Lynn County Criminal Court Records
Lynn County criminal court records are kept at the courthouse in Tahoka, Texas. The District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case files and the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor records. You can search Lynn County cases online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse in person, or send a written request by mail to the clerk's office in Tahoka.
Lynn County Overview
Lynn County District Clerk
The Lynn County District Clerk is the official record keeper for all felony criminal cases in the county. The office opens a case file for each indictment, assigns a cause number, and tracks the matter through arraignment, pretrial hearings, and final resolution. The District Clerk also manages petitions for expunction and non-disclosure for Lynn County felony matters.
Lynn County is part of the 106th Judicial District. The county seat of Tahoka is a small agricultural community on the South Plains of Texas, southeast of Lubbock. Cases come from Tahoka, the small community of Wilson, and the rural farming areas that make up most of the county. For most requests, calling ahead is a good idea in a small courthouse like this one.
| Office | Lynn County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S. Washington Street Tahoka, TX 79373 |
| Phone | (806) 561-4280 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Lynn County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the primary online tool for searching Lynn County criminal cases. The system is free and covers district court felony cases and county court misdemeanor cases for most Texas counties, including Lynn. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results show the charge, court, key dates, and case status. Electronically filed documents are accessible for many recent cases.
The image below shows the re:SearchTX interface maintained by the Texas Judicial Branch.
Once you locate a case at research.txcourts.gov, note the cause number before contacting the clerk's office for copies. For cases not yet online or for older paper-based records, call the District Clerk at (806) 561-4280. Mail requests need the defendant's full name, cause number if known, approximate filing year, and payment. The office will reach out if the total cost differs from what you sent.
The Texas DPS Criminal History portal covers Lynn County arrests and dispositions along with records from every other Texas county. Self-searches are free on the DPS site.
Misdemeanor Records in Lynn County
Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Lynn County are filed in the County Court and records are held by the Lynn County Clerk. These cases include first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, theft in lower dollar ranges, and related misdemeanor charges. The County Clerk's office is at the Tahoka courthouse alongside the District Clerk.
Re:SearchTX covers county court misdemeanor cases the same way it covers district court felony cases. You can use the same portal for both and filter by court type. When requesting copies of misdemeanor documents, direct your request to the Lynn County Clerk rather than the District Clerk. The two offices handle separate dockets.
Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic violations and minor ordinance infractions, go through the Lynn County Justice of the Peace courts and the Tahoka municipal court. Those records are held at the individual court level, not by the County Clerk.
Arrest Records and Criminal History Sources
The Lynn County Sheriff's Office makes most arrests in the county outside any city limits. The Tahoka Police Department handles arrests within the city. Booking records including name, charge, and bond status can be checked through the county jail or the sheriff's office. The county jail processes all arrests from local law enforcement agencies.
For a full criminal history search, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal is the most reliable tool. It aggregates arrest and disposition data from agencies and courts across all Texas counties, including Lynn. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches require a small fee. Certified reports for licensing purposes require the FAST fingerprint program.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched by county to check for registered offenders in Lynn County. The TDCJ offender search covers individuals currently or previously incarcerated in the Texas state prison system.
What You Will Find in a Criminal Case File
Lynn County criminal case files hold the documents created at each stage of a criminal proceeding. Short plea deals generate thin files; contested cases with multiple hearings or a jury trial are much thicker. Typical documents in a Lynn County criminal case file include:
- Grand jury indictment or criminal information
- Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
- Bond paperwork and conditions of pretrial release
- Pretrial motions from the defense and prosecution
- Court orders and rulings by the judge
- Plea agreement and acceptance of the plea by the court
- Final judgment and sentence
- Community supervision terms if probation was part of the sentence
- Restitution orders where a victim suffered financial loss
- Appellate documents if an appeal was filed
Records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are removed from public view. Juvenile case files are sealed by default and are not part of the public court record.
Fees and How to Access Lynn County Records
Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an added certification fee. For large requests, call first to get an estimate of the total page count before sending payment. Small requests can often be handled the same day when you visit in person and pay at the counter.
Mail requests should go to the Lynn County District Clerk at 100 S. Washington Street, Tahoka, TX 79373. Include the defendant's full name, cause number if available, approximate filing year, a description of what you need, and a check or money order. For misdemeanor records, mail to the Lynn County Clerk at the same address. The two offices are separate even though they share the same building.
Free legal information on expunctions and non-disclosures is available at TexasLawHelp.org. Lone Star Legal Aid serves qualifying residents in West Texas. The State Bar of Texas referral service can connect you with a licensed criminal defense attorney in the region.
Cities in Lynn County
Lynn County includes Tahoka (county seat), Wilson, and several small rural communities on the South Plains. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal court records for Lynn County addresses are filed at the courthouse in Tahoka.
Nearby Counties
Lynn County is located on the South Plains southeast of Lubbock. Find criminal court records in surrounding areas at: Lubbock County, Crosby County, Garza County, Terry County, Dawson County, Borden County, and Hockley County.