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El Paso County Case Records, Clerk Search, Municipal Dockets and Certified Copy Help
Use official El Paso County, Texas and City of El Paso court resources to search criminal, civil, family, probate, jail bond, county clerk, district clerk and municipal court records, request certified copies, use eFileTexas, avoid misleading paid lookup sites, and know when federal PACER records are required.
If you are searching for el paso court records, first confirm which El Paso you mean. This guide is for El Paso, Texas and El Paso County, Texas. The right search path depends on whether you need County/District Court case records, County Clerk records, probate/civil records, criminal records, municipal citations, warrants, court dockets, real property records, e-filing or federal court records.
Choose one option. The official action card below updates for El Paso County case records, District Clerk, County Clerk, criminal, civil/family/probate, municipal tickets, official public records, eFileTexas, appeals and federal PACER records.
🔎 County case records — use El Paso County Odyssey Public Access
Use this for: criminal case records, civil, family and probate case records, court data download and jail records where available.
Best official path: open El Paso County Records Search, then use the official Odyssey Public Access portal for case records.
Before relying on it: use the District Clerk, County Clerk or Probate-Civil Division for certified copies, sealed-record questions or older files.
El Paso Court Records Quick Facts Before You Search
El Paso court records can mean several different systems. El Paso County’s official Records Search page links to criminal cases, civil cases, probate and guardianship matters, jail bond records, official public records, assumed names, foreclosures and other public record categories. The official Odyssey Public Access portal lets users choose criminal case records, civil/family/probate case records, court data downloads and jail records.
The El Paso County District Clerk is located at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 103, El Paso, TX 79901, with phone 915-273-3534. The El Paso County Clerk is located at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901, with phone 915-273-3532. Municipal citations and warrants use the City of El Paso Municipal Courts portal, not the county case search.
What This El Paso Court Records Guide Covers
El Paso County Records Search and Odyssey Public Access Case Lookup
The official El Paso County Records Search page is the best first stop for county-level records. It links users to criminal cases, civil cases, probate/guardianship records, commissioners court meetings, jail bond records, official public records, foreclosures, birth indexes, death indexes and other county public records.
For court cases, the official El Paso County Odyssey Public Access portal is the key case-search tool. It allows users to choose record categories such as Criminal Case Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Court Data Download and Jail Records. Use a case number when possible because name-only searches can produce false matches.
Open the official county Records Search page
Start with El Paso County’s official Records Search page so you can choose the correct record category instead of guessing.
Use Odyssey Public Access for case records
Open the county case records portal and select criminal, civil/family/probate, court data or jail records based on your need.
Search by case number when available
A case number is stronger than a party-name search and helps avoid confusing two people with similar names.
Contact the right clerk for certified documents
Use the District Clerk, County Clerk or Probate-Civil Division when you need certified copies, older records or official document help.
El Paso County District Clerk Records, District Court Cases and Family Court Files
The El Paso County District Clerk is the official office for many District Court records. The official District Clerk office page lists Norma Favela Barceleau as District Clerk, with physical address 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 103, El Paso, TX 79901, phone 915-273-3534 and fax 915-273-3859.
Use District Clerk resources when the case is a District Court matter, felony criminal case, family law case, divorce, child support matter, district-level civil case or other record assigned to a district court. Some filings and searches can connect to eFileTexas, county case search or clerk copy procedures.
500 E. San Antonio, Suite 103, El Paso, TX 79901.
Phone: 915-273-3534. Fax: 915-273-3859.
District Court records, felony cases, family records, divorce records, child support-related court files and district-level civil matters.
The District Clerk provides case e-filing information and points users to eFileTexas resources.
El Paso County Clerk Records, County Courts at Law and Recording Help
The El Paso County Clerk is the official route for many county-level records, including County Clerk records, recording records, probate-civil matters, vitals-related indexes, assumed names, official public records and County Courts at Law records where the County Clerk is the clerk of the court.
The official County Clerk staff directory lists the County Clerk physical address as 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901, phone 915-273-3532, and hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed noon to 1 PM for lunch.
500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901.
The County Clerk staff directory lists 915-273-3532.
The Probate-Civil Division manages certain civil cases and probate matters for County Courts of Law and Statutory Probate Courts.
Use County Clerk or Official Public Records Search for recorded documents, assumed names, real property and historical deed indexes.
El Paso Criminal Case Records, Charges, Dockets and Jail Bond Records
El Paso County’s Records Search page lists criminal cases as a searchable category for County Clerk and District Clerk records. The Odyssey Public Access portal also includes Criminal Case Records and Jail Records. This is the right official starting point when you need local criminal court case information.
Do not confuse court records with a complete criminal background check, police report, jail booking report or statewide criminal history. Court records show case activity in the court. Arrest records, jail records, police reports and Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history information can be separate.
