Montgomery County Court Records Search | Criminal and Civil Cases

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Montgomery County, Texas · Felony, misdemeanor, civil, family and probate court records

Find the Right Montgomery County TX Court Case Without Searching the Wrong Clerk

Montgomery County does not put every court case in one database. Felony criminal cases and district-level civil or family cases go through the District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases and County Clerk civil or probate matters use a separate County Clerk search.

Start with the type of case rather than the person’s name. Once you are in the correct portal, save the cause number, court, filing date and newest docket entries. Those details make it much easier to find a hearing, judgment, dismissal, sentence or certified copy later.

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Full party name Cause number if known Approximate filing year Criminal or civil Court name if known
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Most failed Montgomery County searches start in the wrong portal. A felony case will not be found through the County Clerk misdemeanor search, and a Justice of the Peace or municipal matter may not appear in either main county database.
Felony cases

Start with the Montgomery County District Clerk.

Misdemeanors

Start with the Montgomery County County Clerk.

District civil

Search Civil & Family through the District Clerk.

Probate

Search County Clerk Civil & Probate records.

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Official procedures checked August 12, 2026.

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Which Montgomery County court records database should you use?

DISTRICT CLERK Felony criminal case

Use for felony prosecutions and other criminal cases maintained by the District Clerk.

Open District Clerk Criminal Records
COUNTY CLERK Class A or B misdemeanor

County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor cases such as many DWI, theft and assault prosecutions.

Open County Clerk Criminal Records
DISTRICT CLERK District civil or family case

Use the District Clerk Civil & Family Case Records area for district-level cases.

Search Civil & Family Cases
COUNTY CLERK County civil or probate case

Use the County Clerk Civil & Probate database for applicable County Court at Law and probate records.

Search Civil & Probate Cases
Quick rule: if the criminal charge is a felony, think District Clerk. If it is a Class A or B misdemeanor, think County Clerk. For civil cases, use the court or cause number to determine whether the case was filed at the district or county level.

Go directly to the court-record task

Use this page as a problem-solving guide rather than opening every county portal.

Criminal records

Do not confuse a criminal case search with a criminal-history check

County misdemeanor case

Search the County Clerk to see one Montgomery County Class A or B misdemeanor prosecution.

Felony court case

Search the District Clerk for felony court filings, hearings and dispositions.

Texas criminal history

A statewide criminal-history check is a different service handled through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The County Clerk specifically states that it does not perform criminal-history record checks. Use the court search for a Montgomery County case. Use Texas DPS when you actually need a statewide criminal-history search.

What to save from a criminal case

Defendant’s full name
Cause number
Court
Filed charge
Filing date
Bond-related orders when shown
Latest court setting
Disposition for every count
Civil records

Find the lawsuit before trying to download documents

District Clerk civil and family records

The District Clerk maintains district-level civil and family case files. The Records and Research Department also identifies civil and family records among the files it maintains.

Examples can include district civil litigation and family matters that fall within district-court jurisdiction.

Search District Civil & Family Cases

County Clerk civil records

The County Clerk describes its civil responsibilities as including civil matters related to probate, condemnations, criminal matters and appeals from Montgomery County Justice of the Peace courts.

Search County Civil & Probate Cases

Useful civil-case fields

What to look for after you find a Montgomery County civil case
Field or document
Why it matters
What to check next
Cause number
Identifies the specific lawsuit.
Use it for future searches and copy requests.
Case style
Shows the named parties.
Confirm you have the correct people or business entities.
Case type
Describes how the matter is classified.
Confirm the classification matches the lawsuit you expect.
Filing date
Shows when the case entered the court system.
Use it to distinguish repeated litigation between the same parties.
Docket entry
Records procedural activity.
Read the associated order or filing when publicly available.
Hearing or trial setting
Shows a scheduled proceeding.
Recheck the calendar because settings can change.
Judgment or final order
Explains how the court resolved the matter.
Obtain a certified copy when formal proof is required.
Docket decoder

