Freestone County Criminal Records

Freestone County criminal records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Fairfield, the county seat of this East Central Texas county. Fairfield sits along Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston, and the Freestone County Courthouse there is where all criminal case filings are held. The District Clerk handles felony cases in the 87th District Court, keeping records from indictment through final sentencing. Misdemeanor records sit with the County Clerk in Fairfield. To find a case, look up charges, or check the outcome of a criminal matter in Freestone County, contact either clerk office. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday and staff can search by name or case number. Arrest and booking records come from the Freestone County Sheriff's Office, separate from the court files.

Freestone County District Clerk

The Freestone County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, jury verdicts, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during office hours. The 87th District Court serves Freestone County, and all felony filings go to the District Clerk in Fairfield.

You can search Freestone County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Fairfield. 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 Freestone County official website links to county departments. Check the site for current hours and copy request procedures before visiting the courthouse in Fairfield.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Freestone County felony case records. You can search by party name across multiple Texas courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page, with a $6 cap per document.

Freestone County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Freestone 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 in Freestone County. The office is at the same courthouse in Fairfield.

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.

Freestone County Arrest Records

The Freestone County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data for the county. Booking records include name, date of birth, charges at arrest, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court files but relate to the same criminal matter.

Contact the Freestone County Sheriff's Office at (903) 389-3236. 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 shows the final outcome. Always check both sources if you need a complete picture.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Freestone County

Freestone County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When 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. Results show only convictions and deferred adjudications. Dismissed cases and arrests without conviction do not appear.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Freestone County residents by name or zip code.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Freestone 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 Freestone County arrests, that means the 87th District Court in Fairfield.

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

Cities in Freestone County

Fairfield is the county seat of Freestone County. All felony criminal cases in Freestone County are filed in the 87th District Court in Fairfield.

Nearby Counties

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