Wichita County Felony Records

Wichita County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's office in Wichita Falls, Texas. The county has three district courts handling felony cases: the 30th, 78th, and 89th District Courts. All three courts file their records with the same District Clerk at 900 7th Street. If you need to search for a criminal case or get copies of court documents, this page covers the key resources for Wichita County felony records.

Wichita County District Clerk

The Wichita County District Clerk in Wichita Falls maintains felony records for the 30th, 78th, and 89th District Courts. All three handle felony criminal cases. The clerk files and stores all documents from those proceedings. Having three active district courts means the clerk manages a significant volume of felony case files.

The District Clerk office is open Monday through Friday. Staff can search by name or cause number across all three courts. Certified copies of case documents are available for a fee. The County Clerk at Room 250 of the same building handles misdemeanor records and can be reached at (940) 766-8140.

The Wichita County Clerk for misdemeanor and county court records is at the same address, Room 250, at (940) 766-8140.

Searching Wichita County Criminal Records

Several options exist for searching Wichita County felony records. Online tools work for basic case lookups. The courthouse in Wichita Falls is the right place for certified copies and full case file access.

The re:SearchTX portal includes all Texas counties including Wichita. You can search by name or cause number and view docket entries for all three district courts. Some documents are viewable online. Free registration is required. The portal updates nightly.

The Texas DPS criminal history system covers felony arrests and convictions statewide. Wichita County data is included. Create a CRS Public Website account and pay per search to run name-based lookups. This is useful when you want a broader statewide check rather than looking at a specific case.

For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This shows people sentenced to state custody for felony offenses in Texas. Search by name or TDCJ number to see offense type, current facility, and projected release date.

For in-person searches at the Wichita Falls courthouse, bring photo ID. With three active district courts, it helps to know which one handled your case. If you have a cause number, bring it. Staff can search across all three courts and pull case files for your review.

Texas re:SearchTX Court Portal

The re:SearchTX portal provides statewide court case access for all 254 Texas counties. Wichita County felony cases from the 30th, 78th, and 89th District Courts are all searchable through this single portal.

The re:SearchTX portal is a key tool for searching Wichita County felony records from all three district courts in Wichita Falls.

Wichita County Court System

Wichita County has three district courts: the 30th, 78th, and 89th. All three hear felony criminal cases along with civil matters. The Wichita County Court at Law handles misdemeanor criminal cases and lower civil matters. The District Clerk maintains records for all three district courts. The County Clerk maintains records for the County Court at Law.

Having three district courts reflects Wichita County's size and case volume. Wichita Falls is a city of over 100,000 people, and the court system handles a corresponding number of felony cases each year. The courts share the same courthouse building, which makes it convenient to search or request records from any of the three courts in a single visit.

Texas felony classifications under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 apply to all cases in all three Wichita County district courts. State jail felonies through capital felonies are all handled at the district court level here.

Texas State Felony Record Resources

State agencies maintain several tools that include Wichita County felony data. These let you search online without visiting the courthouse in Wichita Falls.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov lists registered sex offenders by county. Search Wichita County to see individuals with active registrations, offense details, and current addresses. The registry is maintained by DPS and updated regularly.

The Texas Attorney General's open government resources at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explain how the Public Information Act works. Wichita County felony court records are presumed open. If you run into issues with a request, the AG's Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX can help.

The Texas Office of Court Administration at txcourts.gov/oca publishes annual statistical reports that include data on Wichita County's three district courts. These reports show filing volumes and disposition data by year and court type.

Accessing Wichita County Felony Records

Wichita County felony records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You do not need a reason to request them. The District Clerk must respond within 10 business days. Routine requests are typically handled quickly.

Deferred adjudication records are public in Texas. A person who received deferred adjudication may have that record appear in public searches even if the case was later discharged. A court order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Chapter 411 can limit access. Not all deferred adjudication cases qualify for nondisclosure.

Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes records from public access. Cases that were dismissed or resulted in acquittal may be eligible. After expunction, the case should not appear in public records searches. If a case is missing from a search, it may have been expunged or sealed by court order.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wichita County in North Texas. Each maintains its own court system and District Clerk for felony records.