Understand the result instead of relying on the status label

Common Montgomery County court-record terms
Term
What it usually tells you
Do not assume
Cause number
The court’s identifier for a particular case.
That another case involving the same person has the same number.
Pending
Court activity is still open or unresolved.
That the next setting will occur on the first date you saw.
Disposed
The court system considers the matter resolved at that level.
That the case was dismissed.
Dismissed
The identified claim or criminal count was dismissed.
That every count or related case was also dismissed.
Judgment
A court decision resolving claims or issues.
That the judgment is no longer appealable or has been satisfied.
Nonsuit
A civil claim was voluntarily withdrawn under the applicable procedure.
That another party’s claims disappeared too.
Deferred adjudication
A criminal disposition with specific court-imposed conditions rather than an ordinary conviction judgment at that stage.
That the underlying record automatically disappears.
Setting
A hearing, conference, trial or other scheduled court event.
That it has not been rescheduled.
Order
A direction or decision signed or entered by the court.
That a docket description contains the complete terms.
Better verification habit: use the docket entry to locate the actual judgment, order, dismissal or sentencing document. The docket description is useful for navigation, but the filed document provides the fuller answer.
Court dates

Check the court calendar and then reopen the individual case

District Court calendar

The District Clerk Odyssey system includes a Court Calendar alongside Criminal and Civil & Family records.

Open District Court calendar

County Court calendar

The County Clerk Odyssey portal also includes a Court Calendar for its court records.

Open County Court calendar
A calendar listing is not permanent. Court settings can be reset, cancelled or moved. If attending court, reopen the individual case and verify the newest docket entry close to the hearing date.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a Montgomery County court case may not appear

You searched the County Clerk for a felony Move to the District Clerk Criminal Records search.
You searched the District Clerk for a misdemeanor Check the County Clerk Criminal Records database.
The case is a Justice Court matter Evictions, small claims, debt claims and many Class C matters may be handled by a Justice of the Peace.
The case is municipal A city traffic or municipal ordinance matter may be maintained by the municipal court rather than the county clerks.
The name is different Try the surname, middle name, suffix, previous name, maiden name or business entity name.
The filing is very recent A newly submitted case or document may not yet be visible in the public index.
The record is sealed or confidential Some documents or entire matters are not available through normal public search.
You found the case but not the image A docket entry can exist even when the underlying document is not publicly downloadable.
The case is federal Federal cases do not belong to the Montgomery County District or County Clerk databases.
The case number is formatted differently Search by party name and filing period, then copy the exact cause number shown by the county system.
Copy-ready clerk call
I am trying to locate a Montgomery County court case involving [full party name]. The approximate filing or incident date is [date/year]. I believe it may be a [felony / misdemeanor / civil / family / probate] matter. I do not have the cause number. Can you tell me whether your office maintains this type of case and what information I should use to locate or request the record?
Justice of the Peace cases

Small claims, evictions and Class C cases can use a different system

Do not assume every civil or criminal-looking dispute belongs in the District Clerk or County Clerk database. Montgomery County has five Justice of the Peace precincts, and Justice Court records are maintained at the precinct level.
Small claims or debt claim

Start with the Justice of the Peace precinct connected to the filing.

Eviction

Search or contact the appropriate Justice Court rather than starting with the District Clerk.

Class C or traffic-type matter

A Justice Court or municipal court may maintain the case depending on where it was filed.

Montgomery County’s Odyssey system also operates Justice Court record searches for participating precincts. If you know the precinct, use that precinct’s official court page as the starting point.
Copies and certification

Order a court document only after you know the cause number

The District Clerk states that its goal is to complete records requests within about 4–5 business days, while advising that the applicable response period allows up to 10 business days.
Current Montgomery County District Clerk Records & Research charges
Service
Published charge
When it helps
Plain court-record copy
$1 per page
When certification is not required.
Certified copy
$1 per page + $5 certification per document
Employment, licensing, legal, immigration or official verification.
Civil name search
$5 per name per 10-year search
When the exact cause number is unknown.
Criminal name search
$5 per name per 10-year search
For Montgomery County criminal case research by name.
Records data request
$9.35 per request
District Clerk data provided by CD, FTP file or email.
Find the case online first Record the exact cause number and party names.
Identify the exact document Examples include a judgment, dismissal, sentencing document, order or petition.
Decide whether certification is necessary Do not pay for certification when a plain informational copy is sufficient.
Use the District Clerk Request for Copies process The official Records and Research page allows requests in person or by mail.
Use an accepted payment method The District Clerk currently lists money orders, cashier’s checks or cash. It states that personal business checks are not accepted for this process.
District Clerk Records & Research County Clerk Criminal Division County Clerk Civil Division County Clerk Probate Division
The County Clerk publishes separate current fee information for its civil, criminal and probate divisions. Confirm the applicable copy and certification fee with the correct division before sending payment rather than assuming the District Clerk fee applies to a County Clerk record.
Restricted records

