCJ number for offense type, sentence length, and current location.
Many Tyler County felony defendants receive probation or deferred adjudication rather than state prison. Those individuals are in the courthouse records but not in the TDCJ database. For a full picture, check both the court records at the courthouse and the TDCJ offender search.
For county jail information, contact the Tyler County Sheriff's Office in Woodville. Felony defendants awaiting trial are typically held at the county jail until their cases resolve in District Court.
Note: TDCJ covers state prison only. Tyler County defendants on probation or deferred adjudication will not appear in the TDCJ database even if they have a felony court record.
Felony Law in Tyler County
All Tyler County felony cases follow the Texas Penal Code. Five felony levels 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 exceptions and not available to the public.
If a Tyler County felony charge was dismissed and the person received an expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, the record is removed entirely from public view. Nondisclosure orders can also limit access to some deferred adjudication records. A Woodville attorney can advise on whether a specific case is eligible for either.
The Tyler County District Attorney handles all felony prosecutions. Questions about a pending or resolved case should go to the DA's office or the defendant's attorney. The clerk's office provides records access but does not offer legal advice or case status information beyond what is in the public file.
More Resources for Tyler County Records
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Tyler County by name or county. Each record shows offense type, current address, and risk level. The registry is free to use online.
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 checks, and how expunctions and nondisclosures work under Texas law.
The Texas Attorney General's open government section explains your rights under the Public Information Act. Call the Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX with questions or complaints about records access.
Legal aid in Deep East Texas is available through Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394 for qualifying individuals. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a criminal defense attorney in the Woodville area. Free self-help legal resources are at texaslawhelp.org.