Navarro County, Texas Court Records
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Navarro County is anchored by Corsicana and runs a multi-tiered court system that includes District Courts, a Constitutional County Court, a County Court at Law, Justice Courts, and several Municipal Courts. Each level generates its own records — from initial filings and pretrial motions through jury verdicts, sentencing orders, and final judgments. Those records form the official written history of every civil dispute, criminal prosecution, family law proceeding, and probate matter handled in the county.
You can search for most Navarro County court records online, in person at the courthouse, or through the clerk offices that handle direct requests. TexasStateCourts.us can help you find publicly available case information at the state level. For county-level records, Navarro County maintains a dedicated online search portal and staffed clerk offices ready to process requests.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Navarro County?
Start with the Navarro County Courts Records Inquiry Portal, which runs on the Tyler Technologies Odyssey platform. This free, around-the-clock public access system covers three searchable categories:
- Criminal Records — Criminal case filings managed by the District Clerk
- Civil, Family & Probate Case Records — Non-criminal matters, family cases, and probate proceedings
- Court Calendar — Upcoming hearing schedules
Select the appropriate category, then enter any available details — party name, case number, or citation number. No registration is required.
If you need certified copies, original documents, or records not indexed online, contact the right clerk directly:
Navarro County District Clerk (Joshua B. Tackett)
| Physical Address | Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. 3rd Avenue, Suite 201, Corsicana, TX 75110 |
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| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1439, Corsicana, TX 75151 |
| Phone | (903) 654-3040 |
| Felony Fax Line | (903) 875-3973 |
| Office Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
Navarro County Clerk
| Address | 300 West 3rd Avenue, P.O. Box 423, Corsicana, TX 75151-0423 |
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| Phone | (903) 654-3035 |
The County Clerk's Vital Records and Official Public Records portal also supports online searches and copy requests for marriage records, birth and death certificates, and official public records such as deeds and property instruments. The County Clerk's records are computerized from 1995 to the present.
Are Court Records Public in Navarro County?
The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552) presumes that government records are open to the public. Anyone — not just Texas residents — may submit a request for public records held by governmental bodies, including county courts and clerks, and you generally don't need to explain why you want them.
That said, certain categories of records are shielded from public disclosure in Navarro County:
- Juvenile records — Records involving minors in criminal or civil proceedings are confidential by statute
- Family law records — Certain domestic relations filings, particularly those involving children, carry access limitations
- Sealed court records — Records sealed by court order are not available for public inspection
- Confidential personal identifiers — Social Security numbers, financial account information, and similar data are redacted from public copies
- Arrest records involving minors — Withheld from general public access
- Records subject to attorney-client privilege or work-product protection
- Law enforcement investigative records — Information that could compromise active investigations or expose informants
Custodian agencies may redact information that would violate privacy laws or constitutional protections before releasing otherwise public records. The Texas Attorney General's Office provides guidance on the Public Information Act's scope and handles disputes over record access.
Navarro County Criminal Court Records
Criminal jurisdiction in Navarro County is spread across multiple courts based on the seriousness of the offense. The Navarro County District Court handles felony matters — offenses carrying sentences of more than one year in state prison. The Navarro County Court at Law holds concurrent jurisdiction with the District Court for arraignments, pretrial hearings, guilty pleas, and jury trials (on assignment from a district judge) in felony cases, and has full jurisdiction over Class A and Class B misdemeanors under Texas Government Code 25.1772. Justice Courts and Municipal Courts handle Class C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and local ordinance violations.
Searching Criminal Records Online
The Navarro County Courts Records Inquiry Portal gives free online access to criminal case records managed by the District Clerk. Search by defendant name or case number to view docket entries, charge information, and current case status.
In-Person and Mail Requests
Call the Navarro County District Clerk's Office at (903) 654-3040 or visit Suite 201 at the Navarro County Courthouse. The District Clerk maintains all felony case files and publishes fee schedules for criminal court costs on the District Clerk's page of the Navarro County official website.
Arrest Records and Sheriff's Office
Arrest records and jail information are maintained by the Navarro County Sheriff's Office, which also publishes an inmate roster online.
Navarro County Sheriff's Office
| Address | 312 West 2nd Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110 |
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| Phone | (903) 654-3001 |
| Fax | (903) 654-3044 |
| info@ncsotx.org |
The Justice Courts in Navarro County handle Class C misdemeanors and are organized into four precincts, all located at 312 West 2nd Avenue, Corsicana:
| Precinct | Phone | Fax | |
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| JP Precinct 1 | (903) 654-3055 | (903) 654-3980 | jp1@navarrocounty.org |
| JP Precinct 2 | (903) 654-3058 | (903) 875-3981 | jp2@navarrocounty.org |
| JP Precinct 3 | (903) 654-3063 | (903) 875-3983 | jp3@navarrocounty.org |
| JP Precinct 4 | (903) 654-3060 | (903) 654-3092 | jp4@navarrocounty.org |
Navarro County Civil Court Records
Civil court records in Navarro County document disputes between private parties — personal injury claims, contract disagreements, business litigation, landlord-tenant disputes, and small claims matters. Which court handles your case depends on the dollar amount at stake and the nature of the dispute.
