Camp County Civil Court Records
Camp County civil court records are on file at the County Clerk's office in Pittsburg. The clerk keeps county court civil filings, probate records, real property documents, marriage licenses, and vital records for the county. If you need to search a civil case, look up a judgment, or request copies of court documents filed in Camp County, this page explains the process and points you to the right resources.
Camp County Overview
Camp County Clerk
The Camp County Clerk in Pittsburg is the primary records office for county-level civil filings. The office maintains county court records covering civil cases within the county court's jurisdiction, probate proceedings, real property records such as deeds and liens, marriage licenses, and birth and death certificates. This is the office to contact if you need to look up a county court civil case or request copies of recorded documents in Camp County.
Camp County is a small county in northeast Texas, and the clerk's office manages a modest volume of records compared to larger urban counties. Staff can assist with name searches and copy requests during regular business hours. If you are visiting from out of the area, calling ahead to confirm the specific records you need are available is a practical step before making the trip.
| Office | Camp County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 Church St. Pittsburg, TX 75686 |
| Phone | (903) 856-3220 |
| Fax | (903) 856-7664 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Camp County Court Records
The Texas Office of Court Administration maintains the statewide re:SearchTX portal, which provides free access to case information for courts across Texas including Camp County.
The re:SearchTX system lets you search by party name or cause number to find civil cases filed in Camp County courts without visiting the courthouse in Pittsburg.
How to Find Camp County Civil Court Records
The re:SearchTX system is the best free online tool for searching civil court records in Camp County. It covers district and county court cases across Texas and is updated regularly. You can search by party name or cause number and get basic case information including filing date, parties, case type, and current status. This system is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration and does not charge a fee for basic searches.
For records not available online, visit the Camp County Clerk at 126 Church St. in Pittsburg. The office can search records by party name or case number. Bring photo identification and, if possible, the approximate filing year for the case you are looking for. Certified copies of civil court documents carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge. Regular copies are less expensive.
For real property records including deeds, mortgage liens, and recorded civil judgment abstracts, these are kept as part of the county's land records by the clerk. If a civil judgment was recorded as a lien against property in Camp County, it shows up in these land records. Searching land records requires a separate request from searching court case files.
Note: Camp County offices close at 4:30 PM. If you plan to visit the courthouse, arrive early enough to complete your request before closing time.
Civil Court Record Types in Camp County
Camp County civil court records include filings from the county court and the district court. The county court handles civil cases up to its jurisdictional limit, probate matters, and misdemeanor criminal cases. The district court handles larger civil suits, felony criminal cases, and family law matters like divorce and custody. Justice of the peace courts handle small claims cases at the precinct level.
Common civil records in Camp County include contract dispute case files, debt collection cases, probate petitions and estate files, real property dispute cases, and civil judgments. Probate records are particularly important when someone dies owning real property in the county, as the estate must go through the county court's probate process before property can be transferred. These records are part of the public file maintained by the County Clerk.
Civil records in Texas are generally public under the Texas Public Information Act. Certain records involving minors or sealed by court order are restricted. The clerk's staff can confirm which records are available for any given case before you submit a copy request. Texas civil procedure rules are available at txcourts.gov for reference.
Legal Help in Camp County
Camp County residents who need assistance with civil legal matters can access statewide resources. TexasLawHelp.org offers free guides, forms, and plain-language explanations of Texas civil law. The site is helpful if you want to understand your options before deciding whether to hire an attorney or represent yourself.
The State Bar of Texas runs a lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. Northeast Texas also has local bar associations that may assist with finding attorneys familiar with Camp County courts. For electronic filing in Camp County courts, attorneys use eFileTexas. Texas civil statutes are available at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, where you can look up the laws governing specific types of civil cases.
Cities in Camp County
Camp County includes the city of Pittsburg, which serves as the county seat, along with several smaller communities in northeast Texas. All civil court records for Camp County are handled at the courthouse in Pittsburg.
No cities in Camp County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Civil matters for all county residents are processed at the clerk offices in Pittsburg.
Nearby Counties
Camp County is located in northeast Texas. These neighboring counties may be relevant if your civil matter involves adjacent jurisdictions.