Orange County
Orange County is located in the southeastern region of the state. It was formed on January 5, 1852, from parts of Jefferson County. It was named for the orange fruit from the early settlers in the county, near the mouth of the Sabine River. Its county seat is the City of Orange. It spans 380 square miles. It has a population of 84,808 people. Orange County is bordered on the east by the Sabine River, on its southeast by Sabine Lake, and the northwest by the Neches River.
The court system in Orange County is made up of District Courts, a Constitutional County Court, County Courts of Law, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts. The District Courts issue temporary restraining orders, deal with serious criminal offenses, and process cases involving unpaid tax. The Constitutional County Court handles misdemeanors, probate of wills, small claims, and juvenile matters. The County Courts at Law share jurisdiction with the Constitutional County Court over juvenile, misdemeanors, and probate cases. The Justice Courts handle Class C misdemeanors, and eviction cases, conduct preliminary hearings, and process traffic tickets.
The County Clerk serves as the original custodian of court records. The clerk sees to it that records are kept in a way that will not make way for the destruction of records. Older records are usually stored in courthouses, while new records must go through the process of e-filing. This ensures that the use of modern-day technology is used to electronically retrieve records on time and effectively.
Court records that are within reach of the public and are not guided by the rules of confidentiality in Orange County are:
- Real Property Records
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
If you need to access specific court records, you can contact the Orange County Clerk's Office at:
Orange County Courthouse
801 W. Division Ave.
Orange, TX 77630
If you are visiting in person, the County Clerk will provide you with an index book and a public computer for searching court records. You may otherwise search on the Texas Courts Online Records Search Portal if you wish to search remotely.
