Wood County
Wood County was founded in 1850 and named for George Tyler Wood. Quitman serves as the county seat. The county spans 645.2 square miles of land and has an estimated population of 44,843 residents. The courts in Wood County include the District Court, Constitutional County Court, Justice of the Peace Courts, and Municipal Courts.
The District Court in Wood County serves as a trial court with general jurisdiction. It is part of the 402nd Judicial District of Texas. The court handles civil disputes exceeding $20,000, felony criminal cases, and family law matters such as child custody, divorce, and juvenile cases. The Constitutional County Court oversees misdemeanor criminal cases, including Class A and B misdemeanors, and civil cases where the amount in dispute is under $20,000. It also handles probate matters, including guardianships, wills, and estate administration. Additionally, it hears appeals from Justice of the Peace Courts and Municipal Courts. Cases involving landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, traffic violations, and Class C misdemeanors are handled by Wood County Justice of the Peace Courts. Municipal courts primarily address violations of city and town ordinances within city limits.
In Wood County, court records are legal documents created during court proceedings within the county's borders. These records include dockets, transcripts, filings, judgments, warrants, and orders. Court records are public and generally available for Wood County residents to view and copy. Certain court records, such as confidential or sealed records, are exempt from public access to protect privacy and security. Wood County court records include the following:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Juvenile Records
- Family Records
- Traffic Records
The Clerk of Courts is responsible for keeping and maintaining court records in Wood County. Interested individuals may search for the county's court records online through the Wood County Court Records Inquiry portal or by visiting the courthouse in person at:
Wood County Courthouse
100 S. Main Street
Quitman, TX 75783
Phone: (903) 763-1236
Records may be searched by party name, case number, or citation.