Use County Search for Court Cases
Look for criminal case records, charges, court activity and jail-related records through official El Paso County tools.
Court case pathDo Not Treat It as a Full Background Check
A court case search does not replace a statewide criminal history, law enforcement file or federal court search.
Verify carefullyCriminal records search checklist
- Search by case number when possible.
- Confirm defendant name, charge, court, date and disposition.
- Use District Clerk for felony District Court records.
- Use County Clerk or County Courts at Law resources for misdemeanor or county-level court files.
- Use Municipal Court for city citations, warrants and municipal docket information.
- Use certified copies when the record is needed for official proof.
El Paso Civil, Family, Probate and Guardianship Court Records
The El Paso County Records Search page lists civil cases as a route for open and closed civil suits and probate/guardianship matters through the County Clerk and District Clerk. The Odyssey portal also includes Civil, Family & Probate Case Records. Probate-civil matters may involve the County Clerk’s Probate-Civil Division.
The official Probate-Civil Division page says the division is responsible for preserving, creating and managing records regarding certain civil cases along with probate matters. It also says the division is assigned as clerk of the court for certain civil matters in County Courts of Law and Statutory Probate Courts.
Use for civil lawsuits, judgments, debt claims, injury cases, property disputes and related civil court files.
Use for divorce, child support, custody and other family court matters, usually through District Clerk resources.
Use Probate-Civil Division and County Clerk resources for estates, guardianship and statutory probate court matters.
Adoption, juvenile, guardianship, sealed family and protected records may not be fully available online.
City of El Paso Municipal Court Records, Citations, Warrants and Dockets
The City of El Paso Municipal Courts page is the correct route for municipal citations, warrants, traffic tickets, city ordinance cases, municipal court docket information and municipal payments. The city page tells users they can search for citations, warrants and court docket information, pay tickets or warrants, and view fines and common violations.
Municipal court records are not the same as El Paso County District Court or County Court records. If your paperwork mentions the City of El Paso Municipal Court, use the municipal portal. If it mentions El Paso County District Court, County Court at Law or Probate Court, use county tools instead.
City citations, traffic tickets, warrants, municipal docket information and city court payments.
County civil, criminal, family, probate, jail records, District Clerk and County Clerk records.
Use the official City of El Paso portal before paying tickets or warrants.
Municipal docket information can update. Check the official portal close to your court date.
El Paso Official Public Records, Deeds, Liens and Historic Deed Index Books
El Paso County Official Public Records Search is used for recorded documents and County Clerk index records. The official public records search page also references QuickLink for enhanced-quality images of historic deed index books from 1874 to 1963, with documents related to those indexes available for search, viewing and purchase through the QuickLink system.
This is a different search path from court case records. Use case search for lawsuits, criminal cases, divorce, probate case dockets and court files. Use Official Public Records Search for recorded documents such as deeds, liens, property records, official filings and historic deed index books.
Use Official Public Records for Recordings
Search deeds, liens, public recording indexes and historic deed index books through County Clerk resources.
Recording pathUse Case Search for Court Cases
Search criminal, civil, family, probate and jail records through the county case records portal.
Case record patheFileTexas and El Paso County Online Filing Help
eFileTexas.gov is the official e-filing system for Texas courts. The official eFileTexas page explains that e-filing is mandatory for attorneys filing civil, family, probate or criminal cases in the Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, Courts of Appeals, and all district and county courts. Non-attorney filers are encouraged to e-file, though not required in the same way.
El Paso County also provides Texas eFile resources and District Clerk case e-filing guidance. E-filing is different from public case search. Filing a document, checking a docket, viewing a document and ordering a certified copy are separate tasks.
Submitting supported civil, family, probate and criminal documents electronically in Texas courts.
Public case search and record lookup where available.
Certified copies, restricted records, archived records and official document questions.
E-filing is not a substitute for searching a case or ordering an official certified copy.
El Paso 8th Court of Appeals Records and Appellate Case Search
The Eighth Court of Appeals is located in El Paso County and is part of the Texas Courts of Appeals system. If your case is on appeal, the county trial court docket may not be enough. You may need the appellate case record, briefs, orders, opinions or appellate docket information.
Use the Texas Courts Eighth Court of Appeals page for official appellate information. Use county trial court records for the original District Court, County Court, County Court at Law or Probate Court case. Use the appellate court when the case has moved beyond the trial court stage.
Federal Court Records in El Paso Are Searched Separately
Federal court records are not searched through El Paso County Odyssey Public Access, District Clerk, County Clerk or Municipal Court portals. If a case was filed in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court or a federal appellate court, use PACER or the relevant federal court.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas lists its El Paso office at 525 Magoffin Avenue, Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901, phone 915-534-6725. PACER is the official federal electronic public access system for federal district, bankruptcy and appellate court records.
El Paso County criminal, civil, family, probate, jail, county clerk, district clerk and court records.
