Fayette County Criminal Records

Fayette County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in La Grange, the county seat of this Central Texas county between Austin and Houston. The District Clerk handles felony cases filed in the 155th District Court and keeps those records from initial filing through final disposition. If the charge is a misdemeanor, the County Clerk in La Grange holds those files. The Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange is where all criminal case filings in the county are kept. To look up a case, search by name, or find the outcome of a past hearing, contact the clerk offices in La Grange. Arrest and booking data come from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, which maintains those records separately from what the court clerks hold.

Fayette County District Clerk

The Fayette County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county. Felony charges filed here include drug offenses, aggravated assault, theft, 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 Fayette County criminal records in person at the courthouse in La Grange. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Staff can pull certified copies on request. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law.

The Fayette County official website at co.fayette.tx.us links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff departments, all of which maintain parts of the county's criminal records.

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

Fayette County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Fayette 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 possession of small amounts of controlled substances. The County Clerk holds charge information, plea records, and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases.

The County Clerk's office is at the same courthouse in La Grange. Records are open for public inspection. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Some cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Fayette County Arrest Records

The Fayette 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 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 Fayette County Sheriff's Office at (979) 968-5856. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. Keep in mind that an arrest record only reflects what was alleged at booking. The District Clerk's case file shows the final outcome.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Fayette County

Fayette County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Fayette County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to DPS, 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. You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Fayette County residents by name or zip code.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Fayette 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 Fayette County arrests, that means the 155th District Court in La Grange.

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 Fayette County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Fayette County

La Grange is the county seat of Fayette County. All felony criminal cases from cities across Fayette County are filed in the 155th District Court in La Grange.

Nearby Counties

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