This page helps you find Court Records in Hunt County, Texas and shows the main official paths for searching cases, checking dockets, and requesting copies.
For most users, the first stop is the HUNT COUNTY Tyler Odyssey Portal. For certified copies, plain copies, or records that are not available through public search, the Hunt County Clerk and Hunt County District Clerk handle the next steps.
HUNT COUNTY Tyler Odyssey Portal
The HUNT COUNTY Tyler Odyssey Portal is the main public search tool for Hunt County court records. Public users can use Smart Search without registering.
- Open the court records portal.
- Use Smart Search for an anonymous public search.
- Register only if you need the payment portal.
The portal has three access levels. Level I is Smart Search for the general public. Level II is for registered users who want to make payments. Level III is restricted to licensed attorneys with an active State Bar card who are attorney of record in a Hunt County District Court or County Court at Law case.
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Copies and records requests
If you need certified copies or plain copies of clerk records, contact the Hunt County Clerk’s Office or the Hunt County District Clerk’s Office. Copy requests are not completed without proper payment.
District Court records documents are not available to view online. For felony, civil, and family records handled by the District Clerk, records searches cost $5.00 per name unless you provide a case number or you are a governmental agency.
District Clerk copy fees are $5.00 for certification and seal plus $1.00 per page for certified documents. Non-certified paper copies are $1.00 per page. Electronically transmitted documents are $1.00 for pages 1 through 10, plus $0.10 per page for page 11 and after.
You can submit a District Court records request through e-File Texas for an existing case number, by email to [email protected] when there is no existing case number, or by mail. The office states that it has 10 business days to reply to records and research requests, and records are sent within 10 business days after payment is received.
Which office handles which court records
The District Clerk handles district court pleadings, instruments, and papers. Hunt County has two district courts, the 196th District Court and the 354th District Court.
County-level judicial records and clerk records may route through the Hunt County Clerk. Hunt County also notes that criminal misdemeanor, civil, and probate records are available online at [email protected]
Phone: (903) 408-4172
Email: [email protected]
Common questions
Can I search Hunt County court records online without registering?
Yes. The HUNT COUNTY Tyler Odyssey Portal offers Level I Smart Search for anonymous public use. Registration is only needed for payment features, and attorney document access is restricted.
What should I do if I need certified court copies?
Contact the Hunt County Clerk’s Office or the Hunt County District Clerk’s Office. Certified and plain copy requests require payment before the request is completed.
Are District Court records available to view online?
No. District Court records documents are not available to view online. For felony, civil, and family records, request them through the District Clerk.
How much does a District Clerk records search cost?
The District Clerk charges $5.00 per name for a records search. That fee is waived if you provide the case number or if the request is for a governmental agency.
Where can I check Hunt County court dockets?
You can use the county’s public docket search for district and county courts or the Justice of the Peace docket search to look up settings by court and date.
How long does the District Clerk take to respond to a records request?
The office states that it has 10 business days to reply to records and research requests. After payment is received, records are sent within 10 business days.