Gregg County court records · criminal cases · civil cases · Longview TX · 2026
Search Gregg County Court Records by Case Type, Clerk Office and Official Court Portal
Gregg County court records are not searched through one simple name box. Criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family matters, probate files, JP cases, jail records, bond records, court calendars and certified copies can route through different official tools or offices.
This guide shows which Gregg County website to open, which category to select, what information to enter, how to read the result, which clerk to contact, what fees may apply, and what to do when an online case record is missing, incomplete or not enough for official proof.
Start with the real court-record task
What Are You Trying to Find in Gregg County?
The quickest search depends on the record type. Before opening the portal, decide whether you need a criminal case, civil lawsuit, family case, probate matter, court calendar, JP ticket, jail record, bond record or certified copy.
Start in Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry and choose Criminal Case Records. Use the defendant name, case number, citation number, attorney name or court-date clues if available.
Use the official case portal for civil records when available. If the online record is incomplete, contact the District Clerk, County Clerk or Justice Court depending on where the case was filed.
Search civil/family/probate records first. For many family-law record questions, the District Clerk and the 307th District Court route are more relevant than a county criminal search.
Start with Civil, Family & Probate Case Records. Gregg County’s County Clerk page also publishes probate-related resources, forms and fee information.
Use the portal’s Court Calendar option and also check the specific court page, because Gregg County court pages publish dockets by court.
Online records are useful for locating a case. Official proof usually comes from the record-holding clerk: District Clerk, County Clerk, JP clerk or municipal court clerk.
Micro-guide for the official portal
How to Use Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry Without Choosing the Wrong Category
Gregg County’s public access portal is an Odyssey Public Access case-record system. The first screen asks you to select a location/category such as Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Criminal Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records or Jail Bond Records.
Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry
Use this when you need to search public online case information, court calendar entries, jail records or jail bond records connected to Gregg County.
- Choose the category first; do not search a criminal case inside civil/probate.
- Use case number when available because it reduces same-name confusion.
- Use broader name search first, then narrow by date, party role or case type.
- Use the clerk when the online result lacks a scanned document or certified copy option.
Route by court, not only by keyword
Which Gregg County Court or Clerk Handles Your Record?
A strong court-record search tells readers which office actually holds the record. Gregg County has District Courts, County Courts at Law, the County Clerk, the District Clerk, Justice of the Peace courts and court collections.
Use for many felony, civil, family and district-level records. Gregg County has three District Courts: 124th, 188th and 307th District Court. The District Clerk handles court records, fees, forms, eFile guidance, jury information and expunction resources.
Use for many county-level criminal, civil, probate and related matters. Gregg County has County Court at Law No. 1 and County Court at Law No. 2. The County Clerk publishes civil fees, probate fees, nondisclosure forms, county clerk records search and department email routing.
Use for Class C misdemeanors, small claims, debt claims, evictions, fine payments and JP-level records. Gregg County Justice Courts also publish a clear warning that clerks cannot give legal advice.
| Court / Office | Best used for | Location / phone | Practical search tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg County District Clerk Trey Hattaway |
District court records, civil/family filings, expunction resources, court fees, trial calendars and dockets. | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 334, Longview, TX 75601 Phone: 903-237-2663 Mail: P.O. Box 711, Longview, TX 75606 |
Use when an online district-court result needs a certified copy, fee confirmation, filing support or record search. |
| Gregg County County Clerk Michelle Gilley |
County clerk records, civil/probate resources, recording, vitals, marriage, nondisclosure forms and department routing. | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 200, Longview, TX 75601 Main: 903-236-8430 Birth/death: 903-237-2637 |
Use for county-level clerk records, probate questions, copy fees, certified documents and records-search requests. |
| 124th District Court Judge Alfonso Charles |
District court matters; the county page publishes arraignment and trial dockets and felony-criminal pretrial order resources. | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 447, Longview, TX 75601 Phone: 903-236-1765 |
Use the court page for court-specific dockets, then use the District Clerk for record copies or file questions. |
| 188th District Court Judge Scott Novy |
District court matters; the page publishes arraignment, carryover, criminal trial and status docket information. | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 408, Longview, TX 75601 Phone: 903-237-2588 |
Check posted dockets for settings, but verify urgent date changes with the court or clerk. |
| 307th District Court Judge Tim Womack |
Family district court matters, divorce resources, withholding orders, pretrial-conference policy and family-court local rules. | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 463, Longview, TX 75605 Phone: 903-237-2534 |
Family records may have privacy restrictions; use the court and District Clerk when online access is incomplete. |
| County Court at Law No. 1 Judge Angie Konczak |
County-court-at-law matters; the page publishes arraignment dockets, criminal dockets and jurisdiction resources. | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 416, Longview, TX 75601 Phone: 903-236-8445 |
Use the court page for docket dates and the County Clerk or portal for case-document routing. |
| County Court at Law No. 2 Judge Vincent Dulweber |
County-court-at-law matters; the page publishes civil rules, jurisdiction information, arraignment dockets and bond-forfeiture dockets. | 101 E. Methvin, Suite 303, Longview, TX 75601 Phone: 903-234-3110 |
Use this court page when your case is assigned to CCL2; use the clerk for certified copies. |
Criminal case workflow
How to Search Gregg County Criminal Court Records
A Gregg County criminal case search can involve the Odyssey portal, the District Clerk, County Clerk, County Courts at Law, District Courts, jail records, bond records and sometimes the District Attorney. Start with the online case record, then follow the court shown in the result.
