Terry County Criminal Court Records
Terry County criminal court records document all felony and misdemeanor cases filed in this South Plains county. The District Clerk in Brownfield handles felony criminal filings, while the County Clerk manages Class A and B misdemeanor records. Both offices operate out of the county courthouse on West Main Street. You can search Terry County cases online through the statewide re:SearchTX system or visit the Brownfield courthouse in person. This guide covers what records are available, how to get them, and who to contact.
Terry County Overview
Terry County District Clerk
The Terry County District Clerk in Brownfield maintains all felony criminal case files for the county. When a felony charge is filed in Terry County, the clerk assigns a cause number and creates the official case record. That file grows as the case moves through the court, collecting charging instruments, motions from both sides, plea papers, and final judgments. The clerk also keeps track of all court settings and records the outcome of each hearing.
The Terry County District Clerk's office is accessible online through the county website at co.terry.tx.us. The site lists contact information and any available online services for the clerk's office.
The Terry County District Clerk handles all felony criminal filings and maintains the official case records for the county's district court.
Terry County is served by a district court that is part of a multi-county judicial district. District judges rotate between counties in the district. The clerk's office handles scheduling and can tell you when the next court date is set for any active case. Walk-in access is available at the Brownfield courthouse during regular business hours.
| Office | Terry County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 W. Main Street, Brownfield, TX 79316 |
| Phone | (806) 637-4202 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Terry County Criminal Cases
The re:SearchTX portal is the primary online tool for searching Terry County criminal records. It is operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers district and county courts statewide. You can search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Basic case data is free. Document copies may carry fees depending on what the county has loaded into the system.
The Texas judicial branch research portal gives you free statewide access to court records, including Terry County filings.
The Terry County Clerk maintains misdemeanor court records separately from the District Clerk, with its own contact information and request procedures.
For older records or cases that may not be in the online system, an in-person visit to the Brownfield courthouse is the most reliable option. The clerk's staff can search by name or cause number. If you know only the defendant's name and approximate year, they can often narrow it down from there. Call (806) 637-4202 first to check availability before making the trip.
The Texas DPS runs a statewide criminal history search portal separate from the court records system. Name-based searches are free. Results reflect convictions and deferred adjudication records reported to DPS from courts and law enforcement across Texas. For a certified fingerprint-based check, the Texas FAST program provides official results.
Misdemeanor Records in Terry County
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Terry County are filed in county court and maintained by the County Clerk. Common misdemeanor charges include first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, theft in lower dollar amounts, and drug possession below the felony threshold. These records are public and can be requested at the clerk's office or searched through re:SearchTX.
The Terry County Clerk's office information is available at co.terry.tx.us/page/terry.county.clerk. The County Clerk handles the misdemeanor court records side, while the District Clerk covers felony filings.
The Terry County District Attorney prosecutes felony and serious misdemeanor cases in the county, working alongside the clerk's offices to maintain case records.
Class C misdemeanors in Terry County are handled by justice of the peace courts and by Brownfield Municipal Court for cases within city limits. These are separate from the county clerk and district clerk systems. A Class C offense results in a fine, not jail time, and the records are held by the specific court that handled the case. If you are looking for a traffic ticket or other Class C record, contact the relevant JP or municipal court directly.
Arrest Records and Criminal History in Terry County
The Terry County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records for people taken into custody in the county. An arrest record is separate from a criminal court record. If the district attorney filed charges after an arrest, a court case file will exist at the clerk's office. If no charges were filed, the arrest record may still exist at the sheriff level without a corresponding court file.
The Terry County Sheriff's Office information is at co.terry.tx.us/page/terry.Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office can provide information on people currently in the county jail.
The Terry County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and maintains arrest records for the county, separate from the court clerk system.
For statewide conviction history, the DPS criminal history portal compiles data reported by courts and law enforcement from across Texas. A certified result with fingerprint verification is available through the Texas FAST program.
People currently in Texas state prison or on parole appear in the TDCJ offender search. The Texas Sex Offender Registry allows searches by name, county, or ZIP code. Records eligible for expunction in Texas are governed by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
What Terry County Criminal Records Contain
A criminal case file in Terry County will typically include the following:
- The charging instrument, which is the indictment, information, or complaint that opened the case
- Defendant name, date of birth, and address at the time of filing
- Specific charge descriptions and the penal code sections cited
- All court settings with dates and outcomes noted on the docket sheet
- Plea information and the date it was entered
- Final judgment and sentence if the case was resolved
- Bond conditions and any related orders
- Attorney of record for both prosecution and defense
- Probation or deferred adjudication terms if applicable
- All motions and orders filed during the case
Sealed records, juvenile cases, and materials under active court orders are not part of the public file. The clerk can tell you what is available for a specific case when you call or visit.
Texas Government Code Chapter 552, found at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, governs public access to records maintained by Texas government agencies. Most criminal court records fall within the public records category under this law.
Fees and Access for Terry County Records
Copy fees follow the standard Texas rate of $1 per page for regular copies. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. The clerk's office will tell you the exact total before you pay.
Re:SearchTX searches are free for basic case information. Document access through that system may carry fees. DPS public name searches are free. The FAST fingerprint background check involves a fee paid at the time of the request.
For mail requests, send your written request to Terry County District Clerk, 500 W. Main Street, Brownfield, TX 79316. Include the full name, any case number, what records you need, a return envelope, and payment. Call (806) 637-4202 first to confirm fees.
Free legal resources include Texas Law Help and Lone Star Legal Aid. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service can help you find a private attorney for expunction or non-disclosure matters. Approved court forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.
Cities in Terry County
Brownfield is the county seat and main city in Terry County. No cities in Terry County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Counties near Terry County include Dawson County, Gaines County, Garza County, Lubbock County, Lynn County, and Yoakum County. Each county page has clerk contact information and search tool links.