Upton County Criminal Court Records

Upton County criminal court records are kept by a combined district and county clerk office in Rankin, Texas, which handles both felony and misdemeanor case files for this small West Texas county. You can look up Upton County criminal cases online through the Texas re:SearchTX portal, visit the clerk in Rankin during business hours, or send a written mail request with payment for copies.

Upton County District and County Clerk

Upton County uses a combined clerk system, which is common in small Texas counties. One office handles both district court felony records and county court misdemeanor records. This means you only need to contact one office for most criminal records requests in Upton County. The combined clerk is at 205 E. Main Street in Rankin and can search by defendant name or cause number.

The 112th Judicial District Court serves Upton County along with several other small West Texas counties. The district clerk function within the combined office files and stores all felony case documents. For mail requests, include the full name, estimated case year, a written description of what you need, and a money order for copy fees. Staff at (432) 693-2442 can confirm a record exists before you send payment. Expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are also filed with this combined office.

How to Search Upton County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is the free online tool for Upton County case lookups. The Texas Office of Court Administration runs this statewide system. Enter a name or cause number and get back case details: the charge, court, filing date, and status. No account or fee is required to search.

You can access the Texas Judicial Branch case lookup at research.txcourts.gov, which covers Upton County district court records and many county court filings.

Upton County is a small, rural county and not all older records may be fully digitized. For records that predate the portal's coverage, contact the Rankin clerk's office directly at (432) 693-2442.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Search pulls statewide criminal history for $3 per search. If you need a result tied to a specific individual rather than a name match, the FAST fingerprint program is available. Walk-in searches can be done at the clerk's office in Rankin during regular hours.

Upton County Misdemeanor Records

Because Upton County uses a combined clerk system, misdemeanor records are stored in the same office as felony records at 205 E. Main Street in Rankin. The county court at law handles Class A and B misdemeanor cases, which include charges such as DWI, assault, and theft in certain ranges. The combined clerk manages the full record for these cases from filing through disposition.

Class C misdemeanor cases are not handled by the combined clerk. Those minor offenses go through the justice of the peace courts in Upton County. If you need a Class C record, contact the JP precinct that handled the case. The combined clerk office at (432) 693-2442 can direct you to the correct JP precinct if you are not sure where to start.

Upton County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Upton County come from the Upton County Sheriff's Office. When someone is booked into the county jail, the sheriff's office creates a booking record with the name, charges at arrest, date, and other identification details. Arrest records are not court records. They do not show whether charges were filed, whether the person was convicted, or what sentence was given.

Contact the Upton County Sheriff's Office to ask about recent arrests or current jail bookings. For state prison records, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is a free online tool covering all TDCJ facilities. The Texas sex offender registry from the Texas DPS lets you search registered offenders by name, county, or zip at no cost.

What Upton County Criminal Records Contain

A criminal case file in Upton County covers documents from the first charge through the final order. Files start with the indictment or information and grow as hearings are held and motions are filed. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

Typical items in an Upton County criminal case file:

• Indictment or information stating formal charges
• Booking and arrest paperwork
• Bond orders and release conditions
• Pre-trial motions from both sides
• Court orders and judicial rulings
• Plea agreement if one was entered
• Final judgment and any sentence imposed
• Probation conditions if ordered by the court

Expunged records are not public. Records cleared under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are removed from public access and cannot be disclosed. Juvenile records and sealed files are also restricted. Ask the clerk before submitting a records request if you are unsure whether a record may be sealed or expunged.

Fees and Access in Upton County

Copy fees at the Upton County combined clerk office are $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies add a certification fee on top, typically $5. Pay by cash or check at the counter. For mail requests, send a money order along with a written request that includes the full name and approximate case year.

The re:SearchTX portal is free with no login required. The Texas DPS name-based search costs $3. Court forms are free at txcourts.gov. Call (432) 693-2442 to confirm current fees before mailing a request.

Upton County residents who need legal help can contact Lone Star Legal Aid, which covers West Texas and assists income-eligible clients with civil legal matters. TexasLawHelp.org has free guides on expunctions and accessing court records. Find a licensed attorney through the Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory.

Cities in Upton County

Rankin is the county seat and main community in Upton County. McCamey is another small city in the county. Both are well below the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

All criminal court cases in Upton County go through the courts in Rankin. The combined clerk office at 205 E. Main Street handles records for the entire county.

Nearby Counties

Upton County sits in the Permian Basin of West Texas. Neighboring counties maintain their own separate court systems. For records from nearby areas, check with Andrews County, Crane County, Glasscock County, Midland County, or Reagan County.