The Navarro County District Court handles civil claims that exceed the jurisdictional limits of lower courts and is the proper venue for complex civil litigation. The Navarro County Court at Law exercises concurrent civil jurisdiction with the District Court for many matters and also hears appeals from Justice Court decisions. The Justice Courts handle small claims and lower-value civil disputes.
Searching Civil Records Online
- Visit the Navarro County Courts Records Inquiry Portal and select Civil, Family & Probate Case Records.
- Search by party name, case number, or case type.
- View docket entries, case status, and hearing information.
Requesting Copies
The District Clerk maintains civil case files for District Court proceedings; the County Clerk handles civil matters under the County Courts' jurisdiction. Fee schedules for both offices are published on the Navarro County website:
- Civil and Family Court Filing Fees — District Clerk (available as a PDF from the District Clerk's page)
- County Clerk's Schedule of Fees (revised January 1, 2024) — available from the County Clerk's page
Document copies from the County Clerk's Office are charged at $1.00 per page, with a $5.00 certification fee per certified document.
Navarro County Constitutional County Court
| Address | 300 W. 3rd Avenue, Suite 103, Corsicana, TX 75110 |
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| Phone | (903) 875-3322 |
| Fax | (903) 875-3994 |
Navarro County Court at Law
| Address | 300 W. 3rd Avenue, P.O. Box 423, Corsicana, TX 75151 |
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| Phone | (903) 875-3379 |
Navarro County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Navarro County fall under the Navarro County District Court and the Navarro County Court at Law, which holds concurrent family law jurisdiction under Texas Government Code 25.1772. The District Clerk handles family matters under the District Court's jurisdiction; the County Clerk steps in for matters assigned to the County Court at Law outside that concurrent jurisdiction.
Family court records cover divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity determinations, adoptions, juvenile matters, and protective orders. Many of these are publicly accessible through the online portal, though records involving children or domestic violence situations carry access restrictions under Texas law.
Searching Family Court Records Online
Use the Civil, Family & Probate Case Records search within the Odyssey Public Access portal. Search by party name or case number to locate family court filings and docket histories.
Divorce Records
Divorce decrees and related filings are maintained by the Navarro County District Clerk. Call (903) 654-3040 to request copies. For certified copies of a divorce decree, have the names of both parties, the case number, and the filing year ready. Standard copy and certification fees apply.
Marriage Records and Licenses
Marriage licenses are issued and maintained by the Navarro County Clerk. A standard marriage license costs $82.00; couples who complete a qualifying premarital education course and provide the required certification pay a reduced fee of $22.00. You can search and request marriage records through the County Clerk's official records portal or by contacting the County Clerk's Office directly at (903) 654-3035.
Birth and Death Records
The Navarro County Clerk maintains birth and death records dating back to 1903. Both birth and death certificate requests require valid government-issued photo identification and are restricted to eligible applicants under Texas law. If you qualify, you can request records through several channels:
- Online: Use the County Clerk's Vital Records portal to search and order copies
- Vitals Access: Complete the application and pay online through the Vitals Access service; the certificate will be mailed to your address
- By Mail: Print and mail a completed, notarized application with applicable fees (check or money order) and a copy of valid ID to the County Clerk's Office
- In Person: Complete the application online, then visit the office with valid ID to pick up the certificate
Texas death records are restricted for the first 25 years following the death. During that window, access is limited to eligible individuals such as next of kin or legal representatives. For records predating 1903, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission may have relevant genealogical materials available.
Navarro County Probate Court Records
Probate jurisdiction in Navarro County is shared between the Navarro County District Court and the Navarro County Court at Law. The Court at Law holds concurrent probate jurisdiction under Texas Government Code 25.1772, including authority over disputes involving trusts, eminent domain, condemnation, and landlord-tenant matters relating to land titles — regardless of the amount in controversy. Routine uncontested probate matters often proceed through the County Court at Law, while contested or more complex estate proceedings may be handled in the District Court.
The District Clerk handles probate matters under concurrent District Court jurisdiction; the County Clerk handles other probate filings and also scans and preserves probate records as part of the county's broader records management responsibilities.
Types of Probate Records Maintained
- Will probates and orders admitting wills to probate
- Letters testamentary and letters of administration
- Estate inventories, appraisements, and accountings
- Guardianship and conservatorship petitions and orders
- Trust administration filings
- Intestate succession determinations
- Escheat and partition proceedings
How to Search and Request Probate Records
- Visit the Navarro County Courts Records Inquiry Portal and select Civil, Family & Probate Case Records.
- Search by the decedent's name, estate case number, or guardian/ward name.
- Review docket entries and case status online.
- For certified copies or original documents, contact the appropriate clerk based on where the case was filed.
Contact for Probate Record Copies
- District Clerk: (903) 654-3040 | 300 W. 3rd Avenue, Suite 201, Corsicana, TX 75110
- County Clerk: (903) 654-3035 | 300 W. 3rd Avenue, P.O. Box 423, Corsicana, TX 75151-0423
Copy fees from the County Clerk's Office are $1.00 per page with a $5.00 certification fee for certified documents. The District Clerk's fee schedule for probate-related filings is available from the Navarro County District Clerk's Office page. When visiting the County Clerk's Office in person, note that the filing window accepts documents until 4:00 PM, even though the office itself stays open until 5:00 PM.