This page helps you find Court Records in Angelina County, Texas and quickly identify the right official place to search or ask for help. It covers the main online case search, which clerk handles different court matters, and where to contact the county if you need the next step.

For many searches, the starting point is Angelina County Judicial Web Search. If you need district court filings, family matters, felony cases, probate matters, or county court records, the District Clerk and County Clerk pages help you match your request to the correct office.

The main online access point for Angelina County court records is the public Odyssey portal. It includes options for Criminal Case Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records, Jail Bond Records, and Law Enforcement Records.

Use search Angelina County court records online to start with the official public access system.

  • Open the public access portal.
  • Select a location in the system.
  • Choose the record area that matches your need, such as criminal or civil, family & probate.
  • Review the case results, calendar information, or custody-related jail records shown in the portal.

If you are not sure which record type fits your case, check whether it belongs in district court, county court at law, or a family or probate matter before you search.

Which Angelina County office handles the record

The District Clerk is the custodian of district court pleadings, instruments, and papers in legal actions filed in the district courts. That office handles civil, criminal, and family filings, including divorces, name changes, child support and custody matters, felony indictments, bond forfeitures, non-disclosures, and expunctions.

The County Clerk is the records administrator for the Commissioners Court and the County Courts at Law. The office supplies support personnel for civil, criminal, probate, and mental health court matters, so county-level court users may need to work through the County Clerk depending on the case type.

For office details, see the District Clerk information page and the County Clerk information page.

District courts and county courts at law

Angelina County has two district courts, the 159th District Court and the 217th District Court. These courts share concurrent jurisdiction over felony criminal cases and civil cases filed in the district courts. They also share concurrent jurisdiction with the County Courts at Law on domestic relations cases.

The County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases filed in the county courts, along with probate and juvenile hearings. They also share domestic relations jurisdiction with the district courts.

If you need court-specific information such as local rules, court calendars, or staff listings, you can review the 159th District Court page, the 217th District Court page, the County Court at Law 1 page, or the County Court at Law 2 page.

Filing and digital access

Angelina County states that civil, family, and probate cases must be filed electronically under Texas Supreme Court requirements. The District Clerk notes that Angelina County is live and accepting filings through the statewide e-filing system.

The District Clerk also states that district clerk records are available digitally through iDocket. The County Clerk states that civil, family, and probate cases are filed electronically and also notes that the office no longer conducts criminal or background searches.

If your online search does not answer your question, the clerk pages are the best place to confirm which office handles the case type and what kind of record access or copy request you need next.

Angelina County court records contacts

Use these offices when you need help beyond the online case search.

  • District Clerk’s Office, Angelina County Courthouse, 215 East Lufkin Ave., Lufkin, Texas 75901
    Phone: (936) 634-4312
    Email: [email protected]
  • County Clerk’s Office, Angelina County Courthouse, 215 East Lufkin Ave., Lufkin, Texas
    Phone: (936) 634-8339
    Email: Amy Fincher – County Clerk
  • County Court at Law 1, Mailing Address: P. O. Box 908, Lufkin, Texas 75902
    Phone: (936) 639-2204
  • County Court at Law 2, Angelina County Courthouse, 215 East Lufkin Ave., Lufkin, Texas
    Phone: (936) 634-8984
  • District Court – 159th, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 908, Lufkin, Texas 75902
    Phone: (936) 639-3913
  • District Court – 217th, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 908, Lufkin, Texas 75902
    Phone: (936) 637-0217

Common questions

How do I search Angelina County court records online?

Use the Angelina County Judicial Web Search portal. It provides public access to criminal case records, civil, family & probate case records, court calendar information, jail records, jail bond records, and law enforcement records.

Which clerk should I contact for district court or family case records?

The District Clerk handles district court records and family matters handled through the district courts and family cases in the county courts at law. That includes civil, criminal, and family filings such as divorces, child custody, and felony matters.

Which office handles county-level civil, criminal, or probate court matters?

The County Clerk is the records administrator for the County Courts at Law and supplies support personnel for civil, criminal, probate, and mental health court matters.

Can I get all court information from the online portal?

The portal is the main starting point for public case searches, but some needs may still require help from the District Clerk, County Clerk, or a specific court, especially when you need office guidance, filings, or records tied to a particular court.

Does the County Clerk perform criminal background searches?

No. The County Clerk states that the office no longer conducts criminal or background searches and directs users to DPS for that type of search.

Where can I send a question to the County Clerk?

You can use the County Clerk contact form for a message to that office.