Tarrant County Criminal Records Search | History and Cases

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Tarrant County, Texas · Felony, misdemeanor, jail and statewide criminal-history routes

Choose the Right Tarrant County Clerk Before You Search

Tarrant County does not keep every criminal record in one public database. Felony cases go through the District Clerk, while Class A and B misdemeanor cases go through the County Clerk. Jail bookings, municipal cases, Justice of the Peace cases and statewide history use different systems.

Start by identifying the record you actually need: a current court date, filed charge, final disposition, certified judgment, recent jail booking or broader Texas history. This page shows the shortest official route and explains what each result can—and cannot—prove.

Choose felony or misdemeanor Check current criminal dockets Search jail bookings
Full legal name Date of birth Cause or case number Approximate filing date Felony or misdemeanor level
FORT WORTH RECORD SWITCHYARD ROUTING CASE
TARRANT
DISTRICT CLERK FELONY TRACK
CAUSE + JUDGMENT
COUNTY CLERK MISDEMEANOR TRACK
CASE + DISPOSITION
CASE
HISTORY VERIFIED
CORRECT CLERK + CASE MATCHED
A criminal record is not a single document. A jail booking, probable-cause affidavit, filed charge, court docket, judgment and statewide DPS history answer different questions. An arrest or charge does not prove guilt, and one record may not show the final outcome.
Felony records

Use the Tarrant County District Clerk Criminal Division.

Misdemeanor records

Use the County Clerk for Class A and B cases.

Local background fee

Each clerk currently lists a $5 county-only search.

Recent jail booking

Use the Sheriff’s inmate search or 14-day reports.

Source review

Official procedures checked August 5, 2026.

Start with the record type

Which Tarrant County system should you use?

FELONY CASE District Clerk Criminal Division

Use for felony causes, district criminal court filings, judgments, felony background searches and unfiled magistration documents.

Felony records: 817-884-1342 or 817-884-1343.
CLASS A OR B MISDEMEANOR County Clerk Criminal Division

Use for county criminal court cases, misdemeanor dispositions, court dates, attorneys, bondsmen, fines and copies.

Misdemeanor case information: 817-884-1066.
JAIL OR BOOKING Tarrant County Sheriff

Use for current inmates, booking information, charges, bonds, jail history, recent booked-in reports and letters of incarceration.

Detention Bureau information: 817-884-3000.
CLASS C OR JP CASE Justice or municipal court

Use Odyssey Public Access for many Justice of the Peace records. City citations and municipal warrants stay with the issuing municipal court.

Do not send a Fort Worth municipal ticket to the County Clerk felony desk.
STATEWIDE HISTORY Texas Department of Public Safety

Use DPS when the search must extend beyond Tarrant County or compare criminal-history data reported by Texas agencies.

A name-based possible match is not fingerprint confirmation.
STATE PRISON Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Use TDCJ for a person serving a state sentence, a state facility location, conviction offense or projected release information.

Do not begin with TDCJ for a fresh county-jail arrest.
Best sequence for a complete local history: locate the jail or citation event, identify the correct clerk, search every cause number, read the disposition for each count, and order a certified judgment or dismissal when official proof is needed.

Go directly to the Tarrant County task

Use the clerk split first. The later sections cover jail records, certified copies, family help and record clearing.

District Clerk route

Search Tarrant County felony records and district criminal cases

Tarrant County has 11 district courts handling felony-level criminal matters. The District Clerk maintains the filed documents and record history for those cases.
Check the current criminal docket first Use the defendant’s name or court information to see whether a current setting appears. Open the criminal court docket
Write down the felony cause number A cause number is more reliable than a broad name search and helps staff locate the exact file.
Use the public terminal for a one-time search Free self-service document lookup is available onsite at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.
Go to the third floor Felony research, background searches, criminal document lookup and copy assistance are available at 401 W. Belknap Street.
Search all cases under the same identity Compare the full name, date of birth, filing date, court and known offense before treating cases as belonging to one person.
Open the register or case history Review filed charges, hearings, bond orders, pleas, dismissal entries, judgments, sentences and later revocation activity.
Read every count separately Different counts in the same cause can have different outcomes.
Order the controlling document Request the judgment, order of deferred adjudication, dismissal or acquittal document rather than relying only on a status label.
Open the District Clerk Read document-lookup options Review felony search fees
Remote document access is not the same as the free courthouse terminal. The District Clerk’s Web Based Access Service is designed for recurring remote research and requires a paid subscription.
County Clerk route

