Angelina County Background Check Records

Angelina County background check records are available through the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Lufkin. You can search criminal history, arrest records, and court case filings online or in person at the courthouse on East Lufkin Avenue. The county maintains records covering felony and misdemeanor cases, sex offender registrations, and civil court matters. Whether you need to find a criminal case or look up an inmate currently held at the Angelina County Jail, the offices listed here can help you get the records you need.

Angelina County Clerk Background Check Records

The County Clerk's office in Lufkin handles misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, and probate records. County Clerk Janis M. Brunson oversees the office and staff can help you search records in person or by phone during business hours. The office has served as the official records custodian since the county was formed in 1846, so archived records go back quite far.

For background check purposes, the County Clerk holds Class A and B misdemeanor case files, civil matters under $250,000, and all probate records. You can also access the i-Docket system online to search by name, case number, or date range. Criminal records go back to 1969, civil records to 1982, and probate records to 1846. Call (800) 443-2538 for i-Docket support or visit idocket.com directly.

Copy fees are $1 per page, with certified copies costing $5 plus copies. The office accepts cash, check, money order, and credit or debit cards with a processing fee.

Angelina County District Clerk Criminal Records

District Clerk Meagan Moore runs the office that keeps all district court records in Angelina County. This includes felony criminal cases, family law matters, and major civil cases. The office is located in Room 205 at 215 E. Lufkin Avenue. For written requests or mailed copies, use P.O. Box 908, Lufkin, TX 75902.

The District Clerk provides background check searches for a fee of $5 per name per year searched. You need to submit a written request with valid ID. Turnaround is typically three to five business days. The office covers the 159th District Court, the 217th District Court, and the Attorney General Court for child support cases. All civil, family, and probate matters have required e-filing since July 1, 2015, through efiletexas.gov. You can also search case records online at idocket.com.

The District Clerk can also handle expunctions and non-disclosures. If you have a record you want sealed or destroyed, petitions are filed here. Filing fees apply and court hearings are required. Once an order is granted, the clerk sends notice to all relevant agencies.

Angelina County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff Tom Selman runs the Angelina County Sheriff's Office at 2511 N. Raguet Street in Lufkin. The sheriff handles arrest records, incident reports, warrant inquiries, and the county jail. You can reach the office at (936) 634-3331 for non-emergency matters. For emergencies, call 911.

The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search through their website at angelinacounty.net/sheriff. The roster is updated regularly with current booking data, charges, bond amounts, and visitation schedules. Sex offender registration is also handled through this office. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Open records requests are processed under the Texas Public Information Act, with a 10 business day response window. Fees may apply for copies of reports.

Angelina County Courts

Angelina County has two district courts that handle serious criminal and civil cases. The 159th District Court and the 217th District Court both cover civil, criminal, and family matters. Cases in these courts are on file with the District Clerk. Felony indictments and major civil actions go through these courts.

County Courts at Law No. 1 and No. 2 handle Class A and B misdemeanors, civil matters under $250,000, and probate. Records for these courts are kept by the County Clerk. The county also has four Justice of the Peace precincts that handle traffic violations, Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and evictions:

• Precinct 1: (936) 634-8331
• Precinct 2: (936) 634-5644
• Precinct 3: (936) 634-5612
• Precinct 4: (936) 634-5620

Note: JP court records are not typically part of a criminal background check, but fines and judgments from these courts can appear in some searches.

Angelina County Background Check Sources

The Angelina County District Clerk website is the starting point for most background check searches in the county. You can find case search links, filing information, and contact details all in one place.

The District Clerk's site links directly to i-Docket for online case searches and provides instructions for written background check requests.

The Angelina County official website gives access to all county departments, including links to the Clerk, Sheriff, and Courts from a single portal.

From the main county site you can navigate to each office, find hours and contact info, and get to online search tools quickly.

The i-Docket case search system is used by Angelina County for online access to criminal, civil, and probate records. Search by name or case number without needing to visit the courthouse.

i-Docket provides real-time updates and covers records going back decades for most record types.

The Angelina County Sheriff's Office maintains its own section of the county website with inmate search, warrant info, and open records request forms.

The Sheriff's inmate roster updates regularly and includes booking details, charges, and bond amounts for current inmates.

Online Search Tools for Angelina County Records

Several online tools can help you search Angelina County background check records without visiting the courthouse in person. These tools range from the county's own case search to state and federal databases.

The primary county portal for case records is i-Docket at idocket.com. This covers criminal, civil, and probate cases for the Angelina County Clerk and District Clerk. You can search by name, case number, date range, or case type. The state court system also runs re:SearchTX, which aggregates court records across Texas. This is a free tool for public case lookups, though not all counties participate equally.

The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains a criminal history database at txdps.state.tx.us. This is the most comprehensive state-level background check source. For offender searches, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice runs an offender search at tdcj.texas.gov. You can find current and former state prison inmates through this system. E-filing for court cases is handled through efiletexas.gov.

Note: Online searches may not include every case, especially older records or sealed matters. For a certified or official background check result, contact the District Clerk directly.

Nearby Counties

Angelina County is in deep East Texas. These bordering counties also have background check records offices you can search.