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Taylor County Criminal Records Search: Find Case History, Jail Records, Bond Records and Certified Copies
A Taylor County criminal-record search should not begin with a random name-search website. Felony cases, misdemeanor cases, jail records, jail bond records, warrant checks, sheriff records, municipal citations and statewide DPS history are handled through different official routes.
This page explains exactly where to search, what to select after opening Taylor County’s public access site, which office holds felony versus misdemeanor records, what fees apply for court copies, when a written request is required, and how to avoid confusing Taylor County, Texas with the separate Taylor County Sheriff’s Office website in Florida.
Start with the real task
What Are You Trying to Find in Taylor County?
Taylor County criminal records are not stored in one place. The fastest route depends on whether you need a felony case, misdemeanor case, jail record, bond record, sheriff local criminal record, warrant check, Abilene Municipal Court case, statewide DPS history or certified court copy.
Start with Taylor County Court Records Inquiry. Select Criminal Case Records from the public access landing page, then search by case number or party details if available.
Taylor County District Clerk is the custodian of District Court records. The District Clerk’s criminal page lists felony-copy procedures, address, phone and copy fees.
Taylor County County Clerk is the official record keeper for Class A and B misdemeanor judicial records filed in the County Courts at Law.
Taylor County Public Access has separate selections for Jail Records and Jail Bond Records. Use those for custody and bond clues before calling the jail.
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office records requests must be in writing, with photo driver’s license copy and enough identifying details about the person and record.
Taylor County’s Sheriff FAQ says warrant-check answers are not provided over the phone. The person must go to the Sheriff’s Office at 450 Pecan, Abilene.
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office can only provide records that pertain to Taylor County. For statewide criminal history, use Texas DPS Crime Records.
Answer first
Quick Answer: Where to Search Taylor County Criminal Records
Taylor County Public Access is the fastest online starting point because its landing page offers Criminal Case Records, Civil/Family/Probate Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records and Jail Bond Records. But online search is only the first step. Certified copies, missing older records, sealed records, sheriff criminal records and statewide DPS history require separate routes.
Website micro-guide
How to Use Taylor County Court Records Inquiry Without Wasting Time
Taylor County’s public access page is the central online entry point. The first screen asks you to select a record location/category, including Criminal Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records and Jail Bond Records.
Taylor County Court Records Inquiry
Use this when you want to search online before calling or mailing a request.
- Select Criminal Case Records for criminal court case history.
- Select Court Calendar for hearing/date clues.
- Select Jail Records for custody-related information.
- Select Jail Bond Records for bond-related information.
Do not mix record holders
Which Taylor County Office Handles Each Criminal-Record Task?
District Court felony files and copies are handled through the Taylor County District Clerk. The District Clerk identifies the office as the custodian of District Court records.
The County Clerk is the official record keeper for Class A and B misdemeanors filed in County Courts at Law.
Taylor County’s misdemeanor page states that Class C misdemeanor appeals from municipal and Justice of the Peace courts are filed in the County Clerk’s office.
Use Taylor County Public Access jail and bond selections, then verify time-sensitive information with the jail.
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office states the public can request free copies of criminal records on file with that office, but records from other counties or states must be requested from that jurisdiction.
Use Texas DPS Crime Records, not the Taylor County Sheriff, when the search must cover Texas statewide history.
Felony case history
Taylor County Felony Criminal Records: District Clerk and District Court Route
For Taylor County felony criminal records, start with Public Access to find the case number and case details. For copies and official records, use the District Clerk’s criminal-record process.
300 Oak Street, Suite 400
Abilene, TX 79602
325-674-1316
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Monday–Friday
District Court felony records, felony court copies, District Court case documents and felony file questions.
Search the case online first
Open Taylor County Public Access and select Criminal Case Records. Find the case number, court and party name before requesting copies.
Confirm whether it is a District Court felony
Taylor County’s District Attorney felony page states that Taylor County has three District Courts with felony jurisdiction: the 42nd District Court, 104th District Court and 350th District Court.
Use the District Clerk when you need copies
Taylor County District Clerk’s criminal page says records requests must be made in person or in writing mailed to the office, attention Criminal Felony Court Records.
