Family Court Records in Crane County
Crane County family court records are maintained by the District Clerk in Crane, the county seat and only incorporated city in the county. The records include divorce cases, child custody orders, child support matters, paternity filings, and protective orders from the county's district courts. Crane County is a West Texas oil county in the Permian Basin, and the District Clerk handles family law case files for all county residents. You can search Crane County family court records through the re:SearchTX statewide portal for e-filed cases, visit the courthouse in person, or contact the clerk to submit a written request.
Crane County Overview
Crane County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Crane holds all family court records for Crane County. The office handles filings for divorce, custody, support, and protective orders. Crane is a small Permian Basin city, and the courthouse handles all county government functions. The clerk's office processes civil and family law matters for the 109th Judicial District within Crane County. Staff can search by name or cause number and help with records requests.
The 109th Judicial District serves Crane County and other West Texas counties. The district judge travels between county seats on a schedule. For information about upcoming court sessions in Crane County, contact the District Clerk. For records requests, the clerk can process them at any time during regular business hours.
| Office | Crane County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 578, Crane, TX 79731 |
| Phone | (432) 558-3581 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.crane.tx.us |
The Crane County Clerk handles marriage licenses, deed records, and probate separate from the District Clerk. Both offices operate from the Crane County Courthouse. Midland and Odessa to the north are the nearest urban centers for legal resources serving Crane County residents.
How to Search Crane County Family Court Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best free online tool for searching Crane County family court records. It covers cases filed through the state e-filing system since 2018. Filter by Crane County and search by party name or cause number. For older records or document copies, contact the District Clerk at (432) 558-3581 or visit the courthouse in person. Mail requests should include the case name, year, documents needed, and payment.
The re:SearchTX statewide portal provides free access to Crane County family court case records filed through the Texas e-filing system.
Family Court Records Available in Crane County
The Crane County District Court handles divorce, conservatorship, child support, paternity, and protective order cases. Divorce files include the petition, temporary orders, the final decree, and modifications. Suits affecting the parent-child relationship cover custody and support outside of divorce. All of these case types are stored with the District Clerk in Crane. The Texas statewide protective order registry under Monica's Law allows public name-based searches for active orders. Juvenile records and adoption files are sealed and not available through the public index.
Note: Adoption case files and juvenile court records in Crane County are sealed by Texas law and are not accessible through the public case index.
Filing in Crane County District Court
To file for divorce in Crane County, one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Crane County for 90 days under Texas Family Code section 6.301. Attorneys must file through eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties can file online or bring paper documents to the clerk in Crane. The 60-day waiting period from Family Code section 6.702 begins on the filing date. For guidance, guides.sll.texas.gov and TexasLawHelp.org are free resources for self-represented parties.
Record Fees and Public Access
Crane County family court records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Call (432) 558-3581 for current fee amounts. Pay by cash, check, or money order at the courthouse or by mail. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with mail requests.
The Texas Judicial Branch FAQ explains how to access court records, understand fees, and navigate the court system in Texas counties including Crane County.
Cities in Crane County
Crane is the only incorporated city in Crane County and serves as the county seat. All family court cases from Crane County residents go through the District Court in Crane. The city does not reach the qualifying threshold for an individual city page.
Nearby Counties
Crane County is in the Permian Basin of West Texas. Check which county you have lived in for 90 days before filing a family court case.