Find Class A and B misdemeanor cases

The County Clerk Criminal Division is the keeper of Class A and B misdemeanor records resulting from offenses in Tarrant County. Its criminal records date back to 1976.
Confirm that the offense is a misdemeanor Class A and B cases are handled by the County Criminal Courts, not the District Clerk felony division.
Call for the current case status County Clerk staff can provide the case number, assigned court, court date, attorney name or bondsman information. Call 817-884-1066
Prepare a full name and date of birth Add the approximate offense or filing date when the name is common.
Ask for every matching case number A person may have more than one misdemeanor cause with separate settings or outcomes.
Request the judgment or dismissal The County Clerk can explain the purchase process for copies of documents filed in the County Criminal Courts.
Use the assigned court for extensions Fine or cost extensions must be discussed with the court handling the case, not with a general records clerk.
County Clerk Criminal Division
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 W. Belknap Street, 2nd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Criminal information: 817-884-1066
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Email: CountyClerkCriminalEfile@tarrantcountytx.gov
Open County Criminal Courts Read misdemeanor record FAQs
Current court settings

Check when a Tarrant County criminal case is set

Electronic criminal docket

Use this tool when you need a current court setting rather than the complete case file.

  1. Open the official criminal docket.
  2. Search by the defendant’s name or available court details.
  3. Compare the court and cause number.
  4. Record the setting date, time and court.
  5. Recheck shortly before appearing because settings can change.
Open Tarrant County criminal dockets

Court coordinator

Contact the assigned court when the docket is unclear, a setting may have changed or you need procedural information about that court.

  • Have the cause number ready.
  • Identify whether the case is felony or misdemeanor.
  • Do not ask the coordinator for legal advice.
  • Do not assume a missing online setting means no court obligation exists.
Find criminal court contacts
A docket setting is not a disposition. It tells you when the case is scheduled. It does not show whether the charge was dismissed, reduced, resolved by plea or tried.
Reconstruct the record

Build a reliable Tarrant County criminal case history

Arrest, citation or investigation Identify the arresting agency, incident number, arrest date and whether the person entered the Tarrant County Jail.
Magistration and bond documents A probable-cause affidavit, magistrate warning, conditions of bail or emergency-protection order may exist before a felony cause is filed.
Prosecutor filing decision The filed charge can differ from the original booking or arrest description.
Clerk case creation A felony cause goes to the District Clerk; a Class A or B misdemeanor goes to the County Clerk.
Hearings and orders The docket may show bond review, appointed counsel, motions, plea settings, trial settings or diversion activity.
Disposition for every count Locate the dismissal, acquittal, conviction, deferred adjudication or other outcome count by count.
Sentence or supervision Read the judgment, sentence, probation terms or order of deferred adjudication rather than relying on a summary.
Later changes A criminal history may include revocation, early discharge, appeal, nondisclosure, expunction or corrected record activity.
For employment, licensing or immigration proof: request a certified disposition for every relevant cause. A jail screenshot or an online status summary may not be accepted.
Before a felony case is filed

Request unfiled magistration documents

The Tarrant County District Clerk can access certain criminal documents created during magistration even before a formal felony cause appears in the filed-case system.

Probable-cause records

Probable-cause affidavit and probable-cause determination.

Warrant records

Arrest warrant and arrest-warrant affidavit.

Magistrate records

Magistrate warning, personal bond and conditions of bail.

Safety orders

Order of emergency protection and firearm warning.

Mental-health documents

Article 16.22 order and related report, subject to sealing and access restrictions.

Other designated records

Other documents designated by a magistrate may also be maintained.

