Angelina County
Angelina County was founded in 1846 and is the only county in Texas named for a Hasinai Indian woman called Angelina. The county is known for its rich natural resources and vibrant forestry industry. It covers approximately 797.9 square miles of land, with Lufkin as the largest city and the county seat.
The judicial system in Angelina County includes two District Courts, a Constitutional County Court, three County Courts of Law, four Justice of the Peace Courts, and five Municipal Courts. Angelina County District Courts have authority over all criminal and civil cases, including felonies, probate of wills, and land disputes. They share jurisdiction with County Courts at Law on all domestic relation cases. The Constitutional County Court has limited jurisdiction over certain civil and criminal cases, including some misdemeanors and certain juvenile matters. Angelina County Courts at Law have authority over all civil cases and all misdemeanor criminal cases filed in county courts. Justice of the Peace Courts handles certain criminal and civil cases, such as Class C Misdemeanor offenses, warrants and capias pro fines, and civil cases where the amount in disputes is under $20,000. Angelina County Municipal Courts have authority over felony preliminary hearings and cases involving municipal ordinances violations.
Angelina County court records are official documents generated during legal proceedings within the county's jurisdiction. These records include transcripts, evidence, docket entries, petitions, and judgments. The court records are public and accessible to the residents of Angelina County. Certain records are confidential and may be restricted from public access, including medical records, sealed records, and adoption records. Common Angelina County public court records include:
- Traffic Records
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Family Records
The Angelina County Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining the county's legal documents, including court records. Individuals may search for court records online by using the Angelina County Judicial Web Search portal or by visiting the County Clerk's Office at:
215 East Lufkin Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901
Phone: (936) 634-8339
