Wichita Falls Criminal Records Search
Wichita Falls criminal records are kept by the Wichita County District Clerk for felony cases and the Wichita County Clerk for misdemeanors. Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County in North Texas, so the courthouse is located right in the city. If you need to look up a criminal charge, find a case history, or get a certified court copy, the Wichita County Courthouse on 7th Street is your starting point.
Wichita Falls Overview
Wichita County District Clerk
The Wichita County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal records for Wichita Falls and the rest of Wichita County. Felony charges like drug trafficking, aggravated assault, robbery, and other serious crimes go through district court. The office holds the full case file for every case from indictment through final sentencing. Since Wichita Falls is the county seat, the courthouse is in the city on 7th Street.
Contact the District Clerk at (940) 766-8100 to ask about case lookup procedures, mail-in requests, and current copy fees. Wichita County may also provide online access to court case information through its website. Check wichitacounty.org for any available case search tools or records request forms.
| Office | Wichita County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 7th Street, Suite 250 Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
| Phone | (940) 766-8100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | wichitacounty.org |
Wichita County's official portal provides access to court information and public records for criminal matters in Wichita Falls and surrounding communities.
How to Search Wichita Falls Criminal Records
You can search Wichita Falls criminal records through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, through the Wichita County website, or by visiting the courthouse in person. Online tools are good for basic lookups. In-person visits let you see the full file and get certified copies the same day.
The re:SearchTX portal covers Wichita County district court cases. Search by defendant name or cause number to find felony filings from Wichita Falls. 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.
The Texas DPS name search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 and returns convictions and deferred adjudications from courts statewide. It does not show dismissed cases or arrests that did not lead to conviction.
For in-person searches, visit the Wichita County Courthouse on 7th Street. Staff can pull cases by name or cause number and make copies. Call (940) 766-8100 before visiting to confirm current fees and what ID to bring.
When searching, have ready:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth or approximate filing year
- Cause number if you have it
Wichita Falls Police Department
The Wichita Falls Police Department keeps incident reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within city limits. Police reports are not the same as court records. If you need a Wichita Falls incident or arrest report, contact WFPD directly. The department handles public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Agency | Wichita Falls Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 Holliday Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
| Non-Emergency | (940) 720-5000 |
| Website | wichitafallstx.gov/police |
You can submit records requests to WFPD in person or through the city's public information process. Reports tied to open investigations may be withheld or partially redacted until the case is closed.
Wichita Falls has a Municipal Court for Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance cases. Those records are separate from Wichita County court records and are managed by the city.
Texas DPS Criminal History for Wichita County
Wichita 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 website. Results pull from courts across the state. Cases that were dismissed or resulted in not-guilty verdicts are not included in what the public can see through the name search.
For fingerprint-based background checks, IdentoGO accesses both Texas DPS and FBI criminal history records. These searches are for employers, licensing agencies, and entities with permissible purpose. Call 1-888-467-2080 or go to the IdentoGO website to schedule an appointment.
For case-level detail on Wichita Falls criminal cases, the Wichita County District Clerk and re:SearchTX give you more than the DPS name check alone. Use DPS as a quick starting point or for a statewide conviction overview when you do not have a specific cause number.
Record Expunction in Wichita County
Texas lets qualifying individuals have criminal records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. For Wichita Falls-area arrests in Wichita County, you file the expunction petition in Wichita County District Court at the courthouse on 7th Street.
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 Wichita Falls, call the Texas Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves the area and may assist qualifying individuals with lower incomes. The texaslawhelp.org site has guides, forms, and cost information for expunction and nondisclosure proceedings in Texas courts.
Wichita County Criminal Records
Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County, and all local criminal cases go through Wichita County courts. For full details on clerk offices, court divisions, and search tools for Wichita County, see the county criminal records page.