Criminal History Records in Andrews County

Andrews County criminal history records are held by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Andrews, Texas. Whether you need to look up a felony case, check a misdemeanor conviction, or find out about an arrest, this page explains where to go and how to get the information you need. Andrews County handles criminal cases through the 109th District Court and County Court, and most records are accessible under the Texas Public Information Act.

Andrews County District Court Criminal Records

The District Clerk handles felony criminal case records for Andrews County. The 109th District Court is the venue for serious criminal cases, and the District Clerk keeps all case files. Grand jury indictments, judgments, motions, sentencing orders, and other documents from felony prosecutions are all on file here.

To look up a case, you can visit the Andrews County Courthouse in Andrews during regular office hours. Staff can search by defendant name or case number. Certified copies of court records are available for a fee set under the Texas Government Code. All felony conviction data gets reported to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service for inclusion in the statewide database.

Andrews County Government Records

The Andrews County official website is the best starting point for finding contact information for the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three offices maintain different types of criminal records.

From the county site you can find department phone numbers, physical addresses, and hours of operation for the courthouse offices that handle criminal records requests.

Misdemeanor Records, Andrews County Court

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Andrews County are handled by the County Court. The County Clerk maintains all those case files. Records include charging documents, judgments, fines, and community supervision orders. Staff can search by defendant name or case number.

Public access is available under the Texas Public Information Act. Certified copies come with a fee set by the Texas Local Government Code. The County Clerk also keeps Commissioners Court records, which cover jail operations and criminal justice budgets for the county.

Andrews County Sheriff Arrest and Booking Records

The Andrews County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the county and runs the county jail. They maintain arrest records, incident reports, and jail booking information for cases that occur in the county. Booking records include photos, physical descriptions, charges, bond amounts, and custody status.

All arrest and booking data gets sent to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service for the Texas Computerized Criminal History database. You can request law enforcement records under the Texas Public Information Act. Some records related to active investigations may be withheld, but general arrest logs and closed case files are usually available.

The Andrews County Sheriff's Office also handles warrant records, civil process, and traffic accident reports. The office coordinates with DPS and federal agencies on major cases.

Finding Andrews County Records Statewide

Andrews County data feeds into the statewide Texas Computerized Criminal History system. The Texas DPS Crime Records Service runs that system and accepts requests for name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history checks. Name-based checks are open to the public. Fingerprint checks provide a more complete picture.

The re:SearchTX court records system from the Office of Court Administration lets you search Texas court records by name or case number, including cases from Andrews County district and county courts. It is free for basic searches. This is a good first step if you are not sure which specific office to contact.

For offenders sentenced to state prison, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search provides information on inmates in the state prison system. County jail records remain with the Andrews County Sheriff's Office and are separate from TDCJ records.

Note: Online records may not include older cases. For cases filed before digital record systems were in use, contact the clerk's office directly.

Texas Criminal Records Law

Criminal record access in Andrews County follows the same rules as the rest of Texas. The Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs the state criminal history system and who can request it. Court records specifically are covered by court rules and the Texas Public Information Act.

Offense types in Texas are defined in the Texas Penal Code Chapter 12. Felonies range from state jail felonies to capital felonies. Misdemeanors are split into Class A, B, and C. Knowing the offense class helps you figure out which court and which clerk office handled the case.

If you have questions about your right to access records, the Texas Attorney General's Office handles open government issues and can provide guidance on public information requests.

Expunction orders under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 can result in records being sealed or destroyed. If a record you are looking for is not in the system, it may have been expunged or placed under a nondisclosure order.

Cities in Andrews County

Andrews County's largest city is Andrews, the county seat. All criminal cases filed in the county go through the county court system in Andrews.

Nearby Counties

Andrews County is located in West Texas and shares borders with several other counties. If you are researching a case and are not sure which county to contact, check the location where the offense or arrest occurred.