Harrison County Criminal Records

Harrison County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Marshall, the county seat in East Texas near the Louisiana border. Felony cases from the 71st District Court are handled by the District Clerk, and the County Clerk holds misdemeanor records from the county court. Marshall is the largest city in Harrison County and the central location for all court records and services in the area. If you are trying to find a criminal case, look up charges, or get the result of a hearing, those two clerk offices are the right place to start. Arrest and booking records are held by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.

Harrison County District Clerk

The Harrison County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county. Felony charges can include drug offenses, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, 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. Marshall is the county seat and the location of the main courthouse.

You can search Harrison County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Marshall. 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 Harrison County portal links to county departments. Check the site for current hours and copy request procedures before visiting the courthouse in Marshall.

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

Harrison County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Harrison County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county court at law. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases cover 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 in Harrison County.

The County Clerk's office is at the same courthouse in Marshall. Records are available for public inspection, and staff can pull certified copies. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Some cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Harrison County Arrest Records

The Harrison 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 Harrison County Sheriff's Office at (903) 923-4000. 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. Check both sources when you need a full picture of a criminal matter in Harrison County.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Harrison County

Harrison 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 Harrison County residents by name or zip code.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Harrison 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 Harrison County arrests, that means the 71st District Court in Marshall.

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

Cities in Harrison County

Marshall is the county seat and largest city in Harrison County. All felony criminal cases in Harrison County are filed in the 71st District Court in Marshall.

Nearby Counties

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