Franklin County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Franklin County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Franklin County public records: common questions
Where to search Franklin County records
Franklin County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information.
- Court casesOfficial district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Texas state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Franklin County's seat and courthouse are in Mount Vernon at 200 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457.
- The county sheriff's office is listed at 208 Texas Highway 37 in Mount Vernon and can be reached at 903-537-4539.
- County Clerk Brook Bussell's office is at 200 North Kaufman Street and lists phone number 903-537-8357.
- The County Clerk's online records page states that deed records are indexed and imaged from 1843 forward, while contract, lien, and oil-and-gas lease records are available from 1910 forward.
- District Clerk Ellen Jaggers is listed at the Franklin County Courthouse Annex West, 204 Texas Highway 37, with phone number 903-537-8337.
- The Texas Judicial Branch lists Franklin County with the 8th and 62nd District Courts; those courts also serve specified neighboring counties.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official county sheriff contact and office information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official Franklin County government portal and courthouse information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Franklin County official source (co.franklin.tx.us) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Franklin County official source (txcourts.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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If you are checking a Franklin County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Franklin County. Franklin County has 10,994 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 48-159
- Population
- 10,994 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Franklin County's seat and courthouse are in Mount Vernon at 200 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457.
- Local detail
- The county sheriff's office is listed at 208 Texas Highway 37 in Mount Vernon and can be reached at 903-537-4539.
- Local detail
- County Clerk Brook Bussell's office is at 200 North Kaufman Street and lists phone number 903-537-8357.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk's online records page states that deed records are indexed and imaged from 1843 forward, while contract, lien, and oil-and-gas lease records are available from 1910 forward.
- Local detail
- District Clerk Ellen Jaggers is listed at the Franklin County Courthouse Annex West, 204 Texas Highway 37, with phone number 903-537-8337.
- Local detail
- The Texas Judicial Branch lists Franklin County with the 8th and 62nd District Courts; those courts also serve specified neighboring counties.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Franklin County's seat and courthouse are in Mount Vernon at 200 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457.
- Local detail: The county sheriff's office is listed at 208 Texas Highway 37 in Mount Vernon and can be reached at 903-537-4539.
- Local detail: County Clerk Brook Bussell's office is at 200 North Kaufman Street and lists phone number 903-537-8357.
How do I contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office about an arrest or incident?
The reviewed Franklin County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Official county sheriff contact and office information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
Where can I find a current Franklin County jail or inmate roster?
The reviewed official sources for Franklin County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
How do I search Franklin County deed, lien, and oil-and-gas lease records?
Current approved sources for Franklin County do not substantiate a dedicated land-record or recorder portal. Official Franklin County government portal and courthouse information is the closest reviewed official contact, but it is not a verified land-record portal; confirm the recorder or land-record custodian before searching.
How do I obtain a Franklin County birth, death, or marriage record?
The approved official source set for Franklin County does not document one system covering every requested record type. Use Official Franklin County government portal and courthouse information for the current official access path.
Which clerk handles a Franklin County divorce or family-law filing?
No reviewed official source for Franklin County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Which district court serves a Franklin County felony or civil case?
The county's district-court docket page lists posted docket documents but is not a comprehensive case-search system. Open Official district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Where can I find Franklin County district-court dockets and hearing dates?
The reviewed Franklin County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Official district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which court handles a municipal citation issued within a Franklin County city?
Franklin County is served by the 8th and 62nd District Courts, plus the constitutional county court and justice courts. The County Clerk and District Clerk have separate filing and records responsibilities. Check Official district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Jail, booking, and custody records
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. County webpages provide contact and records information but do not establish a complete jail or custody dataset.
Finding Franklin County criminal court records
Start with Official district clerk, civil, family, and district court filing information for the official Franklin County court path. County: Franklin County government offices, county clerk records, county commissioners, sheriff services, and county-level administration are centered in Mount Vernon. Court: Franklin County is served by the 8th and 62nd District Courts, plus the constitutional county court and justice courts. The County Clerk and District Clerk have separate filing and records responsibilities.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The official county source identifies the Sheriff's Office as the county law-enforcement contact. No current official county jail roster, booking database, visitation page, or custody-operations page was verified. Municipal: Municipal citations and ordinance matters should be directed to the applicable city municipal court. The reviewed official county sources did not provide a consolidated municipal-court directory or municipal jurisdiction map.
Local police and incident-report sources
For police or incident records, use Official county sheriff contact and office information. The county's district-court docket page lists posted docket documents but is not a comprehensive case-search system.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Statewide Texas criminal-record sources
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Franklin County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Franklin County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use Official Franklin County government portal and courthouse information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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