Parker County Court Records Search | Criminal and Civil Cases

Parker County, Texas · Criminal, civil, family, probate and Justice Court records

Search Parker County Judicial Records Without Guessing the Court

If you already know the person’s name or case number, start with Parker County’s official Judicial Records Search. The public portal can search cases by record number or party name and lets you narrow a large result list by case type, status, filing dates, business name and judicial officer.

The harder part is knowing which clerk controls the record. Felonies, divorces and district civil cases normally route through the District Clerk; County Courts at Law and probate records route through the County Clerk; tickets, small claims and evictions may belong to one of Parker County’s four Justice Courts. This page shows exactly where to look next.

Case or record number Last and first name Approximate filing year Criminal or civil? Court name if known
PARKER COUNTY CASE SORTER ROUTING RECORD
FELONY
DISTRICT CLERK
CIVIL
CASE FILE
DISTRICT COUNTY JUSTICE
CORRECT COURT + CASE FOUND
Do not confuse “court records” with one single courthouse. Parker County uses district courts, County Courts at Law, Justice Courts and municipal courts. A perfectly spelled name can still return nothing if you are searching the wrong court system or narrowing the portal too aggressively.
Main online tool

Tyler Technologies Smart Search.

Felony records

Parker County District Clerk.

CCL records

Parker County County Clerk.

Hearing lookup

Use Search Hearings separately.

Official review

Sources checked August 25, 2026.

Start with the record type

Which Parker County court should you search?

DISTRICT CLERK Felony, divorce or district civil case

Records for the 43rd and 415th District Courts, including felony, civil, family and juvenile matters.

Use District Clerk route
COUNTY CLERK County Court at Law or probate

The County Clerk lists court records for CCL1, CCL2, probate and mental-health matters.

Use County Clerk route
JUSTICE COURT Ticket, small claim or eviction

JP courts hear Class C misdemeanors, small claims, debt claims, evictions and repair-and-remedy cases.

Find the JP precinct
MUNICIPAL COURT City citation or ordinance case

City-level cases may belong to Weatherford, Aledo, Azle, Reno, Springtown, Willow Park or another municipal court rather than a county clerk.

See no-result routing
Fastest sequence: run Smart Search → open the matching case → identify the court → save the record number → check the docket and hearings → contact the correct clerk only when you need a copy, certification, transcript or information not displayed online.

Go directly to your Parker County court task

Advanced search

Filters the Parker County portal actually provides

Advanced filters are especially useful when searching a common surname, a business or a case with an uncertain filing year.

Record number Best when copied from a notice, citation or prior docket.
Party name Last, first and middle-name fields are available.
Business name Select Business Name under the search-type options.
Nickname Available under party-search criteria.
Sounds Like Helpful when spelling may vary.
Case type Narrow criminal, civil or another available classification.
Case status Useful when you know whether a matter should still be active.
File date start/end Reduce years of irrelevant same-name cases.
Judicial officer Useful when you already know the judge.
Booking number An additional criminal-case filter appears in Smart Search.
SO number The portal provides a Sheriff-office-number filter.
FBI number / phone Additional portal fields exist but may not apply to every record.
Search less before searching more. When the exact spelling is uncertain, begin with fewer filters. An incorrect filing year, status or court can hide an otherwise correct record.
Court dates and settings

Search Parker County hearings separately from the case file

The Public Portal has a dedicated Search Hearings dashboard. It is useful when the main question is “when is court?” rather than “does this case exist?”

Search by case

Use a case number or party name when you already know the matter.

Search by lawyer

The portal supports attorney name and attorney bar-number searches.

Search by court

Filters include judicial officer, courtroom, location and date range.

Do not use the online docket as your only appearance notice. Parker County County Court at Law No. 2 specifically warns that its docket is in a continuous state of change and should not be relied upon for court appearances. If the hearing concerns you, verify the date using the latest notice or the appropriate court coordinator.
Case-result decoder

What to save after you find the right case

A case result is useful only if you know what to do with each field
Field What it helps confirm What to do next
Record / case number The individual court matter. Use it for clerk calls, copies, hearings and payments.
Case title The parties associated with the matter. Compare names carefully before assuming identity.
Case type Whether the matter is criminal, civil, family or another category. Use it to identify the correct clerk and court.
Filing date When the court matter was opened. Compare it with known events or documents.
Court Which district, county or Justice Court has the case. Use the matching contact section below.
Judicial officer The judge associated with the displayed case or event. Use the court coordinator—not the judge—for scheduling questions.
Case status The portal’s current status classification. Read the docket or final order instead of guessing what the label means legally.
Docket events Filings, settings and court actions entered into the case history. Read them chronologically and locate the newest controlling entry.
Hearing A scheduled or previously entered court event. Verify current scheduling if the appearance is upcoming.
District Clerk route

Felony, divorce, family and District Court records

Parker County states that the District Clerk is the clerk for the 43rd and 415th Judicial District Courts. The office files and maintains district-court civil, family, juvenile and felony cases.
DISTRICT CLERK 117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

Civil/Family: 817-598-6114

Felony: 817-598-6194

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Both divisions are closed Friday noon–1 p.m.

