Wood County Felony Records
Wood County felony records are filed at the District Clerk's office in Quitman, Texas. This East Texas county handles criminal cases through the Wood County District Court. All felony case files are stored at the courthouse on South Main Street in Quitman. You can search Wood County felony records through state online tools or contact the District Clerk's office directly to request document copies or case information.
Wood County Overview
Wood County District Clerk
The Wood County District Clerk in Quitman maintains all felony court records for the county. The District Court handles felony criminal cases. The clerk files case documents, manages the docket, and provides public access to records. If you need to search for a specific case or request copies of court papers, the District Clerk at 100 South Main Street is the right office to contact.
The County Clerk at the same address handles County Court at Law records and misdemeanor cases. Reach the County Clerk at (903) 763-5030. For felony records, the District Clerk number is (903) 763-5031. Both offices are at 100 South Main Street in Quitman.
| Office | Wood County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S. Main St., Quitman, TX 75783 |
| Phone | (903) 763-5031 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Wood County Felony Records
Wood County felony records can be found through state online tools or at the courthouse in Quitman. Here are the main options for searching.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all 254 Texas counties including Wood. Search by name or cause number to find felony cases. Docket entries and some documents are viewable online. Free registration is required. Data refreshes nightly.
The Texas DPS criminal history database tracks felony arrests and convictions statewide. Wood County data is included. Create a CRS Public Website account and pay per search to run name-based lookups. This covers all Texas counties, not just Wood.
For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This tool shows people sentenced to state custody for felony offenses. Search by name or TDCJ number to find offense details, current facility, and projected release date.
For in-person searches at the Quitman courthouse, bring photo ID. Staff can look up cases by name or cause number and pull any available files. Certified copies require payment at pickup. Plain copies are less expensive and work for most research needs. For large volume requests, call ahead at (903) 763-5031.
Note: Wood County's county website had a certificate issue noted in some tests. If you have trouble accessing it online, call the District Clerk directly at (903) 763-5031 for records and case information.
Texas DPS Criminal History System
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service maintains the statewide criminal history database. Wood County felony arrest and conviction data is reported to this system by local law enforcement and courts in Quitman.
The DPS Crime Records Service is a key tool for statewide criminal history searches that include Wood County felony case data.
Wood County Court System
Wood County has a District Court and a County Court at Law. The District Court handles all felony criminal cases. The County Court at Law handles misdemeanors and lower civil matters. Both courts operate from the courthouse in Quitman, with separate clerk offices maintaining their respective records.
Texas felony classifications under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 apply to all felony cases in Wood County. State jail felonies carry up to 2 years in state jail. First-degree felonies can mean 5 to 99 years or life in state prison. All five felony classes are handled by the Wood County District Court.
Justice of the Peace courts in Wood County 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 in the county for those records.
Texas State Felony Record Resources
State agencies maintain several tools that include Wood County felony data. These are available online for use without visiting Quitman.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov lists registered sex offenders by county. Search Wood County to see active registrations, offense history, and current addresses. DPS updates this registry on an ongoing basis.
The Texas Attorney General's open government portal at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government covers your public records rights. Wood County felony court records are presumed public under the Texas Public Information Act. If a request is improperly denied, call the AG's hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX.
Annual court statistics at txcourts.gov/oca include Wood County felony case data. These reports show filing volumes and case disposition statistics by county and year, useful for tracking trends in the Wood County District Court over time.
Texas Law on Felony Record Access
Wood County felony records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You do not need to explain your reason for requesting them. The District Clerk must respond within 10 business days. Most requests are handled faster.
Deferred adjudication records are public in Texas. A person who received deferred adjudication may have that case appear in public searches even after it was discharged. A court order of nondisclosure under Government Code Chapter 411 can limit access to those records. Not all deferred adjudication cases are eligible for nondisclosure.
Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes records from public access for dismissed or acquitted cases. After expunction, the case should not appear in standard public searches. If a case you expect to find is missing from a search, it may have been expunged or sealed by a court order. An attorney can help you determine a specific case's status.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Wood County in East Texas. Each has its own District Clerk and court records system for felony cases.