Tarrant County Criminal Courthouse Guide

Search the Tarrant County online court records by name or case number, or call the District Clerk for felonies or the County Clerk for misdemeanors. If you have an attorney, they will track every setting for you.

All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases are heard at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196, in downtown Fort Worth.

The criminal courts are spread across the 5th through 8th floors of the Justice Center. The directory in the main lobby lists each court, and your attorney can confirm your courtroom before the date.

Your first setting is usually an arraignment or announcement, where the charge is confirmed and future dates are set. It is not a trial. Your attorney uses the time afterward to request the State’s evidence and begin negotiations.

After booking at the county jail, a magistrate sets bond, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Bond can be paid in full to the county as a cash bond or posted through a licensed bondsman as a surety bond, typically at about 10 percent of the amount.

Metered street parking surrounds the Justice Center and several paid garages are within a short walk. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early so you have time to park and clear security before your case is called.

Phones are generally allowed but cannot be used to photograph or record. Weapons, sharp objects, lighters, pepper spray, vapes, and glass or metal containers are not allowed through security, so leave them in your vehicle.

Missing a setting can lead to a bond forfeiture and a warrant for your arrest. If you cannot attend, contact your attorney right away so they can ask the court to reset the date before you miss it.