Search Parker County Court Records, Then Route the Case to the Correct Clerk
Parker County provides an official Tyler Public Portal for court cases and hearings. Use Smart Search when you need a case by name or case number, then identify whether the record belongs to the District Clerk, County Clerk, a Justice of the Peace court or a municipal court before requesting documents.
Parker County’s official Judicial Records Search page links directly to its Tyler Public Portal. The portal currently presents two core tools: Smart Search for court records and Search Hearings for hearings within a specified date range.
The portal is the fastest starting point, but it does not eliminate the need to identify the court that owns the file. Texas does not maintain one statewide trial-court database that replaces county, justice and municipal clerks.
Official Parker County Court-Record Routes
Choose the route based on the record you actually need. A district felony file, probate estate, JP eviction and Weatherford traffic citation may all involve Parker County residents, but they do not share the same record custodian.
How to Search Parker County Court Records Online
The official 43rd District Court FAQ confirms that Parker County’s judicial records search can be used to review a case, look for hearings and search by a name or case number.
District Clerk or County Clerk: Which Parker County Office Has the File?
The distinction is important because each clerk maintains different courts. Sending a copy request to the wrong office can delay the request.
| Case or record | Primary custodian | Useful contact |
|---|---|---|
| 43rd District Court | Parker County District Clerk | Civil/family: 817-598-6114; felony: 817-598-6194 |
| 415th District Court | Parker County District Clerk | Civil/family: 817-598-6114; felony: 817-598-6194 |
| County Court at Law 1 | Parker County Clerk | 817-598-6138 |
| County Court at Law 2 | Parker County Clerk | 817-594-1632 |
| Probate / mental health | Parker County Clerk | Start with County Clerk: 817-598-6163 |
| Justice Court case | Correct Justice of the Peace precinct | Use JP precinct directory |
Parker County District Clerk
117 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, TX 76086. The office currently lists 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday for civil/family and felony services, with those divisions closed Friday from noon to 1:00 PM.
817-598-6114
Use for district civil and family record questions, document copies and clerk assistance.
817-598-6194
Use for felony District Court records, balances and case-file questions maintained by the District Clerk.
Parker County Clerk
The County Clerk’s primary address is 1112 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086, with a main phone number of 817-598-6163. The office expressly lists court records for CCL1, CCL2, probate and mental health among its services.
Know Which Parker County Court You Found
Parker County’s court directory separates district courts, County Courts at Law, probate and four Justice of the Peace precincts. The record category affects both the clerk and the procedures for obtaining copies.
43rd Judicial District Court
District Clerk records can include civil, family, juvenile and felony cases. The court’s own FAQ directs users to Parker County Judicial Records Search for pending-case information and hearings.
415th Judicial District Court
The Parker County District Clerk is also clerk for this court. Search the county portal first, then use the District Clerk when an actual document or certified copy is needed.
County Court at Law 1
The County Clerk’s Court Division 1 is located at 1112 Santa Fe Drive and currently lists 817-598-6138.
County Court at Law 2
County Clerk Court Division 2 is listed at One Courthouse Square with 817-594-1632 as its division phone.
For statewide context, see the internal Texas Court Records Search by Name guide.
Find Parker County Court Hearings
The Tyler Public Portal separates case searching from hearing searching. Choose Search Hearings when the immediate question is whether a hearing has been scheduled within a particular date range.
- Open Parker County’s official Public Portal.
- Select Search Hearings.
- Use the available date and case criteria.
- Match the hearing to the correct case number and court.
- Compare important appearance details with the latest court notice.
