Coke County Court Docket Access
Coke County court docket records are maintained by the District Clerk at the courthouse in Robert Lee, Texas, the county seat for this small West Texas county near the E.V. Spence Reservoir. The clerk's office manages all docket entries for civil, criminal, and family cases heard in the district court. This page covers the search options, contact information, and access methods for finding court docket records in Coke County.
Coke County Overview
Coke County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Coke County keeps the official court docket for all district court cases. Every filing, motion, hearing, order, and final judgment gets logged into the docket. Staff at the clerk's office assist the public with case lookups and copy requests.
Robert Lee is a small town that serves as the county seat. The courthouse houses the District Clerk and County Clerk offices. Coke County is one of the less populated counties in Texas, so the clerk's office handles a lighter caseload than most. That means you can often get quick service on records requests. If you need certified copies of court orders or docket entries, this is the office to contact. Phone calls and walk-in visits are both welcome during business hours.
| Office | Coke County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 E. 7th Street, Robert Lee, TX 76945 |
| Phone | (325) 453-2631 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The County Clerk manages county court, probate, and misdemeanor records. For felony criminal cases and civil disputes over $200, the District Clerk is the contact.
Note: Coke County shares its judicial district with other West Texas counties, so the district judge rotates between courthouses on a set calendar.
The Texas Legislature website at capitol.texas.gov lets you look up the statutes that govern court records in Texas. The image below shows the homepage for Texas Legislature Online.
You can search the Government Code, Family Code, and other Texas statutes here to find the legal basis for court docket access in Coke County.
Searching Coke County Court Docket Records
re:SearchTX is the main free tool for looking up Coke County court docket records online. This statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers more than 150 counties. Visit txcourts.gov/researchtx to search by party name or case number. Results show filing dates, case types, parties, and status. No registration is needed.
Not every document is available through the portal. Full docket sheets, motions, and exhibits usually need a direct request to the clerk. Try different name spellings if your first search comes up empty. Case number searches are more precise. For older records or cases not in re:SearchTX, call the clerk or visit the courthouse in Robert Lee.
Contents of Coke County Docket Records
A court docket is the running log of all actions in a case. Coke County docket records span felony criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters like divorce and custody, and juvenile cases. Each entry shows the case number, parties, action taken, and date.
A typical docket contains the original petition or indictment, responses, motions and rulings, hearing dates, court orders, and the final judgment. Family law dockets often include temporary orders and property inventories. Criminal dockets track arraignments, pleas, bond details, and sentencing. Under the Texas Government Code, felony and civil files are permanent. Juvenile records and sealed cases are not public.
Attorneys in Coke County file through eFileTexas, the mandatory e-filing system. Below is the login page for the portal.
The public does not use eFileTexas for filing. The system is why attorney-submitted documents appear in the docket quickly after electronic submission.
Getting Coke County Court Record Copies
You can get Coke County court docket records in person, by mail, or online. Visiting the District Clerk in Robert Lee is the most direct option. Bring photo ID and a list of cases. Staff make copies during business hours and can usually handle small requests on the spot.
Mail requests go to the District Clerk with the case name and number plus a check or money order for fees. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Processing depends on staff availability.
Online, re:SearchTX covers basic case lookups. Full document downloads may be limited for a county the size of Coke. The state portal keeps adding records over time.
Public Records Access in Coke County
Court docket records in Coke County are public under Texas law. The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, says government records are open unless a specific exemption applies. Most court docket entries, filings, and judgments are covered.
Submit formal open records requests to the District Clerk in writing. The office has ten business days to respond. The Texas Attorney General at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government oversees compliance and provides guidance. Past AG opinions on records access are searchable at texasattorneygeneral.gov/opinions.
The AG's Open Records page explains the public's rights when requesting documents from offices like the Coke County District Clerk.
Knowing the law helps if you face difficulty accessing Coke County docket records that should be available to the public.
Note: Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain family law documents are exempt from public disclosure under Texas law.
Coke County Court Structure
Coke County is part of the 51st Judicial District, which it shares with several other West Texas counties. The district court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $200, family law, and juvenile matters. The constitutional county court covers misdemeanors, probate, and smaller civil disputes. Justice of the peace courts manage small claims and minor offenses.
Texas has two high courts: the Supreme Court for civil appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals for criminal matters. The Office of Court Administration publishes annual reports on court caseloads. Attorneys file through eFileTexas. Self-represented litigants file in person at the Robert Lee courthouse. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov provides free access to statutes and court rules.
Legal Help for Coke County
Free legal resources exist for Coke County residents who need help with court docket issues. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org covers family law, housing, debt, and other civil matters. The State Bar of Texas runs a referral service for the West Texas region.
Legal aid organizations serving the San Angelo and Concho Valley area also cover Coke County for residents who meet income guidelines. The Tom Green County courthouse in San Angelo handles some regional legal services that extend to smaller surrounding counties like Coke.
Nearby Texas Counties
Coke County sits in the Concho Valley region of West Texas. Each neighboring county maintains its own court docket records through separate District Clerk offices.