Access Lubbock Criminal Records

Lubbock criminal records are managed by the Lubbock County District Clerk for felony cases and the Lubbock County Clerk for misdemeanors. Lubbock is the county seat and home to the Lubbock County Courthouse where all local court files are kept. Whether you need a felony judgment, a misdemeanor disposition, or a certified court copy, the courthouse on Broadway is your first stop for Lubbock criminal case records.

Lubbock County District Clerk

The Lubbock County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records for Lubbock and the surrounding county area. Felonies include offenses like robbery, assault causing serious injury, major drug cases, and other charges that go to district court. The office keeps the complete court file for each case, from indictment through sentencing. Lubbock is the county seat, so the courthouse is in the city.

Lubbock County offers online access to court records through its website at lubbockcounty.gov. You can look up cases by name or cause number, see docket history, and find case status without having to visit in person. If you need certified copies or want to see physical case files, you go to the courthouse.

Lubbock County's official website provides access to court records, case information, and other public data for criminal matters in Lubbock and surrounding areas.

How to Search Lubbock Criminal Records

You can search Lubbock criminal records online, through the DPS public search, or in person at the courthouse. Each method gives you a different level of detail. Online tools are fine for basic lookups. The courthouse lets you see the full case file and walk out with copies.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Lubbock County district court cases. Search by name or cause number to find felony cases. The portal shows party names, docket entries, and case status at no charge. Downloading documents costs 10 cents per page, capped at $6 per document.

Lubbock County also has its own online portal linked from lubbockcounty.gov. Check there for any local search tools that may offer more detail or faster access to county-level records.

For a statewide conviction check, use the Texas DPS name search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov for $3. It pulls from courts across the state. Keep in mind it only shows convictions and deferred adjudications, not dismissed cases.

When searching, have ready:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth if you have it
• Approximate year the case was filed
• Cause number if known

Lubbock Police Department

The Lubbock Police Department holds police reports and arrest records for incidents that occur within Lubbock city limits. These are not the same as court records. An arrest report from LPD and a court judgment from the District Clerk are separate documents held by different offices. For incident reports and police-generated records, contact LPD directly.

LPD processes public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act. You can submit requests in person or through the department's website. Reports from open investigations may be withheld or redacted until the case is closed.

Lubbock also has a Municipal Court that handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. Municipal Court records are kept separately from district and county court criminal files. The court is run by the City of Lubbock and can be reached through the city website.

Texas DPS Criminal History for Lubbock County

Lubbock County courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, which stores them in the statewide Computerized Criminal History database. The public can search the CCH by name for $3 through the DPS website. The search returns results from courts across Texas, not just Lubbock. Cases that were dismissed or resulted in not-guilty verdicts are not included in the public results.

Employers and licensing agencies can run fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO for more complete results. These searches pull from both state and federal records. They are not available to the general public. Schedule an appointment at 1-888-467-2080 or through the IdentoGO website if you need this type of check for an employer or licensing process.

For case-level records, the Lubbock County District Clerk and re:SearchTX give more detail than the DPS name search. Use the DPS check as a first pass or a statewide overview.

Record Expunction in Lubbock County

Texas lets qualifying people get certain criminal records expunged or sealed. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, you file a petition for expunction in the district court of the county where the arrest happened. For Lubbock-area arrests, that is Lubbock County District Court at the courthouse on Broadway.

Expunction applies to acquittals, pardons, certain dismissed charges, and situations where someone's identity was used without their consent. If a case does not qualify for expunction, a nondisclosure order under Texas Government Code Section 411 may be an option after completing deferred adjudication for eligible offenses. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure.

For legal help in Lubbock, contact the Texas Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. South Plains Legal Services may assist people who meet income requirements. The texaslawhelp.org site has guides, forms, and cost information for both expunction and nondisclosure petitions.

Lubbock County Criminal Records

Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County, and all local criminal cases go through county courts. For full details on the clerk offices, court divisions, and online tools for Lubbock County, see the county criminal records page.

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