Lubbock County Criminal Court Records

Lubbock County criminal court records are maintained at the courthouse in downtown Lubbock, Texas. The District Clerk manages all felony criminal case files across Lubbock County's multiple district courts, while the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor records. With a population of around 320,000, Lubbock County is one of the major urban counties in West Texas, and its court system handles a significant volume of criminal cases each year. Records can be searched online, accessed in person at the courthouse, or requested by mail.

Lubbock County District Clerk

The Lubbock County District Clerk is the official record keeper for all felony criminal cases filed in the county. This office assigns cause numbers to each case, tracks cases through the court system, maintains the official docket, and stores all filed documents from indictment through final judgment and any appeal. Because of the county's size, multiple district courts operate here and handle a high volume of cases each year.

Lubbock County is served by the 72nd, 99th, 137th, 140th, and 364th Judicial District Courts, all of which handle criminal matters. Cases come primarily from the city of Lubbock, which accounts for the large majority of the county's population and criminal filings. Cases from Wolfforth, Slaton, and other smaller communities in the county also go through these courts. The District Clerk's office is in the Tom Green County Courthouse in downtown Lubbock at 904 Broadway.

The District Clerk's office also processes petitions for expunction and non-disclosure for felony matters. You can find additional information on services at the Lubbock County District Clerk website.

How to Search Lubbock County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is the main free online tool for searching Lubbock County criminal cases. It is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers district court felony cases and county court misdemeanor cases across most Texas counties. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney of record. Results include the charge, the assigned court, key hearing dates, and the current status of the case. Documents filed in the case are accessible for many recent filings.

The Lubbock County District Clerk also maintains a web portal with online case access. Visit co.lubbock.tx.us for information on their online search tools and self-service options. The image below shows the statewide re:SearchTX portal used for Texas criminal court searches.

The re:SearchTX system at research.txcourts.gov is a good starting point for any Lubbock County case search. For older records, in-person visits to Room 207 at 904 Broadway are usually the most efficient option. The office can look up cases by name or cause number at the counter. Mail requests should include the defendant's name, cause number, an approximate date range, a description of what you need, and payment.

For a statewide criminal history that goes beyond court records, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal draws on arrest and conviction data from agencies across Texas. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches require a fee. Certified reports for licensing or official purposes use the FAST fingerprint program.

Misdemeanor Records in Lubbock County

Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Lubbock County are heard in the County Courts at Law and records are maintained by the Lubbock County Clerk. Lubbock County has multiple County Courts at Law due to the volume of misdemeanor cases filed each year. These courts handle first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, theft in lower dollar ranges, marijuana possession in smaller amounts, and similar charges.

The re:SearchTX portal covers Lubbock County Court cases as well as district court cases. You can filter by court type to search for misdemeanor cases specifically. When requesting copies of misdemeanor documents, contact the Lubbock County Clerk rather than the District Clerk. Both offices are in the Lubbock County courthouse complex, but they handle separate dockets.

Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic violations and city ordinance infractions, are handled by the Lubbock Municipal Court and by the county's Justice of the Peace courts. Those records stay with the specific court. The Lubbock Municipal Court is a separate office from the county clerk and maintains its own case database.

Arrest Records and Criminal History Sources

Arrests in Lubbock County are made by the Lubbock Police Department for incidents inside the city, by the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office for the unincorporated county, and by smaller police departments in Slaton and Wolfforth. All agencies book arrestees through the Lubbock County Detention Center. Booking information including name, charges, and bond status is publicly available through the detention center's online inmate lookup tool.

For a full criminal history search covering Lubbock County and all other Texas jurisdictions, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal is the most comprehensive resource. It combines arrest and disposition data submitted by agencies and courts statewide. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches require a fee through a certified access point. For official certified background checks required by licensing boards or government agencies, use the FAST fingerprint program.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Lubbock County by name or location. The TDCJ offender search covers individuals currently or previously incarcerated in Texas state prisons following a Lubbock County or other Texas conviction.

What You Will Find in a Lubbock County Criminal Case File

Lubbock County criminal case files follow the same structure as other Texas counties. The volume of documents depends on how the case was resolved. Quick plea cases have shorter files; jury trials generate significantly more paperwork. Common documents in a Lubbock County criminal case file include:

• Grand jury indictment or criminal information
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond documents and any conditions of release
• Pretrial motions and responses from both sides
• Court orders and rulings by the assigned judge
• Plea agreement and judicial acceptance of the plea
• Final judgment and sentence
• Community supervision or probation terms if applicable
• Restitution orders where financial harm was established
• Appellate filings if the case was appealed to a higher court

Records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are removed from public access after a court order. Juvenile records are sealed by default. If a record is sealed or restricted, the clerk can confirm it is not available but will not provide the reason. Open government rules in Texas under Government Code Chapter 552 cover access to public records, while sealed and expunged records fall outside that general rule.

Fees and How to Get Lubbock County Records

Standard copies from the Lubbock County District Clerk cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an added certification fee on top of the per-page rate. For large case files, call the office at (806) 775-1045 before sending payment to get a page count estimate. Some documents may be available electronically through the court's online portal, which can save time and reduce cost for recent cases.

Mail requests to the Lubbock County District Clerk at 904 Broadway, Room 207, Lubbock, TX 79401. Include the defendant's full name, cause number if you have it, the approximate year filed, a description of what you need, and payment. For misdemeanor records, send the request to the Lubbock County Clerk at the same courthouse. The two offices have separate mailing addresses so confirm the correct department before sending.

For legal help with a Lubbock County criminal record, TexasLawHelp.org has free self-help guides on expunctions and non-disclosure orders. Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal services to qualifying low-income residents in West Texas. For a private attorney referral, the State Bar of Texas referral service connects callers with licensed criminal defense attorneys in the Lubbock area. Texas Tech University School of Law also operates clinics that may be able to assist in certain types of criminal record matters.

Cities in Lubbock County

Lubbock County's largest city by far is Lubbock, the county seat and a major West Texas hub home to Texas Tech University and a significant medical center. Lubbock has a population of roughly 260,000 within the city limits. Other communities in the county include Wolfforth, Slaton, Idalou, and New Deal, none of which reach the size threshold for individual city pages. Criminal court records for all of Lubbock County, including all of these cities, are filed at the District Clerk's office downtown.

Nearby Counties

Lubbock County is surrounded by several South Plains counties. Find criminal court records in neighboring areas at: Hockley County, Lynn County, Crosby County, Garza County, Terry County, and Dawson County.