Do not confuse charge filing with final outcome
A felony arrest may go through intake, grand jury review, indictment, plea, trial, dismissal, no bill, probation, jail, state jail or prison sentencing. Read the docket through the final disposition.
| Felony court route | Official Taylor County detail | How it helps your search |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd District Court | 300 Oak St., Suite 401, Abilene, TX 79602 · 325-674-1314 | One of Taylor County’s District Courts listed for criminal and civil law matters. |
| 104th District Court | 300 Oak St., Suite 402, Abilene, TX 79602 · 325-674-1313 | One of the felony-jurisdiction District Courts listed by Taylor County. |
| 350th District Court | 300 Oak St., Suite 404, Abilene, TX 79602 · 325-674-1242 | One of the felony-jurisdiction District Courts listed by Taylor County. |
| 326th District Court | 300 Oak St., Suite 403, Abilene, TX 79602 · 325-674-1325 | Primarily listed by Taylor County under Family Law; do not assume it is the criminal felony route unless your record points there. |
Misdemeanor records
Taylor County Misdemeanor Criminal Records: County Clerk and County Courts at Law
Taylor County’s misdemeanor page says the County Clerk is the official record keeper for judicial records of Class A and Class B misdemeanors filed in the County Courts at Law.
300 Oak Street, Suite 100
Abilene, TX 79602
325-674-1202
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Monday–Friday
Open through lunch
Class A/B misdemeanor records, misdemeanor court cost payments, County Court at Law criminal files and Class C appeals.
Defendant last names A–K
Taylor County’s misdemeanor page states that a person’s misdemeanor case is filed in County Court at Law #1 when the defendant’s last name begins with A through K.
Address: 300 Oak Street, Suite 500, Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 325-674-1323
Defendant last names L–Z
Taylor County’s misdemeanor page states that last names beginning with L through Z are filed in County Court at Law #2.
Address: 300 Oak Street, Suite 501, Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 325-674-1208
Misdemeanor payment and bond details that matter
County Clerk bureau code listed for misdemeanor online payments.
Listed for debit/credit card payments through Certified Payments.
Listed on each payment, regardless of probation or payment plans.
County may withhold a 5% administrative fee from cash bond reimbursement.
Jail records and bond records
Taylor County Jail Records and Jail Bond Records: What to Check Before You Call
Criminal case history and jail custody are connected, but they are not the same thing. Taylor County Public Access separates Criminal Case Records from Jail Records and Jail Bond Records.
Jail and bond search steps
Use this route for current custody, release clues, booking history and bond information.
- Open Taylor County Public Access.
- Select Jail Records for custody/booking information.
- Select Jail Bond Records for bond-related information.
- Call the jail if bond or release information is urgent.
Law Enforcement Center
450 Pecan St.
Abilene, TX 79602
Sheriff: 325-674-1300
Jail department listing: 325-691-7422
Emergency: 911
Current custody questions, jail information, bond verification and sheriff-record follow-up.
Local sheriff records
How to Request Criminal Records from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office records are useful when the record is on file with the Sheriff’s Office. They are not a statewide Texas background check and do not cover offenses from other counties or states.
Confirm the record belongs to Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s records page says records of offenses committed in other counties and states cannot be obtained through this office and must be requested from the specific jurisdiction.
Prepare a written request
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office states all records requests must be submitted in writing. The request can be made in person, by fax or by U.S. Mail.
Attach photo driver’s license copy
The records page says the requestor must provide a copy of his or her driver’s license with a photograph before a request can be honored.
Provide all identifying details
Include full name, date of birth, approximate date, charge, incident number, booking number, location, arresting officer or other details that help staff identify the correct record.
Law Enforcement Center
450 Pecan St.
Abilene, TX 79602
Fax: 325-672-8066
Sheriff main: 325-674-1300
The records page lists request handling during normal business hours and contact block hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Confirm before visiting.
“I am requesting criminal records on file with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office for [full name], date of birth [DOB if known], related to [incident/arrest/booking number if known], on or about [date]. Please confirm whether the record is maintained by your office, whether it is public, and whether any additional identification, fee or pickup/mail instruction is required.”
Warrant checks
Taylor County Warrant Check: What the Sheriff’s FAQ Actually Says
Before the Sheriff’s Office can do a warrant check, the FAQ directs the person to come to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office at 450 Pecan, Abilene, TX 79602. This is important because warrant questions can create arrest risk, identity-verification issues and safety concerns.
