Hopkins County Court Records

The Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 12.2 defines Hopkins County court records as any document, map, book, tape, letter, paper, film, photography, or recording created or maintained by or for a court in its regular course of business. They contain information like the case party type and name, charges, description, statute, event date, hearing date and time, case title, judicial officer’s name, filing date, and case status. This information is publicly available to members of the public upon request. Here are the importance of Hopkins County court records:

• A lawyer can use court records to obtain information to support a legal claim or defense.
• Landlords can check court records to assess potential tenants' rental histories or any legal disputes.
• Businesses use court records to determine trustworthiness when partnering with another company or individual.
• Employers review court records to verify potential employees’ legal histories as part of their hiring processes.

Are Court Records Public in Hopkins County?

Yes. The Hopkins County Courts open their records to the general public for inspection and copying under the Texas Public Information Act and Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 12.4. Residents can submit requests for court records in writing during the custodian’s business hours. The request must include sufficient information to help the staff identify the desired record. However, custodians will not release court records exempted from public disclosure. Such records are outlined in Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 12.5, and they include:

• Security plans
• Personnel information
• Court law library information
• Judicial calendar information
• Judicial work product and drafts
• Settlement or litigation negotiations
• Home address and family information
• Investigations of character or conduct
• Internal deliberations on court or judicial administration matters
• Records relating to applicants for employment or volunteer services

Hopkins County Court Records Search

Hopkins County offers two options for conducting court record searches: online through the Re:SearchTX portal and in person at the court where the case was heard. Requesters can also find court records online on third-party platforms.

Hopkins County Courts

The Hopkins County court system comprises a District Court, Constitutional County Court, County Courts at Law, Justice of Peace Courts, and Municipal Courts. Below are the addresses of these courts:

Hopkins County Courthouse
118 Church St.
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Phone: (903) 438-4022 (8th District)
(903) 737-2434 (62nd District)
(903) 438-4004 (County Court at Law)

Hopkins County Justice of Peace
128 Jefferson Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Phone: (903) 438-4026 (Precinct I)
(903) 438-4036 (Precinct II)_

Sulphur Springs Municipal Court
201 N. Davis Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Phone: (903) 885-7454

Cumby Municipal Court
100 East Main Street
Cumby, TX 75433
Phone: (903) 994-2666

Como Municipal Court
104 Mills Street
Como, TX 75431
Phone: (903) 488-3434

Hopkins County Criminal and Civil Records

The Hopkin County, District, Justice of Peace Courts are the custodians of all criminal and civil records. The County Courts specifically maintain criminal records of cases involving Class A and B misdemeanors. The District Court keeps records of felony criminal cases and civil matters where the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more. The Justice of the Peace Courts keep records of Class C misdemeanor criminal cases and minor civil matters.

Requesters can visit the Hopkin County District Clerk’s Office in person to obtain copies of criminal and civil records. The record staff will provide a form to complete to process the request. A search and copy fee will be required before the record is released to the customer. The Clerk also permits residents to use the Re:SearchTX portal to find criminal and court records for free. However, a fee might required to download court documents.

Hopkins County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Hopkins County Clerk issues certified copies of marriage records online during business hours. Requesters must pay a fee of $8 per copy by credit card and be willing to upload a form of identification when submitting their application. An extra $5 is charged for the processing fee and a $0.35 verification fee. The customer will be notified by email when the Hopkins County marriage certificate is ready for pickup.

Individuals can obtain copies of divorce records from the Hopkins County District Clerk. They can visit the office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to submit their requests. The Clerk charges $1 per page for copies of divorce records and $5 for certification. Requesters can also request divorce records online through the Re:SearchTX. However, they are required to register an account to log in to the portal using a username and password. Users can view divorce information for free, but a fee is required to download divorce documents from the portal. They have to pay $1 for the first 10 pages and $.10 per page for each additional page.

Hopkins County Birth and Death Records

Hopkins County vital records for births and deaths are confidential. Death records become public after 25 years, while Hopkins County birth records become public after 75 years. Eligible individuals can request birth and death certificates online or by mail. Certified copies of death certificates cost $21 per copy, $4 for each additional copy, and Hopkins County birth certificates cost $23 per copy. Online requests attract additional fees and are usually processed from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail requesters must send a complete sworn statement, Application for a Certified Copy of Birth or Death Certificate Form, fees in the form of a money order or cashier check, and a valid ID to the Clerk’s office.

Hopkins County Property Records

Hopkins County public records include property documents like deeds, wills, name changes, taxes, liens, and easements. Residents can visit the County Clerk’s office during business hours to view or obtain copies of property records. Copies of property records cost $1 per copy and $5 each for certified copies. The Clerk also provides an online portal on its website where individuals can find property information upon registration.

Hopkins County Court Records Online

Some inquirers find it convenient to use third-party online resources like texascourtrecords.us to access public Hopkins County court records. These platforms offer user-friendly interfaces where users can easily conduct court record searches using case numbers, party names, or dates. After the search, users can view or download court records for a fee, but some sites return basic court information for free. Most third-party sites may contain incomplete or outdated court information because they operate independently of any government agency.