Lewisville Criminal Records Lookup
Lewisville criminal records are handled by the Denton County District Clerk in Denton. Lewisville is in Denton County, north of Dallas and west of Carrollton, and all felony cases and serious misdemeanors from the city go through the Denton County court system. The Lewisville Police Department handles local law enforcement, and a municipal court covers Class C misdemeanor matters. This page explains how to search each office and what you can expect to find.
Lewisville Overview
How to Search Lewisville Criminal Records
Start with the Denton County District Clerk for felony and serious misdemeanor cases from Lewisville. The courthouse is in Denton, about 20 miles north of Lewisville. You can search online through the Denton County public portal or visit in person at 1450 E. McKinney Street in Denton. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number during regular business hours.
The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Denton County courts. It is free to use and gives basic case information including party names, case status, and docket entries. This is a good first step before calling the clerk or driving to Denton.
What you need for your search:
- Full name of the defendant
- Cause number if you have it
- Approximate year the case was filed
Denton County covers a large area of the DFW metroplex north of Dallas, including Lewisville, Flower Mound, Denton, and several other communities. The court system is active and the online portal is updated regularly. Call (940) 349-2330 to ask about fees and search options before visiting in person.
Lewisville Police Department Records
The Lewisville Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Arrests by Lewisville PD result in cases filed in the Denton County court system based on the offense level. For police report requests on Lewisville incidents, contact the department at cityoflewisville.com/police.
Lewisville also has a municipal court for Class C misdemeanor cases. These are traffic violations, city ordinance infractions, and other minor matters that carry only a fine. Municipal court records are separate from the Denton County system. Contact Lewisville Municipal Court directly for Class C case lookups and payment options.
| Agency | Lewisville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | cityoflewisville.com/police |
| Municipal Court Scope | Class C misdemeanors only |
Denton County District Clerk Records
The Denton County District Clerk in Denton maintains all felony criminal records for Lewisville and the rest of the county. This covers drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes above threshold amounts, and other serious charges. Class A and B misdemeanor cases are handled by the Denton County Courts at Law at the same courthouse in Denton.
| 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 |
Lewisville is about 20 miles south of Denton. The drive takes roughly 25 minutes on I-35E depending on traffic. The Denton County 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 slower than in-person visits.
Texas DPS Criminal History
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system includes conviction data from all Texas courts, including Denton County. When the county court enters a conviction or deferred adjudication for a Lewisville case, it goes into the statewide database. Search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov for $3 per name and get results from all 254 Texas counties at once.
The DPS search is a fast way to check for Texas-wide convictions without going to individual county clerks. It does not include arrests without dispositions or pending cases. For case-level detail and current status, use the Denton County clerk portal or re:SearchTX. For official employment or licensing background checks, a fingerprint-based search through IdentoGO at 1-888-467-2080 is the standard method. Multiple IdentoGO locations operate in the Lewisville and DFW north area.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Lewisville
Texas law provides two options for addressing a criminal record. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 destroys records from qualifying cases. If you were arrested in Lewisville and the case was dismissed, you were acquitted, or the arrest involved mistaken identity, you may qualify. You file the expunction petition in Denton County where the case was handled. Once the court grants it, all agencies must destroy their copies of the record.
Nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 seals a record after you complete deferred adjudication. The record is hidden from the public but not destroyed. Law enforcement agencies can still access it. Waiting periods apply based on offense type. Some misdemeanors allow filing right away after completing the deferred sentence. 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 official forms. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can refer you to an attorney near Lewisville who handles expunction and nondisclosure cases.
Denton County Criminal Records
Lewisville 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 tools, and courthouse details, visit the Denton County page.