Crockett County Civil Court Records
Crockett County civil court records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk office in Ozona, Texas. Ninfa Preddy serves both roles, handling all civil filings, family law cases, property documents, and criminal records for this large West Texas county. If you need to search Crockett County civil court records, you can contact the office directly, visit in person, or use the TexasFile online search tool for land and property documents.
Crockett County Overview
Crockett County Clerk and District Clerk
The County Clerk's office in Ozona is your main point of contact for civil court records in Crockett County. Ninfa Preddy handles both County and District Clerk duties. The office is on Avenue D in Ozona, in the heart of the county seat. You can reach them by phone at (325) 392-2022 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They also accept fax requests at (325) 392-3742.
Crockett County covers a large area of the Trans-Pecos and Edwards Plateau region. Ozona is the only incorporated town in the county. With a population under 8,000, state law allows one person to hold both clerk positions. The office has maintained civil records since the county was organized in 1891. Court records date from 1892. Land records go back to 1891.
| Clerk | Ninfa Preddy (County and District Clerk) |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 Avenue D P.O. Drawer C Ozona, TX 76943 |
| Phone | (325) 392-2022 |
| Fax | (325) 392-3742 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.crockett.tx.us |
What Civil Court Records Are Available
Crockett County has kept civil court records since 1892. These include both District Court records for larger civil cases and family law matters, and County Court records for smaller civil disputes and misdemeanor cases. Divorce records date from 1892. The county also holds an extensive collection of property and land records going back to 1891, which is useful for title research and legal disputes involving real estate.
The clerk's office maintains records in these categories:
- District court civil case records from 1892
- Family law records including divorce and custody from 1892
- Felony criminal case records
- Real property records, deeds, and land records from 1891
- Oil and gas lease documentation and mineral deed records
- Probate records from 1892
- Marriage records from 1891
- Birth and death records from 1903
To get a certified copy of a civil court document, contact the clerk's office and provide the case name or number along with the year it was filed. Staff can confirm current copy fees. For online searches, TexasFile covers document copies from 1982 to present at texasfile.com.
How to Access Crockett County Civil Records
The fastest way to search Crockett County civil court records is through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This free system from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers district and county court cases across Texas. Search by party name or cause number to find case status, docket entries, and filing history. Not all older records will appear, but it is a good starting point.
For property and land documents, TexasFile at texasfile.com provides free index searches. You can create a basic free account to search names and document types. Document images are available for purchase. The county website at co.crockett.tx.us has general county information and contact details.
For in-person access, visit the courthouse at 907 Avenue D in Ozona. Staff can search records by name or case number and make copies. Bring a photo ID. Mailed requests are accepted at P.O. Drawer C, Ozona, TX 76943. For court filings, eFileTexas handles electronic submissions to district courts in Crockett County.
Note: Because Crockett County has a small population, older records and some civil case files may only be available in person at the courthouse.
Crockett County Records Online
The Crockett County website provides an overview of county offices and clerk contact information.
Use the county website to find current staff information and to verify office hours before making a trip to Ozona.
TexasFile offers an online search for Crockett County official public records, covering documents from 1982 to the present.
Free registration on TexasFile gives you access to the document index. Image purchases are available by the page.
Legal Resources for Crockett County
If you need help with a civil matter in Crockett County, start with TexasLawHelp.org for free self-help guides and court forms. The site covers family law, civil litigation, landlord-tenant issues, and more. All guides are written in plain language for people who are not lawyers.
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is available at (800) 252-9690. For those who qualify by income, legal aid services may be available through Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, which serves this part of the state. Texas civil statutes are searchable at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. The court rules and official forms are at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Crockett County
Ozona is the only incorporated town in Crockett County and the county seat. It is also the only community in the county. All civil court filings in Crockett County are handled through the clerk's office in Ozona.
Nearby Counties
Crockett County shares borders with several counties in West and Southwest Texas. Each has its own civil court records system.