Gregg County, carved out of Upshur and Rusk County, is named after John Gregg, a Confederate general. Known for its role in the East Texas Oil Field, as one of the largest and most productive oil fields in the United States, Gregg County is located in northeastern Texas and has a population of 124,000 residents. Established in 1873, Gregg County has its county seat in Longview.

Courts in Gregg County

The trial court system of Gregg County comprises District, County, Justice, and Municipal Courts. The Gregg County District Courts has three district courts, the 124th, 188th, and 307th District Courts. These courts have jurisdiction over criminal cases, including felonies and misdemeanors, and civil cases, such as personal injury claims, property damage, workers' compensation, and eminent domain cases. The court also presides over divorce, annulment, termination of parental rights, and child protection cases.

The County Courts in Gregg County have jurisdiction over misdemeanors, civil cases where the dispute claim is less than $200,000, guardianships, wills and estates, and family law matters. County Courts handle appeals from the Justice of Peace Courts.

The Justice of Peace Courts have limited jurisdiction, handling small claims for disputes sums less than $10,000, traffic violations, and landlord-tenant disputes. The Municipal Courts preside over violations of city ordinances, traffic infractions, and minor offenses within municipalities.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Gregg County

Public court records are documents and papers maintained by the courts and are open to the public. Persons seeking public court records from Gregg County may utilize the Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry database to obtain the records. Additionally, record seekers may visit the courthouses or mail requests to obtain public court records.

Types of Public Court Records in Gregg County

Public access to court records promotes confidence in the county’s judicial process. The following court records are publicly available in Gregg County:

• Civil Court Records: Personal injury claims, defamation lawsuits, landlord-tenant disputes, property disputes, and business litigations
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors
• Family Law Records: Annulments, divorce,  child custody, child visitation, and child and spousal support
• Traffic Records: Illegal parking, driving without insurance, driving under the influence, and disorderly conduct
• Probate Records: Estate, wills, conservatorships, and guardianships

Confidential Court Records in Gregg County

Confidential court records are documents that are closed to the public. Confidential court records contain sensitive information and are sealed by the courts to protect the identity and safety of the person named on the court document. Confidential court records in Gregg County include:

• Juvenile Court records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Trade secrets
• Adoption records

Public court records contain personal data restricted from public view. The courts remove personal identifiers from public court records to protect the record holder’s identity and misuse of their personal information. Personal identifying information redacted from public court records includes:

• Social Security numbers
• Medical records
• Driver’s license numbers
• Financial account information
• Tax identification numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Gregg, TX

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Gregg County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Texas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 206 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Of that total, 97% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 200 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Gregg County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Gregg County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Gregg County, TX

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County Seat:	Longview
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1873
Total Square Miles:	276
2019 Population:	123,367
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	101 E Methvin St County Courthouse Longview , TX 75601-7200 http://www.co.gregg.tx.us

Gregg County, TX Courts