Lipscomb County Criminal Court Records Search

Lipscomb County criminal court records are held at the courthouse in Booker, Texas. In small rural counties like Lipscomb, the District Clerk and County Clerk functions are often combined in one office. This combined clerk office manages both felony criminal case files and Class A and B misdemeanor records. You can search cases through the re:SearchTX statewide portal or contact the clerk's office directly by phone or mail.

Lipscomb County District and County Clerk

Lipscomb County is a small Panhandle county with a very low population. Like many small Texas counties, the District Clerk and County Clerk duties are handled by a combined clerk's office. This office maintains records for both felony criminal cases filed in district court and Class A and B misdemeanor cases filed in county court. The clerk assigns cause numbers, tracks cases through the docket, and stores the resulting documents.

Lipscomb County is part of the 31st Judicial District. Criminal cases originate from the Booker area, the town of Lipscomb, and the surrounding ranchland in this remote corner of the Texas Panhandle near the Oklahoma border. Because of the county's size, it is best to call ahead before making a trip to the courthouse to confirm staffing and hours.

How to Search Lipscomb County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration is the main online tool for searching Lipscomb County criminal court cases. The system covers district court felony cases and county court misdemeanor cases and is free to use. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results show the charge, court, key dates, and current case status. Document access is available for many cases filed in recent years.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov.

For Lipscomb County cases not yet indexed online, or for cases from earlier years, contact the clerk's office directly by phone at (806) 852-2122. Mail requests should include the defendant's full name, cause number if you have it, an approximate filing date, and payment. In a small county like Lipscomb, the clerk staff can usually respond quickly to straightforward requests.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal covers arrests and dispositions from Lipscomb County and all other Texas jurisdictions. Self-searches are free.

Misdemeanor Records in Lipscomb County

Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Lipscomb County are filed in county court and managed by the combined clerk's office. These cases include charges like first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, and theft in lower dollar ranges. Because district and county clerk functions are combined here, you reach the same office for both felony and misdemeanor record requests.

The re:SearchTX portal covers county court misdemeanor cases the same way it covers felony cases. You can filter by court type to narrow your search. For in-person or mail requests, the one clerk's office at the Booker courthouse handles both types of records. Call ahead to confirm what the office needs from you before submitting a written request.

Class C misdemeanors, including traffic tickets and minor violations, are handled by Lipscomb County's Justice of the Peace courts. Those records stay with the JP court and are not filed with the county clerk's office.

Arrest Records and Criminal History

The Lipscomb County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Given the county's small population and rural character, the sheriff's department handles nearly all arrests outside of any city limits. Booker also has a small municipal police presence. All arrestees are processed through the county. Booking records are typically available by contacting the sheriff's office directly.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal provides the most complete criminal history search for Lipscomb County. It pulls arrest and disposition data submitted by agencies and courts from across Texas. Self-searches are free on the DPS website. Third-party searches require a fee. For certified reports required by a licensing board or government agency, use the FAST fingerprint program.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry includes registered offenders in Lipscomb County. You can search by name or by county. The TDCJ offender search covers people who have served or are currently serving time in the Texas state prison system.

What You Will Find in a Criminal Case File

Criminal case files in Lipscomb County contain the key documents produced at each stage of the case. Felony cases that went to trial have larger files than cases resolved by plea. Typical documents in a Lipscomb County criminal case file include:

• Grand jury indictment or criminal information
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond paperwork and any conditions set by the court
• Pretrial motions and responses
• Court orders and judicial rulings
• Plea agreement if the case resolved without trial
• Final judgment and sentence
• Community supervision or probation terms
• Restitution orders if a victim suffered financial harm
• Appellate filings if an appeal was taken

Expunged records, handled under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, are removed from public access after a court order. Juvenile files are sealed by default and are not accessible through the public case search. Clerks can confirm a record is unavailable but do not explain why.

Fees and Record Access in Lipscomb County

Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee above that rate. For large requests, call ahead to estimate the total cost before sending payment. Mail requests should include the defendant's full name, cause number if known, an approximate date range, and a description of what you need. Send payment as a check or money order made out to the Lipscomb County Clerk.

In a small county like Lipscomb, in-person visits to the clerk's office are often the fastest path if you are not sure of the cause number. Staff at a small county office can often search by name and find a case quickly. It is always worth calling before making the trip, since small courthouse offices may close for lunch or for local events.

TexasLawHelp.org provides free legal information on expunctions and non-disclosures. The State Bar of Texas referral service can help you find a licensed attorney in the Panhandle area. Lone Star Legal Aid may serve qualifying low-income residents in this region.

Cities in Lipscomb County

Lipscomb County includes the city of Booker (county seat), the town of Lipscomb, and a small number of other rural communities. None of these communities come close to the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal court records for addresses throughout Lipscomb County are filed with the combined clerk's office at the courthouse in Booker.

Nearby Counties

Lipscomb County sits in the far northeast corner of the Texas Panhandle, bordering Oklahoma to the north and east. Find criminal court records in surrounding Texas areas at: Hemphill County, Roberts County, Ochiltree County, and Hansford County.