Midland County
Midland County is halfway between Fort Worth County and El Paso County, hence its name. The county spreads across 900 square miles of land area. It was established in 1885 and has its administrative seat in Midland, its largest city. In 2020, at least 169,983 people lived in the county.
Midland County's court system comprises District Courts, a Constitutional County Court, County Courts at Law, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts. Aside from its exclusive jurisdiction over felonies and certain misdemeanors, the Midland County District Court shares its jurisdiction with other courts in the county. The Constitutional County Court hears misdemeanors, juvenile cases, domestic violence cases, and civil claims valued between $200 and $10,000. The County Courts at Law hear misdemeanors, less-severe criminal cases, and civil claims exceeding $500 but less than $100,000 in dispute. They may also handle custody cases, probate matters, and certain juvenile and family law matters. The Justice Courts perform pre-trial hearings for felonies and also hear cases related to foreclosures and liens on personal property. Municipal and city ordinance violations, cases of forfeitures, and some preliminary hearings fall under the purview of the Municipal Courts.
Midland County public court records refer to documents and recordings of the legal proceedings within the county. Per provisions of the Texas Public Information Act, citizens have the right to inspect and access public court records in the county. These records are kept and maintained by the Office of the Midland County Clerk. The Clerk's Office provides access to the following types of court records:
- Adult criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Marriage and divorce records
- Property records
To access public court records, interested individuals may search online via the Midland County Clerk Official Records Search Portal. Alternatively, they may visit the Clerk's Office or make a request remotely by sending an email.
To obtain printed copies of non-certified court records in the county, interested individuals must pay a $1 fee per page of record desired. Certification of copies costs an extra $5 per seal required.
