Parker County, named after Isaac Parker, an advocate for the settlement of North Texas, is located in North-central Texas. Established in 1855, Parker County has a population of over 148,000 residents and covers an area of 910 square miles. The county seat is Weatherford City.

Courts in Parker County

Parker County’s judicial system comprises 5 types of courts: District, Probate, County, Justice, and Municipal Courts. The 43rd and 415th District Courts in Parker County have original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases and civil cases, including felonies, personal injury claims, damage or wrongful death, tax disputes, civil claims for disputes above $200, and eminent domain cases.

The Probate Court presides over matters involving the distribution and administration of the decedent's estates. The court hears wills, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental competency cases.

The County Courts at Law presides over misdemeanor criminal cases and violations of health and safety ordinances. The court adjudicates civil cases, including claims for disputes under $100,000, domestic violence, and sexual assault protective orders.

The Justice of Peace Court presides over Class C misdemeanors and civil lawsuits, such as disorderly conduct, simple assaults, gambling, small claims up to $20,000, debt claims, evictions, and repair and remedy lawsuits. The Municipal Courts in Parker County presides over some criminal and civil cases, including municipal ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and felony preliminary hearings.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Parker County

Public court records are documents maintained by the courts that are open to the public for viewing and copying. The Clerk of Court provides electronic access to public court records through the Public Portal. Likewise, record seekers may also visit the courthouse to view and obtain copies of the documents or mail requests for copies of public court records.

Types of Public Court Records in Parker County

Access to public court records promotes fairness and transparency, boosting public confidence in the country's legal system. The following court records are publicly accessible in Parker County:

• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors
• Civil Court Records: Defamation, evictions, injunctions, employment disputes, and landlord-tenant disputes
• Family Law Records: Dissolutions, legal separation, annulments, child support, child custody, and alimony
• Probate Records: Wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and trusts
• Traffic Records: Driving with suspended licenses, illegal parking, school zone violations, hit and run, and speeding violations

Confidential Court Records in Parker County

Confidential court records are documents unavailable to the public due to their sensitive content. Confidential court records are sealed to maintain privacy or protect national security. Confidential court records exempted from public view in Parker County include:

• Grand jury proceedings
• Business proprietary information
• Adoption records
• Mental health records
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Juvenile court records

Similarly, court records containing personal identifying information are redacted to protect individual privacy. Personal identifiers are removed from public court records to prevent fraud, harassment, and identity theft. Personal identifying information redacted from court records include:

• Social Security numbers
• Financial account numbers
• Birth dates, home addresses, and phone numbers
• Medical information
• Employment information

Juvenile Delinquency in Parker, TX

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Parker 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 147 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Parker County. Of that total, 88% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 129 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Parker County, TX

https://texas.gov/

County Seat:	Weatherford
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1855
Total Square Miles:	910
2019 Population:	133,463
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	1 Courthouse Sq County Courthouse Weatherford , TX 76086-4304 https://www.co.parker.tx.us/

Parker County, TX Courts