Access Floyd County Criminal Court Records

Floyd County criminal court records are kept at the courthouse in Floydada, the county seat on the South Plains of Texas. Floyd County is a small, rural county in the Texas Panhandle region, and the District and County Clerk duties are combined in one office. That office handles both felony and misdemeanor criminal filings. Records can be searched online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, by visiting the courthouse in Floydada, or by submitting a written request by mail.

Floyd County District and County Clerk

Floyd County uses a combined clerk's office that handles both District Clerk and County Clerk functions. The office in Floydada processes felony criminal filings from the district court and Class A and B misdemeanor cases from the county court. All records are stored in the same location and managed by the same staff, which makes the process simpler than in larger counties where the two offices are separate.

Floyd County is served by the 110th Judicial District Court, which also covers Dickens, Cottle, and Crosby counties. The judge rotates among those counties on a set schedule. Cases filed in Floyd County remain in the Floyd County record system. The clerk's office assigns cause numbers, tracks cases, and stores all documents through the final resolution.

Call ahead before visiting if you are looking for older records that may need to be pulled from storage. Staff can also confirm whether a specific case or document is sealed or restricted.

How to Search Floyd County Criminal Records

The statewide re:SearchTX portal is the best free option for Floyd County criminal records. It covers district court felonies and county court misdemeanors. Search by name or cause number and see the charge, case status, hearing dates, and filed documents. The system is free and available at any time.

The screenshot below is from the Texas Judicial Branch's re:SearchTX portal, which is the statewide online access point for criminal and civil court records across Texas including Floyd County.

For records not yet in the online system, contact the clerk's office by phone before visiting. For a full Texas-wide criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal aggregates arrest and conviction data statewide. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches cost a small fee. Certified reports come through the FAST fingerprint program.

Floyd County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and B misdemeanor cases are heard in the Floyd County Court and the records are kept by the combined clerk's office. Because both felony and misdemeanor files are in the same office, you can ask about either type of case when you contact the clerk. Common misdemeanor charges include first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, and possession of small amounts of certain substances.

The re:SearchTX portal covers county court misdemeanors as well as district court felonies. A name search there will show the court type so you know what you are dealing with before you call. Misdemeanor expunction petitions are also filed with this combined office.

Class C misdemeanors, including traffic violations, are handled by the Floyd County Justice of the Peace courts. Those records stay with the J.P. court that heard the case, not with the combined clerk's office.

Arrest Records and Criminal History

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. It handles arrests in the unincorporated county and books arrestees into the county jail. The Floydada Police Department handles cases within the city.

For a full Texas criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal pulls arrest and conviction data from agencies statewide. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches cost a small fee. Certified reports go through the FAST fingerprint program.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry allows searches by county and name. The TDCJ offender search covers anyone who has served time in the Texas prison system after a conviction in Floyd County or elsewhere in Texas.

What Criminal Case Files Contain

Floyd County criminal case files follow the same format used across Texas. Simple plea cases produce short files. Contested trials create larger sets of documents. Common items include:

• Grand jury indictment or criminal information
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond documents and conditions of release
• Pretrial motions from both sides
• Court orders and judge's rulings
• Plea agreement and judicial acceptance
• Final judgment and sentence
• Community supervision or probation conditions
• Restitution orders if applicable
• Appellate filings if the verdict was appealed

Expunged records are removed from public access under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Sealed orders and juvenile files are also restricted. The clerk's office can tell you if a record is in a restricted category.

Fees and Requesting Floyd County Records

Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. Call the clerk's office before sending payment to estimate the page count. Mail requests go to the Floyd County District/County Clerk at 100 S. Main Street, Floydada, TX 79235. Include the defendant's full name, cause number if known, date range, what you need, and payment.

Free legal help is available at TexasLawHelp.org for expunction and non-disclosure guidance. Lone Star Legal Aid may serve qualifying residents in the South Plains area. The Texas Bar referral service can connect you with a licensed attorney. Texas court forms are at txcourts.gov.

Cities in Floyd County

Floydada is the county seat and the main community in Floyd County. Lockney is another small town in the county. No cities in Floyd County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All criminal court filings are handled at the courthouse in Floydada.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is in the South Plains of Texas near Lubbock. Find criminal court records for surrounding areas at: Lubbock County, Crosby County, Dickens County, Motley County, Briscoe County, Swisher County, and Hale County.