Preferred request email: dcmagrequest@tarrantcountytx.gov
Whitney Amador: 817-884-3355
Cory Reed: 817-884-2526
Walk-ins: Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 3rd Floor
Copy-ready unfiled-record request
I request the available unfiled magistration documents concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the arrest or magistration occurring on or about [date]. Known details include booking number [number], arresting agency [agency], magistrate case or warrant number [number] and alleged offense [offense]. Please provide the probable-cause affidavit, magistrate warning, conditions of bail, warrant documents and other publicly available unfiled records.
Review unfiled-record instructions
Case-field decoder

Read a Tarrant County criminal docket without guessing

What common case fields mean and what they do not prove
Field
What it identifies
What it does not prove
Best next action
Cause or case number
One court case maintained by the relevant clerk.
That all charges from an arrest are in one cause.
Search every known cause number.
Case level
Felony, misdemeanor or another court classification.
That the original arrest label remained unchanged.
Compare the filed charging document.
Filed date
When the clerk formally opened the court case.
The date of arrest or alleged offense.
Compare booking and incident dates.
Charge or offense
The allegation filed or recorded at that stage.
Guilt or final conviction.
Read the final judgment or dismissal.
Case status
A broad administrative state such as pending or disposed.
The outcome of every count.
Locate the disposition document.
Court setting
A scheduled hearing, plea, trial or other appearance.
That the setting has not changed.
Recheck the electronic docket.
Attorney
Counsel currently shown in the court record.
That representation has not changed.
Check the newest appointment or substitution entry.
Bond
A release condition attached to a charge or cause.
That payment clears other cases or holds.
Verify all active matters with the jail.
Dismissed
That the prosecution ended that charge without conviction.
That the arrest record disappears automatically.
Order a certified dismissal and review record-clearing options.
Deferred adjudication
A plea and supervision arrangement without an immediate adjudication of guilt.
That the public record is automatically hidden after completion.
Review the order and nondisclosure eligibility.
Conviction
A judgment of guilt entered by the court.
Current custody or completion of every sentence term.
Read the judgment and sentence.
Revocation
Later court action affecting probation or deferred supervision.
The result without reading the revocation order.
Review later docket and judgment entries.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a Tarrant County criminal case may be missing

You searched the wrong clerk Felonies belong to the District Clerk; Class A and B misdemeanors belong to the County Clerk.
The case is not filed yet Request unfiled magistration documents while prosecutor review is pending.
The matter is Class C Search the Justice of the Peace or municipal court tied to the citation.
The person received cite and release A criminal case may exist even though no county-jail booking appears.
The record is older or not imaged An onsite terminal or clerk-assisted search may find material that is not remotely viewable.
The name is entered differently Try a former name, maiden name, suffix, middle name, alias or alternate spelling.
The case belongs to another county Search the county where the charge was filed, not only the person’s home county.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged and legally confidential files may not appear publicly.
You searched only the jail A released person or citation case can remain active in court after disappearing from current inmate results.
You need the statewide history A Tarrant County clerk search does not cover every Texas county.
Case-location call script
I am trying to locate a criminal case for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest, citation or filing may have occurred around [date], and the alleged offense was [offense]. Can you confirm whether your office has a matching case, the cause number, assigned court, current status and procedure for obtaining the disposition?
Official proof

Order Tarrant County criminal court copies

Felony copies

Request felony documents from the District Clerk Criminal Division.

  • Provide the exact cause number when possible.
  • Name the document: judgment, dismissal, indictment, order or docket entry.
  • State whether certification is required.
  • Request electronic delivery when acceptable.
  • Ask for a cost estimate for a large file.

Misdemeanor copies

Request Class A and B misdemeanor documents from the County Clerk Criminal Division.