A missing document may be confidential rather than nonexistent

Sealed case or document

A sealed item is not treated like an ordinary public filing. The District Clerk provides a formal Request to Unseal Records process.

Confidential information

Some family, juvenile, protected-person and legally confidential information may be hidden, redacted or unavailable to the general public.

Do not ask the clerk to bypass a sealing order. Access may require authorization from the court. Clerks can explain filing and records procedures but cannot give legal advice about whether you are entitled to access.
Open the District Clerk sealed-record information
Criminal-case follow-up

If the docket mentions a warrant, verify it separately

Montgomery County operates an official warrant-search service that accepts a full last name plus at least the first letter of the first name, or a warrant number.
Open the official Montgomery County warrant search Search Montgomery County warrants
Use the exact name from the court case Add the middle initial when known.
Compare the warrant with the court cause Do not rely on a name-only match.
Read the current docket An older entry can remain in the historical case record after later court activity.
The official warrant-search page states that its information is not considered the official court record and should not be used as confirmation or probable cause that a warrant is active. Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone.
Payments

Verify the cause number before paying a criminal case

District Clerk criminal payment

The District Clerk links to an online payment system for qualifying criminal cases.

Open District Clerk criminal payments

County Clerk misdemeanor payment

Use the County Clerk Criminal division for County Court at Law misdemeanor fines and fee information.

Open County Clerk Criminal Division
Do not use a payment screen to identify the case. First verify the defendant, cause number, court and current balance in the official court record. Payment can have legal consequences, particularly when a case is unresolved.
Legal and filing help

Know what the clerk can explain—and what requires legal advice

Clerk staff

Can explain records, filing procedures, fees and where a case is maintained.

Self-help resources

TexasLawHelp and Texas court resources provide forms and general procedural information for eligible matters.

Attorney

Use a licensed Texas lawyer when you need advice about strategy, deadlines, interpretation of an order or legal rights.

The Montgomery County District Clerk expressly notes that clerks cannot engage in the unauthorized practice of law. Staff can help you locate a record; they cannot tell you what legal action you should take.
TexasLawHelp Texas Judicial Self-Help State Bar of Texas
Clerk contacts

Montgomery County court-record offices in Conroe

Montgomery County District Clerk
301 N. Main Street, Suite 103
Conroe, TX 77301

Phone: 936-539-7855

Mailing:
P.O. Box 2985
Conroe, TX 77305

Best for felony, district civil, family and delinquent-tax records.

Montgomery County Clerk Main Office
210 West Davis Street (Hwy 105)
Conroe, TX 77301

General: 936-539-7885

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

All County Clerk services are available at the Conroe location.

County Clerk Criminal Division
210 West Davis Street
Conroe, TX 77301

Phone: 936-539-7880

County Courts at Law misdemeanor records.

County Clerk Civil Division
210 West Davis Street
Conroe, TX 77301

Phone: 936-539-7889

County Clerk civil court matters.

County Clerk Probate Division
210 West Davis Street
Conroe, TX 77301

Phone: 936-539-7892

Probate, guardianship and related probate matters.

County Clerk South County Annex
1520 Lake Front Circle
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Phone: 936-539-7885

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Services are more limited than the Conroe main office.

County Clerk East County Annex
21130 Legion Road
New Caney, TX 77357

Phone: 936-539-7885

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Closed for lunch 1:00–2:00 p.m.

County Clerk administrative open-records requests

Written requests must be sent through the County Clerk’s designated Public Information process.

The Clerk states that requests emailed directly to an individual employee will not receive a public-information response.