County records vs statewide records
When Taylor County Records Are Not Enough: Texas DPS, TDCJ and Sex Offender Registry
A Taylor County search is county-specific. Use statewide sources when the question goes beyond Taylor County.
Statewide criminal-history search
Use Texas DPS Crime Records when you need statewide Texas criminal-history information. DPS explains that name-based searches can match wrong people or miss the correct person because they rely on identifying data, while fingerprint-based review is more accurate for identity.
Texas state-prison inmate search
Use TDCJ when the person is in Texas state-prison custody. TDCJ is not the first route for a same-day Taylor County arrest or a misdemeanor court-history search.
Registered sex offender search
Use the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry when the task is registered sex offender information. That is a separate public-information route from Taylor County criminal-case records.
Court routing
Taylor County Criminal Courts: Where Felony, Misdemeanor and Class C Matters Usually Go
| Record / case type | Likely Taylor County route | What to check | Official contact clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felony criminal case | District Court / District Clerk | Case number, indictment, docket, judgment, sentence, disposition, probation or appeal entries. | District Clerk: 325-674-1316 · 300 Oak St., Suite 400 |
| Class A or B misdemeanor | County Court at Law / County Clerk | Last-name court assignment, charge, plea, docket date, judgment, fine/costs, payment plan, cash bond release. | County Clerk: 325-674-1202 · 300 Oak St., Suite 100 |
| Class C misdemeanor / JP matter | Justice of the Peace court | Fine-only offense, traffic ticket, warrant, payment plan, court date, appeal route. | JP directory lists five precincts with separate phone numbers. |
| Abilene city fine-only case | Abilene Municipal Court | Traffic/criminal case search, upcoming dockets, citation payment, appearance date, driving safety course eligibility. | 4575 South 1st Street · 325-676-6333 |
| Jail custody / bond | Taylor County Public Access / Jail | Jail record, bond record, booking number, charge, release status, hold, bond amount. | Jail listing: 325-691-7422 · Sheriff: 325-674-1300 |
What to do after finding a case
Court-Appointed Attorney and Indigent Defense Help in Taylor County
A criminal-record search often reveals a pending case, warrant, bond condition or court date. Taylor County publishes an indigent-defense process for people charged with qualifying offenses who cannot afford counsel.
Felony or jail-punishable misdemeanor
Taylor County’s Indigent Defense page says persons charged with a misdemeanor punishable by jail time and any felony may be eligible for a court-appointed attorney.
125% guideline and property test
The local page says a person is usually eligible if family income does not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and property value, other than homestead, does not exceed $2,500. Other factors may also be considered.
Use the court record to confirm the charge level
Check whether the case is felony, Class A/B misdemeanor, Class C, pending, dismissed, disposed or still in jail/magistration stage.
Complete the Affidavit of Indigence route
Taylor County directs applicants to submit an Affidavit of Indigence to the Indigent Defense Coordinator in person. Affidavits may also be submitted to the magistrate at Taylor County Jail as part of the Magistrate’s Warning process.
Contact the coordinator for process questions
Sharon Miller, Indigent Defense Coordinator, is listed at 300 Oak St., Suite 504, Abilene, TX 79602, phone 325-738-8541.
Sharon Miller
300 Oak St., Suite 504
Abilene, TX 79602
325-738-8541
8 AM–12 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday
1 PM–5 PM Tuesday/Thursday
Other times by appointment
Applying for a court-appointed attorney in qualifying Taylor County criminal cases.
Certified copies and fees
How to Request Taylor County Criminal Court Copies Without Delay
Online records may be enough for personal checking, but employers, licensing boards, immigration counsel, courts, schools and attorneys often need certified records from the clerk.
Listed if you request District Clerk court records without a case number.
District Clerk criminal page lists $1 per page.
District Clerk criminal page lists certified copies at $1 per page.
District Clerk states records will not be sent until full payment is received.
Copy request checklist
“I am requesting copies of Taylor County felony criminal court records for [full name], case number [case number if known]. Please provide [docket sheet / indictment / judgment / sentence / dismissal order / certified disposition]. If the case number is not correct, please advise whether a research fee, copy fee, certification fee or additional information is required before processing.”
