College Station Criminal Records

College Station criminal records are maintained by the Brazos County District Clerk and the Brazos County Clerk, depending on the type of charge. Felony cases go through the District Clerk in Bryan, which serves as the county seat for Brazos County. College Station sits in the southern part of the county and shares the county court system with Bryan. If you need to find a criminal case or check someone's record, the Brazos County clerk offices handle all court filings for charges that arise in College Station.

Where College Station Criminal Records Are Filed

Criminal cases from College Station are filed in Brazos County courts. Felony charges go to the Brazos County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases go to the Brazos County Clerk. Both offices are located in Bryan at the Brazos County Courthouse. College Station is in Brazos County, so even though Bryan is the county seat, all College Station criminal matters are handled through the same courthouse.

The District Clerk handles charges like felony assault, drug felonies, robbery, and other serious crimes. The County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanors like DWI (first offense), theft under $2,500, and simple assault. Class C misdemeanors (traffic tickets and minor violations) are handled by the College Station Municipal Court, not the county courts.

The county courthouse is in downtown Bryan, about 5 miles north of College Station. You can park on the street or in a nearby lot. Bring photo ID if you plan to request copies or speak with staff.

The Brazos County website provides access to court case information and records for College Station and Bryan criminal matters.

How to Search College Station Criminal Records

You can look up criminal records from College Station online or by visiting the Brazos County Courthouse in Bryan. Online searches give you basic case details like party names, case type, and current status. In-person visits let you view the full file and get certified copies.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Brazos County district court cases. You can search by defendant name or cause number. Results show party names, docket entries, and filed documents. You pay 10 cents per page to download documents, with a $6 cap per document. Basic lookups are free.

The Texas DPS public criminal history search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov charges $3 per search. It shows convictions and deferred adjudications that have been reported to the state. This is a good tool when you want a quick statewide check that includes Brazos County records. Arrests that did not result in conviction do not show up in public results.

To search, you need:

• Full name of the person you are looking up
• Approximate year the case was filed, if known
• Cause number if you have it

Call the District Clerk at (979) 361-4250 if you have trouble finding what you need online. Staff can look up cases by name or cause number and tell you the copy fees.

College Station Police Department

The College Station Police Department handles law enforcement within the city. If you need a police report for an incident that happened in College Station, contact the CSPD directly. Police reports are separate from court records and go through the police department, not the District Clerk.

CSPD is at 2611 Texas Avenue South in College Station. You can request records through the department's online records request system or in person. The Texas Public Information Act gives residents the right to request most police reports. Some records involving ongoing investigations or juveniles may be withheld.

The College Station Police Department website has information on how to request police reports and access public records.

Texas DPS Criminal History Records

Brazos County criminal records, including those from College Station, feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When courts in Brazos County report convictions and deferred adjudications, those records appear in the statewide database. Anyone can run a public name-based search for $3 at the DPS website.

The public search shows convictions and deferred adjudications but not arrests that were dismissed or rejected. If you want a full record check for employment or licensing, a fingerprint-based search through the IdentoGO FAST system provides more complete results. Call 1-888-467-2080 to set up an appointment, or book online through the IdentoGO website.

For court case details specific to Brazos County, the District Clerk gives you more case-level information than the DPS search. Use both tools if you want a thorough check.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Brazos County

Texas law allows people with qualifying records to seek expunction or nondisclosure. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 can remove arrest records, court files, and related documents for cases that meet the criteria. You file a petition in the district court of the county where the arrest occurred. For College Station arrests, that is the Brazos County District Court in Bryan.

Cases that may qualify for expunction include acquittals, pardons, identity theft situations, and certain dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. If expunction is not an option, an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply if you completed deferred adjudication. Nondisclosure seals the record from public view but does not destroy it. Serious felonies and sex offenses generally do not qualify.

Lone Star Legal Aid serves Brazos County and can help eligible residents with expunction and nondisclosure petitions. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. The Texas Bar lawyer referral service is at (800) 252-9690.

Brazos County Criminal Records

College Station is in Brazos County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases from the city go through the Brazos County court system in Bryan. For more details on clerk offices, online search tools, and court procedures in the county, visit the Brazos County criminal records page.

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