Fannin County Court Records

Fannin County Court Records refers to any document created or kept by a Fannin County court or judicial agency in its regular operations related to its judicial role, whether or not that function is associated with a particular court case. Some examples of Fannin County Court Records include witness lists, case files, orders, court minutes, and judgment orders.

Are Court Records Public in Fannin County?

Yes, Court records are public in Fannin County as per Texas Public Records law. The public records law makes court records created and maintained by any court or government agency public in the eyes of the law. Fannin County court records also fall under the category of judicial records. They are further made accessible to members of the public as per Rule 12 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration. The Texas common law right of access also permits citizens to obtain these records. However, specific categories of court records are exempt from disclosure in Fannin County, Texas. Some of these exempt court records include:

• Juvenile court records
• Records of litigations against a judicial officer
• Cour records on a case that involves trade secrets
• Any court document that includes a person's social security number, home location, personal phone number, or family members
• Complaint affidavit in warrant applications.
• Witness lists in some instances.

Fannin County Court may also issue an order to keep a court record confidential if they determine it may affect public safety or endanger an individual.

Fannin County Court Records Search

Interested individuals can request Fannin County court records through the following channels:

• In person at the Fannin County District Court clerks
• Using virtual court kiosks within Fannin County
• Third-party websites

Fannin County Courts

The Fannin County courts system consists of 5 courts. The Fannin County District Court is the largest county court handling civil and criminal cases. There are three Justice of the Peace court precincts in Fannin County and one "court at law".These courts have overlapping functions, but the district court's most significant judicial decision-making powers lie. Below are the locations of all the courts in Fannin County, Texas:

Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace
101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr.
STE. 109
Bonham, TX 75418
Phone: (903) 583-7489
Fax: (903) 583-2803
E-Mail: jp1@fanninco.net

Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace

Physical Address:
111 W. Collins
Leonard, TX 75452
Phone: (903) 587-2846
Fax: (903) 587-2018
E-Mail: jp2@fanninco.net

Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace
711 State Hwy. 56
Windom, TX 75492
Phone: (903) 378-0015
Fax: (903) 429-4405
E-Mail: jp3@fanninco.net

District court
336th Judicial District Court
210 S. Main St.
Bonham, TX 75418
Phone: (903) 583-2863
Fax: (903) 640-1826

Fannin County Court at Law
101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr.
Bonham, TX 75418
Phone: (903) 583-9258
Fax: (903) 583-9283

Fannin County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested persons can obtain Fannin County criminal and civil records at the county court where the judicial matter was handled. For example, the Fannin County District Court allows records searches at the county court clerk's office. The clerk has different deputies managing court records for civil and criminal cases. To request these records, individuals can visit the court clerk's office in person to ask the office clerk in charge of that particular record. Individuals can find an official list of the deputies in charge of the various types of civil and criminal records on the Fannin County District clerk's webpage.

Requests can be mailed to the court where the record is held. The district court clerk will also accept requests sent by email to dcrecords@fanninco.net and U.S. mail. Mail requests must contain a case number and the names of persons on the desired record to search for it.

The Fannin County Public Courts Records Access Portal allows remote criminal and civil case searches. This portal also makes civil and criminal court documents and the county and district court calendar accessible to the public online in Fannin County. Searches can be made using the people's full names on the court record.

Individuals can also use the Fannin court calendar to find information on scheduled cases within the Fannin County court system.

Fannin County Marriage Records

Fannin County marriage records are maintained at the office of the Fannin County court clerk. The clerk's office allows requests for marriage records in person or by U.S. mail. Marriage records are categorized under family law court records and include marriage licenses, certificates, marriage indexes, and verification of marriage letters.

Only the parents of a spouse and close relatives of the parties can obtain a marriage record. Individuals must provide the following information on the records request form to request marriage records.

• The names of the married parties
• The date and time of the marriage
• The city and town where the marriage occurred

Fannin County Divorce Records

Citizens can request Fannin County divorce records from the civil section of the Fanning district court. The district court clerk in the civil section of the Fannin County Court maintains records of all Divorces that were filed within its system.

Persons who are interested in these records have the option of requesting them in person, through the mail, or by email. Requests can be made in person through the secretary of the county court clerk's office. The request process involves providing the county clerk with information about the divorce in writing which will then be used to search the divorce records database. A written request can also be sent to the county clerk's office by mail, and divorce records will be sent to the requestor's address.

Fannin County Birth Records

Fannin County birth records are vital records that can be obtained at the county clerk's office. They are confidential, and issuance is restricted to the persons named on the record, their parents and grandparents, their immediate family members, and persons who can prove that they need the records for a necessary business. Birth records in Fannin County are made public 50 years after they are issued.

Eligible persons can request birth records from the county clerk's office in person or through the mail. To request birth records, people can visit the front desk of the clerk's office and submit a written request. A requestor must provide a valid ID to access birth records. The request must include key details that will be used for the records search, such as:

• The person on the record
• The date of birth
• The place of birth
• Full name of the father
• Full maiden name of the mother

Certified Fannin County birth records cost $23 per copy.

Fannin County Death Records

Interested persons can also obtain Fannin County death records at the county clerk's office. Fannin County death records are confidential and are only made public after 25 years after they are issued. Request for these records can be made in person or through the mail. Only persons who are related to the person on the record can request a death record from the county clerk's office. To make a request, individuals can download the death record request form, complete it, and submit it along with a notarized copy of a valid ID card. The request for the death record has to specify the purpose of the request.

Fannin County Probate Court Records

Fannin County Probate court records can be obtained at the Fanning County Probate and guardianship court. The probate division can be found within the Fannin County District Court. Probate court deal with safeguarding people's property rights, desires, and obligations when they are unable to do so due to death (probating will) or crippling physical or mental disease.

Probate court records are confidential and can only be accessed by persons involved in the case. Individuals can only access probate court records in person at the probate court office. To request case records, individuals will need to provide a valid ID to prove that they are stakeholders in the case. Another way to obtain probate court records is to visit the Fannin County clerk's office to make a request. Persons will also be required to pay the cost associated with the records they need. The cost of a record search can be found in the Fannin County probate fees schedule.

Fannin County Property Records

Fanin County property records can be found in the Fanin County Records Department. The records department is combined with the vital statistics office and operates from within the Fannin County clerk's office. The Fannin County Records Department maintains financial property records, documents that serve as proof of property ownership, and historical property documents. Property records in the records department include Deeds, Liens, Deeds of Trust, and Federal/State Tax Liens. They also include property ownership history, property valuations, and sales transactions.

To request Fannin County property records, individuals must visit the records department, send a request by mail, or call the department's front desk at Tel:(903) 583-7486 to submit a request. For requests made in person, Individuals will need to provide the address of the property, the property's current owner, and a description of the property so they can access these records.

Fannin County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like texascourtrecords.us may offer quick and easy access to public Fanning County court records. They offer a platform that allows users to look for specific case records by only providing key information like dates, case numbers, or party names. Third-party sites are also used because they provide remote access to court records and other fanning county vital records from anywhere in the world.