“I am requesting Taylor County misdemeanor court records for [full name], case number [case number if known], filed in County Court at Law [#1 or #2 if known]. Please provide [docket / judgment / sentence / payment balance / dismissal / certified disposition]. Please confirm the copy fee, payment method and delivery options.”
Local map and visit planning
Taylor County Criminal Records Map: Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center
Most Taylor County criminal-records work happens around two Abilene locations: the courthouse at 300 Oak Street for clerks, courts, District Attorney and indigent defense, and the Law Enforcement Center at 450 Pecan Street for Sheriff’s Office records and warrant-related in-person routing.
300 Oak Street
Use for District Clerk felony records, County Clerk misdemeanor records, County Courts at Law, District Courts, District Attorney and Indigent Defense.
450 Pecan Street
Use for Sheriff’s Office records, in-person warrant-check route stated in the Sheriff FAQ, and law-enforcement record request follow-up.
No result does not always mean no record
Why You Cannot Find a Taylor County Criminal Record Online
You searched jail records instead of criminal cases
Return to Taylor County Public Access and select Criminal Case Records when you need court history, disposition or case status.
You searched felony when it is misdemeanor
Felony records route to District Clerk/District Court. Class A/B misdemeanors route to County Clerk/County Courts at Law.
It may be Abilene Municipal Court
Fine-only city matters can be in Abilene Municipal Court rather than Taylor County District or County Court at Law.
The spelling or identifier is different
Try last name only, alternate spelling, middle initial, maiden name, booking number, case number or date range.
The file may not be fully online
Older, sealed, restricted, expunged or non-public records may require clerk review, court order or written request.
You landed on a Florida sheriff site
Taylor County, Texas official pages use taylorcounty.texas.gov and publicaccess.taylorcounty.texas.gov.
Decode the result
Taylor County Criminal Record Terms Explained
Official source links
Official Taylor County and Texas Sources Used in This Guide
Use these official sources after reading the workflow above. They are action routes for search, records, verification, copies, statewide history and court help.
Taylor County criminal records FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Taylor County Criminal Records
Where do I search Taylor County criminal records online?
Start with Taylor County Court Records Inquiry at publicaccess.taylorcounty.texas.gov. Select Criminal Case Records for criminal court history. Use Jail Records or Jail Bond Records only when the question is custody or bond.
Who keeps Taylor County felony criminal records?
Taylor County District Clerk is the custodian of District Court records. For felony criminal records and copies, use the District Clerk’s criminal-record route at 300 Oak Street, Suite 400, Abilene, TX 79602.
Who keeps Taylor County misdemeanor criminal records?
Taylor County County Clerk is the official record keeper for Class A and Class B misdemeanor judicial records filed in the County Courts at Law.
How are Taylor County misdemeanor cases split between County Courts at Law?
Taylor County’s misdemeanor page states that defendant last names beginning with A through K are filed in County Court at Law #1, while last names beginning with L through Z are filed in County Court at Law #2.
How much are Taylor County District Clerk criminal record copies?
The District Clerk criminal page lists non-certified copies at $1 per page and certified copies at $1 per page. It also lists a $5 records research fee when a case number is not provided.
Can I get Taylor County Sheriff’s Office criminal records for free?
The Sheriff’s records page states the public can request free copies of criminal records on file with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Requests must be submitted in writing and must include a photo driver’s license copy before the request can be honored.
Can the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office give me statewide criminal history?
No. Taylor County’s Sheriff FAQ says you cannot get a statewide record from a law-enforcement agency and that the local report pertains to Taylor County only. Use Texas DPS Crime Records for statewide Texas criminal-history searches.
Can I check a Taylor County warrant over the phone?
Taylor County’s Sheriff FAQ says you cannot find out the answer over the phone. Before the office can do a warrants check, the person must come to the Sheriff’s Office at 450 Pecan, Abilene, TX 79602.
What should I do if I find a Taylor County criminal case but no final outcome?
Read the full docket, then contact the correct clerk for the disposition, judgment, sentence or dismissal. An arrest, charge or jail record does not prove conviction.
Can a Taylor County criminal record be expunged or sealed?
Possibly. Texas expunction and nondisclosure depend on the charge, final outcome, waiting period and court order. Get the final disposition first, then review official Texas legal resources or speak with an attorney.