Search Parmer County Criminal Court Records

Parmer County criminal court records are kept at the combined District and County Clerk office in Farwell, Texas. This one office handles both felony and misdemeanor case files for the county. You can search many records for free through the re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse in person at 401 3rd Street, or call (806) 481-3419 to ask about a specific case. This page covers how to access records, what they contain, and what fees apply.

Parmer County District and County Clerk

Parmer County uses a combined clerk system. One office handles both district court and county court records. This is typical for smaller Texas counties where case volume does not justify separate clerk offices. The combined clerk at 401 3rd Street in Farwell is the starting point for any felony or misdemeanor record request in the county. One phone call or one visit covers both types of criminal records.

The 287th Judicial District Court covers Parmer County for felony matters. Felony indictments, judgments, orders, and all related case documents are maintained by the combined clerk. Expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are also filed with this office. Farwell sits on the Texas-New Mexico border, and the combined clerk handles the full range of criminal filings for the county.

How to Search Parmer County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration is the main free tool for searching Parmer County criminal cases online. You can look up by full name or cause number and see charges, filing dates, and case status without paying anything or creating an account. The portal covers district court felony filings. It may not include all older paper-era records, so call the clerk if you need to confirm a case from many years ago.

The Texas statewide courts portal makes it easy to check Parmer County cases from anywhere. Visit research.txcourts.gov to try a search before making the trip to Farwell.

Re:SearchTX is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and reflects filings from the courts. Results typically appear within a few business days of a court entry. For a statewide criminal history search covering all Texas counties and courts, use the DPS name-based criminal history search for $3. That search is broader and pulls from courts across the whole state, not just Parmer County. For fingerprint-based certified results, see the Texas FAST fingerprint program.

For in-person searches, go to the combined clerk's office at 401 3rd Street in Farwell. Bring valid photo ID and the full name of the person you are searching. A cause number will speed things up but is not required. Staff can check the case management system and pull records for you. For mail requests, include the full name, approximate case year if you know it, and payment for copies. Call (806) 481-3419 before sending a mail request to confirm what is needed. Parmer County is a small rural county, so staff may be limited. Calling ahead can save a wasted trip.

Parmer County Misdemeanor Records

Because Parmer County uses a combined clerk setup, misdemeanor records are held in the same office as felony records. Class A and B misdemeanor cases go through the county court level. Common charges at this level include first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, and theft under $2,500. The combined clerk at 401 3rd Street in Farwell has these files.

One visit or one phone call to the combined clerk covers both felony and misdemeanor record requests. This makes the process simpler than in larger counties where you might need to contact two separate offices. Call (806) 481-3419 to ask which documents are available and what form of payment is accepted before making the drive to Farwell.

Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace level and are not part of the combined clerk's records. If you need a Class C case, contact the JP court that handled it. The combined clerk can help identify the right JP precinct if you are not sure where to look.

Parmer County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Parmer County are kept by the county sheriff's office. When someone is booked into the county jail, a booking record is created with the person's name, charges at arrest, date, and bond information. These records are public. An arrest is not a conviction. The court case file shows what happened after the person appeared before the court.

The Parmer County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated areas and runs the county jail in Farwell. Contact the sheriff's office directly to ask about booking records or jail rosters. For statewide inmate searches, the TDCJ offender search is free and covers people in Texas state prison or recently released from TDCJ custody. The Texas sex offender registry is also free and searchable by name or zip code for Parmer County and all other counties in the state.

Parmer County sits on the New Mexico border. If a person you are searching has connections to both states, you may also need to check New Mexico's public records systems separately. Texas and New Mexico do not share a unified court records database.

What Parmer County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal case files in Parmer County are maintained by the combined clerk. Each file starts with the charging document and includes all paperwork filed through the end of the case. What is in the file depends on how the case was resolved. A case that went to trial will have more documents than one that ended in a quick plea.

Typical documents in a Parmer County criminal case file:

• Indictment or criminal information and complaint
• Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
• Bond and conditions of pretrial release
• Attorney appearance filings
• Motions and court orders
• Plea records or jury trial documents
• Judgment and sentence
• Probation conditions if applicable
• Any appeal filings if the case was appealed

Public access to these records is set by Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Exceptions include juvenile records, sealed files, and records that have been expunged. After a successful expunction under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, all agencies must destroy or return the related files and the record is removed from public access. Nondisclosure orders limit access in a different way and apply to certain deferred adjudication cases.

Fees and Access in Parmer County

Plain copies of court records in Parmer County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry a $5 fee on top of that. The re:SearchTX portal is free for basic case searches and lets you view case details without paying any copy fee. It is the most practical tool for most record lookups in Parmer County.

The DPS name-based criminal history search costs $3 and covers courts statewide. Court forms are free at txcourts.gov. For mail requests, call (806) 481-3419 first to confirm what payment is accepted and whether any additional information is required. Parmer County is a small office, so getting the details right before mailing will save time on both ends.

Legal Resources in Parmer County

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to eligible low-income residents in the South Plains region, including Parmer County. They can assist with expunctions and record-related civil matters. Check their site for current eligibility. To find a licensed attorney near Farwell, use the Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory. Free written guides on expunctions, nondisclosure, and criminal records are available at TexasLawHelp.org. The Texas Public Information Act is covered in full at Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

Cities in Parmer County

Farwell is the county seat and sits on the Texas-New Mexico state line. Bovina is another small city in the county. Neither city meets the 100,000-person population threshold for a city-level page on this site. All criminal court matters from anywhere in Parmer County are handled at the courthouse in Farwell.

Nearby Counties

Parmer County is in the far northwestern corner of the Texas Panhandle, bordering New Mexico. For records from neighboring Texas counties, see Castro County, Bailey County, Lamb County, and Deaf Smith County.