43RD DISTRICT COURT Judge Craig Towson
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

Main: 817-594-7343

Criminal coordinator: 817-598-6070

Civil/scheduling: 817-598-6069

415TH DISTRICT COURT Judge Graham Quisenberry
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

Main/Civil: 817-598-6162

Criminal coordinator: 817-598-6102

District Court jurisdiction users commonly search

Felony criminal cases
Divorce and other family cases
Civil disputes within District Court jurisdiction
Cases involving title to land
Juvenile matters handled by District Court
Other matters assigned to the district courts
County Clerk route

County Court at Law, probate and mental-health records

Parker County’s County Clerk states that its court-record responsibilities include County Court at Law No. 1, County Court at Law No. 2, probate and mental-health matters.

County Court at Law No. 1

Judge: Kirk D. Martin

1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

Court coordinator: 817-598-6179

County Clerk CCL1 Division: 817-598-6138

Clerk hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.

County Court at Law No. 2

Judge: Lynn Marie Johnson

Parker County Courthouse, 2nd Floor
1 Courthouse Square
Weatherford, TX 76086

Court coordinator: 817-598-6195

County Clerk CCL2 Division: 817-594-1632

Clerk hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.

Important Parker County probate detail: County Court at Law No. 2 states that, by local rule, it hears all contested probate matters arising in Parker County.
Main County Clerk: 1112 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086 · 817-598-6163. Records/Deeds and Vitals at the same address list hours of 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Justice of the Peace records

Tickets, small claims, debt cases and evictions may be in JP Court

Parker County has four Justice of the Peace precincts. Justice Courts hear Class C misdemeanor cases and several kinds of lower-dollar civil matters.

JP Precinct 1
1020 E. Highway 199
Springtown, TX 76082

817-220-5857

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; lunch noon–1 p.m.

JP Precinct 2
207 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-0496

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

JP Precinct 3
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6086

JP Precinct 4
16600 Old Weatherford Road
Aledo, TX 76008

682-229-2224

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; lunch noon–1 p.m.

Cases a Parker County Justice Court may hear

Do not send these automatically to the District Clerk
Case type Published Parker County JP jurisdiction
Small claim Up to $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees.
Debt claim Up to $20,000 under the Justice Court rules described by Parker County.
Eviction Possession of real property and qualifying unpaid rent claims.
Repair and remedy Relief sought can be up to $10,000 under the county’s published JP description.
Class C misdemeanor Fine-only criminal cases filed by agencies such as DPS or the Sheriff.
If the dispute is an eviction, Parker County says it must be filed in the Justice Court precinct where the property is located. Use the county precinct map rather than choosing the nearest courthouse.
Criminal records

Follow the criminal case to the correct court level

Felony

Clerk: Parker County District Clerk

Courts: 43rd or 415th District Court

Clerk phone: 817-598-6194

Search the case number, defendant name, status and docket through Smart Search.

County misdemeanor

Clerk: Parker County County Clerk

Courts: County Court at Law No. 1 or No. 2

Use Smart Search, then identify which CCL appears on the case.

Class C / citation

Court: Justice Court or municipal court

Do not assume every citation will appear as a District Clerk criminal case.

Jail record is different

The Public Portal home page separately links Parker County jail and bond records.

A jail booking does not replace the court docket when you need the filed charge or court result.

Public docket versus criminal discovery: photos, video, body-camera evidence, prosecutor work files and other discovery are not automatically public court-document downloads. Parker County’s misdemeanor discovery system is intended for attorneys who have appeared or been appointed in the case.
Civil, family and probate

Do not search every non-criminal case under one clerk

Divorce and District Court family

Filed through the Parker County District Clerk.

Civil/Family: 817-598-6114

District civil litigation

The 43rd and 415th District Courts are general-jurisdiction courts and hear qualifying civil matters.

Probate

County Clerk records include probate. CCL2 states that contested Parker County probate matters are assigned there by local rule.

Small claims

Normally use the correct Justice Court precinct rather than District Clerk.

Eviction

File and search through the JP precinct where the property is located.

Mental-health court records

The County Clerk lists mental-health matters among its court-record responsibilities. Public access may be restricted when confidentiality rules apply.

