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The Cooke County District Clerk is the main record keeper for the district courts in Cooke County, including cases heard in Gainesville. This office receives and stores court filings, keeps case records, and collects certain court fees and costs. The clerk does not decide cases, give legal advice, or act as your lawyer.

For residents, this office is where many serious court records pass through, such as felony criminal cases, divorces, child custody matters, and larger civil lawsuits. It may also help with court paperwork, copies of records, jury-related court processes, and notices that move a case forward. In simple terms, the District Clerk keeps the court’s paperwork organized and official.

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