Find the Right Midland County Clerk Before You Search the Case
Midland County does not have one clerk handling every court record. That is the detail that saves the most time. County-level misdemeanors and certain County Court at Law matters go through the County Clerk, while felony and district-court civil or family cases belong to the District Clerk.
Start with the case type, then search the correct portal using the party name or cause number. This guide also shows what the docket fields mean, where to request certified copies, current copy fees, live trial dockets, Justice Court and Municipal Court records, court contacts, judges and what to do when an online case is missing.
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County Clerk · 432-688-4402.
District Clerk · 432-688-4500.
500 N Loraine Street, Midland.
Official pages checked August 25, 2026.
Start with the court level, not the defendant’s name
Felony indictments, district-court criminal proceedings, post-conviction writs and criminal appeals are maintained by the District Clerk.
Follow the felony routeCounty Courts at Law misdemeanor cases plus municipal and JP appeals reaching those courts are maintained by the County Clerk.
Follow the misdemeanor routeDistrict Clerk records include district-court civil cases, divorce, child support, custody, contracts, serious injury, real estate and tax matters.
Follow the civil routeCounty Justice Courts and the City of Midland Municipal Court use separate search and records-request systems.
Find the lower-court recordHow to search Midland County court records online
Open the official search page
Search Midland County felony cases
The District Clerk is the office of record for criminal proceedings heard in the Midland County district courts. That includes felony indictments, criminal docket filings, post-conviction writ records and appellate clerk records.
Do not confuse the original warrant number with the later district cause number
Find Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases
Midland County states that the County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanors filed in the County Courts at Law, along with Municipal Court and Justice of the Peace appeals that reach those courts.
500 N Loraine Street
4th Floor
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4402
Fax: 432-688-4926
Midland County lists payment through either Warrant Services or the County Clerk.
Warrant Services: 709 W Washington, Midland, TX 79701 · 432-688-4700.
County Clerk payment phones: 432-688-4485 or 432-688-4472.
No personal checks.
Know which clerk holds the Midland County civil case
| Case type | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | District Clerk | District Clerk maintains district-court divorce proceedings. |
| Child custody / child support | District Clerk | Family cases are district-court records. |
| Consumer or contract lawsuit | District Clerk | The District Clerk lists these among district civil responsibilities. |
| Serious personal injury | District Clerk | Handled among Midland district civil proceedings. |
| Real-estate or tax collection litigation | District Clerk | District Clerk lists these civil case categories. |
| Eminent domain | County Clerk / County Court at Law | County Courts at Law are the filing courts for Midland condemnation cases. |
| Occupational driver license | County Clerk | County Clerk lists occupational driver license matters among its civil cases. |
| Justice Court civil appeal | County Clerk | JP civil appeals reaching County Court at Law are maintained there. |
| Probate / guardianship | County Clerk | The online County Clerk portal specifically includes probate and guardianship records. |
| Justice Court debt / eviction / small civil matter | Justice of the Peace | JP civil cases use the separate Justice Court records system. |
What to save from a Midland County court record
| Field | What it tells you | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Cause number | The identifying number for the court case. | Use it for copies, calls, dockets and court-reporter requests. |
| Style | How the case is formally captioned. | Compare party names before assuming identity. |
| Court | The assigned district, county, JP or municipal court. | Use the court number to locate the correct docket and phone. |
| Case type | Criminal, civil, family, probate or another proceeding. | Make sure the case type fits the event you are researching. |
| Filed date | When the case entered the clerk’s system. | Do not confuse filing date with arrest or incident date. |
| Docket event | A filing, setting, order, plea, hearing or other case activity. | Read events chronologically; the newest entry may change an older setting. |
| Disposition | How a charge or case ended. | Read every count separately in multi-count criminal cases. |
| Judgment / final order | The signed court document controlling the final result. | Order a certified copy when official proof is required. |
Useful court abbreviations seen in Midland criminal records
Midland County district courts handling felony criminal and civil matters.
County Court at Law or County Court at Law No. 2.
Justice of the Peace precinct court.
Municipal Court, often involving city Class C matters.
Midland County district courts and current judges
142nd Judicial District Court
500 N Loraine Street, Suite 1000Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4375
Criminal guilty pleas: Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
Felony arraignments: Fridays at 8:30 a.m. on the rotating district-judge schedule.
Open 142nd Court238th Judicial District Court
500 N Loraine StreetMidland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4380
Guilty pleas: Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
Felony arraignments: Fridays at 8:30 a.m. on the rotating district-judge schedule.
Open 238th Court385th Judicial District Court
500 N Loraine Street, Suite 801Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4385
Guilty pleas: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
Felony arraignments: Fridays at 8:30 a.m. on the rotating schedule.
