Flower Mound Criminal Records
Flower Mound criminal records are maintained by the Denton County District Clerk in Denton. Flower Mound is in Denton County, and all felony cases and serious misdemeanors from the city go through the county court system in Denton. The Flower Mound Police Department handles local law enforcement, and a municipal court handles Class C misdemeanor matters. This page covers how to search through each office and what you can expect to find.
Flower Mound Overview
How to Search Flower Mound Criminal Records
The Denton County District Clerk handles all felony criminal cases from Flower Mound. The courthouse is in Denton, about 20 miles northwest of Flower Mound. You can search records online through the Denton County public portal or visit in person at 1450 E. McKinney Street. Staff can look up cases by name or cause number during regular business hours.
The Flower Mound Police Department at flower-mound.com/police handles law enforcement for the city. Arrests by Flower Mound PD result in cases filed at the Denton County courthouse.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Denton County courts and is free to use. It is a good way to check for cases without driving to Denton. Search by name or cause number for basic case information including status and docket entries.
Have the following ready before you search:
- Full name of the defendant
- Cause number if you have it
- Approximate year the case was filed
Flower Mound Police Department Records
The Flower Mound Police Department handles law enforcement across the city. When the department makes an arrest, the case goes to Denton County courts for prosecution. Police report requests for Flower Mound incidents are handled by the department. Visit flower-mound.com/police for information on public records requests and how to get copies of incident reports.
Flower Mound also has a municipal court for Class C misdemeanor cases. These are the lowest level of criminal charge, covering traffic violations and city ordinance matters that carry only a fine. Municipal court records are not part of the Denton County system. Contact the Flower Mound Municipal Court directly for Class C case information.
| Agency | Flower Mound Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | flower-mound.com/police |
| Municipal Court Scope | Class C misdemeanors only |
Denton County District Clerk Records
The Denton County District Clerk in Denton keeps all felony criminal records for Flower Mound and the rest of the county. Felony charges include violent crimes, drug offenses above certain thresholds, serious property crimes, and other offenses above the misdemeanor level. Class A and B misdemeanor cases are handled by the Denton County Courts at Law at the same courthouse.
| Office | Denton County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 E. McKinney Street Denton, TX 76209 |
| Phone | (940) 349-2330 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Flower Mound is about 20 miles southeast of Denton. The courthouse is off Loop 288 with parking nearby. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. You will go through a security check at the entrance. Certified copies of court records cost a per-page fee plus a certification charge. Call (940) 349-2330 to confirm current fees. Mail requests are accepted but take longer.
Texas DPS Criminal History
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system collects conviction records from all Texas counties including Denton County. When a Denton County court enters a conviction or deferred adjudication for a Flower Mound case, it reports to the statewide database. Search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov for $3 per name and get results across all Texas counties in one query.
The DPS search is convenient for a statewide overview. It will not include arrests without dispositions or open cases. For case-level detail and current status, use the Denton County clerk portal or re:SearchTX. For official employment or licensing purposes, a fingerprint-based search through IdentoGO at 1-888-467-2080 is the appropriate method. Appointments can be scheduled at multiple locations in the DFW area.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Flower Mound
Texas law provides two paths to clear or seal a criminal record. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 destroys the record when a case was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or involved mistaken identity. If you were arrested in Flower Mound and your case meets those requirements, you file the petition in Denton County where the case was handled.
Nondisclosure is a separate option under Texas Government Code Section 411. It seals a record after you complete deferred adjudication. The record is no longer visible to the public, though law enforcement agencies can still see it. Waiting periods apply. Some misdemeanor cases allow you to file right away after completing deferred adjudication. Felony cases require a five-year wait. Violent offenses, sex crimes, and family violence matters are excluded.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves Denton County at (888) 529-5277. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free guides and forms. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can refer you to an attorney near Flower Mound or Denton who handles expunction and nondisclosure cases.
Denton County Criminal Records
Flower Mound is in Denton County, and all felony and serious misdemeanor cases from the city go through the Denton County District Clerk in Denton. For more on the county court system, online search options, and courthouse access, visit the Denton County page.