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The district courts in Hunt County hear civil, family, juvenile, and criminal cases. The district clerk keeps district court records, and the county clerk keeps county court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | District Courts, Hunt County |
| District Clerk | Spradling, Susan, (903) 408-4172 |
| County Clerk | Landrum, Becky, (903) 408-4130 |
| Handles | Civil, family, juvenile, and criminal cases heard in district court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases, which are heard in the U.S. District Court for Texas |
| Statewide Case Search | re:SearchTX (subscription service with registration and pricing) |
How to Search Hunt County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Hunt County district court records are kept by the District Clerk.
Online
Go to re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov for a statewide record search.
Search by name or case number; registration and pricing apply.
Check the service's terms and pricing before you search.
Best for: Statewide lookups with registration
In Person
Visit the District Clerk's office for records not available online.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office holds your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 for records not available online.
Ask which office holds your case type before you visit.
Ask the clerk what information you need to bring.
Best for: Confirming what the clerk needs
Search by Name on TXCourts.org
Go to TXCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Hunt County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Hunt County's district, statutory county and constitutional county courts added 5,648 cases in FY 2025, including probate, guardianship and mental health filings. The courts disposed of 5,980 cases, and total filings rose 8.3% from FY 2024.
5,648
Total cases added in FY 2025
5,980
Total cases disposed in FY 2025
~1,412
Filings per judicial position (~4 positions)
+8.3%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024 (5,215 to 5,648)
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 5,648 | 5,215 | +8.3% |
| Total Dispositions | 5,980 | 4,803 | +24.5% |
| Criminal Filings | 1,840 | 1,213 | +51.7% |
| Civil Filings | 2,157 | 2,458 | -12.2% |
| Family Law Filings | 1,087 | 1,018 | +6.8% |
| Probate Filings | 267 | 272 | -1.8% |
| Mental Health Filings | 253 | 214 | +18.2% |
| Juvenile Filings | 44 | 40 | +10.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~4 | ~4 | ~0.0% |
Criminal filings drove the change in FY 2025, rising by 627 cases.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Hunt County?
This table shows Hunt County's total filings and dispositions in its district, statutory county and constitutional county courts over the last five fiscal years.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 5,648 | 5,980 | +8.3% |
| FY 2024 | 5,215 | 4,803 | +4.6% |
| FY 2023 | 4,987 | 4,453 | -0.7% |
| FY 2022 | 5,023 | 4,762 | -10.8% |
| FY 2021 | 5,633 | 4,341 | +17.3% |
Total filings rose 0.3% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 5,633 to 5,648. The largest annual change was +17.3% in FY 2021. The latest change of +8.3% was led by criminal filings, which rose by 627 cases.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Hunt County?
Civil cases are the largest category in Hunt County, at 38.2% of filings in FY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,840 | 32.6% | +51.7% |
| Civil | 2,157 | 38.2% | -12.2% |
| Family law | 1,087 | 19.2% | +6.8% |
| Probate | 267 | 4.7% | -1.8% |
| Mental health | 253 | 4.5% | +18.2% |
| Juvenile | 44 | 0.8% | +10.0% |
Criminal cases grew the fastest at +51.7%, while civil cases fell the most at -12.2%.
How Does Hunt County Compare With Texas Overall?
Hunt County accounted for 0.18% of the 3,129,582 cases filed in Texas district, statutory county and constitutional county courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Hunt County | Texas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 5,648 | 3,129,582 | 0.18% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +8.3% | +1.8% | Above state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,412 | ~3,610 | 61% below state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,495 | ~3,472 | 57% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 32.6% | 42.5% | 9.9 points below state |
| Civil share of filings | 38.2% | 28.9% | 9.3 points above state |
| Family law share of filings | 19.2% | 18.9% | 0.3 points above state |
Its filings grew 8.3% while statewide filings grew 1.8%. Criminal cases make up 32.6% of its filings against 42.5% statewide, and civil cases 38.2% against 28.9%.
Hunt County Crime Statistics (2025)
These are the crimes reported to the FBI in 2025 by the 20 law enforcement agencies in Hunt County that reported, added together. For the agencies with both years on file, violent crimes fell 5.9% and property crimes fell 3.9% from 2024.
