Randall County court records in Texas are maintained by the County Clerk and the District Clerk and are accessible through online tools, official court portals, and directly at the office. RandallCourt.us will help you find public information about county court cases. Additionally, you can use the Randall County Clerk's public records portal, the District Clerk's page, or visit the court office in Canyon in person.
Randall Court System Overview
Randall County is part of the 47th Judicial District of Texas. The District Court handles serious criminal and civil cases, while the County Courts at Law No. 1 and No. 2 handle less severe offenses, civil claims with limited jurisdiction, and family matters. The administration of county judicial services is carried out through the County Judge's office. The courthouse is located in Canyon, the county seat.
District Court cases are managed by the District Clerk, and county-level records by the County Clerk. Note: There is a $5.00 fee for case research through the District Clerk's office.
Courts Serving Randall
District Court
County Courts at Law
Justice of the Peace Courts
Justice of the Peace Courts in the county handle small civil claims, evictions, and traffic violations.
Amarillo Municipal Court
Part of the city of Amarillo is within Randall County. The Amarillo Municipal Court handles violations of city ordinances and traffic fines. Search for active warrants is available on the city's website.
Federal Court
Randall County belongs to the Northern District of Texas (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division).
What Types of Cases Randall Courts Hear
The county courts handle a wide range of cases. Here are the main categories:
- Felonies — District Court
- Misdemeanors — County Courts
- Civil claims of various scales
- Small claims — Justice of the Peace Court
- Family law: divorce, custody, child support
- Probate and guardianship
- Juvenile cases
- Traffic violations and fines
- Child protection cases
- Adoption
District Court Cases in Randall
The 47th District Court handles criminal felony cases after being transferred from lower courts, civil claims over $200,000, and appeals from county courts. Cases involving murder, armed robbery, and other serious crimes are heard here. The presiding district judge is elected by the residents of the judicial district.
Civil cases typically begin with the filing of a petition with the District Clerk's office. After registration, the case is assigned to a judge, and the parties are notified of the date of the first hearing. More detailed information about procedures can be found on the Court Information page.
Magistrate Court Cases in Randall
In Texas, there is no separate "magistrate court" as an independent entity. Instead, magistrate functions are performed by Justice of the Peace Courts and County Courts at Law. County Courts No. 1 and No. 2 handle misdemeanors — Class A and B offenses — as well as civil cases ranging from $200 to $200,000.
Justice of the Peace Courts have jurisdiction over small civil claims up to $20,000, eviction cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings in criminal cases. Small claims are also heard here, with a maximum amount of $20,000 according to Texas law. Justice of the Peace judges also perform magistrate functions — setting bail amounts and conducting initial hearings after arrest.
Family Law, Probate, and Juvenile Matters in Randall
Family Law. Divorce cases, paternity establishment, child custody, and protective orders are handled by County Courts at Law or the District Court, depending on complexity. The petition is filed through the District Clerk's office.
Probate and Guardianship. Applications for wills, estate management, guardian appointments, and conservatorship are filed with the county court. The County Clerk maintains records of probate cases.
Juvenile Matters. Juvenile proceedings are confidential under Texas law. These cases are heard by a designated court with jurisdiction over juvenile matters. Access to materials is restricted — for information, contact the court office directly.
How Cases Move Through the Randall Court System
- Case Initiation. A criminal case begins with a complaint or indictment; a civil case starts with the filing of a petition with the appropriate clerk.
- Judge Assignment. The case is assigned to a specific judge according to the court's internal rules.
- First Hearing. In criminal cases — arraignment (announcement of charges and setting bail). In civil cases — scheduling conference to agree on a timetable.
- Pre-trial Stage. Parties exchange evidence (discovery), file motions. In criminal cases, plea bargaining is possible.
- Trial. The case is resolved by trial, settlement, plea agreement, or default judgment.
- Post-judgment. Sentencing, filing an appeal, or enforcing the court's decision.
All 254 counties in Texas have transitioned to mandatory e-filing for both civil and criminal cases.
Court Administration, Local Rules, and Public Access in Randall
Court administration in the county is carried out by the County Judge in collaboration with the District Clerk and County Clerk. Local court rules are published on the Justice Services page of the county's official website.
According to the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), most court records are public. Exceptions include juvenile cases, sealed cases, and some family proceedings. To request open records through the sheriff's office, use the Open Records Request form.
Hearings can be attended in person at the courthouse. For the possibility of remote participation, check with the specific court office, as practices may vary depending on the type of case.
Contact information for the offices:
Court Records and Related Court Resources in Randall
- Online Case Search. Public access to Randall County court records is available through the county's official portal. Some courts also publish records through the re:SearchTX system — check availability on the Texas State Law Library page.
- County Clerk Public Records. The self-service portal allows searching for land records, liens, and other documents stored in the office.
- Arrest Warrants. Active warrants can be checked on the Randall County Sheriff's Office website.
- Inmate Roster. The Jail Roster of the county sheriff's office allows searching for information about individuals in custody.
- Criminal History (State of Texas). Criminal History Name Search through Texas DPS provides access to statewide criminal records.
- TDCJ Inmate Search. Information about individuals in state correctional facilities can be found through the TDCJ Inmate Search.
- Marriage and Divorce Records. Local records are maintained by the County Clerk as the local vital statistics office. State-level verification letters are issued by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.
- Property Taxes. Information about tax rates and exemptions is available on the county's Property Tax page.
- State Law Library. The Texas State Law Library provides free research resources, forms, and guides for self-representation in court.
- Texas Court System Portal. General information about the state's court structure can be found on Texas Courts.