Find Criminal Records in Briscoe County

Briscoe County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Silverton, the county seat in the Texas Panhandle south of Tulia. This is one of the state's smallest counties by population, and the courthouse in Silverton is where all criminal case filings are stored. The District Clerk holds felony records from district court. The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records. Arrest and booking data come from the Briscoe County Sheriff's Office. If you want to find a case, look up charges, or check a criminal record in this county, start with the clerk offices in Silverton.

Briscoe County District Clerk

The Briscoe County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 110th Judicial District. Briscoe County is a small, rural county in the Texas Panhandle with a population around 1,500. Felony charges filed here cover the range typical of rural Texas counties, including drug offenses, assault, and property crimes. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition.

You can search Briscoe County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Silverton. The clerk's office can search by name or case number and pull certified copies on request. Given the small staff typical of a low-population county, it's a good idea to call ahead before making the trip.

The Briscoe County official website at co.briscoe.tx.us links to county offices and contact information. Check there to confirm current office hours before visiting.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Briscoe County felony case records. Search by party name across Texas courts and access documents at 10 cents per page, with a $6 cap per document. For a remote county like Briscoe, the online search often saves a long trip.

Briscoe County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Briscoe County Clerk keeps misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases include DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and minor drug possession. The clerk holds charge details, plea records, and final dispositions for misdemeanor matters in Briscoe County.

In small counties like Briscoe, the District Clerk and County Clerk functions may be handled by the same person or a very small staff. The main courthouse phone is (806) 669-2326. Call ahead to confirm which office handles what and to verify that staff are available before making the drive to Silverton.

Some Briscoe County court records may be accessible through the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates data from participating Texas counties.

Briscoe County Arrest Records

The Briscoe County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail booking data for the county. Booking records include name, date of birth, charges at the time of arrest, bond amount, and booking date. These are separate from court case files but often relate to the same criminal matter.

Contact the Briscoe County Sheriff's Office at (806) 669-2326. In a small county like Briscoe, the sheriff's office may handle multiple functions, and the same number may reach several offices. Arrest records can be requested in person or by mail. Keep in mind that an arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. Check the District Clerk's file for the final court outcome.

Arrest records in Briscoe County are public records under Texas law, though some details may be withheld for active cases or protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Briscoe County

Briscoe County criminal convictions and deferred adjudications feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. Local courts report these outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety, which consolidates data from all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results only show convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records don't appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program offer a more thorough search.

For case-level detail in Briscoe County, the District Clerk in Silverton has more complete information. The DPS search is best for a quick statewide overview.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Briscoe County. It is searchable by name or zip code.

What Briscoe County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Briscoe County vary by case type. Felony files at the District Clerk typically include the indictment or information, motions, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury records when applicable, the judgment, and sentencing documents. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but tend to be shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. These show what was alleged at the time of arrest, not the final legal result.

The DPS CCH shows a statewide conviction history. For detailed docket entries and case documents in Briscoe County, the District Clerk in Silverton is the right starting point. All three sources together provide the most complete picture of a person's criminal history in this county.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Briscoe County

Texas law allows eligible people to have criminal records expunged or sealed. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes and destroys records for qualifying cases. You file the petition in the district court where the arrest occurred. For Briscoe County arrests, that is the 110th District Court in Silverton. Once granted, all agencies holding those records must destroy them.

Qualifying cases include acquittals, pardons, some identity theft situations, and certain dismissals. Not all dismissed cases qualify. An order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply for cases ending in deferred adjudication if expunction isn't available. Nondisclosure seals records from public view but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses don't qualify. The Briscoe County District Clerk can tell you what forms to file and what fees apply.

Cities in Briscoe County

Silverton is the county seat and the main community in Briscoe County. All criminal case filings from the county are processed through the District Clerk's office in Silverton.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Briscoe County. Each has its own District Clerk and court system for criminal records.