Concho County Criminal Records

Concho County criminal records are stored at the courthouse in Paint Rock, the county seat in West Central Texas along the Concho River. The District Clerk handles felony cases filed in the district court. Misdemeanor records are kept by the County Clerk. Both offices are in Paint Rock and are the main contacts for anyone trying to search criminal case files in Concho County. The Concho County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking logs for the county. Paint Rock is a very small community, so calling the clerk offices ahead of your visit is a smart first move when you want to find specific records.

Concho County District Clerk

The Concho County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 119th Judicial District. Concho County is a small, remote west central Texas county with about 2,800 residents and the county seat of Paint Rock. Felony charges filed here cover drug offenses, assault, and other serious crimes typical of rural Texas counties. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition. Call ahead before visiting, as staffing at very small county courthouses can be limited.

You can search Concho County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Paint Rock. The clerk searches by name or case number. Certified copies are available for a fee when records are found.

The Concho County official website at co.concho.tx.us links to county departments and contact information for the District Clerk and Sheriff's Office.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Concho 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 like Concho, the online search is often the most efficient option.

Concho County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Concho 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 Concho County.

In a very small county like Concho, the clerk's offices may share staff. The main courthouse number is (325) 732-4322. Both the District Clerk and County Clerk are in the courthouse in Paint Rock. The charge type determines which office holds the record you need. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk.

Some Concho County court records may appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Concho County Arrest Records

The Concho 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 Concho County Sheriff's Office at (325) 732-5338. Requests can be made in person or by mail. In a small county like Concho, the Sheriff's Office covers the entire county, and city police are limited. An arrest record shows what was alleged at booking, not the final legal result.

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

Texas DPS Criminal History - Concho County

Concho 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 Concho County, the District Clerk in Paint Rock has more complete information.

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

What Concho County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Concho 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 are 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 booking, not the final legal outcome.

The DPS CCH gives a statewide conviction history. For detailed docket entries in Concho County, the District Clerk in Paint Rock is the right starting point for felony records. All three sources together provide the most complete picture.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Concho 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 Concho County arrests, that is the 119th District Court in Paint Rock. 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 Concho County District Clerk can tell you what forms to file and what fees apply.

Cities in Concho County

Paint Rock is the county seat and main community in Concho County. All criminal case filings from across the county go through the District Clerk's office in Paint Rock.

Nearby Counties

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