Concho County Criminal Court Records

Concho County criminal court records are maintained at the courthouse in Paint Rock, Texas. The District and County Clerk office handles both felony and misdemeanor criminal case records for this small West Texas county. You can search Concho County criminal cases through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse on Roberts Street in person, or contact the clerk by phone to request records. This page covers where to find criminal records in Concho County and how to get copies.

Concho County District and County Clerk

In Concho County, a single clerk's office serves both the district court and county court functions. This is common in smaller Texas counties where combining the roles into one office is practical. The Concho County District and County Clerk keeps all felony criminal case files as well as Class A and B misdemeanor records in Paint Rock.

Staff can search records by defendant name or cause number. The office also handles expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 for those seeking to clear qualifying records. Since one office covers both functions, you only need to contact one place for any type of criminal court record in Concho County.

How to Search Concho County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal provides free online access to Concho County district court criminal records. The statewide system lets you search by name, cause number, or attorney. It shows case status, charges, and court dates for district court filings without requiring a trip to Paint Rock.

The Texas Office of Court Administration maintains re:SearchTX and makes it available to the public at no cost. For Concho County, the portal reflects district court criminal cases. Older records may require an in-person visit or written request to the clerk's office.

The re:SearchTX portal shown above provides public access to Concho County district court criminal case records, including charge details and case status information.

For a broader statewide criminal history, the DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 and pulls records from courts across all of Texas. The FAST fingerprint program provides a more thorough check based on fingerprint submission. In-person searches can be done at 152 N. Roberts Street in Paint Rock.

Concho County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Concho County are handled through the county court and stored by the same clerk's office that manages district court records. Because the two clerk functions are combined, you can get both felony and misdemeanor records from the same office on Roberts Street in Paint Rock.

Class C misdemeanor cases are handled at the justice of the peace level. Those records are not part of the combined clerk's office system and must be requested directly from the JP court that heard the case.

Note: Call (325) 732-4322 to confirm case type and document availability before mailing a request for records.

Concho County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Concho County are maintained by the Concho County Sheriff's Office. When someone is booked into the county jail, the sheriff creates a booking record showing the charges at the time of arrest and the date of booking. These records are different from court case files. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers current TDCJ inmates and recently released individuals statewide. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders by county including Concho County. For current Concho County jail information, contact the sheriff's office directly in Paint Rock.

What Concho County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal case files in Concho County begin with the charging instrument. For felonies, that is a grand jury indictment. For misdemeanors, it is an information filed by the county attorney. After that, documents are added throughout the life of the case from arraignment to final judgment.

Common documents in a Concho County criminal case file include:

• Grand jury indictment or misdemeanor information
• Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
• Bond documents and release conditions
• Motions and court orders
• Plea agreement or trial record
• Judgment and sentence
• Community supervision terms if applicable

Most of these records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed records, juvenile case files, and mental health proceedings have limited public access. Records that have been expunged under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure are removed entirely from the public file. Once expunged, the record cannot be released to the public by any court or agency.

Fees and Record Access

Copies of criminal court records in Concho County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. You can request records in person at the courthouse on Roberts Street or by mailing your request to the Concho County District and County Clerk at 152 N. Roberts Street, Paint Rock, TX 76866, with payment included.

The re:SearchTX portal is free and does not require an account to search. The DPS name-based criminal history search is $3 per search. Information about state criminal history record services is available at the DPS Crime Records Service page.

Legal Resources for Concho County

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income Texans and may assist with expunction filings and other record-related matters in West Texas counties like Concho. Contact them to ask about eligibility and services.

The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool can help you locate a licensed attorney by practice area. For free guides on expunction, non-disclosure, and criminal records, visit TexasLawHelp.org. Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request records from the sheriff's office and other county agencies in Concho County.

Cities in Concho County

Paint Rock serves as the county seat of Concho County and is where all district and county court proceedings are held. Eden is the largest community in Concho County. All criminal cases from across the county go through the courts in Paint Rock, regardless of where in Concho County the offense occurred.

Nearby Counties

Concho County is located in West Texas. If you are not sure which county handled a particular case, check where the offense took place. Neighboring counties with their own criminal court records include McCulloch County, Menard County, Mason County, San Saba County, and Tom Green County.