  • Call 817-884-1066 for the purchase process.
  • Provide the case number, full name and date of birth.
  • Specify the judgment, sentence, dismissal or other needed record.
  • Ask whether email, mail or pickup is available.
  • Confirm the current fee before paying.
District Clerk felony copy fees currently published
Copy type
Published fee
When to use it
Non-certified paper
$1 per page
Ordinary paper research copies.
Non-certified electronic, 1–10 pages
$1 total
A small electronically available file.
Non-certified electronic, 11+ pages
$1 for the first 10 pages, then $0.10 per additional page
Larger electronically available files.
Certified paper
$1 per page plus $5 certification/seal
Official paper proof.
Certified electronic
Electronic rate plus $5 certification/seal
Official electronically certified proof.
Order by document name, not “everything.” A certified judgment, dismissal or order of deferred adjudication often answers the question more clearly and cheaply than an entire case file.
Local criminal-history searches

Know what a $5 Tarrant County background search covers

District Clerk felony search

  • Current published fee: $5.
  • Requires a full name and date of birth.
  • Covers Tarrant County felony cases only.
  • Available on the third floor of the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.
  • Does not replace a Texas DPS statewide search.

County Clerk misdemeanor search

  • Current published fee: $5.
  • Covers Class A and B misdemeanor cases resulting from Tarrant County offenses.
  • Records date back to 1976.
  • Available through the County Clerk Criminal Division.
  • Does not include felony, federal or other-county cases.
Two local searches still do not equal a nationwide background check. Municipal, Justice of the Peace, federal, out-of-county and out-of-state matters require separate systems.

Why a broad public-information request may be denied

Tarrant County explains that a governmental body generally cannot compile every arrest or criminal charge connected to a person in response to a broad Public Information Act request. A researcher may use public clerk terminals to identify specific cases and then request the relevant public documents by cause or report number.

Paid District Clerk subscriber access

Best for repeat researchers

Attorneys, employers, landlords, vendors and other frequent users can access District Clerk records remotely.

Current setup cost

The county lists a non-refundable $50 processing fee and includes two months of service at setup.

Current monthly cost

The county lists $35 per month for one to five users, with other pricing for additional users.

Review subscriber access Open the subscription application
Arrest and custody records

Search current Tarrant County jail bookings

Open the Sheriff’s official inmate search Search Tarrant County inmates
Search the full name carefully Try alternate spellings, suffixes and middle names when the first search fails.
Verify the date of birth Do not use a name-only match to send money or publish an allegation.
Save the booking number Use it for jail, bond, mail, visit and records questions.
Read every charge and bond One charge may have a bond while another warrant or hold prevents release.
Check the daily booked-in reports TCSO publishes reports for the most recent 14 days; day one is the newest. Open recent booked-in reports
Continue to the correct clerk The jail page does not replace the court disposition.
Tarrant County Jail information: 817-884-3000
County general information also lists jail-information lines: 817-884-3116 and 817-884-3117
Corrections Center
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Lon Evans Jail
600 W. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Green Bay Jail
2500 Urban Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76106
The Detention Bureau states that all inmates are centrally received at the Corrections Center for booking, photography and identification processing.
Bond and release

Verify every charge before posting a Tarrant County bond

Bonds may be posted 24 hours a day at the Bond Desk in the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196.
Confirm the person and booking number Match the full name and date of birth before discussing payment.
List every active charge Do not rely on the first bond amount shown.
Ask whether every bond is set Call 817-884-3000 to confirm the current amounts.
Ask about holds and warrants Another agency, county, probation matter or court order can delay release.
Confirm the full payment requirement Individuals posting the bond themselves must pay the full bond amount.
Use a licensed bondsman when choosing a surety Verify the company instead of relying on an unsolicited call or message.
Keep the receipt and case details Save the booking number, cause numbers, amount and payer information.
Allow time for release processing Payment does not create an immediate release while other matters are being checked.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], date of birth [date], booking number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the bond amount for each charge, any hold or warrant, the total amount required and whether the person is otherwise eligible for release after payment.
Read official bond information
Family visitation

