Search Rockwall County Court Records

This page helps you find court records in Rockwall County, Texas and understand which office handles different case types. It also points you to the main online search option and the local clerk offices most often involved in court record requests.

For many searches, the first stop is the Tyler Odyssey Portal. Depending on the case type, you may also need the Rockwall County District Clerk or Rockwall County Clerk for copies, questions, or records that are handled by staff.

Tyler Odyssey Portal

The main online lookup tool for Rockwall County court records is the search portal for court records and hearings. It includes a Smart Search option for court records and a hearings search for a selected date range.

• Open the portal and choose Smart Search to look for court records.
• Use the hearings search when you need hearing information for a date range.
• Allow JavaScript and cookies in your browser before using the site.
• Use a supported browser version if the portal does not load correctly.

Important: The portal requires JavaScript and cookies, and it warns that older browser versions may not work.

Which office handles the record you need

Rockwall County court records are split between the District Clerk and the County Clerk based on case type.

The District Clerk maintains District Court records and is the office to contact for felony matters and many district court civil and family records. The district courts listed for Rockwall County include the 382nd District Court, 439th District Court, and 503rd District Court.

The County Clerk handles records tied to County Courts at Law, including Class A and B misdemeanor cases, probate, guardianship, civil appeals, bond forfeitures, and mental health matters. The County Clerk also serves as clerk for County Courts at Law No. 1 and No. 2.

Misdemeanor, probate, and related County Clerk records

If you need copies of Class A or B misdemeanor records for an offense in Rockwall County, the request goes through the County Clerk misdemeanor department. Copy requests are handled by email at ccmisdemeanor@rockwallcountytexas.com.

For probate or guardianship matters, the County Clerk directs questions to probate@rockwallcountytexas.com. The County Clerk also publishes a civil, guardianship, and probate filings page with filing information, fee references, and forms for related case types.

For misdemeanor background searches involving Class A and B cases resulting from an offense in Rockwall County, the County Clerk states that the fee is $5 and that the request must be made in person with proof of ID.

District Court and County Court at Law records

District Court records are maintained by the District Clerk’s Office. The district courts in Rockwall County handle felony criminal trials as well as civil, family, juvenile, and CPS-related matters.

County Court at Law No. 1 and County Court at Law No. 2 handle misdemeanor criminal trials as well as civil, family, juvenile, probate, guardianship, and mental health matters. Their files are maintained by both the County Clerk’s office on the first floor and the District Clerk’s office on the second floor.

If you need help identifying the right court page or office before requesting records, the county also provides a Courts directory.

Payments, fees, and request limits

Some case information is paired with office-specific payment or request rules. For misdemeanor cases filed in the Rockwall County Clerk’s Office, the County Clerk says you cannot make online payments through a payment center for those cases.

For district court matters, the District Clerk accepts personal checks, money orders, and major credit cards for civil or family filings, with a stated convenience fee of 2.35% and a $2 minimum for card payments. For existing district court payment plans, accepted methods include personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and debit or credit card payments, with a stated 2.35% convenience fee and a $1 minimum for card transactions.

For civil cash bond refunds handled through the County Clerk, the clerk states that refunds are mailed and may require a valid photo ID and a notarized request. The clerk also notes a fee of 5% of the withdrawal, not to exceed $50.

Rockwall County court records contacts

Use the contact that matches the case type and court level you are dealing with.

• Rockwall County District Clerk — 1111 East Yellowjacket Lane Suite 200, Rockwall, TX 75087
  Phone: (972) 204-6500
  Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm
  Financial transactions should be finalized by 4:30 P.M.
• Rockwall County Clerk — 1111 E Yellowjacket Lane Suite 100, Rockwall, TX 75087
  Phone: (972) 204-6300
  Fax: 972-204-6309
  Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm
  All final transactions should be completed by 4 pm
  Email for probate or guardianship questions: probate@rockwallcountytexas.com
  Email for misdemeanor copy questions: ccmisdemeanor@rockwallcountytexas.com
• County Court at Law No. 1 — 1111 East Yellowjacket Lane Suite 310, Rockwall, TX 75087
  Phone: (972) 204-6450
• County Court at Law No. 2 — 1111 East Yellowjacket Lane Suite 404, Rockwall, TX 75087
  Phone: (972) 204-6430