Coke County Criminal Records

Coke County criminal records are maintained at the courthouse in Robert Lee, the county seat in West Texas. The District Clerk handles felony cases that come through the district court. Misdemeanor case files are kept by the County Clerk. Both offices are located in Robert Lee and serve as the primary source for criminal records in the county. The Coke County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and booking information for anyone processed through the local jail. Coke County is sparsely populated, so the court volume is low, but all case records are still kept on file and can be searched through the clerk offices.

Coke County District Clerk

The Coke County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 51st Judicial District. Coke County is a small west Texas county with about 3,200 residents and the county seat of Robert Lee. Felony charges filed here cover the range typical of rural Texas counties. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition. Because of the small population, the volume of cases is low, and staff availability can vary.

You can search Coke County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Robert Lee. Call ahead before visiting to confirm hours and confirm the clerk is in. Certified copies are available for a fee when records are found.

The Coke County official website at co.coke.tx.us provides contact details and office information for county departments including the District Clerk.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Coke County felony case records. Search by party name and access documents at 10 cents per page, capped at $6 per document. For a small remote county, the online search is often the most efficient first step.

Coke County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

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

In a small county like Coke, the clerk's offices may share staff. The main courthouse number is (325) 453-2612. Both the District Clerk and County Clerk are in the same courthouse in Robert Lee. If you're unsure which holds the record you need, the charge type determines it.

Some Coke County court records may appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates data from participating Texas courts.

Coke County Arrest Records

The Coke County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data. 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 Coke County Sheriff's Office at (325) 453-2717. Requests can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. The District Clerk's file shows the final court outcome.

Arrest records in Coke County are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Coke County

Coke County criminal convictions and deferred adjudications feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. Local courts report 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 are more thorough.

For case-level detail in Coke County, the District Clerk in Robert Lee has more complete information. Use both sources for a thorough check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Coke County by name or zip code.

What Coke County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Coke County vary by case type. Felony files at the District Clerk 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 cover similar ground 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 reflect allegations at the time of arrest, not the final legal outcome.

The DPS CCH gives a statewide conviction history. For detailed docket entries and case documents in Coke County, the District Clerk in Robert Lee is the right starting point for felony records. All three sources together provide the most complete picture.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Coke 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 of the county where the arrest happened. For Coke County arrests, that is the 51st District Court in Robert Lee. Once granted, all agencies holding those records must destroy them.

Qualifying cases include acquittals, pardons, identity theft situations, and some dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. 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 doesn't destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses don't qualify. The Coke County District Clerk can tell you what forms to file and what fees apply.

Cities in Coke County

Robert Lee is the county seat and main community in Coke County. All criminal case filings from across the county are processed through the District Clerk's office in Robert Lee.

Nearby Counties

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