Van Zandt County Court Records

Van Zandt County court records are official documents containing information about cases handled in the county. They typically contain case parties' information, filings, judgments, orders, witness testimonies, and evidence summaries. These records are generated as cases progress through the local judicial system. The clerk of the courthouse where a case is adjudicated creates and maintains the court record for that case.

Generally, Van Zandt County court records exist to document case histories, provide legal precedents, promote transparency and accountability, and support case appeal processes in the local judicial system. Per Rule 12.2(d) of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration, these records are typically available as digital files, paper documents, microfilms, and other formats.

Are Court Records Public in Van Zandt County?

Yes. Van Zandt County court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), and individuals can request access to these records from the clerk of the local courthouses. However, some court records are subject to restriction and exemption from public disclosure. Per Texas Code § 552.108, these include:

• Judicial work products and drafts
• Trial preparation materials
• Personal identification details (e.g., social security numbers, driver's licenses)
• Juvenile and adoption records
• Records with sensitive personal safety information
• Details of witnesses or confidential informants
• Medical or psychological records
• Records identifying victims of sexual assault or human trafficking
• Sealed or expunged records

Van Zandt County Court Records Search

Interested individuals seeking to conduct Van Zandt County court records search should:

• Submit in-person requests to the County Clerk for County Court at Law records
• Submit in-person requests to the district clerk's office for the district court's record.
• Search the dockets of Van Zandt County district court
• Contact the clerk's office of the respective Justice of the Peace courts.
• Search third-party aggregate websites for Van Zandt County court records.

Van Zandt County Court Records Search by Name

Interested individuals can find Van Zandt County court records by searching the names of the parties involved in a case—typically the defendant or plaintiff in civil cases, or the defendant in criminal cases. To search by name, individuals should contact the specific clerk of the courthouse where the case was adjudicated. For example, contact the county clerk for cases handled in the county court at law, the district clerk for cases heard in the district court, and the respective clerk for cases handled in JP courts.

Van Zandt County Clerk
Susan Strickland
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt District Clerk
Karen L. Wilson
County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas Street, Suite 302
Canton, TX, 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-1283
Email: districtclerk@vanzandtcounty.org.

Court Clerk
Justice of the Peace Pct 1
212 W. Garland
Grand Saline, TX 75140
Phone: (903) 962-3471
Fax: (903) 962-4676
Email: jp1@vanzandtcounty.org.

Alternatively, individuals can use the Van Zandt County district court criminal and civil dockets to conduct name-based searches for the district court’s criminal and civil cases or register an account on the Texas Search Portal to lookup Van Zandt County court records online by name (if available). To obtain copies of Van Zandt County court records, requesters are typically required to pay $1 per page. Certified copies cost $6 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.

Van Zandt County Courts

Van Zandt County's judicial system includes a district court, a county court at law, justice of the peace courts, and a commissioners’ court. These courts adjudicate different cases in Van Zandt County. The district court generally hears felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family law matters, and property dispute cases. The county court at law handles misdemeanor, probate, civil dispute, and small claims cases. Meanwhile, the Justice of the Peace courts hear traffic violations, small claims, and eviction petition cases.

The contact information of these courts is listed below.

294th District Court
Van Zandt County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas
Suite 301
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone: (903) 567-4422
Fax: (903) 567-5652

County Court at Law
121 E. Dallas Street
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7988
Fax: (903) 567-6854
Email: countycourtatlaw@vanzandtcounty.org.

