Access Crosby County Criminal Court Records

Crosby County criminal court records are maintained by the District Clerk in Crosbyton, Texas. The office at 201 W. Aspen Street handles felony criminal filings from the district court and works alongside the County Clerk for misdemeanor matters. You can search Crosby County records using the statewide re:SearchTX portal for free online, visit the courthouse in Crosbyton in person, or call (806) 675-2231 to ask about a mail request. Staff can search by name or case number.

Crosby County District Clerk

The Crosby County District Clerk operates at the courthouse in Crosbyton and files all felony criminal cases heard in the 82nd Judicial District Court. The 82nd District covers multiple South Plains counties. The district judge travels a circuit, so court sessions in Crosbyton may not occur every week. If you are coming in connection with a pending case, call ahead to verify the court schedule.

The District Clerk maintains an index searchable by defendant name and cause number. For expunctions, the petition is filed with the District Clerk under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Crosby County also has a County Clerk that handles misdemeanor filings separately, so make sure you contact the right office depending on the type of record you need.

How to Search Crosby County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal, operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration, is the primary free tool for searching Crosby County criminal court records online. No account is needed. You can search by full or partial name, or by cause number. Results include charge information, case status, filing dates, and documents of record.

The re:SearchTX portal below covers Crosby County along with courts statewide. It is updated regularly and is the fastest way to check case status or find cause numbers.

For a statewide criminal history check, the Texas DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 per search and covers courts across Texas. The FAST fingerprint program produces the most reliable results when identity must be confirmed. For in-person searches, bring a photo ID to the Crosbyton courthouse.

Crosby County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Crosby County are handled in county court, and the County Clerk files and maintains those records. Common examples include first-offense DWI, assault charges, and theft cases below the felony dollar threshold. The County Clerk's office is in the same Crosbyton courthouse as the District Clerk but is a separate office. If you need a misdemeanor case file, contact the County Clerk rather than the District Clerk.

Class C misdemeanors are minor offenses handled by justice of the peace courts in Crosby County's precincts. JP court records are not stored with either the County Clerk or the District Clerk. For Class C records, contact the relevant JP precinct directly. The District Clerk can help you identify the right precinct if you are unsure.

If you are not sure whether a case was felony or misdemeanor, the re:SearchTX portal can help. It shows the charge type and court division for each case.

Crosby County Arrest Records

The Crosby County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across the county and runs the county jail in Crosbyton. When someone is booked into the jail, a booking record is generated. That record includes the person's name, date of arrest, and the charges listed at the time of booking. It does not reflect what happened later in court. Charges may be changed, dismissed, or result in acquittal, and none of that changes the original booking record.

The TDCJ offender search lets you find people in Texas state prison or under state supervision, free of charge. The Texas sex offender registry covers all registered offenders statewide, including those living in Crosby County. Both tools are public and cost nothing to use. For direct inquiries about the local jail, call the Crosby County Sheriff's Office.

What Crosby County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal case files in Crosby County document the full course of a case from start to finish. The size of the file depends on the complexity of the case and whether it went to trial or resolved by plea.

Documents typically found in a Crosby County criminal case file include:

• Grand jury indictment or information
• Arraignment and initial plea records
• Bond setting orders and conditions
• Pre-trial motions filed by both sides
• Court orders and rulings
• Plea agreement if applicable
• Verdict or judgment
• Sentence and probation conditions
• Post-conviction filings if any

These records are generally public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and expunged files are not available to the public. Ask the clerk whether a specific record is restricted before making a copy request.

Fees and Access in Crosby County

Copy fees at the Crosby County District Clerk are $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost an extra $5 per document. For a certified copy used in legal proceedings, budget for both charges. Mail requests should include a money order payable to the District Clerk. Call (806) 675-2231 to verify the amount and confirm what records are available before mailing.

The re:SearchTX portal is free. No account is needed. The DPS name search costs $3. Standard court forms are available for free through txcourts.gov. For free legal assistance in the South Plains area, contact Lone Star Legal Aid. TexasLawHelp.org offers written guides on expunctions and how to access court records under the Public Information Act. Find a local attorney through the Texas Bar's Find-A-Lawyer tool.

Cities in Crosby County

Crosbyton is the county seat and the largest city in Crosby County. Lorenzo is another small incorporated city in the county. Neither city is large enough to qualify for a separate records page. All felony and most misdemeanor criminal court cases in Crosby County are processed through the courthouse in Crosbyton, regardless of where the offense occurred within county lines.

Nearby Counties

Crosby County is on the South Plains southeast of Lubbock. Neighboring counties include Lubbock County to the west, Garza County to the south, Floyd County to the north, Dickens County to the east, and Lynn County to the southwest. Each county maintains its own court records independently.