Open 385th Court441st Judicial District Court
500 N Loraine Street, Suite 901Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4520
Guilty pleas: Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
Felony arraignments: Fridays at 8:30 a.m.
Open 441st Court318th Family District Court
500 N Loraine StreetMidland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4390
Primary matters include divorce, custody, child support, adoption, annulment, termination and child-protection cases.
Open 318th Family CourtCounty-level criminal and civil cases
500 N Loraine StreetMidland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4460
Jurisdiction includes adult misdemeanors, certain civil matters, family jurisdiction, juvenile cases, probate, guardianship, mental health and eminent domain.
Open County Courts at LawCheck the live docket after finding the assigned court
Midland County publishes current civil and criminal trial dockets for its district courts. A docket is especially useful when you already know the court and want to confirm whether the case is set for plea, pretrial, trial or another hearing.
Before calling the court, have these details ready
Order the document, not just a screenshot of the docket
| Office / service | Published charge | When it matters |
|---|---|---|
| District Clerk copy / certified copy | $1 per page | Felony, district civil or family documents. |
| County Clerk copy | $1 per page | County Clerk records; confirm the charge for the exact court document. |
| County Clerk certification | $5 | When a certified County Clerk document is required. |
| District civil case filing | $277 base for a 1–10 plaintiff civil case | New district civil case; service and other fees may be additional. |
| District divorce filing | $350 | New divorce proceeding under the current published fee schedule. |
| District expunction filing | $281 + $19 per agency notified | Only when legally eligible for expunction. |
| District nondisclosure | $313 + $8 per additional agency | Only when the particular record qualifies. |
Do not search the district portal for every ticket
County Justice of the Peace offices use a separate GovRec search for Class C misdemeanor citations and civil case information.
- JP1: 432-688-4721
- JP2: 432-688-4722
- JP3: 432-688-4723
- JP4: 432-688-4724
Midland County states that online citation payments currently carry a 5% convenience fee. Permission is required before paying a fine over time.
Find Midland County JP ticketsMidland County also directs Justice Court civil searches to GovRec.
A Texas Justice Court debt claim may seek no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees.
Search JP civil case informationMidland, TX 79701
Ticket information: 432-685-7314
Handles Class C misdemeanors inside the City of Midland, including traffic, parking, city-code and certain criminal matters.
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday until 7:00 p.m.
Open Midland Municipal CourtThe city provides a dedicated request form for pending and closed Municipal Court dispositions.
Published copy charge: $1 per page. Certification is currently available at no additional charge.
The court states that it will respond to record requests within ten business days.
Request Municipal Court recordsIf your search started with an arrest, save the court code and warrant number
Midland County Sheriff’s current detainee list is unusually useful because it can show the offense, classification, court, county, warrant or cause number, arrest date, bond, fines and a disposition/status field.
View current Midland County detainees
Need what was said in court? Contact the court reporter
A clerk copy and a transcript are different. The clerk provides filed pleadings and signed orders. The official court reporter prepares the record of what was said during a hearing or trial.
Official Court Reporter: Melissa Crooks
Phone: 432-688-4376
Provide the cause number, case style, hearing date and portions requested.
Official Court Reporter: Danielle Bell
Phone: 432-688-4394
Provide the cause number, case style and hearing date to request a price.
Official Court Reporter: Monica Lancaster
Phone: 432-688-4523
Provide the cause number, style of case and hearing date.
Midland County e-filing timing can affect the file stamp
Midland County’s District Clerk e-filing instructions state that a transmission completed on a normal business day before 5:00 p.m. and accepted for filing will be file-marked at the time received.
An accepted filing sent during the normal business day is file-marked at the time it is received.
The District Clerk states that the transmission will be verified and filed before 10:00 a.m. on the first following business day.
Expunction and nondisclosure are not the same thing
When legally available, an expunction can require covered agencies to remove or destroy qualifying arrest and case records.
Midland District Clerk currently lists a filing fee of $281 plus $19 for each agency notified.
An eligible nondisclosure restricts public disclosure of certain criminal-history information but does not erase every government record.
Midland District Clerk currently lists $313 plus $8 for each additional agency notified.
Why a Midland County case may be hard to find
A felony will not be routed the same way as a Class A misdemeanor, and a Municipal Court citation uses a different system entirely.
A felony complaint or warrant can later be replaced by an indictment and district-court cause number.
Try former names, hyphenated names, initials, suffixes and a broader filing-year range.
Call the responsible clerk with the full name, approximate year and known case type.
Sealed, juvenile, adoption, protected family and other confidential records may not be public.
Ask the clerk whether the underlying document is public and whether a copy can be ordered.
