This page helps you find Court Records in Taylor County, Texas by using the official Taylor County case search portal and the clerk offices that handle copies and older files.
This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official Taylor County resources for searches, copies, and record questions.
Taylor County case search portal
The main online starting point is the Taylor County Odyssey Public Access system. It offers access points for All Courts, Criminal Case Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records, and Jail Bond Records.
Search Taylor County court records
- Open the public access portal and choose the location you need.
- Select the record group that matches your case, such as criminal or civil, family & probate.
- Use the matching section to review case records, court calendar entries, or related jail record options.
Tip: Start in the record group that matches the case type so you do not waste time in the wrong section.
Civil and family record limits
Taylor County provides separate guidance for civil and family record searches. Online searching covers cases filed after September 1994.
For older civil or family records, search in person at the District Clerk’s office or send a records request form or letter describing the records you want. For copies, the office requires a case number. Without one, there is a $5 records research fee, and copies cost $1.00 per page.
Use the county’s official pages for civil record search information and family record search information.
Probate and guardianship records
Probate and guardianship records follow a different path through the County Clerk’s office. For probate copies, you need the cause number. If you do not have it, search probate and guardianship records by the decedent’s name first.
Once you find the case, you can review the list of filed documents and then contact the County Clerk with the cause number and the title of the documents you need. Plain probate copies cost $1.00 per page, certified copies add $5.00 to the total number of pages, and most requests are processed the same day the written request and payment are received.
Copies and records requests
For court record copies, the office that handles the request depends on the case type. District Clerk guidance covers civil and family records, while County Clerk guidance covers probate and related county-level records.
Family records that are sealed require an Application for Release of Sealed Records signed by the judge before release. The fee to unseal the file is $15.00, plus $1.00 per page for copies.
For general records request guidance, legal self-help links, and county records request information, review Taylor County records request information.
Court records contacts
These offices are the main public contacts for Taylor County court records and copy requests.
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District Clerk — 300 Oak St. Suite 400 Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: (325) 674-1316
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Monday - Friday -
County Clerk — 300 Oak Street Suite 100 Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: (325) 674-1202
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday (Open through Lunch)
Common questions
Where do I start an online court records search in Taylor County?
Start with the Taylor County Odyssey Public Access portal. It includes sections for All Courts, Criminal Case Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Court Calendar, Jail Records, and Jail Bond Records. Pick the section that matches the kind of case you need before reviewing results.
Can I search older civil or family court records online?
Online searching for civil and family cases covers filings after September 1994. For records before September 1994, use the District Clerk’s office in person or send a records request form or letter explaining what records you want. Bring or include the case number when possible to avoid added research fees.
What do I need to get copies of court records?
A case number is important for copy requests. For civil and family records through the District Clerk, there is a $5 records research fee if you do not have the case number, and copies cost $1.00 per page. For probate copies, contact the County Clerk with the cause number and the document titles you need.
How do I find probate or guardianship records?
Use the probate or guardianship search pages through the County Clerk path. Probate searches can be done by the decedent’s name when you do not have the cause number. After you locate the case, use the cause number to request copies from the County Clerk.
Are sealed family records available right away?
No. Sealed family records require an Application for Release of Sealed Records signed by the judge before they can be released. The fee to unseal the file is $15.00, and copy charges are $1.00 per page after that.