Randall County Criminal Court Records Search

Criminal court records in Randall County are maintained at the courthouse in Canyon, Texas. Randall County forms the southern portion of the Amarillo metropolitan area, with neighboring Potter County covering the northern part of the city. The District Clerk holds records for felony cases and the County Clerk maintains records for Class A and B misdemeanor matters. You can access Randall County criminal records through the free statewide re:SearchTX portal, in person at the Canyon courthouse, or by mailing a written request to the clerk.

Randall County District Clerk

The Randall County District Clerk is the official office for felony criminal case records in the county. All felony matters filed in Randall County move through this office, from the initial charging document through the final judgment. That covers indictments, motions, court orders, plea agreements, verdicts, and post-conviction filings. These are public records and any person can request access.

The District Clerk's office is located at the Randall County courthouse in Canyon. Because Randall County is part of the larger Amarillo metro area, the office processes a significant case volume. Multiple district courts operate within the county. Staff can search all of them by name or cause number. The office website at randallcounty.gov has current contact details and additional information on how to request records.

How to Search Randall County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal provides free online access to Randall County criminal case records. The Texas Office of Court Administration operates this statewide system. You can search by the defendant's name or by cause number. Results show the charge, case status, scheduled dates, and available documents. It is the most direct way to look up a case without making the drive to Canyon.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides re:SearchTX as a free statewide tool for Randall County and all other Texas courts. The screenshot below shows the interface for the portal as it appears for Texas criminal case searches.

Because Amarillo spans both Randall and Potter County, you may need to search both counties to find a case. If you are looking for records tied to an Amarillo address, check which county that address falls in. Cases in the southern part of Amarillo are typically filed in Randall County. Cases in the northern part go to Potter County. When unsure, run the search in both.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal is a separate tool for name-based background searches covering all Texas counties. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches cost a small fee. This is a good supplement to the court portal when you want a broader picture of someone's history across the state.

Misdemeanor Records in Randall County

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Randall County are handled by the County Court at Law. The Randall County Clerk maintains those records. Charges like DWI first offense, simple assault, and lower-level drug possession fall into this category. If the charge is a misdemeanor rather than a felony, contact the County Clerk rather than the District Clerk.

The re:SearchTX portal covers both county court and district court criminal records, so it is still a useful first step if you are not sure which court level filed the case. Once you identify the court from the online search, you can contact the appropriate clerk for physical copies or certified documents.

For criminal cases in Amarillo that span both Randall and Potter counties, misdemeanor records will be filed in the county where the offense occurred. This means the County Clerk in Canyon holds Randall County misdemeanor records and the County Clerk in Amarillo holds Potter County misdemeanor records. They are separate systems.

Class C misdemeanors sit below the county court level and go to municipal courts or Justice of the Peace courts. Randall County JP courts handle Class C cases for unincorporated areas. Contact the specific court directly for those records.

Arrest Records and Criminal History Sources

Arrest records in Randall County come from the Randall County Sheriff's Office for unincorporated areas and from local city police departments for incidents inside city limits. The Canyon Police Department handles arrests within the city of Canyon. Arrest records are kept separately from court filings. A person can be arrested without the case ever going to court, so arrest logs and court records may not always match up.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice database is free and publicly searchable. It covers anyone who has been housed in a Texas state prison facility. If someone from Randall County was convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison, their TDCJ record is available online. It shows current status, assigned unit, and projected release date.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the Texas DPS and is searchable by county. You can pull a list of registered sex offenders in Randall County, including their names, addresses, photos, and underlying offenses. The registry is updated regularly and is free to use.

What Criminal Case Files Include

A Randall County criminal case file reflects the complete history of a case from first filing to final resolution. A case that ended quickly in a plea will have the core documents only. A contested case that went to trial will be much thicker, including all the motions, hearing records, and jury materials. Both are public records.

Typical documents in a Randall County criminal file include:

• Indictment or information (formal charge document)
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond and bail condition records
• Pre-trial motions and responses from both sides
• Court orders, rulings, and docket sheet
• Plea agreement and factual statement
• Judgment and sentence entered by the court
• Community supervision terms if probation was granted
• Post-conviction motions or appeal documents, if any

Juvenile records are confidential under Texas law. Records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 will not appear in public searches. If you cannot find a record you expect to exist, ask the clerk whether the file may be sealed or flagged as restricted.

Fees and Record Access

Texas sets the standard copy fee at $1 per page. Certified copies add a certification fee, typically around $5 per document. For a large file, ask for the page count before you commit to a full copy. The clerk can give you an estimate and you can decide which documents you actually need versus which ones you can skip.

The Texas DPS criminal history portal is free for self-searches. Third-party name searches have a small fee. Fingerprint-based searches through the FAST fingerprint program are available statewide and provide more complete results than name-only searches.

Mail requests to the Randall County District Clerk should include the subject's full name, the approximate year of the case, a description of what you need, and prepayment by check or money order. The office will contact you if the total exceeds what you sent. Allow extra time for mail requests compared to in-person visits.

For free guidance on public records access or help with your own record, TexasLawHelp.org has plain-language resources on the Texas Public Information Act. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service can connect you with attorneys in the Amarillo area if you need legal help.

Cities in Randall County

Randall County covers the southern portion of the Amarillo metropolitan area. Amarillo extends across both Randall and Potter counties, making it one of the few major Texas cities split between two counties. A dedicated records page is available for Amarillo. Note that Amarillo cases may be filed in either Randall or Potter County depending on where the offense occurred. The county seat is Canyon, which is south of Amarillo and serves as the location of the Randall County courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Randall County borders other Texas Panhandle counties. Criminal court records for neighboring areas can be found at: Potter County, Deaf Smith County, Swisher County, Armstrong County, and Briscoe County.