Pearland Criminal Records Search
Pearland criminal records are handled primarily by the Brazoria County District Clerk, as most of Pearland lies within Brazoria County. A smaller portion of the city falls within Harris County. For felony cases, the District Clerk in the county where the offense occurred holds the records. The Brazoria County Courthouse is in Angleton, the county seat, about 30 miles south of the city.
Pearland Overview
Brazoria County District Clerk
The Brazoria County District Clerk holds felony criminal records for the Brazoria County portion of Pearland. Felony charges like aggravated assault, drug trafficking, robbery, and other serious offenses go to district court. The office keeps the complete case file from indictment through sentencing. The Brazoria County Courthouse is in Angleton, the county seat.
Contact the Brazoria County District Clerk at (979) 864-1355 to ask about case lookup options, mail requests, and current fees. For certified copies or in-person access to case files, visit the courthouse in Angleton.
| Office | Brazoria County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E. Locust Street, Suite 500 Angleton, TX 77515 |
| Phone | (979) 864-1355 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | brazoriacountytx.gov |
For cases in the Harris County portion of Pearland, the Harris County District Clerk at (713) 274-7000 handles those records. You can search Harris County cases at hcdistrictclerk.com.
How to Search Pearland Criminal Records
Most Pearland criminal cases are in Brazoria County. If you are not sure which county, use re:SearchTX to check both at once. The DPS name search is another useful tool for a statewide conviction overview.
The re:SearchTX portal covers both Brazoria County and Harris County district court cases. Search by defendant name or cause number to find felony filings. Results show party names, docket history, and case status at no charge. Downloading documents costs 10 cents per page up to 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 statewide. It does not include dismissed cases or acquittals.
For misdemeanor records, the Brazoria County Clerk handles Class A and B cases from the county court. That office is also at the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton.
When searching, have ready:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth or estimated year of filing
- Cause number if you have it
Pearland Police Department
Pearland PD keeps incident reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within Pearland. Police records are not the same as court records. If you need a Pearland incident or arrest report, contact the department directly. PPD handles public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Agency | Pearland Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2555 Cullen Blvd. Pearland, TX 77581 |
| Non-Emergency | (281) 997-4100 |
| Website | pearlandtx.gov/police |
You can submit records requests to Pearland PD in person or through the city's public information portal. Some reports from active investigations may be withheld or partially redacted until those cases are resolved.
Pearland also has a Municipal Court for Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance matters. Municipal Court records are separate from the county court records and are managed by the city.
Texas DPS Criminal History for Brazoria County
Brazoria County courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system. The public can search by name for $3 at the DPS public website. Results pull from courts across the state. Cases that were dismissed or ended in acquittal are not included in the public name search results.
For fingerprint-based background checks, IdentoGO accesses both state and federal criminal history databases. These searches are for employers and licensing agencies with permissible purpose. Call 1-888-467-2080 or schedule through the IdentoGO website.
For case-level records on Pearland criminal cases, the Brazoria County District Clerk and re:SearchTX give more information than the DPS name check. If you need to check both Brazoria and Harris county records, re:SearchTX covers both in one search.
Record Expunction in Brazoria County
Texas allows qualifying individuals to have criminal records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. For Pearland-area arrests in Brazoria County, you file the expunction petition in Brazoria County District Court in Angleton. For arrests in the Harris County part of Pearland, file in Harris County District Court in Houston.
Expunction can cover acquittals, pardons, some dismissed charges, and identity theft situations. If the case doesn't 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 legal help in Pearland, call the Texas Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. Lone Star Legal Aid serves the greater Houston area including Brazoria County. The texaslawhelp.org site has guides and cost information for expunction and nondisclosure proceedings in Texas.
Brazoria County Criminal Records
Most of Pearland is in Brazoria County, and the majority of local criminal cases go through Brazoria County courts. For full details on clerk offices, court divisions, and search tools for Brazoria County, see the county criminal records page.