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Fort Worth, Texas Municipal Court Records

Fort Worth Municipal Court records are documents containing information on cases handled by the court. Court records include items like the docket sheet, evidence logs, court orders, pleadings, and complaints. The Fort Worth Municipal Court Clerk is charged with maintaining and preserving all court records originating from the municipal court.

While Fort Worth Municipal Court records originate from the Fort Worth municipality, their influence and usefulness are not limited to the city. These records link to court records at the county and state level and are often intertwined with other public records, like property and arrest records.

Are Fort Worth Municipal Court Records Public?

Yes. Fort Worth court records are public under Texas common law and the presumption of openness established in court rules. The Texas Public Information Act generally governs public records in the state; however, court records are not subject to the Act because the judiciary is exempt from the provisions of the Act.

However, while court records are presumed public in Fort Worth and all of Texas, some records are excluded from public access. Examples of such records include

  • Expunged or sealed criminal records
  • Juvenile court records
  • Sensitive personal identifiers
  • Medical data

What Information is Available in Fort Worth Municipal Court Records?

Researchers usually find the following details in public court records in Fort Worth:

  • The case type
  • The case number
  • The filing date
  • The names of the parties in the case
  • The case docket
  • The court's judgments
  • Court costs and fines

Fort Worth Municipal Court Records Search

Members of the public can search for Fort Worth court records using any of these methods:

Online Access

The Fort Worth Municipal Court provides online access to its court records through the Fort Worth Municipal Court Case Search Portal. The portal contains case summaries for all non-confidential cases filed with the Fort Worth Municipal Court Clerk. Viewing information on the portal is free, but accessing documents may incur a fee.

A court record may also be requested online by submitting the court records request form on the Fort Worth Open Records Center. Individuals have to create an account or log in to their existing account before they can fill out the form.

In-Person Access

Fort Worth court records are also accessible in person at the Municipal Court Clerk's Office. Unlike online access, where users have limited access, in-person researchers can access every document in a case file, provided that the document is not deemed confidential. Inquirers need the party's name or the case number to request a search. If the record is found, individuals may request copies for a fee.

Mail and Phone Requests

To obtain copies of a Fort Worth court record without visiting the courthouse, individuals may submit a mail request. The mail package should include a written letter detailing the names of the parties involved, the case number, and other known details about the case. The package should also include a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with a check or money order to cover the copy fees.

Search by Name or Case Number

Online access to court records in Fort Worth is provided through the Fort Worth Municipal Court Case Search Portal. Users can query the portal by name, case number, or ticket/citation number. For name searches, users have to input a first and last name or company name, while for ticket/citation number searches, users may search using the ticket number, driver's license number, or vehicle license number. Case information may be accessed for free without creating an account.

Fees for Fort Worth Municipal Court Records

Individuals obtaining copies of a Fort Worth Municipal Court record in person or by mail may be charged according to the following fee schedule:

  • Paper Copy: 10 cents per page
  • Diskette Copy: $1 each
  • DVD Copy: $3 each
  • CD-R or CD-W: $1 each
  • Postage (for mail requests): Actual cost

Fort Worth Municipal Courthouse Locations

The City of Fort Worth Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, specifically handling traffic, municipal ordinance violations, and Class C misdemeanor offenses in Fort Worth. Below is the address of the court.

A.D. Marshall Municipal Court Building

1000 Throckmorton Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: (817) 392-6700

Criminal and Misdemeanor Record Access in Fort Worth Municipal

Fort Worth residents looking to access criminal records may search the Fort Worth Municipal Court Case Search Portal if the record in view is maintained by the Fort Worth Municipal Court. The Fort Worth Municipal Court primarily handles Class C misdemeanors, so higher class misdemeanors, such as Class A and B, will not be available on the portal.

Individuals who want to obtain their official criminal history record will have to look away from the Fort Worth Municipal Court to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The DPS has the request process documented in the Procedure for Review of Personal Criminal History Record Information document.

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