Use the inmate’s last name to find the correct visit day

Tarrant County general visitation schedule
Inmate last name
Visit days
Hours
Last processing time
A through L
Saturday and Monday
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
A through L
Friday
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
M through Z
Sunday and Tuesday
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
M through Z
Friday
3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Attorney or law enforcement
Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Attorneys may visit as needed.
One 30-minute visit per day
Maximum of three general visits per week
Maximum of two adult visitors at one time
No more than two children per visit
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Visitors begin signing in 30 minutes before hours
Conservative dress code is enforced
No in-and-out movement after entering
A visitor incarcerated in a Tarrant County detention facility during the previous six months is not authorised for normal visitation under the published rules.
Out-of-town visitors residing more than 150 miles from Fort Worth may receive a 40-minute visit after residence is verified.
Check the current visitation rules
Mail, calls and deposits

Support someone in jail without using an outdated process

Personal correspondence

General personal mail is sent to an outside scanning service, reviewed and made available on the inmate’s electronic tablet.

  • Letters must be no larger than 12 by 16 inches.
  • Up to 10 unframed photographs measuring no more than 4 by 6 inches may be enclosed.
  • Ordinary personal mail sent directly to the jail can be returned.
  • Use the current addressing sample on the official correspondence page.
Open current correspondence instructions

Legal mail and publications

Legal mail continues to be sent to 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196.

  • Do not disguise personal material as legal mail.
  • New soft-backed books must come directly from an approved established publisher.
  • Books sent by unsupported third-party couriers can be refused.
  • Subscriptions must come from the publisher.

Money deposits

TCSO uses Access Corrections for electronic inmate-account deposits.

  • Online and app deposits are available.
  • Telephone deposits: 866-345-1884.
  • Lobby kiosks accept cash.
  • Cash walk-in options are available through Cash Pay Today.
  • Cash mailed to the jail is returned.
Review deposit methods

Inmate telephone calls

Free local calls are available during booking. Collect service is used for other calls.

  • People in jail cannot receive ordinary incoming calls.
  • The recipient is responsible for collect-call fees.
  • Smart Communications handles collect-call support.
  • Customer service: 727-349-1561.
Read the phone-service rules
Do not discuss evidence or legal strategy on normal jail calls. Ordinary inmate telephone calls and social communications are not confidential attorney-client communications.

Medical concerns

Medical care

Emergency care, assessment of new significant illness and chronic-condition monitoring are available.

Dental and vision

Dental triage, abscess treatment, extractions and eye examinations are available. Glasses are not provided.

Medication

Licensed medical staff distribute medication according to jail-physician orders. Some over-the-counter items may be available through commissary.

Read inmate health services
Sheriff and arrest records

Request a specific Tarrant County jail or arrest record

Identify the arresting agency first. If Arlington Police, Fort Worth Police or another agency made the arrest, that agency may hold the offense narrative even when the person was booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
Local jail history

Contact the TCSO Records Division for local jail-record information.

Letter of incarceration

Provides proof of when an individual was held in the Tarrant County Jail.

Specific arrest or offense report

Request it from TCSO only when TCSO created or possesses the report.

Tarrant County Sheriff’s Records Division
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Local jail records: 817-884-2942
Email: TCSO_Records@tarrantcountytx.gov
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Last customer accepted at 4:50 p.m.
A former inmate generally must appear with valid state photo identification to obtain their own Letter of Incarceration. A friend or family member cannot normally request the letter after the person has left jail. Government agencies and attorneys can make written requests under the published procedure.
Copy-ready specific-record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the publicly available records concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the specific arrest, booking or incident occurring on or about [date]. Known identifiers include booking number [number], cause number [number], incident or report number [number], arresting agency [agency] and location [location]. Please provide the identified jail record, booking record, arrest report, probable-cause record or other specifically described document.
Read local jail-record instructions Request incarceration proof
Warrant-related records

Separate active arrest warrants from executed warrant documents

Active criminal warrant question

The Sheriff’s Office does not release criminal warrant information to the general public as a normal online lookup.

  • Contact a licensed attorney or bondsman for assistance.
  • Use the inmate search if the person is already in custody.
  • Contact the issuing agency for traffic warrants.
  • Do not confront anyone based on second-hand warrant information.