Local routing tip: if you are going in person specifically for a court record, call the court-record division first. The County Clerk annexes provide several services, but the Conroe main office is the location where all County Clerk services are available.
Before you drive

Map the correct clerk office in downtown Conroe

Montgomery County District Clerk

Montgomery County Clerk Main Office

Call before travelling for an unusual or old record. Confirm that the division has the file, determine whether the document can be obtained online or by mail, ask about certification, and confirm the accepted payment method.
Search mistakes to avoid

Eight ways to get a better Montgomery County court-record result

1. Identify the court level

Felony and misdemeanor records are maintained by different clerks.

2. Prefer the cause number

It is more precise than a broad name search.

3. Search alternate names

Try middle names, suffixes, former names and business names.

4. Use a filing period

A year range can separate repeat cases involving the same party.

5. Read the newest docket entry

Older settings may have been replaced by later orders.

6. Do not equate disposed with dismissed

Find the actual judgment, dismissal, sentence or final order.

7. Check Justice Court

Small claims, evictions and Class C matters may be outside the main portals.

8. Request certification only when needed

A plain copy is often sufficient for personal research.

10 Montgomery County questions

Montgomery County court records search FAQs

How do I search Montgomery County Texas court records online?

First identify the court type. Use the Montgomery County District Clerk Odyssey search for felony criminal cases and district-level civil or family cases. Use the Montgomery County County Clerk Odyssey search for misdemeanor criminal cases and county-level civil or probate cases. Justice of the Peace cases use separate precinct court systems.

Which Montgomery County clerk has felony criminal court records?

The Montgomery County District Clerk maintains felony criminal court records. The District Clerk’s public Odyssey portal includes Criminal Records, Civil & Family Case Records and a Court Calendar.

Which Montgomery County clerk has misdemeanor cases?

The Montgomery County County Clerk maintains records for County Courts at Law handling Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases. The County Clerk’s Odyssey portal provides a Criminal Records search.

Where do I search Montgomery County civil court records?

The correct portal depends on the court. District-level civil and family cases are maintained by the Montgomery County District Clerk. County Clerk civil records include matters handled through County Courts at Law, including certain probate-related, condemnation, criminal-related civil matters and Justice of the Peace appeals.

How do I find a Montgomery County court date?

Both the District Clerk and County Clerk Odyssey systems provide a Court Calendar option. You can also open the individual case docket and review the newest setting or event. Recheck close to the hearing because settings can be changed, reset or cancelled.

How much are Montgomery County District Clerk court-record copies?

The Montgomery County District Clerk currently lists plain copies at $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee per document. The office also lists civil and criminal name searches at $5 per name for each 10-year period.

Can I request a certified Montgomery County court disposition?

Yes. When a certified felony, district civil or family document is required, contact the Montgomery County District Clerk Records and Research Department. For misdemeanor, county civil or probate records, request the certified document through the appropriate Montgomery County County Clerk court division.

Why can I not find a Montgomery County court case online?

Common reasons include searching the wrong clerk, using a different party-name spelling, searching the wrong date range, looking for a Justice of the Peace or municipal case in the county portals, a recently filed case not yet appearing, or the record being sealed, confidential or otherwise restricted.

Are sealed Montgomery County court records available online?

Sealed and confidential court records are not treated like ordinary public case records. The District Clerk provides a Request to Unseal Records process, but access to a sealed record may require court authorization. Do not assume that a missing online document means no case exists.

Does a Montgomery County case status show the final outcome?

Not always. A status such as closed or disposed should not be treated as the complete result. Review the docket and locate the final dismissal, judgment, sentence, plea, order, nonsuit or other disposition that explains how the case ended.

Official sources

Montgomery County resources used for this guide

District Clerk
County Clerk
Other court tools
Accuracy and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource and is not the Montgomery County District Clerk, Montgomery County County Clerk, a Montgomery County court, the Sheriff’s Office or a law firm.

Court databases can change after a filing, hearing, reset, dismissal, judgment or correction. Verify the cause number, party identity and newest docket activity with the official clerk before relying on a record for legal, employment, housing, financial or publication decisions.

Public access can be restricted by law, court order or confidentiality rules. A missing online result does not necessarily mean that no record exists.

Official-source review completed August 12, 2026. Court-search routes, clerk responsibilities, District Clerk copy fees, contact numbers and County Clerk location information were checked against current Montgomery County government pages and official Odyssey portals.

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