Camp County Family Court Records
Camp County family court records are held by the District Clerk in Pittsburg and include all family law cases filed in the county's district court, covering divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and protective orders. Camp County is a small East Texas county, and the District Clerk's office in Pittsburg is the primary source for family court records. You can search Camp County family court records through the statewide re:SearchTX portal for cases filed since 2018, visit the courthouse in person, or submit a written request to the clerk. The 76th Judicial District Court, which serves Camp County along with Morris and Titus counties, handles family law matters for all county residents.
Camp County Overview
Camp County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Pittsburg holds all family court case files for Camp County. This includes divorce decrees, custody orders, support agreements, paternity judgments, and protective orders issued by the district court. Pittsburg is a small East Texas town, and the courthouse is on the downtown square. The clerk's office handles filings and records requests for all civil and family cases in the county.
Camp County is part of the 76th Judicial District, which covers Camp, Morris, and Titus counties. The district judge travels between the three county seats. When the judge is scheduled in Pittsburg, hearings take place at the Camp County Courthouse. Contact the District Clerk to find out when court sessions are scheduled if you have a pending matter in the county.
| Office | Camp County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 Church St., Pittsburg, TX 75686 |
| Phone | (903) 856-2731 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.camp.tx.us |
The Camp County Clerk handles marriage licenses, deed records, probate, and county court matters. The District Clerk handles family law cases filed in district court. Both offices are in the Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg. For records related to a district court family case, the District Clerk is the right contact. If you are not sure which office has what you need, call either number and they can point you in the right direction.
Searching Family Court Records in Camp County
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the easiest way to search Camp County family court records online. It covers cases filed through the state e-filing system since November 2018. Enter a party name or cause number and filter by county to find Camp County cases. The system shows case status, party information, and docket entries at no charge.
For cases filed before 2018, an in-person visit or written request to the District Clerk is needed. Bring the full legal name of the person you are searching and an approximate year range. Staff can look up older records in the clerk's index. Mail requests should include the case name, year of filing, what documents you want, and payment. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail returns.
re:SearchTX provides free online access to Camp County family court case data through the Texas Judicial Branch's statewide system.
The Texas Open Court Information System at topics.txcourts.gov may also list Camp County docket information. Check that resource if you need docket-level detail outside of what re:SearchTX provides. For official certified copies, only the District Clerk can provide them.
Family Court Record Types in Camp County
The District Court in Pittsburg handles the full range of family law cases. Divorce files contain the original petition, any temporary orders, the final decree, and post-decree modifications. When minor children are part of the case, the file also includes conservatorship orders, a possession schedule, and child support provisions. These are all part of the same case file held by the District Clerk.
Custody and support cases filed outside of a divorce are called suits affecting the parent-child relationship. These cases establish or modify the legal custody arrangement, set a possession schedule, and can address support. Paternity cases are also filed this way in Camp County. All of these go through the District Clerk in Pittsburg regardless of whether a divorce is involved.
Protective orders issued by the Camp County District Court are also part of the public case docket. Texas's statewide protective order registry, maintained under Monica's Law, lets the public search for active protective orders. Some details in protective order files are restricted to protect the safety of those involved.
Note: Juvenile court records and adoption files in Camp County are sealed and cannot be accessed through the public case index.
Filing a Case in Camp County District Court
To file for divorce in Camp County, one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Camp County for 90 days before filing. This comes from Texas Family Code section 6.301. If you do not meet this residency threshold, you cannot file in Camp County yet. You would need to wait or file in a county where you qualify.
Attorneys file new cases electronically through eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties can also use the e-filing system or file paper documents at the clerk's office. Once the petition is filed, the 60-day waiting period under Family Code section 6.702 begins. No divorce can be finalized until that period passes. Most cases run longer than 60 days when service, negotiation, and scheduling are included.
Fees and Access to Camp County Records
Family court records in Camp County are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The standard copy fee is $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Call (903) 856-2731 to get the current fee schedule before sending a paid request. Payment at the courthouse is by cash, check, or money order. For mail requests, make the check payable to Camp County District Clerk and include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Online record access through re:SearchTX is free. The statewide portal does not charge for viewing case information. Fees only apply when you request physical copies from the District Clerk, whether by mail or in person. Certified copies are needed if you need to present the document to another court, agency, or institution as an official record.
New family court cases in Camp County are filed electronically through eFileTexas, the state's mandatory e-filing system for attorneys and optional system for self-represented parties.
Legal Help in East Texas
If you are handling a family court matter in Camp County without an attorney, TexasLawHelp.org is a free resource for step-by-step guides, form instructions, and referrals to legal aid organizations in East Texas. Legal aid groups in the Northeast Texas region may serve Camp County residents who qualify based on income.
The Texas State Law Library guide at guides.sll.texas.gov explains where to find family law forms and how to use them. The Texas Judicial Branch self-help center provides guidance on how to navigate the court process. Both resources are free and available online to anyone in the state.
For official court forms, visit txcourts.gov/rules-forms. This page has links to the forms approved by the Texas Supreme Court for use in family law cases statewide. Camp County courts use the same standard Texas forms as other district courts.
Cities in Camp County
Pittsburg is the county seat and largest city in Camp County. All family court cases from Camp County go through the District Court in Pittsburg.
Other communities in Camp County include Rocky Mound and small rural areas. None meet the threshold for a dedicated city page. All family law filings from Camp County are handled at the Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg.
Nearby Counties
Camp County is in Northeast Texas, surrounded by several other East Texas counties. Verify which county you live in before deciding where to file your case.