Laredo Criminal Records
Laredo criminal records are maintained by the Webb County District Clerk since Laredo is the county seat of Webb County. All felony cases and serious misdemeanors from the city go through the Webb County court system. The Laredo Police Department handles local law enforcement. Laredo is a major border city and one of the largest in South Texas, and its court system handles a significant volume of cases. This page explains how to search records, what each office covers, and how to get copies of court documents.
Laredo Overview
How to Search Laredo Criminal Records
The Webb County District Clerk is the main office for Laredo criminal records. Since Laredo is the county seat, the courthouse is in the city. You can visit in person at the Webb County Courthouse or search online through the county portal at webbcountytx.gov. Staff can look up cases by defendant name or cause number during business hours. Call (956) 523-4300 to ask about fees and what to bring before you visit.
The Webb County website at webbcountytx.gov provides access to public records and court case information for Laredo and the surrounding county.
The statewide re:SearchTX system also covers Webb County. It is free and shows case status, docket entries, and party names. This is a useful first step when you want to check whether a case exists without traveling to the courthouse.
To run a search, have these ready:
- Full name of the defendant
- Cause number if you have it
- Approximate year the case was filed
Laredo Police Department Records
The Laredo Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Arrests made by Laredo PD result in cases filed in the Webb County court system when formal charges are filed. For police report requests on Laredo incidents, contact the department at cityoflaredo.com/police.
Laredo is also served by federal law enforcement agencies due to its location on the border. Federal drug trafficking, immigration, and other federal cases go through the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, which has a courthouse in Laredo. Federal cases are separate from the Webb County state court system. The federal court system has its own public access portal called PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov.
| Agency | Laredo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | cityoflaredo.com/police |
| Federal Court | U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas |
| Municipal Court Scope | Class C misdemeanors only |
Webb County District Clerk Records
The Webb County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal records for Laredo and Webb County. Felony cases include drug offenses, violent crimes, serious property crimes, and other charges above the misdemeanor level. Class A and B misdemeanor cases go to the Webb County Courts at Law at the same courthouse. The clerk keeps all indictments, plea records, jury verdicts, judgments, and sentencing documents.
| Office | Webb County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Houston Street Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Phone | (956) 523-4300 |
| Website | webbcountytx.gov |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Webb County Courthouse is in downtown Laredo. Parking is available nearby. You need to go through a security checkpoint when you enter, so bring a valid photo ID. Certified copies of court documents require a per-page fee plus a certification charge. Call (956) 523-4300 to confirm current fees before your visit. Mail requests are accepted but take longer than in-person requests.
Texas DPS Criminal History
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system includes conviction data reported by all Texas courts, including Webb County. When the county court enters a conviction or deferred adjudication for a Laredo state case, it reports to the statewide database. Search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov for $3 per name. One search covers all 254 Texas counties at once.
The DPS system covers state court convictions only. Federal criminal cases handled by the U.S. District Court in Laredo are not included. Those require a separate PACER search. The DPS search does not include arrests without convictions or open cases. For current case status in Webb County, use the county clerk portal or re:SearchTX. For employment or licensing purposes, a fingerprint-based search through IdentoGO at 1-888-467-2080 is the standard. Locations in the Laredo area are available for scheduling.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Laredo
Texas law gives people a way to clear or seal qualifying criminal records. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 destroys records from cases that were dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or involved mistaken identity. If you were arrested in Laredo and your case qualifies, you file the petition in Webb County. Once granted, all agencies must destroy their records of the arrest.
Nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 seals a record after completing deferred adjudication. The record is no longer visible to the public, though law enforcement can still access it. Waiting periods depend on the offense type. Some misdemeanors allow filing right after completing deferred adjudication. Felony cases require a five-year wait after probation ends. Violent offenses, sex crimes, and family violence charges are excluded.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid serves Webb County. Call (888) 988-9996 to ask about eligibility. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free guides and court forms for expunction petitions. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can refer you to an attorney in Laredo for help with expunction or nondisclosure cases.
Webb County Criminal Records
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, and the Webb County District Clerk in downtown Laredo handles all felony and serious misdemeanor cases for the area. For more on the county court system and how to access records, visit the Webb County page.