Midland Criminal Records Search
Midland criminal records are kept by the Midland County District Clerk for felony cases and the Midland County Clerk for misdemeanors. Midland is the county seat of Midland County, so the courthouse is located in the city. If you need to look up a felony charge, find a court disposition, or get a certified copy of a criminal court document, the Midland County Courthouse is your starting point.
Midland Overview
Midland County District Clerk
The Midland County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records for Midland and the rest of Midland County. Felony charges like serious drug offenses, aggravated assault, robbery, and other major crimes go to district court. The office keeps every document in the case file from indictment through sentencing. Since Midland is the county seat, the courthouse is right in town on Wall Street.
Midland County has online access to some court information through its official website at co.midland.tx.us. You can contact the District Clerk's office to ask about online lookup options or to request records by mail. For certified copies or to view physical files, visit the courthouse during business hours.
| Office | Midland County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 N. Loraine Street, Suite 300 Midland, TX 79701 |
| Phone | (432) 688-4500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.midland.tx.us |
How to Search Midland Criminal Records
You can search Midland criminal records through the statewide re:SearchTX portal or by visiting the Midland County Courthouse in person. The DPS public name search is another option for a statewide conviction check. Each method gives you different access and detail.
The re:SearchTX portal is the easiest online option for Midland County district court cases. Search by defendant name or cause number. Results show party names, docket history, and case status. Searching is free. Document downloads run 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per file.
The Texas DPS name search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 and returns convictions and deferred adjudications from courts across Texas. It does not show dismissed cases or arrests without conviction. Good for a quick statewide check.
For in-person searches, visit the Midland County Courthouse on Loraine Street. Staff can pull cases by name or cause number and make copies for you. Call (432) 688-4500 before visiting to confirm what to bring and what fees apply.
When searching, have ready:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth if available
- Cause number if you have it
- Approximate year of the case
Midland Police Department
The Midland Police Department holds incident reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within Midland city limits. Police reports are separate from court records. If you need an incident or arrest report from MPD, contact the department through its public information process. MPD handles requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Agency | Midland Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 N. Loraine Street Midland, TX 79701 |
| Non-Emergency | (432) 685-7108 |
| Website | midlandtexas.gov/police |
MPD's records division processes public information requests. Some reports from active investigations may be partially withheld. You can submit requests in person at the department or through the city's online portal.
Midland also has a Municipal Court for Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. Municipal Court records are separate from district and county court records and are managed by the city, not the county.
Texas DPS Criminal History for Midland County
Midland County courts submit convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system. The public can search CCH records by name for $3 at the DPS website. Results pull from courts statewide. Cases that were dismissed or resulted in not-guilty verdicts are not part of the public search results.
For more complete background checks, fingerprint-based searches through IdentoGO access both Texas DPS and FBI criminal history records. These are available to employers, licensing agencies, and others with a permissible purpose. Call 1-888-467-2080 or visit the IdentoGO website to schedule.
For case-level details, the Midland County District Clerk and re:SearchTX are more thorough than the DPS name search. Use the DPS check when you need a quick statewide overview or don't have a specific cause number to work with.
Record Expunction in Midland County
Texas lets qualifying people have criminal records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. For Midland-area arrests, you file the expunction petition in Midland County District Court at the courthouse on Loraine Street.
Expunction applies to acquittals, pardons, some dismissed charges, and identity theft situations. If a case does not qualify for expunction, a nondisclosure order under Texas Government Code Section 411 may be available for eligible deferred adjudication cases. Sex offenses and serious felonies do not qualify for nondisclosure.
For legal help in Midland, call the Texas Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. West Texas Legal Services may assist people who meet income requirements. The texaslawhelp.org site has self-help guides, forms, and cost information for expunction and nondisclosure proceedings.
Midland County Criminal Records
Midland is the county seat of Midland County, and all local criminal cases go through Midland County courts. For full details on clerk offices, court divisions, and online tools for Midland County, see the county criminal records page.