Open Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry
Choose Criminal Case Records. Do not use Civil, Family & Probate for an arrest, misdemeanor, felony, warrant-related case or criminal disposition.
Search by case number first if available
A case number from a bond paper, citation, docket notice, attorney letter or court document is more precise than searching a common name.
If using name search, verify the person carefully
Compare full name, middle initial, date of birth if visible, filing date, charge, arresting agency, court assignment and docket history. Do not rely on a same-name result without verification.
Read the docket from filing to current status
Look for complaint, information, indictment, arraignment, plea, reset, pretrial, trial docket, judgment, sentence, dismissal, capias, bond forfeiture, probation or appeal entries.
Use jail or bond records only for custody questions
Jail Records and Jail Bond Records can help with custody or bond questions, but the criminal court docket is the better source for case status and final court outcome.
Civil case workflow
How to Search Gregg County Civil Cases, Judgments and Lawsuits
Civil records can include lawsuits, judgments, debt disputes, property-related disputes, injunctions, transfers, family-related civil filings and other non-criminal cases. The right office depends on whether the case is in District Court, County Court at Law or Justice Court.
Use the full case number from a petition, citation, judgment, attorney email, notice or eFile confirmation.
Search both plaintiff and defendant names. Businesses may be listed under legal names, DBAs or abbreviations.
Check whether the matter belongs to a District Court, County Court at Law or Justice Court before calling.
Use a rough filing period to narrow old or same-name records and to help clerk staff locate records faster.
Civil search micro-steps
Select Civil, Family & Probate Case Records
In the Odyssey public-access portal, choose the civil/family/probate category before searching. Criminal and jail searches belong in different categories.
Start with case number or party name
For business cases, try the registered business name, DBA, owner name and shortened versions. For individual cases, try last name first if the search is too strict.
Look for the current status and judgment entries
A civil case can be filed, dismissed, defaulted, settled, transferred, appealed, satisfied or still pending. The last docket event is often more useful than the first filing.
Use the clerk when the image is missing
If the petition, judgment, order or dismissal is not visible online, contact the record-holding clerk and ask for copy cost, delivery options and certification.
Family, divorce, probate and guardianship
Gregg County Family and Probate Court Records: Search Carefully
Divorce, custody, child support, probate, guardianship and estate records can have more privacy limits than ordinary civil dockets. Search the public portal first, then use the District Clerk or County Clerk when you need complete or certified records.
Search Civil, Family & Probate Case Records. If the case belongs to the 307th District Court, use the court page for local rules and docket context, and the District Clerk for official records.
The District Clerk page lists child support among District Clerk information routes. Collect the cause number, parties, court and order date before calling.
The County Courts page includes probate and guardianship resources, including forms and administrative orders. The County Clerk publishes probate-fee and department-routing resources.
Search online to identify the case, then ask the record-holding clerk for ordinary, certified or authenticated copies.
Court dates and docket settings
How to Check Gregg County Court Dates, Arraignments and Dockets
Court dates can appear in the Odyssey Court Calendar and on individual court pages. Gregg County court pages publish court-specific docket links such as arraignment dockets, criminal calendars, criminal trial dockets, status dockets and civil or jurisdiction resources.
Use both the portal and court page
A court date can move because of reset, continuance, plea, dismissal, trial setting, warrant action, bond status or court order.
