What are Denton City Public Records?
The Texas Government Code Chapter 552 describes Denton City public records as any information written, produced, and maintained by, and for a government body. Examples of these records include business records, property records, licensing records, and arrest records. Because they are considered public, anyone who can prove reasonable interest in these records can access them. However, the law exempts confidential information like criminal investigation documents, personnel records, and documents that provide bidding information.
Denton City Crime Statistics
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) provides annual statistical reports of crimes committed in the City of Denton. Based on the 2019 Crime in Texas publication, the Denton City Police Department reported 2,995 crimes. The city's crime rate was 2,117.9 crimes per 100,000 persons. This data indicates an 18.3% decrease in crime compared to 2018.
In 2019, the Police Department reported three murders, 124 rapes, 66 robberies, 137 assaults, 316 burglaries, 2,148 larceny-thefts, and 201 auto-thefts. Generally, the city's violent and property crime counts declined. However, the murder counts increased by a difference of one, and the number of rape crimes remained unchanged.
Are Denton City Criminal Records Public?
The Texas Public Records Law allows records of deferred adjudication, Class B misdemeanor criminal convictions, or criminal offenses of higher magnitude, be open to the public. The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains Denton criminal records and provides a C.R.S. Public Site where people can conduct name-based searches.
How to Obtain Denton City Police Reports and Arrest Records?
In the city of Denton, people can submit online open records requests to the Denton City Police Department. To obtain police reports and arrest records from the City Police, the requester will need to create a new account or log in with an existing one. The Police Department will not accept verbal requests for records.
Texas makes special provisions for people with disabilities, according to the American Disabilities Act. In such instances, requesters may call the Denton City Secretary’s Office on (940) 349-8309.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Denton City
The Texas Department of Public Safety is the central repository for sex offender information in the State of Texas. This department provides a searchable Public Sex Offender Registry where people can obtain information on Denton City sex offenders. Enquirers may search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or connection to any state institution of higher learning.
People may also download a complete list of sex offender information online via the digital Sex Offender Registry. The TxDPS updates this list twice a week. Another provided resource is the Public Sex Offender Subscription Service that allows residents to track the movements of sex offenders. Anyone in need of this service should begin by creating an account.
How to Find Denton City Inmate Records
The Denton County Sheriff's Office maintains the city’s jail records. Interested persons can find Denton City inmate records via the Jail Records Search Tool. The record seeker may search by defendant or booking number and must provide any or all of the following information:
- Name of the defendant
- Date of birth
- Date Booked
- Date Released
- Booking Number
How Do I Visit an inmate in Grand Prairie City Jail?
The Denton County Sheriff's Office allows inmates to receive visitors via video visitation. Intending visitors will need to register onlinefor remote or on-site visitation. There is no preexisting schedule for video visitations and only inmates can initiate them. However, the hours for remote visits are 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Sunday through Saturday.
Visitors must schedule on-site visits 24 hours in advance and only visit after receiving the inmate's approval. Inmates can receive visitors twice a week at the jail facility located at:
127 N Woodrow Lane
# 300
Denton City, TX 76205
Visiting hours for on-site visits are from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and during the weekend.
Court Records
The court system of the U.S. State of Texas consists of District, Criminal District, Constitutional County, Statutory Probate, Justice, Municipal, and County Courts at Law. There are nineteen court locations in the City of Denton.
Denton County 16th District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 158th District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146, Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 211th District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 362nd District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 367th District Court
Denton County Courts Building1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 393rd District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 431st District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County Constitutional Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2187
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2012
Fax: (940) 349-2013
Denton County Clerk Office
1450 E McKinney Street
#1110
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2012
Fax: (940) 349-2013
Denton County Court at Law No. 1
Charlie J. Cole Building
210 S Woodrow Lane
Denton City, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 349-2525
Denton County Court at Law No. 2
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
#4325
Denton City, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2120
Fax: (940) 349-2121
Denton County Criminal Court No. 1
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
#1419
Denton City, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2160
Fax: (940) 349-2161
Denton County Criminal Court No. 2
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
#1325
Denton City, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2170
Fax: (940) 349-2171
Denton County Criminal Court No. 3
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
#4420
Denton City, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2180
Fax: (940) 349-2181
Denton County Criminal Court No. 4
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
#4332
Denton City, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2380
Fax: (940) 349-2381
Denton County Criminal Court No. 5
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
#4412
Denton City, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2190
Fax: (940) 349-2181
Denton County Probate Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
Denton City, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2036
Fax: (940) 349-2141
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Joseph A. Carroll Building
401 W Hickory Street
#227
Denton City, TX 76201
Phone: (940) 349-3170
Fax: (940) 349-3171
Denton City Municipal Court
City Hall East Building
601 E Hickory Street
Suite D
Denton City, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 349-8331
Fax: (940) 349-8325
Are Denton City Court Records Public?
According to the Texas Public Records Act, most Denton City court records are open to the public. However, a court order may restrict access to all or certain parts of a court record if the record may reveal sensitive information.
