Crosby County Criminal Records

Crosby County criminal records are kept at the courthouse in Crosbyton, the county seat on the South Plains of West Texas. The District Clerk handles felony cases that go through the district court. Misdemeanor records are held by the County Clerk. If you're looking to find a criminal case, check on charges, or search for a court outcome in Crosby County, both clerk offices in Crosbyton are where those files are kept. The Crosby County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and booking logs for the county jail. Crosbyton is a small town, and the volume of criminal filings is relatively modest, but all case records are on file and can be searched.

Crosby County District Clerk

The Crosby County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 72nd Judicial District. Crosby County is a small South Plains county east of Lubbock with about 5,800 residents and the county seat of Crosbyton. The county includes the community of Lorenzo and is largely agricultural. Felony charges filed here include drug offenses, assault, property crimes, and other serious matters. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition.

You can search Crosby County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Crosbyton. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Certified copies are available for a fee. Call ahead to confirm staff availability before making the trip from Lubbock or elsewhere.

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

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Crosby County felony case records. Search by party name and access documents at 10 cents per page, capped at $6 per document.

Crosby County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Crosby 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 Crosby County.

The County Clerk's office is at the Crosby County Courthouse in Crosbyton. Call (806) 675-2071 for questions. Both the District Clerk and County Clerk are in the same courthouse. The charge type determines which office holds the record you need.

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

Crosby County Arrest Records

The Crosby 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 Crosby County Sheriff's Office at (806) 675-7492. Requests can be made in person or by mail. 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 Crosby County are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Crosby County

Crosby 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 Crosby County, the District Clerk in Crosbyton has more complete information. Use both sources for a thorough check.

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

What Crosby County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Crosby 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 result.

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

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Crosby 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 Crosby County arrests, that is the 72nd District Court in Crosbyton. 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 Crosby County District Clerk can tell you what forms to file and what fees apply.

Cities in Crosby County

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

Nearby Counties

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