Lubbock Court Docket Database
Lubbock court docket records are maintained by both the city's municipal court and the Lubbock County District Clerk. With around 257,000 residents, Lubbock is the largest city in West Texas and the hub of the South Plains region. The municipal court processes traffic tickets and Class C misdemeanors. The Lubbock County courts handle felonies, civil lawsuits, family law matters, and other serious cases. You can search both systems online or go to the courthouse in person. This guide walks through how each court works, where to look up docket entries, and what resources are available to help.
Lubbock Overview
Lubbock Municipal Court Docket
The Lubbock Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance cases. The courthouse is at 914 Broadway Street in downtown Lubbock. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (806) 775-1010 for questions about your case, court dates, or payment options.
Online services through the Lubbock Municipal Court website at mylubbock.us/department/municipal-court include citation search and online payment. The court accepts online, phone, mail, and in-person payments. Spanish language services are available at the courthouse. A defensive driving course can be requested for qualifying traffic tickets.
| Office | Lubbock Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 914 Broadway Street, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| Phone | (806) 775-1010 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | mylubbock.us/department/municipal-court |
Deferred disposition is available for certain offenses in Lubbock. Community service can serve as an alternative to fines for people with financial difficulties. Payment plans are available. The court has special programs for juvenile offenders. Warrant information is available online, and the city prosecutor handles all case prosecution at this level. Appeals from the Lubbock Municipal Court go to the Lubbock County courts.
Searching Lubbock Court Docket Records
For municipal citations, the Lubbock city website has a search tool. Enter your name or citation number to check your charges, court date, and current status. This is the fastest way to look up a traffic ticket in Lubbock.
District court docket records in Lubbock go through the Lubbock County District Clerk. The office maintains records for 9 district courts that handle civil, criminal, family, and juvenile cases. They process about 22,000 new cases each year. The District Clerk's office is at 904 Broadway, Room 101, in downtown Lubbock. Phone: (806) 775-1040. Online case search is available through the Lubbock County portal. The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Lubbock County records.
The Lubbock County Clerk handles county courts at law and probate courts from 904 Broadway, Room 207. Phone: (806) 775-1630. Their website at co.lubbock.tx.us/department/county_clerk has search tools for misdemeanor, civil, and probate docket information. Both offices are in the same building on Broadway, which makes it easy to visit both if needed.
Note: The Lubbock County Courthouse on Broadway houses both the District Clerk and County Clerk, but they are in different rooms on different floors.
Lubbock County Court Docket System
Lubbock County's 9 district courts cover all felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $200, family law matters, and juvenile proceedings originating in the Lubbock area. The District Clerk records every action in each case from the first filing to the final judgment. Attorneys must file through eFileTexas. Self-represented litigants can file in person at the courthouse.
Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. You can request copies in person, by mail, or through the online system. Historical records are kept in the county archives. The District Clerk coordinates with the County Clerk for cases that move between district and county court levels.
The Texas Legislature Online site provides access to the Texas Government Code and other statutes that govern how court docket records are created and maintained. The image below shows the homepage of the Texas Legislature website.
This site lets you look up specific code sections including the Texas Public Information Act and court-related statutes that apply to records access in Lubbock County.
Public Records Access in Lubbock
Court docket records in Lubbock are public under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. You can submit a written request to the Lubbock County District Clerk or the municipal court. The office must respond within ten business days. The Texas Attorney General at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government oversees compliance and offers guidance on making requests.
Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain family law documents are not open to the public. If you are not sure whether a specific record is available, call the District Clerk before making the trip.
Legal Resources in Lubbock
TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides free legal guides on common civil matters. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has statutes and court rules online. The State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com runs a lawyer referral service. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves the Lubbock area and provides free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents.
The Lubbock County Law Library is available to the public at the courthouse during normal hours. Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock also has legal clinics that sometimes offer free assistance for certain types of cases. Check with the law school for current clinic availability.
Nearby Texas Cities
Lubbock is the main city in the South Plains region of West Texas. The nearest large cities with their own court systems are spread across a wide area to the north and south.