Find Criminal Records in Scurry County
Scurry County criminal history records are maintained by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Snyder. If you need to look up an arrest, find a court case, or get a certified copy of a criminal judgment, each office handles a different type of record. The District Clerk holds felony case files. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records. The Sheriff maintains arrest and booking data. Most records are open to the public under Texas law. This page covers which offices to contact and how to search.
Scurry County Overview
Scurry County District Court Records
The District Clerk is the main office for felony criminal records in Scurry County. This office serves the 132nd District Court and keeps all felony case files, including indictments, judgments, motions, and other court documents from criminal prosecutions. If someone was charged with a felony in Scurry County, the case file is here.
You can visit the District Clerk's office at the Scurry County Courthouse in Snyder during regular business hours. Staff can search records by case number or defendant name and provide certified copies for a fee set by state law. Call ahead to confirm hours and what identification you need to bring.
The District Clerk also coordinates with the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records Service to make sure all felony convictions are reported to the statewide criminal history database. This is how Scurry County data flows into the Texas Computerized Criminal History system.
| Office | Scurry County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Court | 132nd District Court |
| County Site | Scurry County Official Website |
Misdemeanor Criminal Records in Scurry County
Misdemeanor criminal cases in Scurry County go through the County Court. The County Clerk keeps all Class A and Class B misdemeanor records. These include complaints, judgments, fines, and community supervision orders. If someone was charged with a misdemeanor in Scurry County, their case file is with the County Clerk.
Public access to County Clerk records is available under the Texas Public Information Act. You can ask to search records by case number or defendant name. Certified copies are available for a fee. Class C misdemeanors, which are the least serious, are handled by Justice of the Peace courts or municipal courts, not the County Court.
| Office | Scurry County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Records Held | Class A and B Misdemeanors |
| County Site | Scurry County Official Website |
Scurry County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Scurry County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. They maintain arrest records, incident reports, jail booking records, and warrant information. If someone was arrested in the unincorporated parts of Scurry County, the Sheriff's Office has that record.
The Sheriff's office operates the county jail. Records kept there include booking photos, physical descriptions, bond amounts, charges, and release dates. All arrest and booking data gets sent to the DPS Crime Records Service for the statewide database. The office also keeps records on warrants issued and served in the county.
You can submit a public information request to the Sheriff under the Texas Public Information Act. Closed case files and general arrest logs are generally available on request. Records related to ongoing investigations or confidential informants may not be released right away.
Scurry County Official Records
The Scurry County official website provides access to criminal history records portal.
The county website provides contact information and links for the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office.
Scurry County Official Records
The Scurry County official website provides access to criminal history records portal.
The county website provides contact information and links for the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office.
Scurry County Official Records
The Scurry County official website provides access to criminal history records portal.
The county website provides contact information and links for the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office.
Scurry County Official Records
The Scurry County official website provides access to criminal history records portal.
The county website provides contact information and links for the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office.
Texas Statewide Criminal History Search
Scurry County criminal history data also flows into the statewide Texas Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. The Texas DPS Crime Records Service maintains this database, which includes arrests and dispositions reported by all counties across Texas.
For a statewide criminal history check that goes beyond just Scurry County, you can submit a name-based or fingerprint-based request to DPS. Name-based searches are available to the public. Fingerprint-based searches provide a more complete and reliable result. The DPS site explains both options and the fees involved.
The Texas Courts online search portal (re:SearchTX) lets you look up case information from district and county courts statewide. This includes Scurry County cases that have been entered into the system. You can search by name or case number at no cost for basic case information.
Note: Not all older records are in the online system. For records before the 1990s, in-person requests to the county clerk or district clerk may be needed.
Texas Laws Governing Criminal Records
Access to criminal history records in Scurry County follows state law. Texas Government Code Chapter 411 sets the rules for who can access criminal history information and how. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) governs public access to government records more broadly, including court files and law enforcement records.
Court records at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices are generally open to the public. Some records can be sealed by court order. Juvenile records have stricter access rules under state law. Records subject to expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 may be destroyed or sealed once a court orders it.
The Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 outlines how offenses are classified. Knowing the offense class tells you which court handled the case and which clerk has the records. Felonies go to the District Clerk, Class A and B misdemeanors go to the County Clerk, and Class C misdemeanors go to Justice of the Peace or municipal courts.
If you need guidance on what records are available or how to request them, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division provides free information on public records rights under the Texas Public Information Act.
Offender Records and TDCJ
For Scurry County residents who were convicted of felonies and sentenced to state prison, records are also kept by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. TDCJ runs the state prison system and maintains offender information online. You can search by name to find out if someone is currently incarcerated in a TDCJ facility or has served time there.
County jail records are separate. The Scurry County Jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving shorter misdemeanor sentences. Those records stay with the Sheriff's Office. TDCJ holds state-sentenced felons who are serving longer terms in state prison.
Cities in Scurry County
Scurry County includes Snyder and several smaller communities. All criminal cases from cities and unincorporated areas in Scurry County are handled by the county court system in Snyder.
Nearby Counties
Scurry County borders several other Texas counties. If you are unsure which county has the records you need, check the location where the incident or case occurred.