Can You Look Up a Denton City Court Case Online?
Members of the public can look up court cases for Denton County District and Justice of the Peace courts using the Denton County court case search tool. The county database contains information on criminal, civil, family, and probate court cases. To access a record, interested parties should select the case type and provide the needed information.
How to Obtain Denton City Civil Court Case Records
People can search for Denton City civil court case records online via the Denton County Records Enquiry Search Tool. The search site will display search fields to fill, and record seekers can search for civil court records by Case, Party, Attorney, and Date Filed. Interested parties can also request copies of a civil court case by downloading and completing a Records Request Form or printing a case summary from the online search tool. All documents are submitted by mail, fax, email, or in-person to:
1450 E McKinney Street
Denton City, TX 76209
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Fax: (940) 349-5754
How to Obtain Denton City Criminal Court Records
Denton City criminal court records are available on the Denton County Records Enquiry Search Site. Record seekers can search this website by Case, Defendant, Citation, Attorney, and Date Filed. Interested parties will also need to fill in other necessary information about the court case.
People can also submit a Records Request Form or a printed case summary to the Denton County District Clerk. Requests are accepted in person, by fax, email, or mail. The clerk maintains an office at the courthouse located at:
1450 E McKinney Street
Denton City, TX 76209
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Fax: (940) 349-5754
What are Denton Vital Records?
Denton City vital records contain details of significant life events like births, deaths, marriages, and divorce. In Texas, these documents may be public or sealed. The Vital Records Division of the Texas Department of State Health Services is the central repository for vital records. The Denton County Clerk and the Denton County District Clerk also maintain vital records for events that occurred in the city.
Where and How to Obtain Denton City Divorce Records
The Denton County District Clerk maintains divorce records and provides access to Denton City divorce decrees. Interested parties may obtain certified copies of Denton City divorce records by submitting copies of the Records Request Form by mail, fax, email, and in person, to the courthouse located at:
1450 E McKinney Street
Denton City, TX 76209
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2146
Denton City, TX 76202
Fax: (940) 349-5754
Alternatively, the Texas Department of State Health Services provides Divorce Verification Letters for divorce records filed since 1968. Interested parties can place online orders or submit Marriage/Divorce Verification Application forms via mail or in-person to:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3191
A Divorce Verification Letter costs $20 per copy, plus additional fees for online orders. The requester must provide an acceptable ID and meet the statutory requirements for accessing a divorce record.
Where and How to Get Public Denton City Marriage Records
Interested individuals may query the Texas Department of State Health Services to obtain copies of a Marriage Verification Letter. The department charges $20 per copy and an $8 delivery fee for requests made outside Texas. If information about a marriage record is unknown or disputed, the record seeker can search the state's portal to verify the event date and confirm that the marriage occurred in Denton. Interested parties may order copies online or forward a completed Marriage/Divorce Verification Application form to:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3191
Denton City marriage certificates are only available to eligible individuals. The requester will, therefore, need to provide a valid ID or legal authorization.
The Denton County Clerk also provides access to Denton City marriage records. Record seekers can search the marriage license indexor submit written requests. An uncertified copy costs $1, while a certified copy of a marriage record costs $16 plus additional per-page fees. Mail requests should include the married couple’s names as they appear on the license and the event date. Cashier’s checks or money orders should be made payable to the Denton County Clerk and sent with the written request to:
1450 E McKinney Street
Denton City, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2012
Fax: (940) 349-2013
Where and How to Find Denton City Birth Records
Eligible individuals can obtain certified copies of Denton City birth records from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Though additional fees may apply, a birth certificate costs $22 and can be requested online, via mail, or in person. The fee is non-refundable once the department confirms an order. The requester can submit a Texas Birth Certificate Application to:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3191
According to the provisions described in Section 181.1(21) of the Texas Administrative Code, the requester must provide a valid ID when requesting copies of a birth certificate. Denton City birth certificates are only available to the subject of the record, immediate family members, or legal representatives.
The Denton County Clerk also issues certified copies of birth records for $23. Requesters may obtain birth certificates by submitting an Application Form in English or Spanish, either by mail or in person.
1450 E McKinney Street
Denton City, TX 76209
Attn: Birth/Death Records
Where and How to Find Denton City Death Records
The Texas Department of State Health Services issues certified copies of Denton City death certificates for $20, and $3 per extra copy requested with the first. Online orders will attract additional charges. Fees for confirmed requests are non-refundable. The requester may also download and complete a Death Certificate Application form. Section 181.1(21) of the Texas Administrative Code imposes the need for proof of identification when requesting death certificates. The State of Texas does not consider Denton death records public. These records are only available to the deceased's immediate family members or persons with legal authorization. The requesting party should submit the documents and fees by mail or in-person to:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3191
Denton City death records are also available at the office of the Denton County Clerk. The Clerk charges $21 for the first copy and $4 for each extra copy. Application forms are available in English and Spanish. Requesters can mail the form or visit the Clerk's Office in person:
1450 E McKinney Street
Denton City, TX 76209
Attn: Birth/Death Records
