Winkler County Felony Records
Winkler County felony records are filed with the combined District and County Clerk's office in Kermit, Texas. This small West Texas oil country county handles criminal cases through the Winkler County District Court. All case files are stored at the courthouse on East Winkler Street in Kermit. You can search Winkler County felony records through state online tools or contact the combined clerk's office directly for case information and document copies.
Winkler County Overview
Winkler County District and County Clerk
Winkler County uses a combined clerk's office that handles both district court and county court records. Felony cases filed in the District Court and misdemeanor cases handled by the County Court are all maintained through the same office in Kermit. This is common in small Texas counties where the caseload does not require separate staffing for each function.
Staff at the combined clerk's office can search by name or cause number for any case type including felony records. For certified copies, you visit in person or send a written request with payment. The office is at 100 East Winkler Street in Kermit.
| Office | Winkler County District/County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. Winkler St., Kermit, TX 79745 |
| Phone | (432) 586-3331 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Winkler County is a small county. Call ahead before visiting to confirm staff availability and that the records you need can be located quickly during your visit.
How to Find Winkler County Felony Records
Winkler County felony records can be found online through state tools or by contacting the courthouse in Kermit. Here are the main options.
The re:SearchTX portal includes Winkler County court data. You can search by name or cause number and view docket entries. Some documents are viewable online. Free registration gives access to the system. Data is refreshed nightly.
The Texas DPS criminal history database covers felony arrests and convictions statewide. Winkler County data is included. Create a CRS Public Website account and pay per search. Name-based searches are open to anyone with an account.
For state prison inmates, the TDCJ Offender Search is useful. This shows people sentenced to state custody for Texas felony offenses. Search by name or TDCJ number to find offense type and current facility.
For in-person searches, go to 100 East Winkler Street in Kermit during business hours. Bring photo ID. The combined clerk's office can search both felony and misdemeanor case types. Certified copies require payment. Call ahead at (432) 586-3331 for large record requests or older case files.
Note: Winkler County's combined clerk office handles all case types from one location. One call to (432) 586-3331 covers both felony and misdemeanor records inquiries.
Winkler County Official Website
The Winkler County official website provides county government information including contacts for the combined District and County Clerk's office that maintains felony records in Kermit.
The Winkler County homepage provides links to county department contacts including the combined clerk's office for felony records in Kermit.
Winkler County Court System
Winkler County has a District Court and a County Court, both served through the combined clerk's office. The District Court handles felony criminal cases. The County Court handles misdemeanors and lower civil matters. Both use the same courthouse in Kermit and share clerk staff.
Texas felony classifications under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 apply to all felony cases in Winkler County. State jail felonies carry up to 2 years in state jail. First-degree felonies can mean 5 to 99 years or life. All five felony classes are heard by the Winkler County District Court.
Like many small West Texas counties, Winkler may share a district court judge assignment with neighboring counties. All case records remain at the courthouse in Kermit regardless of which judge presided. The combined clerk can tell you about judge assignments for specific cases if needed.
Texas Statewide Felony Record Tools
Texas state agencies maintain tools that include Winkler County felony data. These let you search without traveling to Kermit.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov lists registered sex offenders by county. Search Winkler County to see active registrations, offense details, and current addresses. The registry is maintained and updated by DPS.
The Texas Attorney General's open government portal at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explains public records rights. Winkler County felony records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. If you have issues with a records request, call the AG's hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX.
Annual court statistics at txcourts.gov/oca include Winkler County felony case data. These reports show filing volumes and case disposition data by county and year.
Texas Law on Felony Record Access
Winkler County felony records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You do not need to state a reason when requesting them. The clerk must respond within 10 business days. Most requests are handled sooner.
Texas classifies felonies in five levels under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12. The Winkler County District Court handles all five. Records for each case include charging documents, docket entries, court orders, and the final judgment.
Expunged records are removed from public access under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Nondisclosure orders under Government Code Chapter 411 can limit access to deferred adjudication records. If a case you expect to find is absent, it may have been expunged or sealed by court order. Consult an attorney for specific questions about a case's status.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Winkler County in West Texas. Each maintains its own court records and clerk's office.