Find Criminal Records in Randall County
Randall County criminal history records are held by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Canyon, Texas. The county covers the southern portion of the Amarillo metro area and processes a significant number of criminal cases each year. This page explains how to find felony and misdemeanor court records, where to get arrest information, and what state resources are available for a broader search of Randall County criminal history.
Randall County Overview
Randall County District Clerk Records
The Randall County District Clerk is the official keeper of felony criminal records in the county. The office serves the 47th and 181st District Courts and stores all felony case files. That covers indictments, judgments, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. If a felony case was prosecuted in Randall County, the full case file lives with the District Clerk in Canyon.
Randall County operates multiple district courts to handle the volume of cases generated by the Amarillo metro area. Criminal cases can be searched by name or case number. Certified copies of court records are available for a fee set by state law. The District Clerk works directly with the Texas DPS Crime Records Service to make sure all felony convictions are reported to the Texas Computerized Criminal History database.
The District Clerk also manages records for cases that are appealed from the district courts, keeping the official record of proceedings from start to finish. Records of felony convictions are maintained permanently as required by state retention rules.
| Office | Randall County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Courts Served | 47th District Court, 181st District Court |
| Website | randallcounty.gov |
| Address | Randall County Courthouse, Canyon, TX 79015 |
Misdemeanor Criminal Records in Randall County
Misdemeanor criminal cases in Randall County go through the County Court at Law. The County Clerk is the office that keeps all Class A and Class B misdemeanor records. Files include complaints, judgments, fines, and community supervision orders. If a person was charged with a misdemeanor in Randall County, their record is with the County Clerk's office.
The County Clerk also reports misdemeanor convictions to the DPS statewide criminal history system. Public access to these records is provided under the Texas Public Information Act. You can request records by defendant name or case number. Bring a government-issued ID when visiting the office in person.
| Office | Randall County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Records Held | Class A and B Misdemeanors |
| Website | randallcounty.gov |
Randall County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Randall County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, jail booking information, and warrant data. The office serves the unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county jail. Booking records include charges, bond amounts, physical descriptions, and release information.
All arrest and booking data is sent to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service for inclusion in the statewide database. The office participates in TCIC and NCIC for information sharing with other agencies. The Sheriff also handles warrant records for active warrants, warrants served, and warrant recalls in Randall County.
Public information requests go through the Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act. General arrest logs and closed case files are normally available. Active investigations and records with confidential source information may be withheld. The Sheriff's website on randallcounty.gov lists contact details and office hours.
The Randall County District Attorney's Office handles felony prosecutions and maintains case files for all charges brought in the county. Prosecution records are limited in public access but the fact of a charge and its outcome are generally part of the public court record.
Randall County Official Website
The Randall County official website provides direct access to information about each county department including the District Clerk, County Clerk, Sheriff's Office, and District Attorney. You can find contact details, address information, and department hours from the county homepage.
The Randall County site also provides access to public records information and links to online search tools for court cases and other government records in the county.
Texas Statewide Criminal History Database
Randall County criminal records are part of the Texas Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system run by the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. A statewide search pulls in data from all Texas counties and gives you a broader view of someone's criminal background beyond just Randall County.
DPS offers name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history requests. Name-based searches are open to the public. Fingerprint-based searches are more thorough and used for official purposes. The DPS site explains the process and associated costs for each type of search.
The Texas Courts re:SearchTX portal lets you look up case information from district and county courts statewide at no cost for basic results. Randall County cases entered into the system show up in searches by name or case number. Some older records may not be in the online system, so direct requests to the clerk's office may be needed.
Laws Governing Randall County Criminal Records
Access to criminal history records in Randall County is governed by several Texas statutes. Texas Government Code Chapter 411 is the primary law covering who can access criminal history information from the DPS database and under what conditions. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) covers public access to government-held records more broadly.
Records at the District Clerk and County Clerk are generally public. Some records can be sealed by court order. Juvenile records have stricter access rules. An expunction order under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 can result in records being destroyed or removed from public access. The Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 classifies offenses by severity, which determines which court handled the case and where records are filed.
If you have questions about your rights under the Public Information Act or need help with a denied records request, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division provides free guidance.
Offender Information and TDCJ
When Randall County residents receive state felony sentences, their records also appear in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search. TDCJ maintains an online database of current and past inmates in the state prison system. You can search by name to check if someone has a TDCJ record or is currently incarcerated.
County jail records are kept separately by the Randall County Sheriff's Office. The county jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving short sentences for misdemeanor offenses. TDCJ holds state-sentenced felony offenders. Checking both sources gives the most complete view of Randall County criminal history.
Cities in Randall County
Randall County includes Canyon and portions of the Amarillo metropolitan area. Amarillo extends into both Randall County and neighboring Potter County.
Other communities in Randall County include Lake Tanglewood, Palisades, and Canyon. All criminal cases from cities and unincorporated areas in Randall County go through the county court system in Canyon.
Nearby Counties
Randall County borders several counties in the Texas Panhandle. If you are unsure which county has the records you need, check where the case or arrest occurred.