Criminal Warrants: 817-884-1289

Executed search or probable-cause warrant

The District Clerk provides a public search route for executed search and probable-cause warrants.

  • Search with a District Clerk warrant number when known.
  • Person or location information may also be used.
  • Online access is not the same as a certified copy.
  • Request official certification from the District Clerk.
Open executed-warrant instructions
Administrative Felony/Civil Clerk: 817-884-1156
Administrative Auxiliary Clerk: 817-884-2514
Beyond Tarrant County

Choose the correct statewide or federal search

A county search cannot answer every criminal-history question
Search goal
Correct system
What it can show
Important limit
Texas public criminal history
Texas DPS Conviction Name Search
Public Texas criminal-history records reported to DPS.
A name-based match may need fingerprint confirmation.
Current Texas prison custody
TDCJ Inmate Information
Location, conviction offense and projected release information.
Does not replace a county pretrial-jail search.
Federal criminal case
PACER and the U.S. District Court
Federal case docket and filed federal documents.
Tarrant County clerks do not maintain federal records.
Federal prison custody
Federal Bureau of Prisons locator
Adults currently or previously in federal custody.
Does not cover ordinary county jail custody.
Another Texas county
That county’s clerk and sheriff
Local filed cases and jail records.
Tarrant County staff cannot certify another county’s record.
Search Texas DPS history Search TDCJ inmates Search federal custody
Errors and record clearing

Correct the record before pursuing expunction or nondisclosure

Identify the inaccurate system Compare the jail record, arresting-agency report, District Clerk or County Clerk case and Texas DPS history.
Save the exact disputed information Record the page, date viewed, cause number, booking number, report number and incorrect field.
Obtain certified proof Use a certified dismissal, judgment, correction order or amended agency report.
Contact the record owner The Sheriff cannot rewrite a Fort Worth Police report, and a clerk cannot independently change an arresting agency’s narrative.
Recheck Texas DPS A local correction may require a separate update or challenge in the statewide criminal-history system.
Dispute private reports separately Provide the consumer-reporting company with the certified controlling record.

Expunction

An eligible expunction can require covered arrest records to be destroyed or removed. Eligibility is limited and depends on the exact arrest, charge and disposition.

Tarrant County felony/civil expunction contact: 817-884-1231

Order of nondisclosure

An eligible order can restrict public disclosure of certain records without erasing every government record.

Tarrant County felony nondisclosure contact: 817-884-2508

The County Clerk’s current criminal-court page lists a $350 filing fee for misdemeanor nondisclosure applications. Confirm the current fee, required Texas form and correct filing category before submitting.
Correction is not record clearing. Correction fixes inaccurate information. Expunction or nondisclosure addresses an accurate record that may qualify for legal relief.
Open Texas nondisclosure forms Read Texas expunction guidance Open Tarrant felony/civil contacts
Verified local contacts

Tarrant County criminal records offices

District Clerk Felony Records
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 W. Belknap Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1342

817-884-1343

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

County Clerk Misdemeanor Records
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 W. Belknap Street, 2nd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1066

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Criminal Courts Administration
401 W. Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-3857

Sheriff’s Records Division
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-2942

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Detention Bureau
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-3000

Office of Attorney Appointments
401 W. Belknap Street
5th Floor, Room 5043
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-2370

District Attorney Victim Services
401 W. Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-2740

County Information
100 E. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1111

Map to the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

Map to the Tarrant County Corrections Center

Map to the Sheriff’s Records Division

Confirm before travelling: verify the office floor, current business hours, identification requirement, copy format and accepted payment method. Court, jail and clerk services are located in different downtown buildings.
Local search mistakes

Details that prevent a failed Tarrant County search

Do not search only one clerk

A name can appear in both felony and misdemeanor systems at different times.

Do not confuse court date with outcome

The electronic docket shows settings, not the complete disposition.

Do not ignore unfiled documents

A probable-cause affidavit may exist before a felony cause is opened.

Do not treat a jail result as history

A booking record does not show the final prosecutor or court decision.

