Cass County Court Records
Cass County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this east Texas county. The District Clerk and County Clerk both maintain public records at the courthouse in Linden. With about 30,000 residents, Cass County is located in the Piney Woods area near the Arkansas border. The 5th and 202nd Judicial District Courts serve this area, along with county and justice of the peace courts. The Judicial District Court serves the area, handling felony charges, civil suits, and family law matters. Most records can be searched online through the county portal at cass.tx.publicsearch.us or through the statewide re:SearchTX system. Certified copies and documents not available online require a direct request to the clerk's office.
Cass County Overview
Cass County District Clerk
The Cass County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court limit, and all family law matters. The courthouse is at 604 Main Street, Linden, TX 75563. Phone: (903) 756-5071. Office hours run Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For online searches, re:SearchTX covers e-filed cases from Cass County courts. Enter a party name or case number to find results for free. County clerk records are searchable through TexasFile at texasfile.com. The re:SearchTX portal provides free online access to e-filed Cass County court records and covers all 254 Texas counties.
| Office | Cass County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 Main Street, Linden, TX 75563 |
| Phone | (903) 756-5071 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| District Courts | 5th and 202nd Judicial District Courts |
Cass County Clerk
The Cass County Clerk handles misdemeanor cases, probate matters, and all official public records including deeds, liens, and marriage licenses. The office is at the courthouse in Linden. You can search recorded instruments through TexasFile at texasfile.com. Cass County is in the Piney Woods region of east Texas. If you need records and cannot travel to Linden, mail requests are a good option. Send a written request with the case number or party names and a check for the estimated cost. Call ahead to confirm fees. The clerk processes the request and mails copies back.
How to Search Cass County Court Records
Start with re:SearchTX for e-filed cases from Cass County. The system is free and covers all Texas courts. For older cases, call the District Clerk at (903) 756-5071. For property records, TexasFile at texasfile.com provides free access. To get copies in person, visit the courthouse at 604 Main Street in Linden. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has resources on record requests and court procedures.
Types of Cass County Court Records
District courts in Cass County handle felony criminal cases, civil suits over $10,000, and family law matters. The county court handles misdemeanors and probate. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims and Class C misdemeanors. Criminal records include charge documents, indictments, and sentencing orders. Civil records include petitions, motions, and judgments. Family law files cover divorce, custody, and support orders. Property records include deeds and liens. Most records are public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12. The Texas Judicial Branch website provides court contact information and guidance on record access for Cass County and all Texas counties.
County Clerk Records in Cass County
The Cass County County Clerk handles a separate set of records from the District Clerk. While the District Clerk focuses on district court cases, the County Clerk is responsible for misdemeanor criminal cases, probate filings, and all official public instruments. These include deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents that affect property or legal status in the county. Probate records in Cass County cover estate administration, guardianship proceedings, and mental health cases. When someone passes away with a will, or when a court needs to appoint a guardian, those cases go through the County Clerk. Probate filings are public unless sealed by the court, and you can usually find them through the same online portal used for other county clerk records.
Misdemeanor criminal cases in Cass County are handled at the county court level. These are less serious criminal charges than felonies but still produce a court record. County court at law records include Class A and B misdemeanor cases. If you are looking for a minor criminal case that did not go to district court, check with the County Clerk in Linden. The County Clerk also records official instruments like deeds and liens. These are not court cases but are still public records that can affect property ownership. You can search these records through TexasFile, which indexes county clerk recordings from across Texas. Keep in mind these differ from court case records in how they are filed and where they appear in search results.
Cass County Court Records Online Portal
The Cass County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at cass.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Cass County without making a trip to the courthouse in 5th / 202nd. You can search by party name or cause number and get back case type, filing date, party names, and docket history at no cost. The system covers all records maintained by the District Clerk, including felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law filings. For records that predate the online system or that require actual document images, you will need to contact the clerk's office in 5th / 202nd directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 5th / 202nd. If the case you need does not appear in the local portal, try the statewide re:SearchTX system, which covers all 254 Texas counties and is maintained by the Texas Judicial Branch. For certified copies, plain copies, or documents not available online, contact the Cass County District Clerk's office in 5th / 202nd. Bring a photo ID and the cause number if you have it. Mail requests are also accepted if you include a check or money order for the estimated copy fee along with the case details.
Legal Help for Cass County Cases
Lone Star Legal Aid covers east Texas including Cass County. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is at (800) 252-9690. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides free guides and forms for self-represented litigants.
Cities in Cass County
Cass County includes Linden, Atlanta, and Queen City. No cities in the county meet the 100,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city page. All court cases are handled at the Cass County courthouse in Linden.