Find Criminal Records in Moore County

Moore County criminal history records are on file at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Dumas, Texas. The county sits in the Texas Panhandle, and its court system handles criminal cases for the Dumas area. You can search for felony and misdemeanor records at the courthouse or through the Texas DPS statewide database. This page explains how to access Moore County criminal records, which offices keep them, and what to expect when you request them.

Moore County District Clerk

The Moore County District Clerk maintains felony criminal case records for all district court proceedings in the county. Records include grand jury indictments, judgments, sentencing orders, motions, pleadings, and all documents filed during felony prosecution. The office sends felony conviction data to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service to keep the statewide database current.

You can request criminal case records by visiting the courthouse in Dumas. Bring a valid photo ID. You can search by defendant name or case number. Certified copies of any court document are available with payment of fees set by Texas law. The District Clerk keeps permanent records of all felony convictions.

Moore County Clerk Misdemeanor Records

The Moore County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal case files for the county courts at law. This covers Class A and Class B misdemeanor offenses. Case records include criminal complaints, judgments, fines, community supervision orders, and disposition details. Public access is available by case number or defendant name.

The County Clerk reports all misdemeanor convictions to DPS for the statewide system. Certified copies of misdemeanor court documents are available at the County Clerk's office in Dumas. The office also maintains records of the Commissioners Court, which sets the county jail budget and oversees criminal justice operations.

Arrest Records in Moore County

The Moore County Sheriff's Office maintains law enforcement records including arrest reports, incident reports, and jail booking records. When someone is booked, a record is made showing the charges, bond amount, and court dates. All arrest and booking data goes to DPS Crime Records Service for the Texas Computerized Criminal History system.

Public information requests for Sheriff's Office records can be submitted under the Texas Public Information Act. The office also maintains warrant records and participates in TCIC and NCIC for interstate and statewide information sharing. Jail roster information may be available through the Sheriff's website.

Texas DPS Criminal History Search

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service runs the central criminal history database for the state. Moore County agencies report all arrests and convictions to this system. A DPS search covers records statewide, so it may return data from Moore County plus any other Texas county where a person has a record.

You can request your own criminal history through DPS or have a third party request it with your consent. The statewide re:SearchTX system from the Office of Court Administration also lets you search court records by party name or case number. These tools work well for locating cases without knowing which specific county filed them.

Texas Government Code Chapter 411 sets the rules for collecting, maintaining, and sharing criminal history data in Texas. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 covers the reporting requirements that counties must follow.

What Moore County Criminal Records Show

Criminal records in Moore County come from different offices and cover different parts of the justice system. Felony case files from the District Clerk include the indictment or information, all motions filed, hearing records, judgment, and sentence. Misdemeanor files from the County Clerk show the complaint, charge level, fine, and whether probation was ordered.

Arrest records from the Sheriff are separate from court records. An arrest record shows that someone was taken into custody and charged. It does not show what happened in court. Court records show the outcome. Both types are considered public under Texas law unless sealed or restricted by a court order.

• Felony indictments and judgments
• Misdemeanor complaints and dispositions
• Sentencing and probation orders
• Jail booking records and inmate data
• Warrant records

Texas Law on Criminal Record Access

Texas law gives the public broad access to criminal court records. The Texas Public Information Act requires government agencies to respond to records requests within 10 business days. If your request is denied, you can contact the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division for a ruling.

The Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 defines offense classifications. Felonies range from state jail felonies to capital offenses. Misdemeanors go from Class C (fine only) to Class A (up to one year in county jail). Court records in Moore County show which classification was charged and what sentence was imposed.

Inmates sent to Texas state prison from Moore County are tracked by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. You can search the TDCJ Offender Information database for current and former state inmates. The Texas Judicial Branch website also has resources for finding court information across the state.

The Texas Government Code Chapter 411 statutes page shows the full legal framework that governs how Moore County and all other Texas counties must handle and report criminal history data to the state.

Moore County agencies follow state law to report all arrests and convictions to the DPS central database, ensuring records from Dumas and across the county are accessible statewide.

Cities in Moore County

Moore County's largest city is Dumas, which serves as the county seat and is where the courthouse is located. All criminal cases from communities in Moore County are processed through the county courthouse in Dumas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County in the Texas Panhandle. Each has its own court system and criminal records offices.