This page helps you handle a Court Records need in Walker County, Texas by showing where to search public case information, request copies, and contact the right county office.
Walker County uses Odyssey Public Access Case Records for public case summaries, while the Records and Research Department and clerk offices handle copy requests, searches, and record-specific questions.
Odyssey Public Access Case Records
Use the Walker County Odyssey Public Access portal to review public case information and related public records categories. The portal includes court and Sheriff’s Department record options for Walker County.
Search Walker County Odyssey Public Access Case Records.
- Select the location or record category that matches your need, such as all courts, criminal case records, civil, family and probate case records, court calendar, jail records, jail bond records, or incident records.
- Search within the selected category using the information available to you.
- Review the public case summary or record result before deciding whether you need copies or clerk assistance.
Public summaries are not the same as certified copies. For copies, sealed files, or record searches, use the appropriate Walker County office process.
Records and Research Department
The Records and Research Department maintains civil, family, felony, and delinquent tax files from the 1950s to the present. Records before 1952 are held at the Sam Houston State University Library.
You may request document copies by mail or in person. Certified and non-certified copies are $1.00 per page. To obtain copies from a sealed file, you must complete the Request to Unseal Records form and receive Judge approval before copies may be released.
Misdemeanor criminal records
The County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Court for the Misdemeanor County Court at Law, which hears Class A and Class B misdemeanor offenses such as DWIs, thefts, and assaults.
For misdemeanor criminal searches, the office charges $5.00 per name if there is one case or no case. If more than one case exists, the charge is $5.00 per case. Copies are $1.00 per page, certification is $5.00, and a $3.00 credit card handling fee applies.
For mailed search requests, include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The office asks for three identifiers when possible, such as driver’s license, name, and Social Security number.
Review Walker County misdemeanor criminal record instructions.
District Clerk records
The District Clerk maintains official court records for felony criminal, family, juvenile, delinquent tax, and civil court cases. The office supports the 12th Judicial District, 278th Judicial District, and County Court at Law Courts in Walker County.
The District Clerk also receives filings, indexes and records court documents, collects fees and court costs, and manages records for public information and court use.
Self-represented parties may file paper documents in the District Clerk’s office or by mail. E-filing is available through eFileTexas, and case document viewing is available through re:SearchTX.
Fees for copies, searches, and filings
Use the fee details below to plan common Walker County court record tasks.
| Item | Fee | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Copies | $1.00 per page | Records and Research copies and misdemeanor record copies |
| Certification | $5.00 | Misdemeanor criminal records and District Clerk certifications |
| Felony and civil background search | $5.00 per name | Records and Research searches |
| Misdemeanor criminal search | $5.00 per name or $5.00 per case if more than one case exists | County Clerk misdemeanor search requests |
| District Clerk records search | $5.00 | District Clerk fee schedule |
| District Clerk new case filing | $350.00 | Civil, divorce, annulment, parent-child, name change, adoption, adult adoption, termination of parental rights, petition for nondisclosure, and expunction |
Court dockets and calendars
Walker County posts docket information for selected courts and dates. The Odyssey portal also includes a court calendar category for public case schedule review.
The physical address for the Walker County District Courtroom is 1100 University Avenue, Huntsville, Texas 77340. The courtroom is located on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse. All dockets in the 278th District Court are in person unless the setting is on a submission docket.
Walker County court records contacts
Use these contacts for court record searches, copy requests, filing questions, and record-specific routing.
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Records and Research Department, 1100 University Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: (936) 436-4972
Fax: (936) 436-4973 -
Walker County Clerk - Misdemeanor Department, 1100 University Avenue Ste. 105, Huntsville, Texas 77320
Phone: (936) 436-4696
Assistant: (936) 436-4697
Fax: (936) 436-4962 -
Walker County District Clerk, 1100 University Ave Room 209, Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: (936) 436-4972
Fax: (936) 436-4973
Email: wcdc@co.walker.tx.us
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Common questions
Where can I search Walker County court case records online?
Use the Walker County Odyssey Public Access portal for public case records, court calendar information, and related Walker County record categories.
How do I get copies of Walker County court records?
For civil, family, felony, and delinquent tax files, contact the Records and Research Department. Copies may be requested by mail or in person, and copies are $1.00 per page.
Who handles Walker County misdemeanor criminal records?
The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records for the Misdemeanor County Court at Law. Felony information is handled by the Walker County District Clerk’s Office.
Are older Walker County court records available from the county?
The Records and Research Department maintains files from the 1950s to the present. Records before 1952 are held at the Sam Houston State University Library.
Can I get records from a sealed file?
For a sealed file, you must complete the Request to Unseal Records form. Copies may be released only after Judge approval and only for the records requested.
What identifiers should I include for a criminal record search?
For misdemeanor search requests, provide three identifiers when possible, such as driver’s license, name, and Social Security number.