Castro County Criminal Records

Castro County criminal records are held at the courthouse in Dimmitt, the county seat on the South Plains. The District Clerk takes in felony cases that go through the district court, while the County Clerk holds misdemeanor records from county court. If you're trying to look up a criminal case or find charges filed against someone in Castro County, both of these offices have what you need. The Castro County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and jail booking files. Dimmitt is the main hub for all court activity in the county, and the courthouse is where most searches for criminal records start.

Castro County District Clerk

The Castro County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 64th Judicial District. Felony charges can include drug offenses, assault, burglary, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, jury verdicts, and sentencing records. All case files are open to the public unless sealed by court order.

You can search Castro County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Dimmitt. Staff search by name or case number and can pull files or prepare certified copies. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge under Texas state law. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular hours.

The Castro County official website at co.castro.tx.us provides contact and office information for the District Clerk and other county departments. Check there for current hours before making a trip to Dimmitt.

The Castro County official website links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three offices together hold the county's criminal case files and booking records.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Castro County felony cases. Search by party name across multiple Texas courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document. This is useful when you need to look up records without driving to Dimmitt.

Castro County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

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

The County Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Dimmitt. Call (806) 647-3318 to reach the office. Records are open for public inspection. Staff can provide certified copies. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both share the same courthouse building in Dimmitt.

Some Castro County criminal cases may be accessible through the statewide TOPICs system, which pulls court data from participating Texas counties.

Castro County Arrest Records

The Castro County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data. A booking record includes name, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and booking date. These are separate from court case files, though both may relate to the same criminal matter.

Contact the Castro County Sheriff's Office at (806) 647-3311. The office handles arrests by county deputies. City police agencies in Castro County book through the county jail system for felony arrests as well. Requests for records can be made in person or by mail.

An arrest record only shows what was alleged at the time of booking. Charges may not have been filed or may have been dropped. The District Clerk's file shows the final outcome. Check both sources for a complete picture of a criminal matter in Castro County.

Castro County arrest records are public under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Castro County

Castro County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Castro County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records appear in the statewide database. The CCH 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 do not appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program provide more complete results.

For county-level case details, the District Clerk in Dimmitt has more complete information on individual cases. Using both sources together gives the most thorough results.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers Castro County residents and is searchable by name or zip code.

What Castro County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Castro County vary by case type. Felony case files at the District Clerk contain the indictment, motions, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if a trial occurred, 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 include booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at arrest, bond amount, and release date. Castro County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office by request.

Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows the statewide conviction history. For detailed case documents, the District Clerk in Dimmitt is the right first stop for Castro County felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Castro 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 took place. For Castro County arrests, that means the district court in Dimmitt. Once granted, all agencies holding those records must destroy them.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not all dismissed cases are eligible. If expunction does not apply, you may seek nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 for deferred adjudication cases. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. Waiting periods depend on the offense class. The Castro County District Clerk can guide you on the right forms and expected fees.

Once an expunction order is served on all agencies, the District Clerk removes the records and DPS deletes the entry from the statewide CCH.

Cities in Castro County

Dimmitt is the county seat of Castro County. All felony criminal cases from across the county are filed in the Castro County District Court in Dimmitt.

Nearby Counties

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