Search Arlington Public Records
Arlington public records are split between Tarrant County offices and the City of Arlington, covering court filings, police reports, municipal court cases, property records, and city government documents. Arlington is Texas's seventh-largest city and sits in central Tarrant County between Dallas and Fort Worth. County-level records like district court filings and real property records are held by Tarrant County offices, while city records including police reports and municipal court cases go through Arlington's own departments.
Arlington Overview
Tarrant County Court Records for Arlington
Arlington residents who need district or county court records go through Tarrant County offices. The Tarrant County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200, and family law matters including divorce and custody. The County Clerk manages county court at law cases, probate records, and real property filings. Both offices are at the main Tarrant County courthouse in Fort Worth.
Court records from Tarrant County can be searched online using re:SearchTX, which covers district and county courts statewide. Tarrant County also has its own online case search tool. You can search by party name or cause number. For certified copies or full case files, visit the courthouse in person or submit a written request.
| Office | Tarrant County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, TX 76196 |
| Phone | (817) 884-1574 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Office | Tarrant County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, TX 76196 |
| Phone | (817) 884-1195 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
City of Arlington Public Records
The City of Arlington processes public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act. The City Secretary's office is the main contact for requests about city operations, council records, ordinances, and most city department files. You can submit a request by email, mail, fax, or in person. The city has 10 business days to respond.
Arlington's city website has an online public information request form. This is the fastest way to submit a request. You can also email the City Secretary's office directly. Keep a copy of your request and the date you sent it. That date starts the 10-day clock under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Office | Arlington City Secretary |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010 |
| Phone | (817) 459-6143 |
| Website | arlingtontx.gov |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Arlington Police Department Records
The Arlington Police Department Records Unit handles requests for police reports, accident reports, and arrest records. Incident reports and crash reports are among the most requested items. Some reports can be ordered online. Active investigation files are not released. Juvenile records are kept confidential under Texas law.
For crash reports, you can also use the Texas Department of Transportation online portal. If you are involved in a crash, you have the right to a copy of the crash report. The fee for a certified copy varies. Call the Records Unit to ask about current fees and processing time before you come in.
| Office | Arlington Police Department Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76011 |
| Non-Emergency | (817) 459-5750 |
| Website | arlingtontx.gov/police |
Arlington Municipal Court Records
Arlington Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance offenses. These records are separate from the Tarrant County court records. If you got a ticket or citation in Arlington, your case is here. The court clerk can provide case status, payment history, and copies of judgments.
You can look up your citation and pay fines online through the Arlington municipal court portal. The online system shows case status, amounts owed, and court dates. For certified records or older cases, contact the court clerk directly. The court is located in Arlington City Hall.
| Office | Arlington Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010 |
| Phone | (817) 459-5900 |
| Website | arlingtontx.gov/municipalcourt |
Texas Public Information Act Rights
The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code) gives you the right to request records from any Texas government body, including the City of Arlington and Tarrant County offices. You generally don't have to say why you want the records or give your name, though the agency may ask for contact information to respond.
After you send a request, the government body has 10 business days to respond. They can produce the records, ask for more time, ask you to narrow the request, or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General on whether some records can be withheld. If a body tries to withhold records without an AG ruling, that's a violation of the law. The AG's open government division at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government handles complaints and provides guidance.
Arlington City Official Website
The Arlington city website is the main hub for city services, department contacts, and public information requests. From there you can find the right department for your records need.
Visit arlingtontx.gov to submit a public information request, find department contacts, and access city services.
Arlington Police Department
The Arlington Police Department website covers how to request police reports, accident reports, and other law enforcement records from the department.
See arlingtontx.gov/police for fees, request forms, and instructions on getting police records in Arlington.
Arlington Municipal Court
The Arlington Municipal Court portal lets you look up citations, pay fines, and check case status for city-level cases and traffic violations.
Go to arlingtontx.gov/municipalcourt to search cases and get court records for Arlington municipal court matters.
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