Open Court CalendarOfficial proof and fee planning
Gregg County Court Record Copies, Certified Copies and Search Fees
The public portal helps you locate a record. For official proof, ask the correct clerk for the specific document: docket sheet, petition, judgment, sentence, dismissal, decree, order, certified copy, authenticated copy or search certificate.
County Clerk fee schedule lists paper copies at $1.00 per page.
County Clerk fee schedule lists certification at $5.00 per document.
County Clerk schedule lists criminal/civil/probate name search including certification at $5.00.
District Clerk 2026 civil fee schedule lists records search at $5.00.
District Clerk 2026 fee schedule lists all civil/family/tax suits filing fee at $350.00.
District Clerk schedule lists expunction at $350.00 plus mailing per agency.
District Clerk schedule lists certification fee for copies at $5.00.
District Clerk schedule lists copies per page at counter at $1.00.
Certified-copy micro-guide
Identify the exact document
Ask for a named document, not “everything.” Examples: final judgment, sentencing order, dismissal order, divorce decree, probate order, docket sheet or certified disposition.
Identify the record-holding clerk
Use the court shown in the portal result. District Court records usually route to the District Clerk. County-level, probate and certain county records may route to the County Clerk.
Ask whether ordinary, certified or authenticated copy is needed
Certified copies are often enough for court, licensing, employment, immigration or personal legal files. Authenticated copies may have a different fee and are not always needed.
Confirm cost, pickup, mail or email options
Fees can change and additional retrieval, mailing, page-count or payment-processing charges may apply. Always ask for the current fee before ordering a large file.
“I am requesting a copy of the court record for [case number], styled [party names if known], filed in [court name] in Gregg County. Please confirm whether your office maintains this record, the cost for ordinary and certified copies, available delivery methods, and whether any documents are restricted.”
Filing and self-help resources
Gregg County eFile, Self-Represented Forms and Filing Prep
Searching a record and filing a document are different tasks. Gregg County’s District Clerk page links to eFile business process, efiletexas.gov, civil rules, fees, forms for filing without an attorney, jury parking, expunctions and judicial reports.
Review the District Clerk’s eFile and forms resources first. Check the correct case type, filing fee, service method, party information and required attachments before submitting.
Gregg County pages link to a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Cost form. Submit it through the correct filing route and watch for court action or clerk instructions.
The District Clerk and County Clerk pages point to expunction and nondisclosure resources. Verify eligibility and filing office before paying a filing fee.
Use Gregg County’s forms-and-links page, Texas Judicial Branch Self-Help and TexasLawHelp. Clerks can explain procedure but cannot give legal advice.
Justice Court, tickets, small claims and evictions
Gregg County Justice Court Records and Traffic Ticket Routing
Justice of the Peace courts are not the same as District Court or County Court at Law. Gregg County JP pages state that Justice Courts handle Class C misdemeanor cases, debt claims, small claims up to $20,000, evictions and related fine/fee matters.
| JP Court | Address | Phone | When this route helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Hon. B. H. Jameson |
Gregg County Courthouse, 5th Floor 101 E. Methvin, Suite 512 Longview, TX 75601 |
903-236-8470 | Class C misdemeanors, small claims, debt claims, evictions, fine payments, warrants and JP-level court questions. |
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Hon. Tim Bryan |
Greggton Community Building 3211 W. Marshall Longview, TX 75604 |
903-237-2636 | Class C misdemeanors, justice court, small claims, evictions and truancy matters for the Longview area. |
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 | 1098 E. Commerce Street, Gladewater, TX 75647 or 622 Kay Street, Kilgore, TX 75662 |
Use the current precinct page before visiting. | Use when your ticket, small claim, debt claim or eviction belongs to Precinct 3. |
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Hon. Robby Cox |
2131 S. Eastman Road Longview, TX 75602 |
903-758-6342 | Class C misdemeanors, justice court, small claims, debt claims, evictions and fine/fee matters. |
Do not pay the wrong court
Gregg County traffic information asks users to select the correct precinct. Payment systems may reject or misroute payments if the case number, precinct, court or amount is wrong.
Open Traffic Ticket InformationFines, costs and payment-plan warnings
Gregg County Court Collections: What to Do After Sentencing or Release
Gregg County’s Court Collections information sheet gives practical instructions for people ordered to pay fines, court costs, attorney fees or restitution. This is different from searching a case record.
Gregg County Courthouse
101 E. Methvin Street, Suite 109
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-237-2617
Fax: 903-309-2575
Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm
Go to Court Collections within the required time
The official information sheet says a person must go to Court Collections within three days of being released from jail or within three days from sentence date, or they may be in violation of the court order and subject to arrest.
