Crockett County Family Court Records

Crockett County family court records are maintained by the District Clerk in Ozona, the county seat and only city in Crockett County. These records include divorce cases, child custody orders, child support matters, paternity proceedings, and protective orders from the county's district courts. Crockett County is a large, sparsely populated West Texas county in the Trans-Pecos region, and the District Clerk in Ozona handles all family law filings for county residents. You can search Crockett County family court records through the re:SearchTX statewide portal, visit the courthouse in Ozona during office hours, or contact the clerk to submit a written request.

Crockett County District Clerk

The District Clerk in Ozona is the custodian of all family court records for Crockett County. The office handles divorce, custody, support, and protective order filings from the district court. Ozona is the only city in Crockett County and one of the most isolated county seats in Texas. The courthouse handles all county government functions, and the clerk's office processes civil and family law matters for the 112th Judicial District within Crockett County.

The 112th Judicial District covers Crockett County and other West Texas counties. The district judge travels between county seats. Contact the District Clerk at (325) 392-2022 before visiting to confirm hours and court session schedules. For a remote rural county like Crockett, calling ahead before making a long drive to the courthouse is especially important.

The Crockett County Clerk handles marriage licenses, deed records, and probate separately from the District Clerk. Both offices operate out of the Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona. The San Angelo area is the nearest urban center with broader legal resources for Crockett County residents.

How to Search Crockett County Family Court Records

The re:SearchTX portal covers Crockett County cases filed through the state e-filing system since 2018. Filter by Crockett County and search by party name or cause number. The portal is free and available any time. For older records or document copies, contact the District Clerk directly at (325) 392-2022. In-person visits are available during business hours, and mail requests are accepted with appropriate payment.

re:SearchTX provides free access to Crockett County family court case records filed through the Texas state e-filing system since 2018.

For cases filed before 2018 or those not in the e-filing system, contacting the District Clerk is the only option. Bring the full legal name and approximate year of filing when visiting in person. Mail requests should include case details, documents needed, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for returns.

Family Court Records in Crockett County

The Crockett County District Court handles divorce, conservatorship, child support, paternity, and protective order cases. Divorce files contain the petition, any temporary orders, the final decree, and post-decree modifications. Suits affecting the parent-child relationship are filed for custody and support matters outside of a divorce. Paternity cases also proceed through the district court. All case types are stored with the District Clerk in Ozona.

Texas maintains a statewide protective order registry under Monica's Law for name-based searches of active orders. Juvenile records and adoption files are confidential under Texas law and are not available through the public case index.

Filing a Case in Crockett County

To file for divorce in Crockett County, one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Crockett County for 90 days under Texas Family Code section 6.301. Attorneys file through eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties can file online or bring paper documents to Ozona. The 60-day waiting period under Family Code section 6.702 begins the day the petition is filed. Free resources for self-represented parties include the Texas State Law Library and TexasLawHelp.org.

Record Fees and Access

Crockett 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 (325) 392-2022 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 eFileTexas portal is used by attorneys to file new family court cases in Crockett County. Self-represented parties may also use this system to file electronically.

Cities in Crockett County

Ozona is the county seat and only city in Crockett County. All family court cases from Crockett County are filed and heard at the District Court in Ozona. The city does not meet the qualifying threshold for an individual city page.

Nearby Counties

Crockett County is a large West Texas county. Check which county you have lived in for 90 days before filing a family court case.