Irving Criminal Records Lookup
Irving criminal records are filed through the Dallas County District Clerk. Irving is in Dallas County, located west of Dallas and next to DFW Airport. All felony cases and serious misdemeanors from the city go into the Dallas County court system. The Irving Police Department handles local arrests, and Irving has a municipal court for Class C misdemeanor matters. This page explains how to search each system and where to find the records you need.
Irving Overview
How to Search Irving Criminal Records
The Dallas County District Clerk handles all felony criminal cases from Irving. The courthouse is in downtown Dallas at 600 Commerce Street. You can search online at dallascounty.org or visit in person during business hours. The free online portal lets you search by defendant name or cause number and see case status, docket entries, and party details.
The Dallas County website at dallascounty.org provides access to criminal case records for Irving and the rest of Dallas County through the public online search portal.
The statewide re:SearchTX system also covers Dallas County courts. It is free and gives you a quick way to check for cases from Irving without going to the courthouse. Both the county portal and re:SearchTX are reliable starting points.
What you need for a search:
- Full name of the defendant
- Cause number if available
- Approximate year the case was filed
Irving Police Department Records
The Irving Police Department serves the city and makes arrests that flow into Dallas County courts when charges are filed. For police report requests related to Irving incidents, contact the department at cityofirving.org/police. The department handles records requests for incidents within Irving city limits.
The Irving Police Department at cityofirving.org/police handles public records requests for incidents in Irving. Cases from Irving PD arrests move into the Dallas County court system when charges are formally filed.
Irving also has a municipal court for Class C misdemeanor cases. These are traffic violations and city ordinance matters that carry only a fine. Municipal court records are not part of the Dallas County system. Contact the Irving Municipal Court directly for Class C case information and payment options.
| Agency | Irving Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | cityofirving.org/police |
| Municipal Court Scope | Class C misdemeanors only |
Dallas County District Clerk Records
The Dallas County District Clerk handles all felony criminal records from Irving and the rest of the county. Felony offenses include violent crimes, drug charges above certain amounts, theft and fraud above threshold dollar values, and other serious matters. Class A and B misdemeanor cases go to the Dallas County criminal courts at law, also located at the Dallas courthouse.
| Office | Dallas County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75202 |
| Phone | (214) 653-7300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Irving is about 15 miles west of downtown Dallas. The drive takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. The George Allen Courts Building is in downtown Dallas near the central business district. Parking garages are close by. Bring a photo ID and expect a security checkpoint. Certified copies cost a per-page fee plus certification. Call (214) 653-7300 to confirm current fees before you go.
Texas DPS Criminal History
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system collects conviction data from all Texas courts, including Dallas County. When the county court enters a conviction or deferred adjudication for an Irving case, it reports to the statewide database. You can search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov for $3 per name. One search covers all 254 Texas counties.
The DPS search is useful for a quick statewide overview. It will not show arrests without convictions or cases still pending. For more detail on specific cases, use the Dallas County clerk portal or re:SearchTX. For official employment or licensing background checks, a fingerprint-based search through IdentoGO at 1-888-467-2080 gives the most complete result. IdentoGO has multiple locations in the DFW area near Irving.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Irving
Texas provides two main ways to address a criminal record. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 destroys records from qualifying cases. If you were arrested in Irving and the case was dismissed, you were found not guilty, or the arrest was a mistake, you may qualify. You file the expunction petition in Dallas County where the case was handled. The court then orders all agencies to destroy their copies of the record.
If expunction does not apply, nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may be an option. This seals the record after you complete deferred adjudication. The record is no longer visible to the public. Waiting periods apply depending on the offense. Some misdemeanors allow filing right away after completing deferred adjudication. Felony cases require a five-year wait. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and family violence charges do not qualify.
Lone Star Legal Aid and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serve the Dallas County area. Call Lone Star at (800) 733-8394. 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 Irving or Dallas.
Dallas County Criminal Records
Irving is in Dallas County, and all felony and serious misdemeanor cases from the city are filed through the Dallas County District Clerk in downtown Dallas. For more on the county court system, search tools, and courthouse access, visit the Dallas County page.