Plano Criminal Records Lookup
Plano criminal records are kept by the Collin County District Clerk for felony cases and the Collin County Clerk for misdemeanors. Plano is in Collin County north of Dallas, and all criminal court filings from the city go through the Collin County court system. The Collin County Courthouse is in McKinney, the county seat, about 15 miles north of Plano.
Plano Overview
Collin County District Clerk
The Collin County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal records for Plano and the rest of Collin County. Felony charges like aggravated assault, major drug cases, robbery, and other serious offenses go to district court. The office holds the complete case file for every case, from indictment through sentencing. The courthouse is in McKinney, about a 20-minute drive from most of Plano.
Collin County has online access to court records through its official website. You can search cases by defendant name or cause number and view docket history without visiting in person. For certified copies or physical case file access, visit the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney or submit a written request.
| Office | Collin County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12152 McKinney, TX 75071 |
| Phone | (972) 548-4186 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | collincountytx.gov |
How to Search Plano Criminal Records
Plano criminal records are in the Collin County system. You can search online through re:SearchTX or the Collin County portal, or visit the courthouse in McKinney. The DPS name search is also useful for a statewide conviction check.
The re:SearchTX portal covers Collin 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. Document downloads run 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per file.
Collin County also has its own online court records access through collincountytx.gov. Check the District Clerk section for any available name search or cause number lookup tools specific to the county.
The Texas DPS name search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 and returns convictions and deferred adjudications from courts across Texas. Dismissed cases do not appear in the public results.
When searching, have ready:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth if you have it
- Approximate year of the case
- Cause number if available
Plano Police Department
The Plano Police Department keeps incident reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within Plano. Police reports are not court records. If you need a Plano incident or arrest report, contact PPD directly through its public records process. The department handles requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Agency | Plano Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 14th Street Plano, TX 75074 |
| Non-Emergency | (972) 424-5678 |
| Website | plano.gov/departments/police |
Plano PD handles public information requests for police records. You can submit requests in person or through the department's online portal. Reports from open investigations may be withheld or partially redacted.
Plano has a Municipal Court that handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance cases. These records are separate from Collin County criminal court records and are managed by the city.
Texas DPS Criminal History for Collin County
Collin County courts submit convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History database. The public can search by name for $3 at the DPS website. Results pull from courts statewide. Dismissed charges and acquittals are not included in the public name search results.
For fingerprint-based background checks, IdentoGO accesses both state and federal criminal history records. These searches are for employers, licensing agencies, and others with permissible purpose. Call 1-888-467-2080 or schedule through the IdentoGO website to set up an appointment.
For case-level detail on Plano criminal cases, the Collin County District Clerk and re:SearchTX give you more information than the DPS name check. Use the DPS search as a quick starting point or when you need a statewide overview.
Record Expunction in Collin County
Texas allows qualifying individuals to have criminal records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. For Plano-area arrests in Collin County, you file the expunction petition in Collin County District Court at the courthouse in McKinney.
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 after completing deferred adjudication for eligible offenses. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure.
For legal help in Plano, call the Texas Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves Collin County and may assist qualifying individuals. The texaslawhelp.org site has guides, forms, and cost information for expunction and nondisclosure.
Collin County Criminal Records
Plano is in Collin County, and all local criminal cases go through Collin County courts. For full details on clerk offices, court divisions, and online search tools for Collin County, see the county criminal records page.