Find the Right Midland County Court Record Before You Search the Wrong Database
If you only know a person’s name, do not start by opening every Midland records site. The level of the charge tells you which office keeps the case: felonies go through the District Clerk, Class A and B misdemeanors through the County Clerk, and many Class C cases through a Justice Court or the City of Midland Municipal Court.
For a recent arrest, check the Sheriff’s current detainee list first, save the court and warrant or cause number, and then move to the correct clerk. For an older case, the court record—not the jail listing—is where you look for the filed charge, docket history, dismissal, plea, judgment or sentence.
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District Clerk, 500 N Loraine, Suite 300.
County Clerk Misdemeanor Court Records.
Justice Court or Midland Municipal Court.
Sheriff’s Currently Held Detainees list.
Official sources checked August 25, 2026.
Which Midland County record answers your question?
Murder, aggravated felonies, felony drug cases and other indicted felony proceedings.
Search felony casesDWI, many assaults, criminal trespass and other Class A or B misdemeanors.
Search misdemeanor casesTraffic, public-order and other fine-only matters can be in a county Justice Court or city Municipal Court.
Choose the Class C courtUse the Sheriff list for current custody, bond, court, warrant and disposition fields.
Check jail statusRequest the incident, offense or arrest report from the agency that created it.
Request law-enforcement recordsUse Texas DPS when the question concerns statewide public criminal-history information.
Use the Texas searchSearch Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases
The Midland County Clerk—not the District Clerk—is the main record keeper for Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases handled in the County Courts at Law. The office also maintains 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
County Clerk hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search Midland County felony cases and court history
The Midland County District Clerk is the official record keeper for criminal proceedings heard in the District Courts. The office receives felony indictments, places them on the court docket, and maintains records used for post-conviction writs and appeals.
500 N Loraine Street, Suite 300
Midland, TX 79702
Phone: 432-688-4500
Fax: 432-688-4934
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midland County felony District Courts
| Court | Location / phone | Useful published information |
|---|---|---|
| 142nd District Court |
500 N Loraine, Suite 1000 432-688-4375 |
Criminal pleas and pretrial information plus public court-calendar/docket links. |
| 238th District Court |
500 N Loraine Street 432-688-4380 |
Criminal plea, pretrial and court-calendar information. |
| 385th District Court |
500 N Loraine, Suite 801 432-688-4385 |
Criminal dockets, pleas, trial information and indigent-defense resources. |
| 441st District Court |
500 N Loraine, Suite 901 432-688-4520 |
Felony cases, criminal pleas, trial rotations and weekly docket information. |
Class C records split between county Justice Courts and Midland Municipal Court
A Class C misdemeanor is generally punishable by fine only, but that does not mean every Class C case is stored in one database. The location of the alleged offense and the issuing court matter.
Midland County Justice Courts
County Justice of the Peace offices handle Class C matters such as traffic tickets, some Penal Code offenses, Parks and Wildlife cases, county ordinance violations and other fine-only cases.
- Use Midland County’s GovRec search for Class C JP case information.
- Pay the Justice Court named on the ticket or citation.
- Online payment currently carries a 5% convenience fee.
- A court-approved payment plan currently adds a one-time $15 fee per offense.
City of Midland Municipal Court
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors committed within Midland city limits, including traffic, parking, city-code violations and certain other criminal matters.
- Search by citation plus DOB, driver license plus DOB, vehicle plate, or name plus DOB.
- Request pending or closed court dispositions when a lookup is not enough.
- Certified and non-certified copies are available.
- The court is a Court of Record.
Justice of the Peace phone numbers
201 E Texas
Midland, TX 79701
Ticket information: 432-685-7314
Trial information: 432-685-7300
Warrant information: 432-685-7308
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Follow the criminal record from arrest to final case outcome
“Criminal history” can mean several different records. A jail entry answers a custody question. A police report explains an alleged incident. A clerk docket shows what was filed in court. Texas DPS may show a broader state criminal-history record. None of those should automatically be substituted for another.
