Wichita County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Wichita County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Wichita County public records: common questions
Where to search Wichita County records
Wichita County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Wichita County District Clerk; felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax court records. Check current custody through Sheriff's Detention Bureau; Wichita County Detention Center capacity and facility information.
- Court casesWichita County District Clerk; felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax court records
- Current custodySheriff's Detention Bureau; Wichita County Detention Center capacity and facility information
- 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.
- Wichita County's county seat is Wichita Falls, and the county courthouse is at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas.
- The County Clerk maintains county-court and commissioners-court records, deeds and other instruments, birth and death certificates, assumed names, wills, probate records, marriage licenses and county-court financial records.
- The District Clerk is the custodian for district-court records, including felony criminal, family, juvenile, delinquent-tax and civil matters; the office states that records date back to 1882.
- Wichita County currently has three district courts: the 30th, 78th and 89th District Courts.
- The Sheriff's Office and Detention Center are at 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, Texas; the listed phone number is 940-766-8170.
- The Sheriff's Detention Bureau states that the 188,000-square-foot detention facility can house up to 700 inmates and passed a jail inspection in August 2021.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Wichita County District Clerk; felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax court records | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Sheriff's Detention Bureau; Wichita County Detention Center capacity and facility information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County Public Information Act and open-records request instructions | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official Wichita County government directory; jail-data and judicial-record portals | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official County Clerk land and official-document search portal | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Wichita County Clerk; county-court misdemeanor, probate, marriage, vital and official-record functions | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Wichita County official source (wichitacountytx.com) | County or local | Open source |
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If you are checking a Wichita 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 Wichita County. Wichita County is centered on Wichita Falls and has 129,555 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Wichita Falls
- County-equivalent identity
- 48-485
- Population
- 129,555 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Wichita County's county seat is Wichita Falls, and the county courthouse is at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk maintains county-court and commissioners-court records, deeds and other instruments, birth and death certificates, assumed names, wills, probate records, marriage licenses and county-court financial records.
- Local detail
- The District Clerk is the custodian for district-court records, including felony criminal, family, juvenile, delinquent-tax and civil matters; the office states that records date back to 1882.
- Wichita County currently has three district courts
- the 30th, 78th and 89th District Courts.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office and Detention Center are at 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, Texas; the listed phone number is 940-766-8170.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Wichita County's county seat is Wichita Falls, and the county courthouse is at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas.
- Local detail: The County Clerk maintains county-court and commissioners-court records, deeds and other instruments, birth and death certificates, assumed names, wills, probate records, marriage licenses and county-court financial records.
- Local detail: The District Clerk is the custodian for district-court records, including felony criminal, family, juvenile, delinquent-tax and civil matters; the office states that records date back to 1882.
How do I search Wichita County jail or detention-center data?
The Sheriff's Office and Detention Center are at 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, Texas; the listed phone number is 940-766-8170. Use Sheriff's Detention Bureau; Wichita County Detention Center capacity and facility information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How do I search Wichita County criminal, civil or family court records?
The District Clerk is the custodian for district-court records, including felony criminal, family, juvenile, delinquent-tax and civil matters; the office states that records date back to 1882. Open Wichita County District Clerk; felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax court records for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Wichita County clerk handles misdemeanor versus felony records?
The County Clerk handles county-court misdemeanor, probate and related records. The District Clerk handles district-court felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax records. Texas Judicial Branch guidance says individual trial-court records must be obtained from the relevant county or district clerk. Check Wichita County District Clerk; felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax court records to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I obtain a Wichita County divorce decree or family-court document?
The County Clerk handles county-court misdemeanor, probate and related records. The District Clerk handles district-court felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax records. Texas Judicial Branch guidance says individual trial-court records must be obtained from the relevant county or district clerk. Open Wichita County District Clerk; felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax court records for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I search Wichita County deeds and official land records?
The reviewed Wichita County land-record source provides a direct recording-office access path. Use Official County Clerk land and official-document search portal for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
How do I request Wichita County public records under the Texas Public Information Act?
Current approved sources for Wichita County do not substantiate one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use County Public Information Act and open-records request instructions for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
Where is the Wichita County Detention Center and how do I contact the Sheriff's Office?
The Sheriff's Detention Bureau states that the 188,000-square-foot detention facility can house up to 700 inmates and passed a jail inspection in August 2021. Use Sheriff's Detention Bureau; Wichita County Detention Center capacity and facility information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How do Wichita Falls municipal court records differ from Wichita County court records?
Current approved sources for Wichita County do not substantiate one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Wichita County Clerk; county-court misdemeanor, probate, marriage, vital and official-record functions as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
Jail, booking, and custody records
For current custody information, start with Official Wichita County government directory; jail-data and judicial-record portals. The county jail-data and judicial-record portals are JavaScript-based and may require cookies, account access or portal-specific searches.
Finding Wichita County criminal court records
Start with Wichita County Clerk; county-court misdemeanor, probate, marriage, vital and official-record functions for the official Wichita County court path. County: Wichita County offices handle county administration, county-court records, district-court records, county land records and county jail functions. Wichita Falls municipal offices and other municipalities maintain separate municipal records. Court: The County Clerk handles county-court misdemeanor, probate and related records. The District Clerk handles district-court felony, civil, family, juvenile and delinquent-tax records. Texas Judicial Branch guidance says individual trial-court records must be obtained from the relevant county or district clerk.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Wichita County Sheriff's Office operates the Wichita County Detention Center. Texas Department of Criminal Justice, federal, juvenile and other county custody records are separate systems. Municipal: Wichita Falls Municipal Court and other municipal courts are separate from Wichita County courts and clerks; city citations and municipal cases should be directed to the relevant municipal court.
Local police and incident-report sources
For police or incident records, use County Public Information Act and open-records request instructions. The County Clerk land-record portal provides a disclaimer that online information is for public convenience and does not certify authenticity.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
Wichita Falls is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Statewide Texas criminal-record sources
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Wichita County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Wichita County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use Official Wichita County government directory; jail-data and judicial-record portals. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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