274
Violent crimes in Hunt County, 2025
1,070
Property crimes in Hunt County, 2025
222.2
Violent crime rate per 100K, Hunt County, 2025
-4.3%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (1,360 to 1,301)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4.1 | ~5 | ~+0.0% |
| Rape | 70 | 56.8 | ~75 | ~-6.7% |
| Robbery | 20 | 16.2 | ~21 | ~-4.8% |
| Aggravated assault | 179 | 145.1 | ~190 | ~-5.8% |
| Violent crimes total | 274 | 222.2 | ~291 | ~-5.8% |
| Burglary | 200 | 162.2 | ~208 | ~-3.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 726 | 588.6 | ~756 | ~-4.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 144 | 116.8 | ~150 | ~-4.0% |
| Property crimes total | 1,070 | 867.5 | ~1,114 | ~-3.9% |
Hunt County's violent crime rate of 222.2 per 100K is below the Texas rate of 346.3, and its property crime rate of 867.5 is below the state's 1,790.2.
Hunt County Courthouse Locations
Hunt County court proceedings are held at the Hunt County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt County Courthouse | 2507 Lee Street, Greenville, TX 75401 | (903) 408-4100 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Hunt County?
District courts in Hunt County hear civil, family, juvenile, and criminal cases. The rows below show which court hears each matter type.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | District Court (criminal cases) | Felony charges are heard in district court, and the District Clerk keeps the records. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court (civil cases) | Civil cases in district court are kept by the District Clerk. |
| Divorce | District Court (family cases) | Family cases are heard in district court. |
| Child custody or support | District Court (family cases) | Family cases are heard in district court; ask the District Clerk about filings. |
| Juvenile case | District Court (juvenile cases) | Juvenile matters are part of the district court caseload. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for Texas | Federal cases are not heard by the county's courts. |
| Appeal | Texas Courts of Appeals | Texas has 15 courts of appeals, and criminal appeals go to the Court of Criminal Appeals. |
Are Hunt County Court Records Public?
Yes, most court records in Hunt County are generally open. Under the Texas Public Information Act (Gov't Code ch. 552) and court public-access rules, records are open to the public except where a law or court order says otherwise.
Public records
Most case files, including dockets, filings, and orders, are generally open to the public.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that a law or court order makes confidential are not available to the public. Ask the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 which records are restricted in a specific case.
Online access
Statewide search is offered through re:SearchTX, a subscription service with registration and pricing. Confirm search results with the court.
In-person access
Contact the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 to ask how to view or request records in person.
How to Search Hunt County Court Records Online
Case information for Hunt County courts is available through statewide and county clerk portals, but coverage differs by court and case type.
- Identify your case type (criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, or juvenile).
- Pick the official portal that covers that court and county.
- Search by party name or case number.
- Review the case details, parties, and scheduled hearings.
- Contact the clerk to request documents that are not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | re:SearchTX for district-level cases, or the Hunt County District Clerk portal | Case index and status for many district court criminal cases, depending on county. | Statewide coverage of criminal cases is not guaranteed; some counties use their own system. Documents may require a fee or the clerk. |
| Traffic | The city municipal court or Hunt County Justice of the Peace Court website | Ticket status and payment options where the court offers them. | Not part of the general statewide portal; availability depends on the court. |
| Civil | re:SearchTX or the Hunt County District or County Clerk portal | Civil case index, parties, and docket entries for participating courts. | Some documents require registration, a fee, or a request to the clerk. |
| Small claims | Hunt County Justice of the Peace Court | Contact the court for case status and filings. | Small claims are not generally searchable in the statewide portal. |
| Family law | re:SearchTX or the Hunt County District Clerk | Family case index and status where available. | Sealed, confidential, and protected records are not public online. |
| Probate | re:SearchTX or the Hunt County Clerk | Probate case index and filing information where available. | Document access varies; request copies from the clerk if not online. |
| Juvenile | Hunt County Juvenile Probation Department or District Clerk | Juvenile matters are generally confidential. | Juvenile records are not available through public online search. |
Use the statewide search and the District Clerk to find Hunt County court records by case type.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, civil, family law, or juvenile.
- Open re:SearchTX for a statewide search, which requires registration.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details and confirm them with the District Clerk.
