Crockett County Criminal Records

Crockett County criminal records are on file at the courthouse in Ozona, the county seat and only incorporated town in Crockett County, located in the Pecos region of West Texas. The District Clerk handles felony cases that come through the district court. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court. Both offices are in Ozona and serve as the primary source for criminal case files in the county. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking information. Because Ozona is remote and the county is large in land area, most people search for records by contacting the clerk offices directly by phone or mail.

Crockett County District Clerk

The Crockett County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 112th Judicial District. Crockett County is a remote west Texas county with about 3,700 residents and the county seat of Ozona. I-10 runs through the county, and the courthouse in Ozona is the central point for all criminal filings. Felony charges include drug offenses, assault, and other serious crimes. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition.

You can search Crockett County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Ozona. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Certified copies are available for a fee. Call ahead to confirm hours and staff availability. For very small counties, checking online through re:SearchTX first can save a trip.

The Crockett County official website at co.crockett.tx.us links to county departments and contact information for the District Clerk and other offices.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Crockett County felony case records. Search by party name and access documents at 10 cents per page, capped at $6 per document. This is particularly useful given Ozona's remote location along I-10.

Crockett County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Crockett County Clerk maintains 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 Crockett County.

The County Clerk's office is at the Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona. Call (325) 392-2025 for questions. Both the District Clerk and County Clerk share the courthouse building. The charge type determines which office holds the record you need.

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

Crockett County Arrest Records

The Crockett 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 Crockett County Sheriff's Office at (325) 392-2661. Requests can be made in person or by mail. The Sheriff's Office covers the entire county. An arrest record shows what was alleged at booking, not the final legal outcome. Check the District Clerk's file for how the case resolved.

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

Texas DPS Criminal History - Crockett County

Crockett 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 Crockett County, the District Clerk in Ozona has more complete information.

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

What Crockett County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Crockett 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 show what was alleged at the time of arrest, not the final legal outcome.

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

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Crockett 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 Crockett County arrests, that is the 112th District Court in Ozona. 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 Crockett County District Clerk can tell you what forms to file and what fees apply.

Cities in Crockett County

Ozona is the county seat and only incorporated community in Crockett County. All criminal case filings from the county are processed through the District Clerk's office in Ozona.

Nearby Counties

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