Fields worth reading before you leave the case
| Field | What it helps identify | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Cause / case number | The specific court proceeding. | Use this number for clerk calls, copy requests and docket checks. |
| Defendant | The person named in the proceeding. | Compare DOB or another identifier before assuming a same-name case belongs to someone. |
| Charge / offense | The offense currently attached to that record. | Check whether it is the arrest allegation, filed charge, amended count or final convicted offense. |
| Court | The court assigned to the case. | Use the court number to locate current calendars and contact information. |
| Attorney | Counsel currently shown in the record. | Representation can change; use the latest docket entry. |
| Bond | Release condition shown for that matter. | Check whether other cases, warrants or holds also affect release. |
| Docket event | A procedural action such as hearing, motion, plea or setting. | A setting is not the final disposition. |
| Disposition | How the charge was resolved. | Read each count separately. |
| Sentence | Punishment imposed after a qualifying judgment. | Do not treat an arrest date or jail stay as the sentence. |
What to do when a Midland County case does not appear online
Older Class A/B misdemeanor help: County Clerk Misdemeanor Court Records — 432-688-4402
Order the document from the clerk that actually owns the case
If the purpose is employment, licensing, immigration, record correction or record clearing, a screenshot may not be enough. Ask the receiving organization exactly which document it needs before paying for a large file.
| Office | Current published fee | Good use |
|---|---|---|
| Midland County District Clerk | $1 per page for copies / certified copies | Felony District Court documents and certified case records. |
| Midland County Clerk |
$1 per page for non-certified paper copies; $5 clerk certification |
Class A/B misdemeanor court documents. |
| Midland Municipal Court |
$1 per page; certification currently no additional charge |
City Class C pending and closed case records. |
A Midland County warrant question also depends on the court
County Warrant Services
Midland County Warrant Services serves active warrants for the four county Justice Courts and County Court pro fine warrants.
709 W WashingtonMidland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4700
Published payment methods include cashier’s check, debit card and credit card. The office states that it does not accept cash.
Sheriff Warrant Section
For a general Sheriff warrant question, the detention FAQ directs users to the Midland County Sheriff Warrant Section.
1703 E County Road 120Midland, TX 79706
Phone: 432-688-4680
Ask the law-enforcement agency for the narrative—not the court clerk
Court clerks maintain court proceedings. The police or Sheriff maintain the report created by their agency. If a Midland Police officer made the arrest, asking the County Clerk for the police narrative sends you to the wrong office.
Midland County Sheriff report
The Sheriff’s public-information form can be used to identify records such as an offense report, arrest report, accident material, body-camera or dash-camera records when applicable.
- Describe the exact record requested.
- Give the incident number when known.
- Add the occurrence date, location and involved name.
- Charges may apply.
Midland Police report
Midland Police incident and offense reports can be requested through the City’s online system.
- The City asks users to allow up to 10 business days for report processing.
- MPD Records can help when the online request is unclear.
- Traffic crash records follow a separate process.
MPD Records: 432-685-7145
601 N LoraineMidland, TX 79701 Request a Midland Police report
Attn: Open Record
1703 E County Road 120, Building A
Midland, TX 79706
Email: mrecords@mcounty.com
Fax: 432-688-4972
Records Section: 432-688-4660
Need a local Midland County Sheriff records check?
Midland County Sheriff’s Department
Attn: Records Dept.
P.O. Box 11287
Midland, TX 79702
Use the detainee list for current jail information—not old criminal history
400 S Main Street
Midland, TX 79701
Detention Division: 432-688-4745
Alternate: 432-688-4746
If the person is jailed, check every charge before paying
The Sheriff’s current detainee result can display a bond amount for individual charges.
A second case, warrant, detainer or no-bond condition can still affect release.
Midland County Pretrial Services evaluates qualified defendants for possible personal-bond release.
The department says appearance at future settings and community safety are primary considerations.
