Palo Pinto County Court Records

In Palo Pinto, Texas, court records, including Palo Pinto County arrest records, comprise case summaries, case filings, court processes, rulings, and legal decisions. These records are accessible to the public unless otherwise stated by law. Marriage, divorce, birth, and death records are only accessible to eligible parties. These records are vital for legal practitioners, scholars, and individuals seeking background on legal events and historical context.

Are Court Records Public in Palo Pinto County?

In Texas, several common and statutory laws and court rules grant the public general access to public records, including Palo Pinto County court records. Statutes such as the Public Information Law and Section 191.006 of the Local Government Code guarantee the public's right to inspect and make copies of court case information maintained by public agencies unless otherwise stated by statutes or court rulings. Non-public court records include adoption, juvenile, and mental health records. By state laws, record custodians may also redact sensitive information such as social security numbers, financial account details, expunged or sealed case details, and protected persons' addresses before granting public access.

Palo Pinto County Court Records Search

Individuals performing a general search of Palo Pinto County court records may visit the County Clerk's Office during regular business hours to find records using public access terminals. The County Clerk's Office maintains records of civil suits for amounts less than $20,000. At the same time, the District Clerk oversees civil court records involving legal issues exceeding $20,000 and issues concerning the family.

Palo Pinto County Courts

The Palo Pinto County trial court comprises 1 District Court, 1 Constitutional Court, 5 Justice Courts, and 2 Municipal Courts. The contact details of some of these courts are as follows:

Palo Pinto County 29th District Court
P.O. Box 189, Palo Pinto, TX 76484
Phone: (940) 659-1279
Fax: (888) 965-1549

Palo Pinto County Constitutional Court
520 Oak St, P.O. Box 219, Palo Pinto, TX 76484
Phone: (940) 659-1277
Fax: (844) 769-4976

Palo Pinto County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
P.O. Box 129, Palo Pinto, TX 76484
Phone: (940) 659-1202
Fax: (940) 659-2356

Palo Pinto County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
P.O. Box 183, Graford, TX 76449
Phone: (940) 664-2212

Mineral Wells Municipal Court
211 SW 1st Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Phone: (940) 328-7733

Strawn Municipal Court
P.O. Box 581, Strawn, TX 76475
Phone: (254) 672-5311

Palo Pinto County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested parties may access Palo Pinto County criminal and civil court records by visiting the County Clerk's Office or contacting the District Clerk's Office via email.

The County Clerk's Office maintains Palo Pinto civil court records less than $20,000 and appeals from Justice of the Peace Courts. At the same time, the District Clerk's Office handles civil filings over $20,000, family matters, and criminal records, including Palo Pinto arrest records.

The County Clerk's Office locations are as follows:

Palo Pinto Courthouse
520 Oak St.
1st floor, Room 103
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
Phone: (940) 659-1277
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mineral Wells Annex, Suite 102
100 SE 6th Ave.
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Phone: (940) 468-0170
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Making copies of Palo Pinto court records costs $1.00 per page for plain copies, while certified copies attract $1.00 per page and an extra $5.00 to certify them.

The County Clerk's Office expects requesters to provide the case number and a valid identification to acquire court case information.

Palo Pinto County Marriage Records

The Palo Pinto County Court Clerk maintains and issues certified copies of marriage records in person or by mail. Interested persons may also order certified marriage certificates online through the state-authorized vendor.

To obtain marriage records from the County Clerk's Office, requesters must provide a valid ID, a completed record request form, and the necessary fee ($21.00 per certified copy).

The request packet may be dropped off at the County Clerk's Main or Annex Offices or mailed to:

Palo Pinto County Clerk
P.O. Box 219,
Palo Pinto, TX 76484

Accepted payment methods include cashier's checks or money orders payable to the Palo Pinto County Clerk.

Palo Pinto County Divorce Records

Eligible parties may contact the Palo Pinto District Clerk's Office for divorces granted in the county. To obtain certified copies of divorce records, requesters must provide a written request, a valid proof of identification, and state the reason for their request.

Record searchers who are uncertain of the locational details of a divorce may obtain a divorce verification letter through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The DSHS also maintains public indexes of Texas divorces from 1968 to date.

Palo Pinto Birth Records

Palo Pinto birth record applicants may obtain certified copies online (through the state-authorized vendor), in person, or by mail from the Palo Pinto County Court Clerk's Office.

Eligible birth record applicants must provide a valid ID, a completed record request form, a sworn statement, and a non-refundable fee of $23.00 per certified copy to receive such documents from the County Clerk's Office.

Applicants may submit request packets at the County Clerk's Main or Annex Offices.

Palo Pinto Death Records

The general public may obtain Palo Pinto County death certificates older than 25 years from the County Clerk's Office. Death records less than 25 years old are only accessible to immediate family members.

Eligible applicants must include a copy of their valid driver’s license, download and complete the death record application form, and pay the required fee when submitting a Palo Pinto County death certificate request.

The County Clerk charges $21.00 for the first certified copy of a death record ordered and $4.00 per extra copy.

Applicants may pay for Palo Pinto death certificates with checks or money orders payable to the Palo Pinto County Clerk at 520 Oak St, Palo Pinto, TX 76484 (Main Office) or 100 SE 6th Ave Ste 102 Mineral Wells, TX 76067 (Annex).

Palo Pinto County Probate Court Records

In Palo Pinto, the Probate Court oversees legal matters, such as estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, name changes, and more.

Interested persons seeking Palo Pinto may visit the County Clerk's Office to use public terminals and index books. The office may also perform searches for a fee.

Palo Pinto County Property Records

Palo Pinto County property records valuable information about real estate and land ownership within the county. These records typically include deeds, tax records, land surveys, mortgages, and titles.

Individuals seeking property records in Palo Pinto County may use the County Clerk’s online platform or visit their office at Palo Pinto or the Mineral Wells Annex during business hours to access property records. The County Clerk's self-service platform provides users access to property records from January 1, 1936, to the present. Users on the portal may search, view, and purchase documents ($1.00 per page, plus a 3.5% credit card service fee).

Palo Pinto County Court Records Online

The general public may access records online by visiting the Palo Pinto County Clerk’s website. However, third-party online databases such as Texascourtrecords.us may be an alternative option for individuals who might not wish to see the courthouse in person. These platforms typically offer convenient interfaces that enable users to search for particular cases or persons quickly. However, such sites operate independently of government agencies. As such, sought records may be inaccurate, unavailable, or incomplete. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.