Mills County Criminal Records

Mills County criminal records are maintained at the county courthouse in Goldthwaite, the county seat. The District Clerk is the office to contact for felony case files from the district court. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court. If you need to search for a case, look up charges, or find out how a case was resolved, both offices are in the courthouse in Goldthwaite. Arrest and booking records come from the Mills County Sheriff's Office. Mills County is a small rural county in Central Texas, and the courthouse in Goldthwaite is the only place where criminal case records for the county are filed and stored.

Mills County District Clerk

The Mills County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 35th Judicial District. Felony charges include aggravated assault, burglary, drug offenses, and other serious crimes. The clerk maintains the complete case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during courthouse hours.

You can search Mills County felony records in person at the courthouse in Goldthwaite. The clerk can search by name or case number and pull certified copies on request. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge. Call (325) 648-2711 to confirm current hours before visiting. Mills County is a small rural county, so it is a good idea to call ahead and confirm staff will be available.

The Mills County official website at co.mills.tx.us links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three hold parts of the county's criminal records.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Mills County court records. Search by party name across multiple courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document. This is a practical option if you want to search without traveling to Goldthwaite.

Mills County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

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

The County Clerk is at the same courthouse in Goldthwaite. The charge type tells you 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. Call (325) 648-2711 to reach either office before making the trip.

Some Mills County cases may appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates court data from participating Texas counties.

Mills County Arrest Records

The Mills 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 event.

Contact the Mills County Sheriff's Office at (325) 648-2710. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by written request. In a small county like Mills, the Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency. Most arrests in the county go through the same facility. An arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. Check the District Clerk's files for the final outcome.

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

Texas DPS Criminal History - Mills County

Mills County criminal convictions feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Mills 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 Mills County, the District Clerk in Goldthwaite has the most complete records on individual cases. The DPS online search is a good quick check before contacting the clerk's office directly.

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

What Mills County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Mills 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 Mills County, the District Clerk in Goldthwaite is the right starting point.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Mills 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 Mills County arrests, that means the 35th District Court in Goldthwaite. 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 Mills County District Clerk can advise on applicable forms and fees.

Cities in Mills County

Goldthwaite is the county seat and largest city in Mills County. All felony criminal cases from across the county are filed in the district court in Goldthwaite.

Nearby Counties

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