Amarillo Criminal Records Lookup
Amarillo criminal records are split between Potter County and Randall County because the city sits across both county lines. The bulk of the city falls in Potter County, where the District Clerk in Amarillo handles felony cases. The southern part of the city is in Randall County, with the county seat in Canyon. When you search for a criminal record tied to Amarillo, you may need to check both courts. This page explains how to search each office, what the Amarillo Police Department and Municipal Court handle, and how Texas DPS records work for the area.
Amarillo Overview
How to Search Amarillo Criminal Records
Start with Potter County since most of Amarillo falls there. The Potter County District Clerk handles all felony criminal cases for that part of the city. You can search online through the county's public records portal or visit in person at the Potter County Courthouse in downtown Amarillo. The courthouse is at 500 S. Fillmore Street. Staff can help you search by defendant name or cause number during business hours.
The Potter County records portal at mypottercounty.com provides access to criminal case information for the county.
For cases in the Randall County part of Amarillo, search through the Randall County District Clerk in Canyon at (806) 468-5600. That office is at 300 S. Pierce Street in Canyon, about 15 miles south of downtown Amarillo. If you are not sure which county handled a case, try Potter first, then check Randall.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers both Potter and Randall County courts. It is a convenient way to check both systems without making two separate phone calls or in-person visits.
Amarillo Police Department and Municipal Court
The Amarillo Police Department covers the whole city. Arrests made by Amarillo PD go to the appropriate county court depending on where the offense occurred. The department's website has information on how to request police reports and access public records.
The Amarillo Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases for the city. These are the lowest level of criminal charge and include traffic offenses, city ordinance violations, and minor offenses that carry only fines. Municipal court records are not part of the county court system.
The Amarillo Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases for city residents. Its website at amarillo.gov/municipal-court has information on fines, payment, and court dates.
| Agency | Amarillo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | amarillo.gov/police |
| Municipal Court | amarillo.gov/municipal-court |
| Municipal Court Scope | Class C misdemeanors only |
Potter County District Clerk Records
The Potter County District Clerk is the main office for felony criminal records in the Amarillo area. Felony cases from the Potter County portion of Amarillo include drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes over certain dollar thresholds, and other serious charges. The clerk keeps all filings, indictments, plea records, judgments, and sentencing documents.
| Office | Potter County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 S. Fillmore Street Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| Phone | (806) 379-2300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Certified copies of court documents require an in-person visit or a written request with the applicable fee. Plain copies cost less. Call the office to confirm current fees before you go. The Randall County District Clerk in Canyon handles felony cases from the south Amarillo area. That office is at 300 S. Pierce Street, Canyon, TX 79015, and can be reached at (806) 468-5600.
Misdemeanor cases at Class A and B levels go to county courts at law in the respective county. For Potter County, the County Clerk handles those records. For Randall County, the same applies at their courthouse in Canyon.
Texas DPS Criminal History
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system collects conviction data from all Texas courts including Potter County and Randall County. Both counties report convictions and deferred adjudications to the statewide system. The public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search and covers the entire state.
This is a convenient first step when you want a quick check. It will show convictions and deferred adjudications from any Texas county in a single result. It does not show arrests without convictions. For case-level detail, the county clerk's portal gives more complete information on individual cases. Fingerprint-based searches through IdentoGO provide the most thorough results if you need them for official purposes. Call 1-888-467-2080 to schedule.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Amarillo
Texas law allows certain criminal records to be expunged or sealed. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 destroys records for qualifying cases. If you were arrested in Amarillo and the case was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or was a case of mistaken identity, expunction may apply. You file in the county where the arrest happened, either Potter County or Randall County depending on the case.
If expunction does not apply, a nondisclosure order may seal the record under Texas Government Code Section 411. This is available for people who completed deferred adjudication. Violent felonies, family violence cases, and sex offenses generally do not qualify. Waiting periods apply, ranging from immediate eligibility for some misdemeanors to five years for felony cases.
Panhandle Legal Services in Amarillo helps eligible residents at (806) 376-4251. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free guides and court forms. The State Bar of Texas referral line at (800) 252-9690 can help connect you with a local attorney if you need representation.
Potter County Criminal Records
Most Amarillo criminal cases fall under Potter County jurisdiction. The Potter County District Clerk in downtown Amarillo maintains felony records for the county. For more on the Potter County court system and search options, see the county page.