Missouri City Criminal Records Search
Missouri City criminal records route through Fort Bend County for the larger portion of the city and Harris County for the smaller area that crosses the county line. The Fort Bend County District Clerk handles most felony cases filed for Missouri City residents. Where the offense occurred determines which county courthouse gets the filing, so it is worth knowing which part of the city you are looking at before starting your search.
Missouri City Overview
Fort Bend County District Clerk
The Fort Bend County District Clerk holds felony criminal records for the majority of Missouri City, which lies within Fort Bend County. Felony cases include serious drug offenses, aggravated assault, robbery, and other charges that go to district court. The office keeps the complete case file from indictment through sentencing. The Fort Bend County courthouse is in Richmond, the county seat, about 20 miles southwest of Missouri City.
Fort Bend County has online access to court records through its official website. You can look up cases by name or cause number and check docket history without visiting in person. For certified copies or access to full case files, visit the Fort Bend County Courthouse or submit a written request.
| Office | Fort Bend County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Jackson Street Richmond, TX 77469 |
| Phone | (281) 341-8600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | fortbendcountytx.gov |
For any part of Missouri City that falls within Harris County, the Harris County District Clerk at (713) 274-7000 handles those felony records. The Harris County courthouse is at 201 Caroline Street in downtown Houston.
How to Search Missouri City Criminal Records
Most Missouri City criminal records are in Fort Bend County. Start there unless you know the offense occurred in the Harris County portion of the city. You can search online through re:SearchTX, through the Fort Bend County portal, or in person at the courthouse in Richmond.
The re:SearchTX portal covers both Fort Bend County and Harris County district court cases. Search by defendant name or cause number. Results show party names, docket history, and case status at no charge. Document downloads cost 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 statewide. It does not show dismissed cases or acquittals. This is a useful first check if you are unsure which county holds the records.
When searching, have ready:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth or approximate filing year
- Cause number if available
Missouri City Police Department
The Missouri City Police Department holds incident reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within Missouri City. Police reports are not court records. If you need a report from a Missouri City incident or arrest, contact MCPD directly. The department handles records requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Agency | Missouri City Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489 |
| Non-Emergency | (281) 403-8700 |
| Website | missouricitytx.gov/police |
You can submit records requests in person at the department or through the city's online process. Reports tied to active investigations may be withheld or partially redacted.
Missouri City has a Municipal Court for Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. Municipal Court records are separate from Fort Bend or Harris county court records. Contact the city directly for those records.
Texas DPS Criminal History for Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system. The public can search CCH records for $3 by name at the DPS website. The search pulls from courts statewide. Dismissed charges and not-guilty verdicts do not appear in the public results.
For more thorough background checks, fingerprint-based searches through IdentoGO access both Texas and federal criminal history records. These are for employers, licensing agencies, and others with a permissible purpose. Call 1-888-467-2080 or schedule through the IdentoGO website.
For case-level detail, the Fort Bend County District Clerk and re:SearchTX give more information than the DPS name check. If you are unsure whether records are in Fort Bend or Harris County, search both through re:SearchTX, which covers the whole state.
Record Expunction in Fort Bend County
Texas allows qualifying individuals to have criminal records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. For Missouri City-area arrests in Fort Bend County, you file the expunction petition in Fort Bend County District Court in Richmond. For arrests in the Harris County portion of Missouri City, file in Harris County District Court in Houston.
Expunction can cover 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 completions. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure.
For legal help in Missouri City, call the Texas Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. Fort Bend County legal aid programs may help people who qualify based on income. The texaslawhelp.org site has guides and cost information for expunction and nondisclosure proceedings.
Fort Bend County Criminal Records
Most of Missouri City is in Fort Bend County, and the majority of local criminal cases go through Fort Bend County courts. For full details on clerk offices, court divisions, and search tools for Fort Bend County, see the county criminal records page.