This page helps you find Judicial Records in Harrison County, Texas and understand when to use the online search, the District Clerk, or the County Clerk. It is built for people who need case information, court records, copies, or older probate material.
For many case lookups, the main starting point is Odyssey Public Access. For copies, larger file requests, sealed matters, adoption records, and some probate records, Harrison County routes the request through the clerk offices that handle those records.
Odyssey Public Access case search
Harrison County offers a public case search through Odyssey Public Access. It includes options for All Courts, Civil, Family, Probate, Criminal, Court Calendar, Jail Records, and Jail Bond Records.
- Select a location.
- Choose the record area that matches your search, such as Civil, Family, Probate, or Criminal.
If you already know case details, using them will narrow the search faster.
- Open search Harrison County case records.
- Pick the court or record category that fits your need.
- Review the case results and note the case number, party names, and filing year for any follow-up request.
Important: Harrison County states that the online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or completeness.
District Clerk records and copy requests
The District Clerk handles Civil, Family, Child Support, Property Tax Suits, and Adult Felony records. That office also handles document requests and record searches for unsealed cases.
For simple record searches, the District Clerk provides a records inquiry form on its office page. For multiple documents, multiple case searches, or a request for an entire case file, use the formal request process instead of a basic inquiry.
You can review the office instructions on the District Clerk page or use the case file request form when you need a full file or more than 10 documents.
What to include in a records request
Harrison County asks for as much case information as possible to speed up the search. The most useful details are the case number, party name, and the year the case took place or was filed.
- Case or cause number, if known.
- Date or year filed, if known.
- Names of the parties involved.
- Type of case, such as Tax, Divorce or Family, Civil, or Criminal.
- How you want the copies returned, such as paper, email, postal mail, or fax, when that option applies.
- Whether you need certified copies.
For more than one case file, Harrison County instructs users to complete one request form for each file.
Fees, timing, and delivery limits
The clerk offices publish copy fees, payment rules, and turnaround times for judicial record requests.
| Request type | Fee or timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-certified copies | $1.00 per page | Paper or electronic copies can be sent by mail, fax, email, or picked up in person. |
| Certified copies | $1.00 per page | No extra certification charge is listed. Certified copies are paper only and can be mailed or picked up in person. |
| Large document request or entire case file | At least 10 business days | Used for an entire case file or more than 10 individual documents. |
| General record request | Usually 2 to 3 days after the request | Timing can be longer for off-site files, weather issues, or workload. |
| Urgent request | $5.00 search fee may apply | Payment must be processed before documents are sent. |
| Credit card payment | Minimum $2.00 convenience fee | The fee increases based on the subtotal. |
The District Clerk accepts cash, credit card, check, and money order for its requests. Checks and money orders should be made out to Harrison County District Clerk.
Sealed cases, adoption files, and older probate records
Some judicial records require a different process. Sealed document requests must be handled in person by a person or party connected to the case, with photo ID. If the documents are not ready the same day, the same person must pick them up in person and show photo ID again. Information about a sealed case is not provided by phone or email.
Adoption records also follow a separate process. The requesting person or party must submit a Request for Adoption Records form with an ID copy. The request goes to the District Judge for approval before a clerk can search the file. Adoption documents can only be picked up in person, and the ID at pickup must match the ID submitted with the request.
For probate material, the County Clerk points users to Odyssey Web Portal for probate filings after 2005 and Kofile for probate records before 2005. The County Clerk also provides a records search area through its office page and a separate QuickLink site for index books and document purchases tied to county records.
You can start from the County Clerk page for probate routing, and use search older county index books and probate minute references when that older archive path matches your request.
Judicial records contacts
Use these offices when you need staff help with case records, copy requests, or probate routing.
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Harrison County District Clerk, Harrison County Courthouse, 200 West Houston Street, Suite 234, Marshall, TX 75670
Phone: (903) 935-8409
Fax: (903) 927-1918 -
Harrison County Clerk, Harrison County Courthouse, 200 W. Houston Suite 143, Marshall, TX 75671
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1365, Marshall, TX 75671
Phone: (903) 935-8403
Fax: (903) 935-4877 -
Harrison County Courthouse, 200 W Houston St, Marshall, TX 75670
Phone: (903) 935-8400
Common questions
How do I search Harrison County judicial records online?
Use Odyssey Public Access to search case records by court category. It includes Civil, Family, Probate, Criminal, court calendar information, and jail-related records. Start here: open the case records search.
Which office handles copies for civil, family, tax, and felony case files?
The District Clerk handles those records. That office files and keeps Civil, Family, Child Support, Property Tax Suit, and Adult Felony records and processes copy requests for unsealed cases.
What should I do if I need an entire case file or a large number of documents?
Use the formal written request process for an entire case file or for more than 10 individual documents. Harrison County says these requests have a minimum turnaround time of 10 business days.
Can sealed case information be provided by phone or email?
No. Sealed document requests must be made in person by a person or party connected to the case, with photo ID. Information about a sealed case is not provided by phone or email.
How do adoption record requests work in Harrison County?
An adoption record request requires a Request for Adoption Records form and a copy of the requester's ID. The District Judge must approve the request before the clerks can search the case. Approved documents are picked up in person only.
Where should I look for probate records?
The County Clerk directs users to Odyssey for probate filings after 2005 and to Kofile for probate records before 2005. That split is useful when your search depends on the age of the probate file.