City of El Paso municipal citations, warrants, payments and city court docket information.
Federal district, bankruptcy and appellate court records.
The court name on your legal paperwork controls which records system is correct.
Official El Paso Court Records Links
Use these official resources for El Paso County case records, District Clerk, County Clerk, probate-civil records, official public records, municipal citations, eFileTexas, appeals and federal PACER records.
El Paso County Records Search
Main official county record search page for criminal, civil, probate, jail bond, official public records and more.
Open Records SearchOdyssey Public Access
Official El Paso County case records portal for criminal, civil, family, probate, court data and jail records.
Open Case RecordsDistrict Clerk
Official District Clerk page for district court records, e-filing, jury service and clerk services.
Open District ClerkDistrict Clerk Office
Official office page with District Clerk address, phone and fax information.
Open District Clerk OfficeCounty Clerk
Official County Clerk page for recording, clerk services, public records and related divisions.
Open County ClerkProbate-Civil Division
Official County Clerk division for certain civil cases and probate matters.
Open Probate-CivilOfficial Public Records
Official search for county public records, recording indexes and historic deed index guidance.
Open Official RecordsEl Paso County Courts
Official courts page for district courts, county courts at law and court information.
Open County CourtsEl Paso Municipal Courts
City portal for citations, warrants, docket search, ticket payments and common violations.
Open Municipal CourtseFileTexas
Official Texas e-filing system for district, county, appellate and other supported Texas courts.
Open eFileTexas8th Court of Appeals
Official Texas Courts page for the Eighth Court of Appeals located in El Paso County.
Open 8th CourtPACER
Official federal court record system for district, bankruptcy and appellate case records.
Open PACERMap for El Paso County Court Records Offices
The El Paso County District Clerk is listed at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 103, El Paso, TX 79901. The El Paso County Clerk is listed at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901. Always confirm the correct office before visiting, especially if you need certified copies, civil/family records, criminal records, probate records, real property recordings, municipal ticket help or federal case records.
El Paso County Courthouse Area
This map is for general navigation to the courthouse area. It does not tell you which clerk, division or court holds a specific record.
El Paso Court Records FAQs
How do I search El Paso court records online for free?
Start with the official El Paso County Records Search page, then use the Odyssey Public Access portal for criminal, civil, family, probate, court data and jail records. Use the City of El Paso Municipal Courts portal for city citations and warrants.
What is the official El Paso County case search website?
The official case-search route is the El Paso County Odyssey Public Access portal linked from the county Records Search page. It includes criminal case records, civil/family/probate case records, court data and jail records.
Where is the El Paso County District Clerk located?
The District Clerk office is listed at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 103, El Paso, TX 79901. The listed phone number is 915-273-3534.
Where is the El Paso County Clerk located?
The County Clerk office is listed at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901. The listed phone number is 915-273-3532.
How do I search El Paso criminal court records?
Use the official El Paso County Records Search page and Odyssey Public Access criminal case records category. For felony District Court records, District Clerk resources may also be required.
How do I search El Paso civil, family and probate records?
Use the Odyssey Civil, Family & Probate Case Records category. For probate-civil records, also check the County Clerk Probate-Civil Division. For family District Court records, District Clerk resources may be needed.
Where do I search El Paso municipal tickets and warrants?
Use the City of El Paso Municipal Courts page and municipal public access portal for citations, warrants, city court docket information and municipal ticket payments.
Are El Paso County official public records the same as court case records?
No. Official Public Records are usually recorded documents such as deeds, liens and county recording indexes. Court case records are searched through the case records portal or the proper court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of El Paso court records?
Find the case first, then contact the correct office: District Clerk, County Clerk, Probate-Civil Division, Municipal Court or federal court. Ask whether you need a regular copy, certified copy, e-certified copy or another official format.
Can I e-file court documents in El Paso County?
Yes, supported Texas court filings can use eFileTexas. El Paso County also provides Texas eFile and case e-filing resources. E-filing is different from public search or certified copy requests.
Are federal El Paso court records in the county search?
No. Federal court records are separate. Use PACER or the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas for federal district, bankruptcy and appellate records.
Why can’t I find an El Paso court record online?
The record may be in a different court, municipal instead of county, federal instead of state, sealed, restricted, juvenile, probate-related, archived, filed under another name or not available through remote public access.
Bottom Line for El Paso Court Records Search
For most El Paso court record searches in Texas, start with the official El Paso County Records Search page and the Odyssey Public Access case records portal. Use a case number when available, then verify the court, case type, party names and filing details before relying on a result.
If the record belongs to the District Clerk, County Clerk, Probate-Civil Division, Municipal Court, Eighth Court of Appeals or federal court, use that specific official path. If you need official proof, request certified copies from the proper clerk or court instead of relying on a screenshot or private lookup report.