507 S Loraine
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-742-7350
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Inmate account deposit and bail payment
Midland County currently directs inmate-account deposits and eligible bail payments through the detention lobby kiosk or TouchPay. Money orders and cashier’s checks are no longer accepted for inmate-account deposits.
| Deposit amount | Current published fee |
|---|---|
| $0–$20 | $3.95 |
| $20.01–$100 | $4.95 |
| $100.01–$200 | $5.95 |
Visitation, phone, mail and money without overwhelming the court-record search
Visitation: when can family visit?
Midland County uses video visitation for eligible inmates. The Sheriff currently publishes these general visiting hours:
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Maximum two visitors per visiting day for an eligible inmate.
- Minimum 20 minutes per visitor.
- A visitor may visit once per visitation day on non-consecutive days.
- The inmate is limited to four total visits per week.
- Proper identification is required.
- Purses, backpacks, cell phones and other items are prohibited in the visitation area.
- Contact visitation is prohibited.
Phone calls: can I call an inmate directly?
No. The Sheriff states that Midland County Jail inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls.
- Eligible inmates can place collect calls.
- AdvancePay accounts are provided through Securus.
- Securus support: 800-844-6591.
- Calls may be monitored or recorded.
- Call transfers or conference calls can disconnect the call.
Personal mail: what address should I use?
Midland County no longer accepts ordinary personal mail directly at the jail. Personal mail is routed through the Securus Digital Mail Center and scanned for the inmate to view.
Inmate Full Name – Inmate ID
Midland County, TX Jail
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center
P.O. Box 21227
Tampa, FL 33622
A return name and address must appear on the envelope.
Inmate Full Name – Inmate ID
C/O Midland County Sheriff’s Office – Detention Division
P.O. Box 11387
Midland, TX 79701
Money: how do I fund the inmate account?
Deposits are currently made through the Central Detention lobby kiosk, TouchPay online or by telephone.
TouchPay telephone deposits: 866-232-1899
Recheck the inmate identity before submitting funds. Electronic transaction fees apply.
Open the current deposit pageMidland County does not require you to guess where legal help starts
Unable to afford a criminal lawyer?
Midland County publishes an Indigent Defense Plan for appointment of qualified counsel.
A defendant who cannot afford a lawyer should ask the magistrate or court about appointed counsel and follow the court’s financial-eligibility process.
Do not assume there is a conventional walk-in “Public Defender office” that independently accepts every case.
Open Midland County Indigent Defense PlanVictim Assistance
The Midland County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Division helps qualifying victims understand the criminal process and connects them with relevant services.
Phone: 432-688-4411
The office provides help with Crime Victim’s Compensation information and Victim Impact Statements when applicable.
Open Victim Assistance500 N Loraine Street, Suite 200
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4411
Use Texas DPS when Midland County alone is not enough
Midland County clerk searches tell you about Midland County court cases. Texas DPS provides a broader Texas criminal-history search based on records submitted to the state repository.
DPS inaccurate-data assistance: 512-424-7256
First determine whether the record is wrong—or legally eligible to be restricted
Correction means fixing an inaccurate name, charge, disposition or other factual record.
An eligible expunction can require covered records relating to an arrest to be removed or destroyed as Texas law provides.
An eligible order of nondisclosure restricts public disclosure but is not the same as erasing every government record.
Before filing anything
| Filing | District Clerk published amount | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Expunction | $281 + $19 for each agency to be notified | Eligibility is not created merely by paying the filing fee. |
| Nondisclosure | $313 + $8 for each additional agency to be notified | The County Clerk publishes a different fee for nondisclosure filings handled there. Use the clerk that owns the underlying case. |
Midland County criminal-record contacts in one place
Midland, TX 79701
Class A/B misdemeanor records.
Midland, TX 79702
Felony records, older cases, post-conviction records.
Midland, TX 79701
Adult misdemeanor court proceedings.
Midland, TX 79706
Sheriff-created reports and local records help.
Midland, TX 79701
Current custody and detention questions.
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Map to the Midland County Courthouse
Map to the Central Detention Center
Small details that can save an unnecessary search or courthouse trip
Felony, Class A/B and Class C cases do not belong to the same clerk.
It is more useful than repeatedly searching a common name.
