Find Denton County Warrant Records

Denton County warrant records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and court clerks at the courthouse in Denton. This fast growing county in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is home to more than 900,000 residents and covers cities like Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Frisco. The county has multiple district courts including the 16th, 158th, 211th, 362nd, 367th, 393rd, 431st, and 442nd Judicial District Courts. Warrant records can be searched through the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk for misdemeanor cases, or the District Clerk for felony filings. State databases also pull warrant data from Denton County courts.

Denton County Sheriff Warrant Division

The Denton County Sheriff's Office runs the warrant division and maintains all active warrants from county courts. Call 940-349-2339 during business hours or go to the office in Denton to check on a warrant.

Warrant records in Denton County list the defendant's name, the charges, the bond amount set by the court, and the current status. Active warrants stay on file until they are served, recalled, or the person turns themselves in. The Sheriff's Office works with local police departments in Denton, Lewisville, and other cities on fugitive apprehension. They also handle extradition for warrants that cross county or state lines. Given the county's large population and rapid growth, the warrant division manages a high volume of cases throughout the year.

Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 15, warrants must be supported by probable cause and carry a magistrate's signature. This requirement applies to every warrant issued by Denton County courts. The clerk can help you find old case files too.

How to Search Denton County Warrant Records

Denton County offers several ways to search for warrant records. The approach that works best depends on what kind of information you need.

The Denton County County Clerk manages misdemeanor case records. Searches can be done by defendant name, case number, or filing date. Copy fees are $1.00 per page with certification fees set by the Texas Government Code. The District Clerk files all felony cases from the eight judicial district courts that serve the county. Felony records include indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, trial transcripts, and all motions filed during the case. Some of these may be accessible through the Texas e-Filing system.

For statewide searches, the Texas DPS Crime Records service handles criminal history requests. The DPS criminal history search pulls data from courts across Texas. The Texas Judicial Branch website also provides links to court records search tools.

• Call the Sheriff at 940-349-2339 for active warrant checks
• Visit the Denton County courthouse for full case file access
• Search the County Clerk for misdemeanor warrant records
• Search the District Clerk for felony warrant records
• Use DPS or the Texas Judicial Branch site for statewide results

Denton County Warrant Types

Denton County courts issue a range of warrant types. The court that issues the warrant determines where the record gets filed.

The District Attorney's Office prosecutes all felony cases and presents them to grand juries. Arrest warrants get issued after an indictment if the defendant is not already in custody. The DA's office also provides victim services to people involved in criminal cases. The County Attorney handles Class A and B misdemeanor prosecutions along with juvenile cases. Their office works with law enforcement on case review and warrant preparation.

Justice of the Peace Courts across the county issue warrants for Class C misdemeanors. These cover traffic violations, local ordinance cases, and school attendance issues. Each precinct has constables who serve warrants and civil process in their area. Bench warrants and capias warrants get issued for missed court appearances and probation violations.

Texas Law on Denton County Warrants

The Texas Public Information Act makes most Denton County warrant records available to the public. You can submit a written request to any county office for copies. If a request is refused, the Texas Attorney General can review the matter and issue a ruling.

The Texas DPS maintains the state criminal history database that includes records from Denton County courts. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice runs an offender lookup for people with felony convictions. Both are free tools for public use.

TDCJ provides an offender search tool that shows prison and parole information for felony cases that originated in Denton County and other Texas counties.

Cities in Denton County

Denton County has several large cities. All warrant cases go through the county court system in Denton.

Other communities in Denton County include The Colony, Little Elm, Corinth, and Argyle. All warrant cases are processed through the Denton County court system regardless of which city the arrest took place in. Each city has its own police force, but warrants from all local courts flow through the county Sheriff's Office and the clerk offices at the Denton courthouse. The rapid growth of these communities means the court system handles more cases each year. If you are searching for a warrant from one of these cities, start with the Denton County Sheriff at 940-349-2339 or visit the courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Denton County. Make sure you search the right county for your warrant records.