Cass County Court Records

Court records in Cass County consist of all documents created or collected during civil or criminal cases filed in county courts. This includes orders, warrants, decrees, or dockets providing summarized court proceedings information.

Persons may use Cass County court records to review legal actions, prove disposition, or appeal cases. Additionally, information on Cass County arrest records and criminal case dispositions make up an individual’s criminal history.

Are Court Records Public in Cass County?

In line with the Texas Public Information Act, court records are typically considered public in Cass County. Anyone may view, inspect, or obtain copies of these documents upon request to the custodian or through other available channels. However, custodians may restrict public access to certain information deemed confidential by the Public Information Act, court rule, or federal/state laws. These exemptions include:

• Sensitive crime scene images
• Proprietary information
• Investigatory files
• Trade secrets
• Sealed or protected records
• Motor vehicle records or inspection information
• Crime victim records
• Social security numbers, personal contact details, and addresses.

Cass County Court Records Search

Generally, court clerks are responsible for maintaining records of cases filed in their respective courts. Therefore, persons seeking access to Cass County court records may direct requests to the appropriate clerk, providing specific case descriptions and paying appropriate search, copy, or certification fees.

Courts may also provide online access to case information. For instance, dockets for the District Court and County Court at Law are available online.

Cass County Courts

Cass County has several courts, including District Court, County Court at Law, Constitutional Court, Justice of the Peace, and Municipal Courts. These courts handle different legal matters depending on the case type and their geographical location. The following are courts in Cass County, Texas:

Cass County 5th District Court
604 Highway 8 North,
P.O. Box 510,
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-7514
Fax: (903) 756-5253

Cass County Constitutional Court
100 East Houston Street,
P.O. Box 449,
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5071
Fax: (903) 756-8057

Cass County Court at Law
100 East Houston Street,
P.O. Box 510,
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5071
Fax: (903) 756-8057

Justice of the Peace - Precinct 1
P.O. Box 341,
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5341
Fax: (903) 756-3514

Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2
P.O. Box 485,
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
Phone: (903) 639-7268

Justice of the Peace - Precinct 3
605 County Road 3433,
P.O. Box 334,
Queen City, TX 75572
Phone: (903) 796-3891
Fax: (903) 796-9449

Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4
P.O. Box 35,
Atlanta, TX 75551
Phone: (903) 796-8493
Fax: (903) 796-4690

Atlanta Municipal Court
Atlanta City Hall
315 North Buckner Street,
P.O. Box 669,
Atlanta, TX 75551
Phone: (903) 796-7153 ext. 116

Avinger Municipal Court
P.O. Box 356,
Avinger, TX 75630
Phone: (903) 562-1000

Bloomburg Municipal Court
P.O. Box 198,
Bloomburg, TX 75556
Phone: (903) 728-5323

Hughes Springs Municipal Court
603 East 1st Street,
P.O. Box 485,
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
Phone: (903) 639-7268
Fax: (903) 639-3769

Linden Municipal Court
P.O. Box 419,
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-3734

Queen City Municipal Court
P.O. Box 334,
Queen City, TX 75572
Phone: (903) 796-3891

Cass County Criminal and Civil Records

Different courts in Cass County handle different kinds of cases depending on the type or location of the court. However, the District Court has general jurisdiction over criminal cases like felonies or misdemeanors and civil matters involving personal injury claims, family law, and employment cases.

The District Clerk maintains records of these cases filed in the District Court. Interested persons may view online dockets or direct requests to the clerk by providing party names, case numbers, and other descriptors to:

District Clerk
604 Highway 8 North,
P.O. Box 510
Linden, Texas 75563
Phone: (903) 756-7514
Fax: (903) 756-5253

The clerk may charge requesters for record search, duplication, certification, or delivery. The Texas Department of Public Safety may also provide criminal history information, which is composed of court files and Cass County arrest records.