Justice of the Peace Precinct #1
212 W. Garland
P.O. Box 189
Grand Saline, TX 75140
Phone: (903) 962-3471
Fax: (903) 962-4676
Email: jp1@vanzandtcounty.org.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
250 E. Grove Street, Suite 102
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-6569
Fax: (903) 567-4699
Email: jp2@vanzandtcounty.org.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
145 N. Fifth Street
Wills Point, TX 75169
Phone: (903) 873-3592
Fax: (903) 873-3662
Email: jp3@vanzandtcounty.org.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
1540 FM 279
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Phone: (903) 833-5705
Fax: (903) 833-5829
Email: jp4@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt County Commissioners' Court
Precinct 1 Commissioner
121 E. Dallas Street
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone: (903) 962-3505
Fax: (903) 962-7136
Email: claprade@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt County Commissioners' Court
Precinct 2 Commissioner
121 E. Dallas Street
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone: (903) 887-6624

Van Zandt County Commissioners' Court
Precinct 3 Commissioner
121 E. Dallas Street
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone: (903) 873-2712
Email: kpearson@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt County Commissioners' Court
Precinct 4 Commissioner
121 E. Dallas Street
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone: (903) 833-5397
Email: bbarton@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt County Court Case Search

The Van Zandt County Clerk is the official handler of court records for cases heard in the county court at law. These include records for misdemeanor cases, probate matters, and civil disputes. To inspect or obtain these records, interested individuals should make in-person requests at the county clerk's office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Van Zandt County Clerk
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX, 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Note: Plain copies of these records cost $1 per page. Certified copies cost $6 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.

Van Zandt County District Court Records

The Van Zandt District Clerk is the custodian of records of cases handled in the 294th District Court of Van Zandt County. These include judgments, orders, transcripts, motions, etc., on felony criminal cases, family law matters, and civil lawsuits.

Interested individuals should submit in-person requests to the district clerk’s office during business hours, Monday through Friday, to access or obtain these records.

Van Zandt District Clerk
County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas Street, Suite 302
Canton, TX, 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-1283
Email: districtclerk@vanzandtcounty.org.

Alternatively, interested individuals may lookup the criminal and civil docket of the district court to find information on matters before the court.

Van Zandt County Criminal Records

Van Zandt County criminal records, including county arrest records, incident, and inmate information, are publicly available to individuals under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). These records can be obtained through in-person requests to the Van Zandt County Sheriff's office, Monday through Friday (during business hours).

Van Zandt County Sheriff
1220 West Dallas Street
Canton, TX, 75103
Phone: (903) 567-4133
Fax: (903) 567-1433

Alternatively, interested parties can use the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Record Service (CRS) to lookup and access Van Zandt County criminal records. An account and search credits are required on the CRS to conduct name-based searches for Van Zandt County criminal records.

Van Zandt County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Van Zandt County criminal court case records are available for lookup or copying at the respective clerk's offices that maintain them. The county clerk maintains misdemeanor case records while the district clerk is the custodian of felony criminal court records from the district court. Individuals seeking these records should reach out to the clerk's offices.

Van Zandt County Clerk
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt District Clerk
County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas Street, Suite 302
Canton, TX, 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-1283
Email: districtclerk@vanzandtcounty.org.

Alternatively, interested parties should lookup the county district court's criminal docket for criminal court case information. Another option is to use the Texas Search Portal to find these records online.

Get Van Zandt County Civil Court Records

Van Zandt County civil court records include information on civil cases adjudicated in the county courts. These include civil lawsuits, property disputes, probate matters, family law cases, small claims petitions, and eviction petition cases heard in Van Zandt County district court, county court at law, and JP courts.

To inspect or obtain Van Zandt County civil court records, interested individuals should submit their requests in person, by mail, or by email to the Van Zandt County courthouse clerk where the civil case was filed or adjudicated. This includes the county clerk for county court civil records, the district clerk for the 294th District Court civil records, and each Justice of the Peace (JP) court clerk.

Van Zandt County Clerk
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt District Clerk
County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas Street, Suite 302
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-1283
Email: districtclerk@vanzandtcounty.org.

Court Clerk
Justice of the Peace Pct. 1
212 W. Garland
P.O. Box 189
Grand Saline, TX 75140
Phone: (903) 962-3471
Fax: (903) 962-4676
Email: jp1@vanzandtcounty.org.

