Randall County Traffic Court Records
Randall County traffic court records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Canyon. Traffic violations within Amarillo city limits that fall in Randall County go through Amarillo Municipal Court, while violations outside city limits go to JP courts. You can search cases online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal or contact the courthouse for certified copies of citations, docket entries, and case dispositions.
Randall County Overview
Randall County Clerk Office
The Randall County Clerk, Susan B. Allen, maintains misdemeanor criminal records, civil cases, probate matters, marriage licenses, and land records for the county. The clerk's office is at 2309 Russell Long Blvd Ste 101 in Canyon. The phone number is (806) 468-5505. The fax is (806) 468-5509.
Misdemeanor court records include criminal cases, civil cases involving $20,000 to $250,000, and probate matters. For traffic cases that fall in county court, the clerk handles those records. The County Clerk's records can be searched through TexasFile.com, which requires a subscription to view documents. Free index searching may be available through the county website at randallcounty.gov.
| County Clerk | Susan B. Allen |
|---|---|
| Address | 2309 Russell Long Blvd Ste 101, Canyon, TX 79015 |
| Phone | (806) 468-5505 |
| Fax | (806) 468-5509 |
Randall County Official Court Resources
The Randall County official website provides access to county departments, court information, and public records resources for Randall County residents and those with traffic cases in the county.
Use the Randall County site to find contact information for county departments, court records links, and information on JP court precincts serving different areas of the county.
Randall County Justice of the Peace Courts
Justice of the Peace courts in Randall County handle Class C misdemeanor traffic violations for stops that occur outside of city limits. These are fine-only cases. No jail time applies. There are multiple JP precincts serving different parts of Randall County. Which court has your case depends on where the citation was issued.
JP court records can be searched through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. For small claims up to $20,000 and evictions, the JP courts also have jurisdiction. Traffic is the most common case type at this level.
The Canyon Municipal Court handles traffic citations within Canyon city limits. For violations within Amarillo city limits that fall in Randall County, Amarillo Municipal Court has jurisdiction. Check the court name on your ticket to confirm which court has your case.
Randall County District Court Records
The Randall County District Clerk maintains felony criminal case records, civil cases over $250,000, and family law cases. The 47th Judicial District serves Randall County. For felony traffic charges like intoxication manslaughter or intoxication assault, cases go to district court rather than JP court.
Randall County court records are also accessible through randallrecords.us, which provides a search tool for court records. The Randall County Sheriff website has information on law enforcement contacts for the county.
For document copies, the District Clerk handles certified copies of district court case files. Contact the District Clerk's office in Canyon for fee schedules and request procedures.
How to Search Randall County Traffic Records
The re:SearchTX portal is free and covers Randall County JP and district courts. Search by name or case number. Data refreshes nightly. Results are unofficial case index information. For certified copies, contact the County Clerk or District Clerk in Canyon.
For Amarillo Municipal Court cases, use the Amarillo Municipal Court portal. That system is separate from the county court records. Municipal court records do not appear in re:SearchTX.
Online document searches through TexasFile require a subscription for full document access. Index searches may be free. In-person searches are available at the Randall County Courthouse at 2309 Russell Long Blvd in Canyon. Bring photo ID. Standard copy fees apply.
Traffic Laws in Randall County
All traffic violations in Randall County fall under the Texas Transportation Code. Chapter 542 covers the general rules of the road. Chapter 543 governs citation procedures. Speed limits are set under Chapter 545. Officers must use standard forms and maintain records of all traffic stops.
Randall County includes part of the Amarillo metro area. Interstate 27 and US Highway 87 run through the county. Traffic enforcement is active on both routes. Reckless driving under Sec. 545.401 is more serious than speeding. DWI charges go to county or district court rather than JP court or municipal court.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, public court records can be requested in writing. The county has 10 business days to respond. The TexasCourtHelp traffic page has step-by-step guides for responding to Texas traffic citations.
Cities in Randall County
Randall County includes part of the Amarillo metro area. Traffic violations within Amarillo city limits in Randall County are handled by Amarillo Municipal Court.
The city of Canyon is the county seat of Randall County. Canyon Municipal Court handles traffic violations within Canyon city limits.
Nearby Counties
Randall County is in the Texas Panhandle and shares the Amarillo metro area with Potter County. These counties border Randall County.