- Call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 to request documents that are not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | re:SearchTX; District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 | Case information held by the district court | Confirm with the clerk which documents are available |
| Civil | re:SearchTX; District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 | Case information held by the district court | Confirm with the clerk which documents are available |
| Family law | re:SearchTX; District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 | Case information for family cases | Family case details may be restricted |
| Juvenile | District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 | Case information only through the clerk | Juvenile proceedings are restricted |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Hunt County
Ask the District Clerk which payment options the court accepts for fines and citations in Hunt County.
- Phone: Call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 about fines, costs, and the payment methods accepted.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the district court.
Hunt County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Hunt County court records?
Use re:SearchTX, a subscription search service, or call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172.
Are Hunt County court records public?
Most are generally open under the Texas Public Information Act and court public-access rules, but records that a law or court order makes confidential are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name on re:SearchTX or call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice, or call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the District Clerk at (903) 408-4172 to ask which payment options the court accepts.
How many cases are filed in Hunt County each year?
The district courts added 2,752 new cases in FY 2024 (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024) and disposed of 3,069.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil cases, with 1,290 of the 2,752 cases added in FY 2024 (46.9%).
Is crime in Texas rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 11.3% to 109,812 in 2025 from 123,736 in 2024, and property crimes fell 11.6% to 570,196 from 644,662, as reported to the FBI. These are Texas statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Hunt County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 2507 Lee St., Greenville, TX, 75403 |
| Phone Number: | 903-408-4172 |
| Website: | https://www.huntcounty.net/page/hunt.districtclerk |
Greenville Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 3000 Lee St., Greenville, TX, 75403 |
| Phone Number: | (903) 457-3100 |
| Fax: | (903) 457-2984 |
| Website: | https://www.ci.greenville.tx.us/345/Municipal-Court |
Useful Links
- Hunt County, TX - District Clerk - Access court-related services, documents, and procedures managed by the District Clerk's office in Hunt County, Texas.
- Hunt County Clerk Office - Hunt County, Texas - Find information on public records, official documents, and local court proceedings in Hunt County’s Clerk Office.
- Hunt County Justice of the Peace Courts - Explore details about the Justice of the Peace for various precincts handling minor legal matters in Hunt County.
- Hunt County, Texas - Welcome to Hunt County - Official portal for administrative services and resources, including departments dealing with court and legal services.
- Texas Judicial Branch - Home - Comprehensive resource for statewide judiciary information, providing links and services pertinent to Texas court systems.
- Case Search - Texas Judicial Branch - Search public case information within the Texas Judicial system, including data from statewide court cases.
- Child Support Division - Texas Attorney General - Assistance and information regarding child support services and resources provided by the Texas Attorney General’s office.
- Rules & Standards - Texas Judicial Branch - Access to procedural rules, judicial standards, and regulations governing Texas court operations and legal practices.
- State Bar of Texas - Professional association offering resources, legal guides, and advocacy support for Texas residents and attorneys.
- TexasLawHelp.org - Providing Free and Reliable Legal Information - Free legal information and resources for low-income Texans navigating court processes and legal issues.
- Texas State Law Library - Court Rules & Resources - Collection of legal rules, procedures, and informational guides on Texas courts maintained by the State Law Library.
- Hunt County Bar Association - Being Involved - Local legal community network providing professional resources, support, and educational events for legal practitioners.
- Indigent Defense - Hunt County, TX - Guidance and information on legal defense services offered to qualifying low-income residents in Hunt County.
- Criminal History Conviction Search - DPS - Search Texas public criminal conviction records for background checks and legal investigations provided by Texas DPS.
- Probate Courts - Hunt County, TX - Information and procedures related to probate legal matters and case filings in Hunt County's probate courts.
- Criminal District Attorney - Hunt County, TX - Insight into prosecution services and information on criminal cases handled by the Hunt County District Attorney.
- Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records Service - Access tools for searching Texas crime records and understanding procedures for background checks and criminal history.
- United States Courts - Federal court system’s official website with information on court rules, forms, and case management updates nationwide.
- Bobby Barina, Attorneys Texas - Offering expert defense services on complex legal matters with a focus on family, divorce, and criminal law in Texas.
- County Courts - Hunt County, Texas - Discover services, jurisdiction, and operations of the county-level courts of Hunt County handling various legal matters.
Table of Contents
- Hunt County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Hunt County Court Records
- Hunt County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Hunt County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Hunt County?
- How Does Hunt County Compare With Texas Overall?
- Hunt County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Hunt County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Hunt County?
- Are Hunt County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Hunt County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Hunt County
- Hunt County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links