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Records Building George Allen Commissioners Court Old Red Court Building Frank Crowley

Dallas County Clerk
Frequently Asked Questions - Criminal

Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Industrial Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207 - 214-653-5740 - Fax 214-653-5778


How long will a conviction remain on my criminal record?

A conviction will always remain on a defendant's criminal record.

How can I get a case expunged off my criminal record?

The defendant would have to hire an attorney to remove a criminal case from their record.

How do I get my money back on a cash bond?

Once the case has been disposed of, at that time or later, the surety can leave the cash bond receipt with the clerk of that court. The money will be mailed to the surety. Allow 4 to 6 weeks to receive the check.

What is the cost of an occupational drivers license or an automatic license suspension?

The cost of an occupational drivers license or an automatic license suspension is $192.00, which needs to be filed with the County Clerk's office in the Frank Crowley Court Building if the DWI is a misdemeanor case. You will need to hire an attorney.

I need to purchase a misdemeanor record search. How much will that cost?

The price of a misdemeanor record search is $5.00 for non-certified and $10.00 for certified.

What court do I need to be in today?

If this is your first appearance, there is a bulletin board located in front of the County Clerk's office. Look for your name on that list.

If you have been to court before, you will go back to the same court.

Can you tell me if a defendant is in jail?

Please contact the jail for that information.
The number is (214) 761-9026.

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