The District Clerk directory specifically lists a Microfilming Department at 432-688-4500.
The Sheriff page is a currently-held-detainee tool.
The City specifically publishes free downtown parking for Midland Municipal Court.
Midland Police and Midland County Sheriff have separate records processes.
Criminal-record search questions answered
How do I search Midland County Texas criminal records?
First identify the case level. Search Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases through the Midland County Clerk public court-record portal. Felony cases belong to the Midland County District Clerk and District Courts. County Justice of the Peace courts handle many Class C fine-only cases, while the City of Midland Municipal Court handles Class C cases committed within Midland city limits. For someone currently jailed, use the Midland County Sheriff current-detainee search.
Where are Midland County felony criminal records kept?
The Midland County District Clerk is the official record keeper for criminal proceedings heard in the District Courts, including felony indictments, post-conviction writs and appeals. The District Clerk is at 500 N Loraine Street, Suite 300, Midland, Texas 79702, and can be reached at 432-688-4500.
Where do I search Midland County misdemeanor records?
The Midland County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases and Municipal Court or Justice of the Peace appeals filed in the County Courts at Law. The County Clerk’s new public court-record portal requires registration. Misdemeanor Court Records is on the fourth floor of 500 N Loraine Street and can be reached at 432-688-4402.
How can I find an older Midland County criminal case that is not online?
For an older felony case, call the Midland County District Clerk Criminal Section or Microfilming Department at 432-688-4500 and provide the defendant’s full name, approximate case year and cause number if known. For an older Class A or B misdemeanor, contact County Clerk Misdemeanor Court Records at 432-688-4402. Older or archived documents may not be fully represented by a current online search.
How do I find out if someone is currently in the Midland County Jail?
Use the Midland County Sheriff’s Currently Held Detainees search. It accepts a full or partial last name and also provides a view-all option. Current detainee results can show offense, offense class, court, county, warrant number, arrest date, bond, fines, disposition and sentence information. It is a current custody tool, not a complete historical criminal-record database.
How much do Midland County criminal court copies cost?
The Midland County District Clerk currently lists copies and certified copies at $1 per page. The Midland County Clerk lists non-certified paper copies at $1 per page and a $5 clerk certification fee. Midland Municipal Court currently charges $1 per page and states that certification is available at no additional charge. Confirm the current fee with the correct clerk before ordering.
How do I check a Midland County warrant?
Midland County Warrant Services handles warrants for the four Justice Courts and County Court pro fine warrants and can be reached at 432-688-4700. The Sheriff’s Warrant Section can be reached at 432-688-4680. For a District Court failure-to-appear warrant, county District Court pages instruct defendants to contact their bondsman or attorney. City of Midland Municipal Court warrant information is available at 432-685-7308.
How do I request a Midland County arrest or police report?
Request a Sheriff-created arrest, offense or incident report through the Midland County Sheriff’s Open Records process. The Sheriff’s Records Section is at 1703 E County Road 120 and can be reached at 432-688-4660. For a Midland Police Department incident or offense report, use the city’s online police-report request system or contact MPD Records at 432-685-7145.
Does a Midland County jail listing mean someone was convicted?
No. A jail listing can show an arrest, pending charge, warrant, bond, hold or other custody status and does not by itself prove guilt. To determine the legal outcome, locate the matching County Clerk, District Clerk, Justice Court or Municipal Court case and read the disposition, judgment or dismissal for each charge.
Can a Midland County criminal record be expunged or placed under nondisclosure?
Some Texas criminal records may qualify for expunction, while others may qualify for an order of nondisclosure, but eligibility depends on the arrest, charge, disposition, waiting period and criminal history. Midland County’s District Clerk currently publishes a $281 expunction filing fee plus $19 for each agency to be notified and a $313 nondisclosure fee plus $8 for each additional agency. County Clerk fees can differ for cases filed there, so determine which court owns the case before filing.
Primary Midland County and Texas resources used for this page
The facts above are included in the article so readers do not have to bounce through a directory of links. These official pages remain useful when a live search, payment, filing or current-rule check is required.