Court Clerk
Justice of the Peace Pct. 2
250 E. Grove Street, Suite 102
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-6569
Fax: (903) 567-4699
Email: jp2@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt County Family Court Records

Van Zandt County family court records document family-related matters such as divorces, child custody, adoptions, paternity, and child support. The Van Zandt County district clerk is the custodian of these records. Van Zandt family law case records are generally public unless restricted or involving minors. Those of child custody, child support, and adoptions are typically sequestered from public disclosure (Texas Code § 552.108).

Individuals seeking to obtain information on these records in Van Zandt County should contact the district clerk’s office, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Van Zandt District Clerk
County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas Street, Suite 302
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-1283
Email: districtclerk@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt Dissolution of Marriage Records

To obtain records related to the dissolution of marriages in Van Zandt County, interested persons should:

• Contact the office of the Van Zandt County District Clerk.
• Submit in-person or mail requests to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TxDSHS).

Vanzandt County Marriage and Divorce Records

While Van Zandt County marriage records provide information about legal unions in Van Zandt County, Van Zandt County divorce records confirm and attest to the legal dissolution of marriages in the county. A marriage record contains information such as the couple's names at the time of the union, their ages, the date and place of the marriage, and the officiant.

Both records are public, and requests to obtain them can be submitted to the Van Zandt County Clerk (marriage records) or the District Clerk (divorce records).

Van Zandt County Clerk
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt District Clerk
County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas Street, Suite 302
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-1283
Email: districtclerk@vanzandtcounty.org.

Alternatively, interested parties can obtain copies of Van Zandt County marriage and divorce records from the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Office.

Van Zandt Birth and Death Records

According to the state’s law (Section 181.1(21) of the TAC), only the individuals named on a birth or death record, their immediate family members, guardians, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies of the records. While birth records are mostly used to establish identity and citizenship, death records are used to mainly process wills and survivors' benefits.

To obtain certified copies of Van Zandt County birth and death records, eligible individuals should submit a completed birth certificate or death certificate form in-person, or by mail to the Van Zandt County Clerk's office.

Van Zandt County Clerk
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX, 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt County birth and death records are issued at the clerk's office, Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The first certified copy of a birth record costs $23, while that of a death record costs $21. Extra copies attract an additional $4.00 each. Photo IDs are compulsory to process requests for birth or death records.

Alternatively, the public can obtain Van Zandt County birth and death records from the Vital Statistics Office of Texas DSHS.

Van Zandt County Probate Court Records

Van Zandt County probate court records are official documents containing information about probate cases adjudicated in the county. Probate matters such as wills, trusts, and guardianships are handled in the Van Zandt County Court at Law.

These records are publicly accessible, and interested individuals can request to inspect or copy them from the Van Zandt County Clerk's Office.

Van Zandt County Clerk
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Van Zandt County Property Records

The Van Zandt County Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining and providing public access to Van Zandt County property records. These records are official documents containing information about land and properties in the county, including ownership, descriptions, maps, mortgages, tax assessments, and property tax details.

Individuals can inspect and obtain these records upon request to the county clerk's office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Van Zandt County Clerk
121 E. Dallas Street, Room 202
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-7555
Fax: (903) 567-6722
Email: countyclerks@vanzandtcounty.org.

Alternatively, interested persons can access these records online through the real property records portal. Additionally, for Van Zandt County property tax information, requests can be made to the county assessor's office or accessed online via the 'Local Property Tax Rate Database.':

Chief Appraiser | Tax Administrator
Van Zandt County Appraisal District
P.O. Box 926
Canton TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-6171
Fax: (903) 567-6600

Van Zandt County Court Records Online

Besides government sources, third-party websites like Texascourtrecords.us provide online access to Van Zandt County court records for public use. These "third-party aggregate sites" compile public records from various sources and jurisdictions, allowing users to search their databases for records like those from Van Zandt County. Searches are typically conducted using the first and last name of the record subject, sometimes including location or case number information.

While these third-party sites are generally free, access to detailed records often requires a one-time fee or a subscription. Although they offer a convenient alternative to official sources, users should not rely solely on these sources, as their records may be incomplete or outdated. It's best to verify any information obtained from third-party sites against official government records.