Midland County Criminal Records

Midland County criminal records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Midland, the county seat and one of the main cities in the Permian Basin oil patch. With a population of over 176,000, the county runs several district courts and multiple county courts at law that process a large number of criminal cases each year. The District Clerk handles all felony case files. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records. If you want to search for a case, look up charges, or check on a court outcome, both offices are at the Midland County Courthouse. Arrest and booking records come from the Midland County Sheriff's Office and the Midland Police Department.

Midland County District Clerk

The Midland County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county's district courts, including the 142nd Judicial District. Felony cases include murder, aggravated assault, drug offenses, burglary, robbery, and other serious charges. The clerk maintains the complete 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.

You can search Midland County felony records in person at the courthouse in Midland. The clerk searches by name or case number. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law. Call (432) 688-4500 to confirm current hours and procedures before visiting. Given the volume of cases in Midland County, calling ahead is advisable.

The Midland County official website at co.midland.tx.us links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three offices hold parts of the county's criminal record system.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Midland County court records. Search by party name across multiple courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Midland County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Midland County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county courts at law. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases include DWI, simple assault, theft, and minor drug possession. The County Clerk keeps charge data, plea records, and case outcomes for all misdemeanor filings in Midland County.

The County Clerk's office is in the same courthouse in Midland. You can reach them at (432) 688-4402. The charge type determines which office holds a given file. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same building.

Some Midland County cases may also be accessible through the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates court data from participating Texas counties.

Midland County Arrest Records

The Midland 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's Office creates a record with the person's name, charges at booking, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court case files but relate to the same matter.

Contact the Midland County Sheriff's Office at (432) 688-4600. The Midland Police Department also handles a high volume of arrests within the city. City arrests for felonies route through the county jail. MPD records can be obtained through the Midland Police Department directly. For county-level bookings, the Sheriff's Office is the right contact. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail.

Note: Arrest records in Midland County are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or certain protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Midland County

Midland County criminal convictions feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Midland County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to DPS, those records enter the statewide database covering all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results show only convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records do not appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program give more complete results.

For county-level case detail in Midland County, the District Clerk at 500 N. Loraine has more complete records on individual felony cases. Use both sources together for a thorough check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Midland County residents. The registry is maintained by DPS and searchable by name or zip code.

What Midland County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Midland County include different documents based on case type. Felony files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment, motions from both sides, plea agreements, the judgment, and sentencing orders. Trial cases also include jury instructions and the verdict. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows consolidated conviction history. For detailed case documents in Midland County, start with the District Clerk or use the re:SearchTX system for a quick name search.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Midland County

Texas law allows some 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 where the arrest occurred. For Midland County arrests, that means one of the district courts in Midland. Once granted, all agencies holding records must destroy their copies.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not all dismissed cases qualify. Nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply to deferred adjudication cases if expunction is not available. Nondisclosure seals records from public view but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Midland County District Clerk can advise on applicable forms and fees.

Cities in Midland County

Midland is the county seat and largest city in the county. All felony criminal cases from across the county are filed in the district courts in Midland.

• Midland - the county seat and the hub for all criminal court proceedings in Midland County

Nearby Counties

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