Find Criminal Records in Fannin County

Fannin County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Bonham, the county seat of this North Texas county just south of the Red River and the Oklahoma state line. The District Clerk handles felony cases filed in the 336th District Court in Bonham. The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records for cases in the county court. If you need to look up a criminal case, find charges, or check how a case resolved, both offices are at the Fannin County Courthouse in Bonham. Bonham is a small city but serves as the hub for all court activity in the county. The Fannin County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest and booking records. Those are separate from court case files, but they often connect to the same matters filed in district or county court.

Fannin County District Clerk

The Fannin County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county. Felony charges handled here include drug offenses, aggravated assault, robbery, and other serious crimes. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, verdicts, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Fannin County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Bonham. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Staff can pull case files and certified copies on request. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by Texas law. The Fannin County courthouse is in downtown Bonham.

The Fannin County official website links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff departments. Check the site for current hours and copy request procedures.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Fannin County felony case records. You can search by party name across multiple Texas courts without driving to Bonham. Documents cost 10 cents per page, with a $6 cap per document.

Fannin County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Fannin County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here, covering DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and similar offenses. The County Clerk holds charge information, plea records, and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases. The office is at the same courthouse as the District Clerk in Bonham.

Records are open for public inspection. If you are unsure whether a case is a felony or misdemeanor, the charge type tells you which clerk holds the file. Some Fannin County cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Fannin County Arrest Records

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data for the county. When someone is arrested and booked into the county jail, the Sheriff creates a record that includes the person's name, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court case files but relate to the same criminal matter.

Contact the Fannin County Sheriff's Office at (903) 583-2145. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record only reflects what was alleged at booking. The District Clerk's case file will show the final outcome. Always check both sources if you need a complete picture.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Fannin County

Fannin County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Fannin County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records appear in the statewide database. The DPS public search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search and shows only convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS.

Arrests without a conviction and dismissed cases do not appear in public results. For a full check, fingerprint-based searches are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program. You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Fannin County residents.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Fannin County

Texas law allows eligible people to have criminal records expunged or sealed. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes and destroys records for qualifying cases. You file the petition in the district court of the county where the arrest happened. For Fannin County arrests, that means the 336th District Court in Bonham.

If expunction is not available, you may seek an order of nondisclosure for cases that ended in deferred adjudication. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Fannin County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Fannin County

Bonham is the county seat and largest city in Fannin County. All felony criminal cases from cities across Fannin County are filed in the 336th District Court in Bonham.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fannin County. Each has its own District Clerk and court system for criminal records.