Most county court offices are in the same building—but not on the same floor
| Office | Location | Phone | Primary reason to visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Clerk | Suite 300 | 432-688-4500 | Felony, district civil, family records and copies. |
| County Clerk Court Records | 4th Floor | 432-688-4402 | Misdemeanors, probate and County Court records. |
| 142nd District Court | Suite 1000 | 432-688-4375 | Assigned hearing or court-specific question. |
| 385th District Court | Suite 801 | 432-688-4385 | Assigned hearing or court-specific question. |
| 441st District Court | Suite 901 | 432-688-4520 | Assigned hearing or court-specific question. |
| County Courts at Law | 500 N Loraine | 432-688-4460 | County-level court settings. |
507 S Loraine, Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-742-7350
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midland County court-record offices
Midland, TX 79702
Phone: 432-688-4500
Fax: 432-688-4934
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midland, TX 79701
Mail: P.O. Box 1350, Midland, TX 79702-1350
Court Records: 432-688-4402
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4460
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midland, TX 79701
Main phone: 432-742-7777
Midland, TX 79701
Ticket information: 432-685-7314
Warrants: 432-685-7308
Midland, TX 79706
Records Section: 432-688-4660
Email: mrecords@mcounty.com
Map to the Midland County Courthouse
Six details that can save a second search or courthouse trip
It avoids confusion with common names and similarly named family members.
That single distinction tells you whether to start with the District Clerk or County Clerk.
It can reveal the court code and cause or warrant number for a person currently in custody.
The docket is useful for settings; the signed order or judgment is the stronger proof of the outcome.
Give the clerk the full name, approximate filing year and case type so staff can tell you the best retrieval route.
It has its own record-request form, $1-per-page copy charge and extended Thursday hours.
Midland County court-record search FAQs
How do I search Midland County Texas court records online?
Start with Midland County’s official Search Public Court Records page and follow the link to the new portal. Registration and an account are required. The county specifically lists criminal misdemeanor, probate, guardianship and civil records in that portal. For felony or district-court civil and family records, the Midland County District Clerk is the official record custodian and can be reached at 432-688-4500 if the case is not returned online.
Where do I search Midland County felony court records?
Felony proceedings are maintained by the Midland County District Clerk because felony indictments are filed in the district courts. Start with the county’s Public Clerk Records link, then use the cause number or defendant information. If an older or unusual felony case does not appear online, contact the District Clerk at 432-688-4500, 500 N Loraine Street, Suite 300.
Who keeps Midland County misdemeanor court records?
The Midland County Clerk maintains Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases filed in the County Courts at Law, along with municipal and Justice of the Peace appeals that reach those courts. The Misdemeanor Court Records department is on the fourth floor of the Midland County Courthouse and can be reached at 432-688-4402.
Where do I find Midland County civil court records?
The correct clerk depends on the civil case. The District Clerk is the record office for district-court civil proceedings including divorces, child support, custody, consumer lawsuits, contract disputes, serious personal injury, real-estate and tax cases. The County Clerk handles certain County Court at Law matters such as JP civil appeals, eminent domain, occupational driver license cases and bond forfeitures.
Do I need an account to search Midland County court records?
Yes for the county’s new online court-record portal. Midland County states that users must register and create an account to search the court records available through that portal.
How much do Midland County court record copies cost?
The Midland County District Clerk’s current fee schedule lists copies and certified copies at 1 dollar per page. The County Clerk’s general fee schedule lists copies at 1 dollar per page and clerk certification at 5 dollars. Confirm the exact charge with the correct clerk before ordering because the fee can depend on the document and service requested.
Are all Midland County court records public?
No. A public portal does not include every court document. Sealed records, juvenile matters, adoption records, protected personal information and other records restricted by statute or court order may be unavailable or redacted. If a docket is visible but a document is not, ask the responsible clerk whether the document is public and how it may be requested.
How do I find Midland County Justice Court or Midland Municipal Court cases?
Midland County Justice of the Peace Class C citations and civil case information can be searched through the county’s GovRec links. City of Midland Class C misdemeanor, traffic, parking and city-code matters belong to Midland Municipal Court at 201 E Texas. Municipal Court also provides an online court-record request form for pending and closed cases.
How do I find a Midland County court date or docket?
First identify the assigned court from the case record, then check that court’s official calendar or docket page. Midland County publishes civil and criminal trial dockets for its district courts. Court settings can change, so confirm a hearing with the assigned court or your attorney rather than relying on an older downloaded docket.
Can a Midland County criminal court record be expunged or made nondisclosable?
Some Texas cases may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure, but eligibility depends on the arrest, charge, disposition and other history. The Midland County District Clerk’s current fee page lists an expunction filing fee of 281 dollars plus 19 dollars for each agency notified, and a nondisclosure fee of 313 dollars plus 8 dollars for each additional agency notified. Verify current eligibility and fees before filing.