Foard County Criminal History Records
Foard County criminal history records are maintained by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Crowell, Texas. This page covers how to find felony and misdemeanor case files, where arrest records are kept, and how to access criminal court documents through county offices and Texas statewide databases.
Foard County Overview
Foard County District Court Records
The Foard County District Clerk handles felony criminal records for the county. The office serves the 46th District Court. Felony case files include indictments, judgments, sentencing orders, and all documents generated during felony prosecutions. Foard County is one of Texas's smallest counties by population, so the District Clerk's office is small but handles all required court records functions.
You can visit the District Clerk at the Foard County Courthouse in Crowell. Staff can search records by case number or defendant name. Certified copies of court documents are available for a fee set by Texas Government Code. All felony conviction records are kept permanently under state retention requirements.
The District Clerk reports all felony convictions to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service for inclusion in the statewide Texas Computerized Criminal History system. Foard County felony data appears in statewide DPS searches.
| Office | Foard County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Court | 46th District Court |
| County Site | co.foard.tx.us |
Misdemeanor Records in Foard County
Misdemeanor cases go through the County Court, and the County Clerk keeps those records. Class A and Class B misdemeanor files include complaints, judgments, fines, and community supervision orders. The County Clerk in Crowell is the right office for any misdemeanor case from Foard County.
These records are accessible under the Texas Public Information Act. You can request a search by case number or defendant name. Certified copies are available for a fee. Misdemeanor conviction data is reported to DPS for the statewide criminal history database.
| Office | Foard County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Records Held | Class A and B Misdemeanors |
| County Site | co.foard.tx.us |
Foard County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Foard County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Foard County is one of the least populated counties in Texas. The Sheriff's Office handles most law enforcement outside of Crowell and maintains arrest records, incident reports, jail booking records, and warrant files for the area.
The Sheriff operates the Foard County Jail. Records there include booking photos, physical descriptions, bond amounts, charges, and release dates. All arrest and booking data is sent to DPS Crime Records Service for the statewide system. Warrant records are also maintained. You can submit a written public information request under the Texas Public Information Act.
Due to the county's small size, the Sheriff's Office may rely more heavily on the Texas Rangers and state resources for complex criminal investigations. The Sheriff's Office participates in TCIC and NCIC for statewide and national records sharing. Closed case files and general arrest records are usually available on request.
For recent arrest information in Foard County, contact the Sheriff's Office in Crowell directly. Given the small staff, calling ahead before visiting for records is a good idea.
Texas Statewide Criminal History Search
Foard County criminal history data is included in the Texas Computerized Criminal History system through the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. A statewide DPS search covers all Texas counties. For a small county like Foard, where local online records may be very limited, the DPS statewide system is often the most practical option for a comprehensive criminal history check.
Public name-based searches are available through DPS. Fingerprint-based searches give more accurate results. DPS explains the procedures and fees on their website. Use these tools when you need a full picture of criminal history across Texas.
The Texas Courts re:SearchTX portal offers free basic case lookups for district and county courts statewide. Foard County cases in the system can be searched by name or case number. The portal shows charge information, filing dates, and case dispositions.
For older pre-1990s records, visit the Crowell courthouse in person since those files may not be digitized.
Texas Laws Governing Criminal Records
Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs access to criminal history information. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) provides the public the right to request court and law enforcement records from county agencies.
Court records at the District and County Clerk are generally public. Some records can be sealed by court order. Juvenile records have restricted access. Records subject to expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 may be removed from public access.
The Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 classifies offenses. Felonies go to District Court, misdemeanors to County Court, Class C violations to Justice of the Peace courts. Knowing the offense class tells you which clerk's office has the case file.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division can help with questions about public information rights.
TDCJ Offender Records
Foard County residents convicted of felonies and sent to state prison have records with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. TDCJ maintains an online offender search. The Foard County Jail holds pretrial detainees and short-term misdemeanor inmates. Those records stay with the Sheriff's Office, not TDCJ.
Cities in Foard County
Foard County includes the small city of Crowell. All criminal cases in Foard County are handled through the county court system in Crowell.
Nearby Counties
Foard County is in North Texas near the Red River. Check where the incident took place to confirm which county has the records you need.