Parker County District Court Copies, Search Fees and Certification
The District Clerk’s current 2026 civil/family and criminal fee schedules distinguish paper copies, electronic copies, certification and record searches. These amounts apply to the District Clerk’s services; do not automatically apply the same schedule to a County Clerk, Justice Court or Municipal Court record.
| District Clerk service | 2026 published amount | Practical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Record search | $5 | Can apply when the clerk must perform a record search. |
| Paper copy | $1 per page | Ordinary paper copy or document converted from another medium. |
| Electronic copy | $0.10 per page, $1 minimum | Current District Clerk electronic-copy rate. |
| Certified paper copy | $1/page + $5 certification | Use when an authenticated paper record is required. |
| Certified electronic copy | $0.10/page, $1 minimum + $5 certification | Current electronic certified-copy structure published by the District Clerk. |
How the District Clerk says to request case paperwork
Parker County’s District Clerk FAQ says copies may be requested in person or by mail. Provide as much information as possible. If mailing the request, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The office notes that a research charge may apply when staff must locate the cause number or determine whether a document exists.
Justice of the Peace Records Need the Correct Parker County Precinct
Parker County has four Justice of the Peace precincts. Justice Courts hear matters that can include small claims, debt claims, evictions, repair-and-remedy cases, Class C misdemeanors and other limited-jurisdiction matters.
| Justice Court | Main address | Main phone | Current listed hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct 1 | 1020 E. Highway 199, Springtown, TX 76082 | 817-220-5857 | Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:45 PM; lunch noon–1 PM |
| Precinct 2 | 207 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, TX 76086 | 817-598-0496 | Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM |
| Precinct 3 | 1112 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086 | 817-598-6089 | Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM |
| Precinct 4 | 16600 Old Weatherford Road, Aledo, TX 76008 | 682-229-2224 | Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; lunch noon–1 PM |
Weatherford Municipal Court Records Are a Separate Search
If the case is a Weatherford traffic ticket, city ordinance violation or another fine-only Class C misdemeanor handled by the city, use Weatherford Municipal Court instead of assuming the Parker County district/county portal contains the full municipal record.
303 Palo Pinto Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
Phone: 817-598-4120
Current listed hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM.
Older disposed citations
Weatherford’s current court-record request page says citations with a final disposition date five years or older are no longer available through that Municipal Court record system.
When to Use re:SearchTX Instead of Parker County Smart Search
Parker County’s portal is the more direct route when you already know the matter was filed locally. re:SearchTX becomes useful when you need broader Texas electronic court research or when the county itself is uncertain.
Start local
Use Parker County Smart Search, identify the exact court, then contact the appropriate local clerk for official documents and certification.
Search more broadly
Use re:SearchTX or the applicable Texas court system when you are not certain Parker County was the filing jurisdiction.
Texas Judicial Branch guidance explains that there is no single state trial-court search portal covering every district, county, justice and municipal court. For official copies, contact the clerk or court that maintains the individual case.
No Parker County Case Appears? Check the Court Route Before Giving Up
A blank Smart Search does not establish that the person has never had a court case. The matter may be filed under another name, held by another court level, outside Parker County, restricted from remote access or too old for the online system you checked.
Try verified variations
Begin with the legal first and last name. Then try a middle initial, former surname, alternate business style or other known spelling only when necessary.
District is not Justice Court
A JP eviction, small claim or Class C case can require the correct precinct even when the parties live in Parker County.
Check the city court
A Weatherford Municipal Court traffic citation or ordinance case is maintained separately from Parker County’s District Clerk files.
Residence does not control venue
A Parker County resident can have a case filed in Tarrant, Wise, Hood or another Texas county. Search the filing jurisdiction rather than the home address.
Parker County recovery sequence
- Confirm that you selected Smart Search rather than a jail-record link.
- Search the complete case number when available.
- Repeat the name search with fewer uncertain fields.
- Verify whether the matter is district, county, probate or Justice Court.
- Check Weatherford Municipal Court for city citations and Class C cases.
- Use re:SearchTX when the Texas filing county is uncertain.
- Check the separate Texas appellate system if the trial case was appealed.
- Use PACER for federal district, bankruptcy or federal appellate cases.
- Contact the appropriate clerk about older or non-remotely-viewable records.
