Find San Angelo Criminal Records
San Angelo criminal records are kept by the Tom Green County District Clerk for felony cases and the Tom Green County Clerk for misdemeanors. San Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County in West Texas, so the courthouse is located right in the city. If you need to find a criminal charge, check a case history, or get a certified court copy, the Tom Green County Courthouse on Beauregard Avenue is where you start.
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Tom Green County District Clerk
The Tom Green County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records for San Angelo and the rest of Tom Green County. Felony charges like drug offenses, aggravated assault, robbery, and other serious crimes go to district court. The office keeps the full case file from indictment through sentencing. San Angelo is the county seat, so the courthouse is in the city on Beauregard Avenue.
Contact the District Clerk at (325) 659-6576 to ask about case lookup procedures, mail-in records requests, and current copy fees. Tom Green County may also have online access to court information through its website at co.tom-green.tx.us.
| Office | Tom Green County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 W. Beauregard Avenue San Angelo, TX 76903 |
| Phone | (325) 659-6576 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.tom-green.tx.us |
How to Search San Angelo Criminal Records
You can search San Angelo criminal records online through re:SearchTX, run a statewide check through the Texas DPS, or visit the Tom Green County Courthouse in person. Each method gives you different access and detail. Online tools work for basic case lookups; in-person visits let you get certified copies the same day.
The re:SearchTX portal covers Tom Green County district court cases. Search by defendant name or cause number. Results show party names, docket history, and case status at no charge. Document downloads run 10 cents per page up to a $6 cap per file.
The Texas DPS name search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 and returns convictions and deferred adjudications from courts statewide. It does not include dismissed cases or arrests without conviction.
For misdemeanor records, the Tom Green County Clerk handles Class A and B cases from county court. That office is also at the Tom Green County Courthouse on Beauregard.
When searching, have ready:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth if you have it
- Approximate year the case was filed
- Cause number if available
San Angelo Police Department
The San Angelo Police Department holds incident reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within San Angelo. Police records are not the same as court records. If you need a San Angelo incident or arrest report, contact SAPD directly. The department processes public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Agency | San Angelo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 E. Beauregard Avenue San Angelo, TX 76903 |
| Non-Emergency | (325) 657-4315 |
| Website | cosatx.us/police |
You can submit records requests to SAPD in person or through the city's online process. Reports tied to active investigations may be withheld or partially redacted until the case is closed.
San Angelo also has a Municipal Court for Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance matters. Those records are separate from Tom Green County court records and are managed by the city.
Texas DPS Criminal History for Tom Green County
Tom Green County courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system. The public can search by name for $3 at the DPS website. Results cover courts statewide. Dismissed charges and acquittals are not included in the public name search results.
For fingerprint-based background checks, IdentoGO accesses both state and federal criminal history records. These searches are for employers, licensing agencies, and entities with permissible purpose. Call 1-888-467-2080 or schedule through the IdentoGO website.
For case-level detail on San Angelo criminal cases, the Tom Green County District Clerk and re:SearchTX give more information than the DPS name check alone. Use the DPS check as a quick first step or for a statewide conviction overview.
Record Expunction in Tom Green County
Texas lets qualifying people have criminal records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. For San Angelo-area arrests in Tom Green County, file the expunction petition in Tom Green County District Court at the courthouse on Beauregard Avenue.
Expunction can cover acquittals, pardons, some dismissed charges, and identity theft situations. 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 San Angelo, call the Texas Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. West Texas Legal Services may assist qualifying individuals. The texaslawhelp.org site has guides, forms, and cost information for expunction and nondisclosure proceedings in Texas courts.
Tom Green County Criminal Records
San Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County, and all local criminal cases go through Tom Green County courts. For full details on clerk offices, court divisions, and search tools for Tom Green County, see the county criminal records page.