Nacogdoches County Court Records Search
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Nacogdoches County, Texas, maintains a court system encompassing district courts, constitutional county courts, county courts at law, justice of the peace courts, and municipal courts. Records produced by these courts — including civil filings, criminal case documents, probate proceedings, family law matters, and docket entries — are official documents that form the legal record of proceedings in the county. The Nacogdoches County Clerk serves as the designated custodian for county court records, including probate, civil, and vital records, while the District Clerk maintains records from the district courts, which handle felony criminal cases and divorce proceedings.
Texas residents researching court cases have several ways to locate records — through the county clerk’s office, the district clerk’s office, in-person public terminals, written requests, and online tools. TexasStateCourts.us may assist in locating publicly available court case information across Texas, including matters filed in Nacogdoches County’s trial and appellate courts.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Nacogdoches County?
Finding court records in Nacogdoches County depends on the court in which the case was filed. Different records are held by different offices, so identifying the correct custodian first saves time.
Online Record Search Options
- The Nacogdoches County Clerk’s Public Records Search provides online access to official records including probate documents, real property records, assumed name filings, and more, searchable by grantor/grantee name, document type, or document number. Records in this database go back to 1893.
- The Texas Judiciary’s Online Case Search provides access to appellate and supreme court case information. Searches can be run by attorney bar number, filing date, trial court case number, or appellate case number.
- re:SearchTX provides a statewide case search tool covering civil cases from district, county, and other Texas courts across all 254 counties.
Online Public Records Request
For court and government records not available through the above search tools, Nacogdoches County accepts records requests through its online public records request portal. Requesters should provide as detailed a description of the records sought as possible. Upon receiving a cost estimate from the agency, requesters must respond within 10 days, or the request may be considered withdrawn.
In-Person Access
The County Clerk’s office and District Clerk’s office both maintain public access terminals for in-person record searches. Visits must be conducted during regular business hours.
Mail Requests
Mail-in requests for county court records should be sent to:
County Judge, Nacogdoches County
101 W. Main, Suite 170, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Nacogdoches County Courts — Locations and Contact Information
Nacogdoches County 145th District Court
Address: 101 W Main, Suite 120, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 560-7740
Nacogdoches County 420th District Court
Address: 101 W Main, Suite 120, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 560-7740
Fax: (936) 560-7839
Email: dclerk@co.nacogdoches.tx.us
Nacogdoches County Constitutional Court / County Court at Law
Address: 101 W Main, Suite 110, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 560-7733
Fax: (936) 559-5926
Nacogdoches Municipal Court
Address: 217 W. Hospital St., P.O. Drawer 635030, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
Phone: (936) 559-2641
Justice of the Peace Courts
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| JP Precinct 1 | 9373 US Hwy 259, Nacogdoches, TX 75965 | (936) 560-4867 |
| JP Precinct 2 | 2306 Douglass Rd, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 | (936) 560-7726 |
| JP Precinct 3 | 2723 Center Highway #7, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 | (936) 560-7889 |
| JP Precinct 4 | 4679 FM 226, Woden, TX 75978 | (936) 569-9365 |
Garrison Municipal Court
Address: 129 W Greenwood St, Garrison, TX 75946
Phone: (936) 347-2201
Are Court Records Public in Nacogdoches County?
Texas law broadly supports public access to court records. Rule 12 of the Texas Rules for Judicial Administration states that judicial records are open to the general public for inspection and copying. Under Rule 76a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, court records in civil matters are presumed to be open unless a party successfully moves to seal them and satisfies the legal standard for doing so.
The Texas Public Information Act governs access to records held by governmental bodies. However, records held directly by the judiciary are primarily governed by Rule 12, not the Public Information Act. Certain categories of records are exempt from public disclosure, including:
- Records related to pending criminal investigations
- Attorney-client privileged communications
- Personnel records
- Trade secrets and competitive bid documents
- Real estate transaction details subject to confidentiality
- Sealed court records by court order
- Juvenile records
- Adoption records
- Family Code case records (certain filings)
Where no exemption applies and no party raises an objection, records remain open to the public. Researchers who are denied access may seek review of the denial through appropriate judicial channels.
Nacogdoches County Criminal Court Records
The 145th and 420th District Courts handle felony criminal matters in Nacogdoches County. Misdemeanor criminal cases are heard by the County Court at Law, while Class C misdemeanors and traffic violations are heard in the justice courts and municipal courts.
Searching Criminal Court Records
Criminal case information at the appellate level can be searched through the Texas Judiciary Online Case Search, which aggregates case data from trial and appellate courts statewide. The re:SearchTX platform also provides access to district court criminal records across Nacogdoches County.
For in-person searches of district court criminal records, the District Clerk’s office at Suite 120 of the Nacogdoches County Courthouse maintains case files and provides public terminal access. Researchers should bring the case number, party name, and valid identification.
Arrest Records — Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office maintains a Booking Summary on its website, which provides public access to recent arrest and booking information including offenses and bond amounts. The Sheriff’s Office is also the county’s designated repository for local law enforcement records, including incident reports and jail logs.
Individuals can request records directly from the Sheriff’s Office or submit an online records request through the county’s NextRequest portal. Electronic submissions can also be made through the county’s electronic submission portal.
For criminal history background checks, the Texas Department of Public Safety maintains statewide criminal history records. Per Texas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 156, requests for criminal record searches for employment or credit purposes should be directed to the executive branch criminal history repositories rather than the court clerk’s office.
