Search Titus County Criminal Records

Titus County criminal records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Mount Pleasant, the county seat. If you need to find a felony or misdemeanor case in Titus County, look up charges that were filed, or check what the court decided, both offices hold those records and handle public requests. The District Clerk is the office for felony case files from the district court, and the County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court. Arrest records come from the Titus County Sheriff's Office. Mount Pleasant is in Northeast Texas and serves as the courthouse hub for all criminal filings in Titus County.

Titus County District Clerk

The Titus County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal case records in the county. Felony charges can include assault, drug offenses, theft over a set amount, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the full file from indictment through final judgment, including motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Titus County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Mount Pleasant. 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 Titus County official website links to the District Clerk and other county offices. Use it to confirm current hours and procedures for requesting copies of criminal case records.

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

Titus County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Titus County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here, including 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 Titus County.

The County Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Mount Pleasant at (903) 577-6706. Records are available for public inspection. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse building.

Some Titus County criminal cases may also be accessible through the statewide TOPICs system.

Titus County Arrest Records

The Titus County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data. When someone is booked into the county jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record with the person's name, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and booking date.

You can contact the Titus County Sheriff's Office at (903) 572-6641. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record only reflects what was alleged at booking. The person may not have been charged, or charges may have been dropped. The District Clerk's case file shows the final outcome.

Arrest records in Titus County are public records under Texas law, but some details may be withheld if a case is active or involves certain protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Titus County

Titus County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Titus County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records appear in the statewide database.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results only show convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Arrests without a conviction, dismissed cases, and sealed records do not appear. Fingerprint-based searches are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

For county-level case details in Titus County, the District Clerk's office in Mount Pleasant has more specific information. Use both sources together for a thorough records check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Titus County residents.

What Titus County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Titus County can include a range of documents depending on case type and stage. Felony case files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment or information, motions filed by both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if the case went to trial, the judgment, and sentencing documents. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but usually shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking information: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Titus County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office by request.

Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows the consolidated conviction history. For detailed court documents, the District Clerk in Mount Pleasant is the right starting point for Titus County felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Titus 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 Titus County arrests, that means the district court in Mount Pleasant.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. If expunction is not available, you may seek an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 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 Titus County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Titus County

Mount Pleasant is the county seat and the main city in Titus County. All felony criminal cases from across the county are filed in the Titus County District Court in Mount Pleasant.

Nearby Counties

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