Reagan County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Reagan County are kept at the courthouse in Big Lake, where a single combined office serves as both the District Clerk and County Clerk. The office handles felony filings, Class A and B misdemeanor cases, and related court documents for the 83rd Judicial District. You can search Reagan County criminal records through the statewide re:SearchTX system, visit the courthouse in person, or send a written request by mail. This guide covers how to access records, what you will find, and what costs to expect.

Reagan County District and County Clerk

Reagan County is one of many rural West Texas counties where a single clerk's office handles both district court and county court records. That means the same office keeps felony case files and Class A and B misdemeanor case files under one roof. This setup is common in small counties and makes it straightforward to ask about any type of criminal case in one stop.

Felony charges filed in Reagan County go through the 83rd Judicial District Court. The clerk's office maintains the full case file from the time charges are filed through final disposition. That includes the indictment or information, bond documents, motions, orders, any plea paperwork, and the final judgment. If the case went to trial, the file will also include jury-related records and transcripts.

Walk-in requests are welcome during business hours. Staff can pull a case by defendant name or cause number. If you are not sure which court level handled a case, just ask at the front desk and staff will check both dockets. Bring a valid photo ID and cash or check for copy fees.

How to Search Reagan County Criminal Records

The best free online option is the re:SearchTX portal, run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. It covers district and county courts across the state, including Reagan County. You can search by name or cause number and see case summaries, charge descriptions, hearing dates, and documents that have been filed. The portal is free to use with no login required.

The Texas Office of Court Administration's re:SearchTX system is where most people start when looking for Reagan County criminal case records online.

The search portal pulls live data from participating courts statewide, so results for Reagan County cases are generally current and up to date.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal is a separate resource. It gives you a statewide name-based search and is good for finding arrests and dispositions across multiple counties. Self-searches by the subject of the record are free. Searches on other individuals require a small fee. For the most complete results, in-person courthouse searches remain reliable since some older records may not yet be digitized.

Misdemeanor Records in Reagan County

Class A and Class B misdemeanors in Reagan County are handled by the County Court. Because Reagan County uses a combined clerk office, misdemeanor records sit alongside felony records at the same location at 300 N. Main Street in Big Lake. Examples of Class A and B misdemeanors include first-offense DWI, simple assault causing bodily injury, theft of property under a certain value, and low-level drug possession.

These cases are part of the public record the same way felony cases are. You can request copies of the charging documents, plea paperwork, and judgment at the clerk's office. The re:SearchTX portal also covers county court criminal cases, so an online search there will pick up both felony and misdemeanor records in Reagan County.

Class C misdemeanors sit below the County Court level. Those cases go through the Justice of the Peace court or a municipal court. If you are looking for a minor traffic offense or fine-only matter, you will need to contact the JP court for Reagan County directly, as those records are not held at the District/County Clerk's office.

Arrest Records and Criminal History Sources

The Reagan County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county and maintains local arrest records. Arrest logs and jail booking records are separate from court records. An arrest record shows that someone was taken into custody, but it does not necessarily mean charges were filed or that the person was convicted. For the outcome of any given arrest, you need to look at the court record.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice provides a free online offender search for people who have served or are currently serving prison time in Texas. If someone was convicted of a felony in Reagan County and sent to state prison, their record will appear in the TDCJ database. It shows the unit they are assigned to, projected release date, and offense details.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the Texas DPS and is searchable by county. You can look up registered sex offenders currently living in Reagan County. The registry is a public resource and is updated on a regular basis as required by state law.

What Reagan County Criminal Files Contain

Criminal case files in Reagan County follow the same structure as court files across Texas. The contents depend on how the case was resolved. A case that ended quickly through a plea will have fewer documents than one that went to trial. Either way, the core materials are part of the public record.

Typical documents in a criminal case file include:

• Indictment or information (the formal charging document)
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond paperwork and bail conditions
• Pre-trial motions from both prosecution and defense
• Court orders and docket entries
• Plea agreements and admonishments
• Judgment and sentence
• Terms of probation or deferred adjudication
• Expunction or non-disclosure orders (if filed)

Some documents may be sealed if the court has issued a sealing order. Juvenile records are confidential by law. If a record was expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, it will not appear in public searches. If you cannot find a record you believe should exist, ask clerk staff whether it may be restricted or under a different cause number.

Fees and Access Options

The standard copy fee for court records in Texas is $1 per page. Certified copies add a certification fee on top of that, typically around $5 per document. For long case files, it is worth asking staff for an approximate page count before requesting everything, so you have a sense of the total cost upfront.

Online access through re:SearchTX is free. The Texas DPS Criminal History portal charges a fee for searches on other individuals, but self-searches are free. More detailed background checks using fingerprints can be done through the FAST fingerprint program administered by the DPS.

Mail requests to the Reagan County District and County Clerk should include the full name of the subject, an approximate case date or year, the type of record you need, and a check or money order to cover copy fees. The office may follow up if the actual page count differs from your estimate. Allow extra time for mail requests since small offices can have limited staff to process them quickly.

For legal help with records questions or to find an attorney in your area, TexasLawHelp.org offers free guides on topics like expunctions and public records rights under the Texas Public Information Act. You can also search for local attorneys through the State Bar of Texas lawyer directory.

Cities in Reagan County

Reagan County is a sparsely populated county in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. Big Lake is the county seat and the main population center. Other small communities in the county include Stiles and a few unincorporated areas. None of the communities in Reagan County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page. All criminal court filings for the county are handled at the courthouse in Big Lake.

Nearby Counties

Reagan County borders several other counties in the West Texas and Permian Basin region. You can find criminal court records for neighboring areas at these pages: Irion County, Tom Green County, Concho County, Menard County, Sutton County, Crockett County, Upton County, and Glasscock County.