Nacogdoches County Civil Court Records
The 145th and 420th District Courts have jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts in controversy greater than $200, as well as complex litigation. The County Court at Law handles civil matters within its jurisdictional limits, while justice courts handle small claims cases. All civil court records are maintained by the respective court’s clerk office.
How to Request Civil Records
- In person: Visit the District Clerk’s office at Suite 120 or the County Clerk’s office at Suite 110, Nacogdoches County Courthouse, 101 W Main, Nacogdoches, TX 75961. Public terminals are available for searching electronic records.
- Online: Use the Nacogdoches County Clerk’s Public Records Search for county court civil records. For district court civil cases, re:SearchTX provides case search access.
- Online request form: Submit requests through the NextRequest portal.
- By mail: Send written requests with the case number, party names, filing date, required fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the appropriate clerk’s office.
Filing Fees (Effective January 1, 2024 — County Clerk)
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Original Petition, Occupational Driver’s License, Justice Court Appeals | $350.00 |
| Garnishment After Judgment | $350.00 |
| Counter-Claim or Cross Action | $80.00 |
| Petition for Non-Disclosure | $350.00 |
| All Writs | $225.00 |
| Citations, Subpoenas, Summons | $90.00 |
| Abstract of Judgment, Order of Sale, Execution & other Writs | $8.00 |
| Jury Fee | $40.00 |
Payments can be made online through the county clerk’s Official Payments portal.
Nacogdoches County Family Court Records
Family law matters — including divorce, child custody, child support, protective orders, and adoption — are handled by the 145th and 420th District Courts for cases within their jurisdiction. The County Court at Law also handles certain family matters. Records from these proceedings are maintained by the District Clerk’s office.
Divorce Records
Divorce proceedings are heard by the district courts, and all related records — including the divorce decree, property division orders, and custody arrangements — are maintained by the District Clerk. While divorce records are generally considered public, specific personal details may be redacted or restricted. Certified copies of divorce decrees are typically accessible only to the parties involved, their legal representatives, or persons with a court order. Requesters should contact the District Clerk’s office at (936) 560-7740.
Mail-in requests for divorce records must include the names of both parties, the date of the divorce, the required fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope addressed to the District Clerk’s office.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses and records are issued and maintained by the Nacogdoches County Clerk. Requesters can obtain certified copies online through the Vital Records Web Portal or by visiting the County Clerk’s office in person. A Marriage License Application is available for download from the county clerk’s website for physical submission.
Fees for certified marriage records obtained through the online portal:
- Certified marriage certificate: $7.00
- Non-refundable credit card processing/service fee: $5.00
- VitalVerify fee (delivery orders): $0.75
- Priority USPS shipping: $10.00 (approximately 3 business days after approval)
- Standard USPS shipping: $2.50 (allow at least 10 business days)
Birth and Death Records
Birth records (dating to 1903) and death records are maintained by the County Clerk’s office. Certified copies can be requested through the Vital Records Web Portal, in person, or by mail using either the Notarized Birth and Death Certificate Request Form or the Non-Notarized Birth and Death Certificate Request Form.
Per Texas Health and Safety Code § 195.003, all applicants must present a valid Group A (primary) form of identification. Fees are:
- Certified birth certificate: $23.00 per copy
- Certified death certificate: $21.00 for the first copy; $4.00 per additional copy of the same record
Each individual is entitled to 10 birth certificates in one lifetime. Requesters are notified by email once records are ready for delivery or pickup.
Nacogdoches County Clerk
Address: 101 W Main St, Suite 110, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 560-7733
Fax: (936) 559-5926
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nacogdoches County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Nacogdoches County — including estate administration, will validation, guardianships, conservatorships, and heirship determinations — are handled by the Nacogdoches County Constitutional Court, with records maintained by the County Clerk’s office. The County Clerk has been recording wills, assumed names, and probate proceedings as part of its core function since the county’s founding, with the online records search database going back to 1893.
Searching Probate Records Online
The Nacogdoches County Clerk’s Public Records Search allows researchers to search probate records by grantor/grantee name or document type. The database provides access to probate case records from 1893 to the present. Users can search the index only or conduct a full-text search across document contents.
How to Request Probate Record Copies
- Search the County Clerk’s Public Records Search to identify the case and document numbers needed.
- Submit an online request through the county’s NextRequest portal, including all known case details.
- Alternatively, visit the County Clerk’s office in person at Suite 110, 101 W Main St during business hours, or submit a written request by mail with the required fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Provide valid identification; a fee may be required before the request is processed.
Probate Filing Fees (County Clerk — Effective January 1, 2024)
| Probate Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Probate of Will, Administration, Guardianship, Heirship, Community Survivor | $360.00 |
| Limited Guardianship | $360.00 |
| Small Estate | $360.00 |
| Adverse Action, Contest, or Intervention | $120.00 |
| Citation for Posting | $90.00 |
| Inventory/Appraisement filing (after 90 days) | $25.00 |
| Annual/Final Report of Guardian of Person | $10.00 |
| Claim Against Estate | $10.00 |
| Any Court-Signed Order | $2.00 |
For self-represented litigants navigating probate proceedings, the Texas Courts Self-Help Resources page and Texas Court Help provide procedural guidance. The Texas State Law Library is also a resource for legal research related to probate law and estate administration in Texas.