Washington County Felony Records
Washington County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's office in Brenham, Texas. The county courthouse on East Main Street is where all felony case files are stored. The Washington County District Court handles criminal cases for the county, and the District Clerk files and tracks those cases. You can search felony records online through state tools or request documents directly from the courthouse in Brenham.
Washington County Overview
Washington County District Clerk
The Washington County District Clerk holds all felony case records for the county. The District Court hears all felony criminal cases. The clerk files, tracks, and provides access to all documents from those proceedings. If you need to find a specific case or get copies of court documents, the District Clerk's office is the right contact.
The County Clerk at the same address handles County Court records and misdemeanor cases. Contact the County Clerk at (979) 277-6201 for those records. The District Clerk number for felony records is (979) 277-6200. Both offices share the courthouse at 100 East Main Street in Brenham.
| Office | Washington County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. Main St., Brenham, TX 77833 |
| Phone | (979) 277-6200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Searching Washington County Criminal Records
Washington County felony records can be searched online or at the courthouse in Brenham. Online tools are fastest for basic case status checks. The courthouse is the right place for certified copies and full document review.
The re:SearchTX portal pulls court data from all 254 Texas counties. Washington County cases are included. You can search by name or cause number. Some documents are viewable online. Free registration provides basic access to the system.
The Texas DPS criminal history system covers felony arrests and convictions statewide. Create a free CRS Public Website account and pay per search to run name-based searches. Washington County felony data is included in this statewide database.
For state prison inmates, check the TDCJ Offender Search. This tool shows people sentenced to state custody for felony offenses. Search by name or TDCJ number and see offense type, current facility, and projected release date.
For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 100 East Main Street in Brenham during business hours. Bring photo ID. Staff can search by name or cause number and pull case files for your review. Certified copies require payment at pickup. Plain copies are less expensive.
Washington County Official Website
The Washington County official website provides access to county government contacts including the District Clerk's office that maintains felony court records in Brenham.
The Washington County homepage links to department contacts for accessing felony records through the District Clerk in Brenham.
Washington County Court System
Washington County has a District Court and a County Court. The District Court handles all felony criminal cases. The County Court handles misdemeanors and lower civil matters. Both courts operate from the courthouse in Brenham, with separate clerk offices handling their respective records.
Texas felony classifications under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 range from state jail felonies to capital felonies. The Washington County District Court applies these rules to every felony case it hears. State jail felonies carry up to 2 years. First-degree felonies can mean up to 99 years or life in state prison.
Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanors and small claims at the precinct level. Those records are kept separately from the county and district courts. Contact the relevant JP precinct office for those records.
Texas Statewide Felony Record Tools
State agencies maintain several tools for searching felony records that include Washington County data. These are available online without a trip to Brenham.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov lets you search by county for registered sex offenders. Washington County results show active registrations, offense details, and current addresses for individuals required to register under Texas law.
The Texas Attorney General's open government resources at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explain how the Public Information Act works. Court records are presumed open unless a legal exception applies. If you have issues with a records request, the AG's hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX can help.
The Texas Office of Court Administration at txcourts.gov/oca publishes annual statistical reports that include Washington County felony case data. These reports show filing volumes, conviction rates, and other court activity data by county.
Public Access to Washington County Felony Records
Felony court records at the Washington County District Clerk are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You do not need to give a reason for requesting records. The clerk must respond within 10 business days. Most requests are handled much sooner.
Deferred adjudication cases are public in Texas. A person who received deferred adjudication may have that record show up in public searches even if the case was discharged. A court order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Chapter 411 can limit access. Not all deferred adjudication cases are eligible for nondisclosure.
Expunged records are removed from public access under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. If a case you are looking for does not appear in a search, it may have been expunged or sealed by court order. Consult an attorney if you have specific questions about a case's accessibility.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Washington County in Central Texas. Each has its own court system and District Clerk for felony records.