No-result troubleshooting

What to do when Parker County Smart Search finds nothing

Remove the first name Search more broadly when initials, middle names or spelling may differ.
Use Sounds Like Smart Search provides this option for uncertain spelling.
Search the business name correctly Choose Business Name rather than entering a company as though it were a person.
Remove an incorrect date filter A wrong filing year can make a real case disappear from results.
Try the exact record number Copy punctuation and formatting from the court notice when available.
Check Justice Court Tickets, evictions and small claims may not be where a felony or divorce would be filed.
Check municipal court A city citation can belong to the issuing city rather than Parker County District or County Court.
Check another county Court records are filed in the jurisdiction handling the case, not necessarily where a party currently lives.
The record may be restricted Court orders and confidentiality laws can limit online public access.
Call the clerk after narrowing the court Give the clerk the full name, approximate year, case type and any case number already found.
Do not call the judge to research a case. Court staff and judges cannot provide legal advice, and judges cannot discuss the merits of a pending case outside the proper court process. Use the clerk for records and the coordinator for scheduling.
Court copies and certification

Parker County District Clerk copy fees for 2026

Parker County published separate 2026 Civil/Family and Criminal District Clerk fee sheets. Both list the following record-search and copy charges.

2026 Parker County District Clerk record fees
Service Published fee When it helps
Record search $5 When clerk staff must conduct a record search.
Paper copy $1 per page Uncertified paper record.
Electronic copy $0.10 per page, $1 minimum Electronic record when certification is unnecessary.
Certified paper copy $1 per page + $5 certification Official certified paper court record.
Certified electronic copy $0.10 per page, $1 minimum + $5 certification Certified electronic record when available.
Clerk’s record on appeal $1 per page Appellate record preparation.
An older Parker County FAQ uses simplified copy-fee wording. For a current order, use the 2026 District Clerk fee sheets and confirm the total before paying.

Requesting copies by mail

Provide the case or cause number when possible
Identify the exact document you need
Include party names and approximate filing year
State whether certification is required
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mailed responses
Confirm total fees before sending payment
County Clerk copy pricing: the county website does not present a similarly clear current court-copy fee sheet for CCL/probate records in the material reviewed for this page. Rather than guessing, call the correct County Clerk court division before ordering.
Audio and transcripts

A court transcript is not the same as a clerk-file copy

If you need a transcript of what was said during a hearing or trial, contact the official court reporter for that court instead of ordering ordinary docket papers from the clerk.

Official court-reporter contacts published by Parker County
Court Reporter Phone
43rd District Court Ann Record 817-598-6068
415th District Court Julie Booth 817-598-6134
County Court at Law 1 Jana Thomas 817-598-6145
County Court at Law 2 Ashlee Wells 817-598-6017
Ask the reporter about availability, estimated preparation time and cost before ordering. Transcript charges are different from the District Clerk copy fees shown above.
Filing and self-help

If the court-record search turns into a filing task

Searching a case and filing into a case are different jobs. Parker County’s District Clerk publishes several filing tips that can prevent an electronic submission from being returned.

District Clerk e-filing tips

  • Submit proposed orders as a separate lead document.
  • Combine exhibits to a motion or pleading into one document when practical.
  • If exhibits are too large, attach them to the lead document.
  • Family cases other than adoption should use the parties’ names in the caption rather than only initials.
  • PDF bookmarks are appreciated.
  • Call 817-598-6114 when unsure which filing code to use.

Self-represented Justice Court filing

Parker County JP offices link to Texas eFile and the guided self-help filing system for civil cases.

Current District Clerk filing fees worth knowing

Selected 2026 civil/family fees — these are filing fees, not search fees
Action Published fee
New civil/family suit $350
Other civil/family action $80
Family modification/enforcement and listed family motions $80
Jury fee $10
Service by Clerk, Constable or Sheriff $100
For legal forms and procedural help, Parker County’s District Clerk links to Texas Court Help, TexasLawHelp, the Texas State Law Library and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas.
Weatherford court locations

Three Parker County addresses readers commonly confuse

DISTRICT COURTS 117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

District Clerk, 43rd District Court and 415th District Court.

MAIN COURTHOUSE 1 Courthouse Square
Weatherford, TX 76086

County Court at Law No. 2 operates on the second floor.

COURTHOUSE ANNEX 1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

County Clerk, CCL1 clerk division and JP Precinct 3 are located here.

Local courthouse tip: County Court at Law No. 2 says the public entrance to the historic courthouse is on the west side. The handicap entrance is also on the west side, and an elevator serves the building.
Parking: CCL2 reports free parking in the four quadrants around the Parker County Courthouse, although spaces can become limited during jury trials. The 415th District Court also notes street parking and additional parking about one-half block west in the courthouse-square area.