- Give the clerk the case number, party names and approximate filing year whenever possible.
Read Parker County Search Results as a Court Timeline, Not a Background Report
| Portal information | What it can tell you | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Party name | The person or business is listed in that case. | That a same-name result belongs to the person you intended. |
| Criminal charge | A criminal allegation was filed or recorded. | That the defendant was convicted. |
| Civil petition | A party filed a claim or requested relief. | That the claim was successful. |
| Docket event | A filing, hearing, order or event was recorded. | That the complete underlying document is available online. |
| Disposition / judgment | The court recorded an outcome or status. | That no later appeal, amendment or post-judgment filing exists. |
| Downloaded copy | You obtained an informational document image. | That the copy is officially certified. |
Use the internal Court Records Glossary when terms such as docket, disposition, judgment, sealed record or expunction are unclear. See Court Record Types Explained when you are unsure whether you need a docket, filing, judgment or certified copy.
Do Not Confuse These Parker County Records With Court Cases
| Record needed | Better starting point | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Deed or real-property instrument | Parker County Clerk Records & Deeds | Land records are recorded public instruments, not court dockets. |
| Birth, death or marriage record | Parker County Clerk vital-record services | Vital records use a separate County Clerk service. |
| Jail or bond status | Parker County jail/bond records | Current custody information is different from the court case docket. |
| Statewide criminal history | Texas Department of Public Safety | A Parker County name search is not a statewide criminal-history report. |
| Federal court case | PACER / appropriate federal court | Federal cases are separate from Texas county trial courts. |
See the site’s FCRA and Consumer Reporting Notice for the site’s consumer-reporting limitations.
Parker County TX Court Records FAQs
Where can I search Parker County court records online?
Use Parker County’s official Judicial Records Search page, which links to the county’s Tyler Public Portal. Choose Smart Search for court records or Search Hearings for scheduled hearings.
Can I search Parker County court records by name?
Yes. Parker County’s 43rd District Court FAQ specifically directs users to the Judicial Records Search for searches by a name or case number. Verify the court, case number, filing date, party role and status before relying on a same-name result.
Which clerk has Parker County District Court records?
The Parker County District Clerk is clerk for the 43rd and 415th Judicial District Courts and maintains district civil, family, juvenile and felony records.
Which Parker County court records are kept by the County Clerk?
The Parker County Clerk lists court records for County Court at Law 1, County Court at Law 2, probate and mental-health matters among its services.
How much does a Parker County District Clerk copy cost?
The current 2026 District Clerk schedule lists paper copies at $1 per page and electronic copies at $0.10 per page with a $1 minimum. Certified copies add a $5 certification charge to the applicable copy cost.
Is there a Parker County District Clerk record-search fee?
Yes. The District Clerk’s current 2026 schedules list a $5 record-search fee. The office’s FAQ also advises providing the case number or enough information to identify the requested record.
Are Parker County Justice Court cases handled by the District Clerk?
Not generally. Parker County has four Justice of the Peace precincts, and Justice Court matters should be routed to the appropriate precinct court.
Where do I search a Weatherford traffic ticket?
Use Weatherford Municipal Court’s own court-record search and request process for municipal cases such as traffic, fine-only Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations.
Should I use a Parker County public-information request for a court record?
No as a general rule for judicial records. Parker County explains that judicial records are not subject to the ordinary Public Information Act process and directs judicial-record requests to the appropriate clerk or judge.
Official Source Verification
This guide was checked against current Parker County, Weatherford and Texas Judicial Branch resources for the county portal, Smart Search, Search Hearings, clerk responsibilities, District and County Court structure, Justice Court routing, office contacts, municipal records and 2026 District Clerk copy fees.
Fact-checked: September 23, 2026. Court portals, record availability, copy charges, office hours and contact information can change. The current instructions of the court or clerk maintaining the official file control if they differ from this independent guide.