Jones County Court Records

Jones County court records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Anson, the county seat. Located in West Texas near Abilene, Jones County has a population of around 20,000. Civil, criminal, family, and probate case records are open to the public under Texas law, and you can start a search online or request copies at the courthouse. Cases in Jones County go through the district court for felony charges, civil lawsuits, and family matters, and through the county court for misdemeanor cases and probate. The county portal at jones.tx.publicsearch.us gives free online access to case information. For certified copies or full document access, contact the District Clerk in Anson.

Jones County District Clerk

The Jones County District Clerk handles all district court filings in the 104th Judicial District. The office covers felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200,000, and family law matters including divorce and custody. The courthouse is in Anson, a small West Texas town about 25 miles north of Abilene. Address: 101 East McKinley, Anson, TX 79501. Phone: (325) 823-3731. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Jones County is part of a multi-county judicial district, meaning the district judge may preside over cases in more than one county. If you have questions about when court is in session in Anson, call the District Clerk's office directly. Staff can confirm court dates and help you find the documents you need. Court records in Jones County follow Texas Supreme Court Rule 12 for public access. Most civil, criminal, and family records are available to the public. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged records are not public. Call ahead if you are unsure whether a specific file is accessible. The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov, the state's main online tool for finding Jones County and other Texas court records. re:SearchTX lets you search Jones County court records online for free, covering e-filed cases from the 104th District.

Jones County Clerk

The Jones County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records, probate filings, deeds, liens, marriage licenses, and Commissioner Court records. The County Clerk's office is also at the courthouse in Anson. Property and deed records for Jones County can be searched online through TexasFile at texasfile.com at no cost. If you need to verify a property's ownership history, check for liens, or find a recorded deed in Jones County, TexasFile provides a searchable index of County Clerk filings. For probate matters or copies of marriage licenses, contact the County Clerk's office directly in Anson.

Searching Jones County Court Records Online

Start with re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov for Jones County court records. This Texas Judicial Branch platform indexes e-filed cases from courts across the state. You can search by party name or case number at no charge. The system returns case type, filing date, assigned judge, and docket history. The Texas Judicial Branch at txcourts.gov also has local rules, forms, and contact information for courts in the 104th Judicial District. eFileTexas at efiletexas.gov is the required e-filing system for attorneys in Texas, including those filing in Jones County courts.

Types of Court Records in Jones County

Jones County court records cover district court cases (felony criminal, civil over $200,000, family law), county court cases (misdemeanors, civil under $200,000, probate), and Justice of the Peace cases (small claims, Class C misdemeanors). Criminal files include charging documents, pleas, and sentencing orders. Civil files include petitions, motions, and final judgments. Family records cover divorce decrees and custody orders. Probate records include wills and estate administration documents. Records that are restricted from public access include juvenile files, adoption records, expunged cases, and anything sealed by court order. If you cannot find a record online, it may be sealed or the case may predate the online index. Contact the Jones County District Clerk at (325) 823-3731 for help locating older records.

Fees for Jones County Court Records

Jones County charges $1 per page for plain copies and additional fees for certified copies. Call (325) 823-3731 to confirm current rates. Online searches through re:SearchTX are free. Fee waivers are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145 for those who cannot afford court costs.

Jones County Court Records Online Portal

The Jones County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at jones.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Jones County without making a trip to the courthouse in 104th. 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 104th directly.

Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 104th. 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 Jones County District Clerk's office in 104th. 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 in Jones County

West Texas Legal Services and other legal aid organizations serve Jones County. The State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690 or texasbar.com can help you find a local attorney. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org offers free court forms and self-help guides. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has free legal research tools available online.

Cities in Jones County

Jones County includes Anson, Hamlin, Stamford, and Hawley. None of these cities reach the threshold for a separate city page, but all court filings for Jones County residents go through the courthouse in Anson.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jones County in West Texas. Each has its own court system and clerk's office.