Map: District Clerk and District Courts

Map: Parker County Courthouse

Map: County Clerk and Courthouse Annex

Save before calling

Parker County court-record contact list

District Clerk — Civil/Family
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6114

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Friday noon–1 p.m.

District Clerk — Felony
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6194

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Friday noon–1 p.m.

County Clerk Main Office
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6163

County Clerk — CCL1 Division
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6138

County Clerk — CCL2 Division
1 Courthouse Square
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-594-1632

43rd District Court
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

Main: 817-594-7343

415th District Court
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6162

County Court at Law No. 1
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

Coordinator: 817-598-6179

County Court at Law No. 2
1 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor
Weatherford, TX 76086

Coordinator: 817-598-6195

Parker County Jury Services

817-598-6111

Do not call a criminal or civil records clerk for a jury summons question.

Practical Parker County tips

Five things worth knowing before you drive to Weatherford

The historic courthouse is not the District Clerk building

District Clerk and both district courts use 117 Fort Worth Highway, while CCL2 is at 1 Courthouse Square.

Use the case number before calling

It is much faster for staff to identify a case when you provide the exact record or cause number.

Do not rely on a hearing page alone

Settings can change. Keep the most recent court notice and verify important appearances.

Clerks and coordinators do different jobs

Ask the clerk for records and copies; ask a coordinator about scheduling. Neither can give legal advice.

Transcripts go to court reporters

A certified docket copy is not a verbatim transcript of what happened in court.

Search the right level first

A municipal ticket, JP eviction and District Court felony are three different records even though all may involve Parker County residents.

10 Parker County questions

Parker County court-record questions answered

How do I search Parker County court records online?

Open Parker County’s official Judicial Records Search and choose Court Records. The Tyler Technologies Public Portal offers Smart Search for cases and Search Hearings for scheduled hearings. Smart Search accepts a record number or a name in Last, First Middle Suffix format and also provides advanced filters for business name, case type, case status, filing dates and judicial officer.

Can I search Parker County court records by a person’s name?

Yes. Smart Search accepts a party name and provides separate last, first and middle-name fields. Advanced options also include nickname, business name and Sounds Like searches. When several people share a name, compare the case number, filing date, case type, court and other available identifiers before relying on a result.

Where do I find Parker County felony criminal court cases?

Felony cases in Parker County are filed with the District Clerk for the 43rd and 415th Judicial District Courts. Search the Parker County Judicial Records portal first. For clerk assistance, the District Clerk Felony Division is at 117 Fort Worth Highway in Weatherford and can be reached at 817-598-6194.

Where do I find Parker County misdemeanor court cases?

County-level misdemeanor cases are generally associated with Parker County Courts at Law and the County Clerk. County Court at Law No. 1 records are handled through the County Clerk division at 1112 Santa Fe Drive, while County Court at Law No. 2 is located at 1 Courthouse Square. Fine-only Class C cases may instead belong to a Justice Court or municipal court.

How do I find a Parker County civil or divorce case?

District court civil, family and divorce cases are filed with the Parker County District Clerk. Use Smart Search with the party name or case number and narrow the results with case type, status, filing-date or judicial-officer filters. District Clerk Civil and Family assistance is available at 817-598-6114.

How much do Parker County District Clerk court-record copies cost in 2026?

The Parker County District Clerk’s 2026 fee schedules list paper copies at $1 per page and electronic copies at $0.10 per page with a $1 minimum. A certified paper copy is $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee, while an electronically certified copy is $0.10 per page with a $1 minimum plus a $5 certification fee. A record search is $5.

How can I find an upcoming Parker County court hearing?

Use Search Hearings in the official Parker County Public Portal. It supports searches by case number, party name, business name, attorney name, attorney bar number, judicial officer, courtroom and date range. Because court schedules can change, verify an appearance using the latest court notice or the appropriate court coordinator.

Why can I not find a Parker County case online?

Check the spelling and name format, try the exact case or record number, remove overly narrow filters and widen the filing-date range. The matter may also be in a Justice Court, municipal court or another county. Some records are restricted from public access. Contact the District Clerk or County Clerk when the correct court is known but the public portal does not answer the question.

What is the difference between the Parker County District Clerk and County Clerk for court records?

The District Clerk maintains records for the 43rd and 415th District Courts, including felony, district civil, family and juvenile matters. The County Clerk states that it maintains court records for County Court at Law No. 1, County Court at Law No. 2, probate and mental-health matters. Choosing the correct clerk is important when requesting copies or certified records.

Are all Parker County court records available to the public online?

No. The public portal provides court information that is eligible for public access, but records protected by law, court order or confidentiality requirements may be restricted, redacted or unavailable online. If you are a party or attorney who needs a record that is not publicly displayed, contact the clerk responsible for that court.

Official resources

Primary Parker County sources for live actions

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