Harrison County Background Check Records

Harrison County background check records are maintained by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's offices in Marshall, the county seat. Located in East Texas near the Louisiana border, Harrison County has a population of nearly 69,000. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor criminal records, civil filings, probate matters, and property documents. The District Clerk handles felony cases. You can search Harrison County background check records online through the statewide portal, in person at the Marshall courthouse, or by mail.

Harrison County Clerk Background Check Records

The Harrison County Clerk in Marshall maintains misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate matters, real property documents, marriage licenses, and vital records. The courthouse is at 200 W Houston St in Marshall. Harrison County has a fairly active court system given its size, and the clerk's office handles a wide range of record types. Call ahead to confirm current staff and hours before visiting.

Misdemeanor criminal records from the county court at law cover Class A and Class B cases. These are separate from felony records maintained by the District Clerk. Real property records from the County Clerk go back to the county's founding and include deeds, liens, judgment abstracts, and assumed name filings. Probate records are also kept here and may include estate filings, guardianship cases, and mental health proceedings relevant to a background check.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 certification fee. In-person requests need a valid photo ID. Mail requests should include the full name being searched, the type of record needed, the time period, payment, and a self-addressed return envelope. The office does not conduct searches by phone.

Harrison County does not have a dedicated local online records portal. Use the free statewide re:SearchTX system to search county and district court case records from Harrison County by name or cause number.

Harrison County District Clerk Felony Records

The Harrison County District Clerk manages felony criminal records, civil cases above the county court limit, and family law matters. Two district courts serve Harrison County: the 71st District Court and the 124th District Court. Both handle felony criminal cases and civil district matters out of Marshall. The District Clerk's office is also at 200 W Houston St in Marshall.

Felony criminal records in Harrison County are public under Texas law. You can search them online through re:SearchTX or visit the courthouse in person. For a written request, include the full name, the approximate case filing period, and the type of records needed. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. The District Clerk can run a name-based case search for you with a written request.

Family law cases in Harrison County including divorce, child custody, and support orders are also handled through the district courts and are generally public records unless sealed. The 71st and 124th District Courts each maintain their own dockets, though the District Clerk's office serves both. Certified copies of family court orders can be requested directly from the clerk's office.

Note: Civil and family case e-filing for Harrison County goes through eFileTexas.gov as required by state court rules.

Harrison County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Harrison County Sheriff's Office in Marshall manages arrest records, incident reports, and the county jail. The Sheriff serves the unincorporated parts of the county and supports other local law enforcement agencies in Harrison County. Arrest records in Texas are public and available by written request.

To obtain arrest records or incident reports from the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. The office has 10 business days to respond. Fees for copies and staff time may apply. The Sheriff also oversees sex offender registration in Harrison County. All registered sex offenders are searchable for free at the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

Harrison County Court System

Harrison County has two district courts: the 71st and 124th. Both handle felony criminal cases and civil matters over the county court limit. The county court at law handles misdemeanor cases, probate, and lower civil matters. Justice of the Peace courts handle traffic and Class C misdemeanor cases.

All Harrison County district and county court records are searchable for free through the re:SearchTX portal. This statewide system shows case type, parties, filing dates, and dispositions. Civil and family cases must be e-filed through eFileTexas.gov. For records that are older and not yet digitized, a visit to the Marshall courthouse is the most reliable option. Court staff can assist in finding older case files and indexes.

Harrison County sits near the Texas-Louisiana state line. Records from cases involving people who have lived in both states may require checking both Texas court records and Louisiana court records separately, as each state maintains its own independent records systems.

Online Background Check Tools for Harrison County

Start with the free re:SearchTX portal for Harrison County court records. It covers case filings from both district courts and the county court at law. Search by name or cause number.

For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search costs $3.00 and covers all Texas counties. It returns conviction and deferred adjudication data from across the state. Use the Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse for a certified fingerprint-based criminal history check. Sex offender data for Harrison County is available free at the Texas Sex Offender Registry.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page details how the state collects and maintains background check data from all Texas counties including Harrison.

The DPS system covers all felony and misdemeanor convictions reported by courts and law enforcement agencies across Texas, including Harrison County.

Note: Name-based searches may return multiple results for common names. Adding a date of birth can help narrow down the correct record.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Harrison County in East Texas. Each maintains its own court system and record offices.