Cass County Marriage Records

The Cass County Clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for the county. Interested persons may direct record requests to:

Cass County Clerk
100 East Houston Street
P.O. Box 449
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5071
Fax: (903) 756-8057
Email: amy.countyclerk@casscountytx.org

The clerk charges $1 per page for plain copies, $10 per page for certified copies, and $30 for each duplicate marriage license.

Alternatively, persons access the Texas marriage index to view marriage information or request marriage verification letters from the Texas Vital Statistics Section (VSS). However, these may not be used for legal or official purposes.

Cass County Divorce Records

The Cass District Clerk maintains records of divorces and annulments adjudicated in the District Court. Persons may request divorce decrees or other case files by identifying the needed document and providing case descriptions (divorce date, party names, or case number) to:

District Clerk
604 Highway 8 North,
P.O. Box 510
Linden, Texas 75563
Phone: (903) 756-7514
Fax: (903) 756-5253

The clerk charges $5 per search and $1 per page for certified copies. Alternatively, the Texas VSS keeps indexes of divorces in the state from 1968 and issues verification letters for indexed divorces.

Cass Birth Records

Interested persons may obtain Cass County birth certificates from the County Clerk. However, these records are private for 75 years with access limited to the registrant, immediate family members, and others with valid claims. Eligible persons may submit or mail filled application forms, a $23 fee per copy, valid ID (or photocopy), and other requirements to:

Cass County Clerk
P.O. Box 449
Linden, TX 75563

In contrast, the Texas Vital Statistics Section charges $22 per birth certificate or verification letter, excluding heirloom certificates, which are $60 each. Interested persons may order records in person or mail application forms, fees, and ID requirements to:

DSHS - VSS,
P.O. Box 12040,
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Cass Death Records

The County Clerk issues death certificates in Cass County. However, these records are private for 25 years and strictly available to the decedent’s immediate family members and others with valid claims. To request copies, mail or submit completed application forms, fees, and other requirements to:

Cass County Clerk
P.O. Box 449
Linden, TX 75563

The clerk charges $21 for the first copy and $4 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. On the other hand, the Texas Vital Statistics Section charges $20 for the first copy of death certificates and $3 per additional copy. Interested persons may make requests in person or mail application forms, fees, and ID requirements to:

DSHS - VSS,
P.O. Box 12040,
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Cass County Probate Court Records

The Cass County Clerk maintains probate court records. These records include documents filed in relation to a decedent’s estate, will, and those created during guardianship or conservatorship cases. Interested persons may view probate dockets on the clerk’s website or direct requests containing specific case descriptors to:

Cass County Clerk
100 East Houston Street
P.O. Box 449
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5071
Fax: (903) 756-8057
Email: amy.countyclerk@casscountytx.org

Cass County Property Records

Accessing property-related information in Cass County depends on the kind of information someone seeks. Property records like deeds, plats, liens, and other instruments that provide details on the ownership, transfer, or physical characteristics of real estate in the county are available from the Cass County Clerk. Interested persons may obtain these documents by directing requests to:

Cass County Clerk
100 East Houston Street,
P.O. Box 449
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-5071
Fax: (903) 756-8057
Email: amy.countyclerk@casscountytx.org

Additionally, the Cass County Appraisal District (CCAD) maintains records on property assessment and valuation. However, this agency also collects property data from the County Clerk. Therefore, persons may find general property information by conducting property searches on the CCAD website or obtain copies of assessment records by directing requests to:

Cass County Appraisal District
502 North Main Street,
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: (903) 756-7545
Fax: (903) 756-3270

Cass County Court Records Online

Interested persons may view case information using government platforms. In addition to official government sources, persons may access Cass County court records with third-party sites like Texascourtrecords.us. These sites operate independently from the government, but collect data from multiple sources into a comprehensive database. Some sites offer user-friendly interfaces and search tools that record seekers may use to conveniently search, view, and download court records without visiting a courthouse or sending requests. However, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Verifying information obtained from these platforms may be necessary, as the validity of information cannot be guaranteed.