Complete the application and interview
The collections process includes an application, verification and interview. Terms for payment are established during the interview.
Use accepted payment methods only
The information sheet lists cash, money order, cashier’s check and credit/debit card. It states that personal checks are not accepted under any circumstance.
Confirm third-party payment fees
Phone and online payments route through TrafficPayment. The sheet notes a processing fee may apply when using credit or debit card payments.
No result does not always mean no case
Why a Gregg County Court Record May Be Missing or Incomplete Online
Wrong portal category
Criminal, civil/family/probate, jail, bond and calendar searches are separate portal routes.
Try: Return to the portal category screen and select the correct record type.
Wrong court or clerk
District Court, County Court at Law, County Clerk, District Clerk and JP records are not identical.
Try: Use the court name from the case detail before calling.
Name search is too strict
Middle names, initials, hyphens, suffixes, business names and aliases can affect search results.
Try: Search last name only, then narrow by first name or date.
Older or archived record
Older records may not display the same way as current Odyssey entries.
Try: Contact the record-holding clerk with names, case number and approximate year.
Restricted or confidential record
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental-health, protective or sensitive family records may be limited.
Try: Ask the clerk what can be released and whether you need a court order.
No scanned image online
A docket entry can exist even when the filing image is not visible publicly.
Try: Request the exact document from the clerk and ask about copy fees.
“I searched the Gregg County public access portal but could not find the document I need. I have [case number/name/court/year]. Can you confirm whether your office maintains the file, whether the record is public, and how I can request an ordinary or certified copy?”
Courthouse location and visit planning
Gregg County Courthouse Map and Office Visit Tips
Many Gregg County court and clerk offices are located at or routed through the Gregg County Courthouse area in Longview. Before visiting, confirm the correct suite, office hours, lunch closures, payment method and whether an appointment is required.
Decode the result
Gregg County Court Record Terms Explained
Official Gregg County and Texas court sources
Official Sources for Gregg County Court Records Search
Use these official sources for live searches, current office details, court pages, clerk resources, fee schedules, payments, forms and legal self-help. The guide above explains how to use them before you click away.
Gregg County court records FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Gregg County Court Records
Where do I search Gregg County court records online?
Use Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry, the official Odyssey Public Access portal. Start by choosing the correct category: Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Criminal Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records or Jail Bond Records.
Which Gregg County portal category should I use for a criminal case?
Use Criminal Case Records for criminal court cases. If you only need current custody or bond information, use Jail Records or Jail Bond Records instead, then verify the case outcome through the criminal docket or clerk.
Does the online Gregg County court record prove the final case outcome?
Not always. Read the full docket and look for disposition, judgment, dismissal, sentence, order or final entry. For official proof, request a certified copy from the clerk that maintains the case.
Which office handles Gregg County District Court records?
The Gregg County District Clerk is the key office for District Court record questions. The office is located at 101 E. Methvin, Suite 334, Longview, TX 75601, and lists phone number 903-237-2663.
Which office handles Gregg County probate or county clerk records?
The Gregg County County Clerk handles many county clerk record services and publishes probate, civil, recording, vitals, marriage and nondisclosure resources. The office is at 101 E. Methvin, Suite 200, Longview, TX 75601.
How much does a certified Gregg County court record cost?
Gregg County fee schedules list common charges such as $1.00 per page for copies and $5.00 per document for certification in County Clerk records, while the District Clerk schedule lists certification fee for copies at $5.00. Confirm current cost with the record-holding clerk before ordering.
How do I find a Gregg County court date?
Use the Court Calendar option in the Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry portal and check the specific court page for posted dockets. Always verify urgent court dates with the court or clerk because dockets can change.
What if I cannot find a Gregg County court record online?
Try a different portal category, fewer name fields, the case number, alternate spellings or the specific court page. If the record is older, sealed, confidential or not scanned online, contact the District Clerk, County Clerk, JP clerk or court office.
Can Gregg County Justice Court clerks give legal advice?
No. Gregg County Justice Court pages state that the Justices of the Peace and Justice Court clerks are not allowed to give legal advice. They may provide procedural information, but not legal strategy.
Where do I pay Gregg County court fines or court costs?
Use the correct court or Gregg County Court Collections route. The Collections Office is listed at 101 E. Methvin Street, Suite 109, Longview, TX 75601, with phone number 903-237-2617. Confirm the case number, court and balance before paying.