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.
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Parker County District Clerk.
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Use Search Hearings separately.
Sources checked August 25, 2026.
Which Parker County court should you search?
Records for the 43rd and 415th District Courts, including felony, civil, family and juvenile matters.
Use District Clerk routeThe County Clerk lists court records for CCL1, CCL2, probate and mental-health matters.
Use County Clerk routeJP courts hear Class C misdemeanors, small claims, debt claims, evictions and repair-and-remedy cases.
Find the JP precinctCity-level cases may belong to Weatherford, Aledo, Azle, Reno, Springtown, Willow Park or another municipal court rather than a county clerk.
See no-result routingHow to search Parker County court records online
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.
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?”
Use a case number or party name when you already know the matter.
The portal supports attorney name and attorney bar-number searches.
Filters include judicial officer, courtroom, location and date range.
What to save after you find the right case
| 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. |
Felony, divorce, family and District Court records
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.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Main: 817-594-7343
Criminal coordinator: 817-598-6070
Civil/scheduling: 817-598-6069
Weatherford, TX 76086
Main/Civil: 817-598-6162
Criminal coordinator: 817-598-6102
District Court jurisdiction users commonly search
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 DriveWeatherford, 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 Floor1 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.
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.
Springtown, TX 76082
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; lunch noon–1 p.m.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Aledo, TX 76008
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; lunch noon–1 p.m.
Cases a Parker County Justice Court may hear
| 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. |
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.
Do not search every non-criminal case under one clerk
Filed through the Parker County District Clerk.
Civil/Family: 817-598-6114
The 43rd and 415th District Courts are general-jurisdiction courts and hear qualifying civil matters.
County Clerk records include probate. CCL2 states that contested Parker County probate matters are assigned there by local rule.
Normally use the correct Justice Court precinct rather than District Clerk.
File and search through the JP precinct where the property is located.
The County Clerk lists mental-health matters among its court-record responsibilities. Public access may be restricted when confidentiality rules apply.
What to do when Parker County Smart Search finds nothing
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.
| 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. |
Requesting copies by mail
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.
| 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 |
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
| 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 |
Three Parker County addresses readers commonly confuse
District Clerk, 43rd District Court and 415th District Court.
County Court at Law No. 2 operates on the second floor.
County Clerk, CCL1 clerk division and JP Precinct 3 are located here.
Map: District Clerk and District Courts
Map: Parker County Courthouse
Map: County Clerk and Courthouse Annex
Parker County court-record contact list
Weatherford, TX 76086
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Friday noon–1 p.m.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Friday noon–1 p.m.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Main: 817-594-7343
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Coordinator: 817-598-6179
Weatherford, TX 76086
Coordinator: 817-598-6195
Do not call a criminal or civil records clerk for a jury summons question.
Five things worth knowing before you drive to Weatherford
District Clerk and both district courts use 117 Fort Worth Highway, while CCL2 is at 1 Courthouse Square.
It is much faster for staff to identify a case when you provide the exact record or cause number.
Settings can change. Keep the most recent court notice and verify important appearances.
Ask the clerk for records and copies; ask a coordinator about scheduling. Neither can give legal advice.
A certified docket copy is not a verbatim transcript of what happened in court.
A municipal ticket, JP eviction and District Court felony are three different records even though all may involve Parker County residents.
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.