Do not request “all records” first

Identify specific cause, booking and report numbers before submitting a records request.

Do not pay for subscription access unnecessarily

A one-time user can begin with the courthouse public terminal, docket and clerk assistance.

10 title-specific questions

Tarrant County criminal-record questions answered

How do I search Tarrant County criminal records?

First identify the case level. Contact the Tarrant County District Clerk for felony cases and the Tarrant County County Clerk for Class A and B misdemeanor cases. Use the official criminal court docket to check current settings, the Sheriff’s inmate database for jail bookings, and Texas DPS when a statewide criminal-history search is needed.

Are Tarrant County felony and misdemeanor records kept by the same clerk?

No. The District Clerk maintains felony cases filed in the district criminal courts. The County Clerk Criminal Division maintains Class A and B misdemeanor cases filed in the county criminal courts. Justice of the Peace and municipal Class C cases may be stored in separate court systems.

Can I search Tarrant County felony case documents online for free?

Tarrant County provides free onsite public document lookup terminals at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. Remote access to imaged District Clerk case documents is available through a paid subscription service. The official criminal court docket can be used without that subscription to check current court settings.

How much is a Tarrant County criminal background search?

The District Clerk currently lists a five-dollar Tarrant County felony background search, and the County Clerk lists a five-dollar Class A and B misdemeanor background search. Each search covers only the records maintained by that particular clerk and does not create a complete statewide history.

How do I find a criminal case that has not been filed yet?

The Tarrant County District Clerk can provide certain unfiled magistration documents before a felony case is formally filed. Available records may include a probable-cause affidavit, magistrate warning, arrest warrant, conditions of bail, personal bond or emergency-protection order. Requests can be sent to dcmagrequest@tarrantcountytx.gov.

How do I obtain a certified Tarrant County felony disposition?

Locate the felony cause number, then request the judgment, dismissal, order or other disposition from the District Clerk Criminal Division. Certified paper copies currently cost one dollar per page plus a five-dollar certification and seal fee. Certified electronic copies use the published electronic-copy rate plus the five-dollar certification fee.

Why can I find a Tarrant County court case but no jail booking?

The person may have received a citation and release notice, may have bonded before the search, may have been booked by another county, or may have a case that was filed without a current Tarrant County jail stay. Search the court record separately from the Sheriff’s inmate database.

How do I search for someone currently in the Tarrant County Jail?

Use the official Tarrant County Sheriff’s inmate search and verify the person’s full name, date of birth, booking number, charges and bond information. The Sheriff also publishes daily booked-in reports covering the most recent fourteen days. Call 817-884-3000 when the current location or bond status is unclear.

Can the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office give me a complete criminal history?

The Sheriff’s Records Division can assist with local jail and incarceration records, but it does not replace a statewide criminal-history search. Texas public-information rules may also prevent a government office from compiling every arrest or charge about a person in response to a broad records request. Use Texas DPS for a statewide public criminal-history search.

Can a Tarrant County criminal record be expunged or sealed?

Some cases may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure under Texas law. Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, waiting period, prior history and other case facts. Obtain certified records first. Tarrant County lists separate District Clerk contacts for expunctions and felony nondisclosures, while misdemeanor nondisclosure applications are handled through the County Clerk criminal process.

Official resources reviewed

Primary Tarrant County and Texas sources

Court records
Jail and Sheriff records
State and legal resources
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Tarrant County District Clerk, County Clerk, Sheriff’s Office, Criminal District Attorney, Criminal Courts Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law firm.

Case status, court settings, jail custody, bond, fees, office hours and public-access rules can change. Verify the person with more than one identifier and consult the current official record before making an employment, housing, licensing, legal, financial, safety or publication decision.

An arrest, charge, indictment or jail booking is not proof of guilt. This page provides procedural information and does not provide legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 5, 2026. Primary sources reviewed include the Tarrant County District Clerk, County Clerk, Criminal Courts, Sheriff’s Office, Criminal District Attorney, Texas DPS, TDCJ and Texas Judicial Branch.

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