Find Glasscock County Court Docket
Glasscock County court docket records are held at the District Clerk's office in Garden City, Texas. As one of the smallest counties in the state by population, Glasscock County processes a relatively low volume of cases each year, but it still maintains full court docket records for civil, criminal, and family law matters. This page covers how to search for and access court docket records in Glasscock County, including contact details, online tools, and key legal resources that apply to your search.
Glasscock County Overview
Glasscock County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Glasscock County is responsible for all district court docket records. This office processes filings for civil cases, felony criminal matters, and family law disputes that come before the district court in Garden City. The clerk logs every action taken in each case, creating a running docket that shows hearings, motions, orders, and dispositions.
Garden City is the county seat. It is a small community, and the courthouse staff often handle multiple roles. Because of the low case volume, the office may have limited hours or staffing compared to larger counties. Call ahead before visiting to make sure someone is available to help you.
| Office | Glasscock County District/County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E. Currie Street, Garden City, TX 79739 |
| Phone | (432) 354-2371 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
In very small Texas counties like Glasscock, the District Clerk and County Clerk duties are sometimes combined into one office. This means the same staff handle both district court records and county court records, including probate and misdemeanor cases.
Note: Glasscock County has a very small population, so the clerk's office may have limited staff available for walk-in requests.
Searching Glasscock County Court Docket Online
The primary free tool for searching Glasscock County court docket records online is re:SearchTX. This statewide portal is operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers more than 150 Texas counties. You can search by party name or case number without needing an account. Results show the filing date, case type, parties, and current status of the case.
Because Glasscock County is small, the number of records in the system is limited. If you cannot find what you need online, call the clerk's office directly. Staff can search internal records that might not appear in the state portal. Older cases and historical records almost certainly require a direct request to the office in Garden City.
Try different name spellings if your first search does not return results. Data entry errors are common in any system. Case number searches give the most precise results when you have that information available.
The Texas Judicial Branch website provides background on the court system that serves Glasscock County. The image below shows the homepage with links to court directories and statewide resources.
This page connects you to the Office of Court Administration, the judicial directory, and the re:SearchTX portal.
What Glasscock County Docket Records Include
A court docket is the official record of every action in a case. Glasscock County docket records cover felony criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters such as divorce and child custody, and juvenile proceedings. Each entry lists the case number, the parties, what happened, and the date.
A typical docket file includes the original petition or indictment, responses from opposing parties, motions and rulings, hearing schedules, orders entered by the judge, and the final judgment. Criminal dockets show arraignment dates, plea entries, bond settings, and sentencing information. Family law dockets may include temporary orders, property disclosures, and final decree documents. The Texas Government Code requires courts to maintain permanent records for felony and civil cases.
Attorneys filing in Glasscock County use the eFileTexas system. The image below shows the eFileTexas login page, the mandatory e-filing portal for Texas attorneys.
Self-represented litigants can still file in person at the Garden City courthouse.
Getting Copies of Court Records
The most direct way to get copies of Glasscock County court docket records is to visit the clerk's office at 117 E. Currie Street in Garden City. Bring a photo ID and a list of the records you need. For small requests, staff can usually make copies while you wait.
You can also send a mail request. Include the case name and number along with a check or money order for estimated fees. Processing time depends on staff availability. In a small office, it may take a bit longer than in a larger county.
Standard Texas copy fees are $1.00 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry the court seal and are typically required when you need to present records in another court.
Texas Open Records and Glasscock County
Court docket records in Glasscock County are public under Texas law. The Texas Public Information Act, codified in Government Code Chapter 552, establishes that government records are open to the public unless a specific statutory exception applies. Written records requests to the clerk must be answered within ten business days.
If you need guidance on making a request, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government page has sample letters and explanations of your rights under the law.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Records page, shown below, covers the rules for requesting government documents from offices like the Glasscock County clerk.
Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain family law filings are exceptions to the general rule of public access in Texas courts.
Glasscock County Court System
Glasscock County has one district court with general jurisdiction over felonies, civil cases above $200, family law, and juvenile matters. The constitutional county court hears misdemeanors, probate, and smaller civil cases. A justice of the peace court handles Class C misdemeanors, evictions, and small claims.
The Office of Court Administration tracks filing statistics for every Texas county. For a county as small as Glasscock, annual filings are low compared to urban areas, but the same legal standards and record-keeping rules apply. Attorneys must use eFileTexas for district court filings regardless of county size.
Legal Help for Glasscock County Residents
Free legal resources are available for people dealing with court matters in Glasscock County. TexasLawHelp has guides on family law, debt, housing, and other common legal issues. The Texas State Law Library provides free online access to statutes, court rules, and research tools.
The Texas State Law Library, pictured below, is a free resource for anyone needing to look up Texas statutes or court rules relevant to Glasscock County cases.
The library's online tools are available to all Texas residents and can help self-represented litigants find the forms and rules they need.
The State Bar of Texas has a lawyer referral service for finding attorneys in the Permian Basin region. Legal aid organizations serving West Texas also provide free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents in rural counties like Glasscock.
Nearby Texas Counties
Glasscock County is in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. Each neighboring county maintains its own court docket records through a separate District Clerk office.