Dallam County Criminal Records

Dallam County criminal records are split between two offices in Dalhart, the county seat at the far northwest corner of the Texas Panhandle. If you need to look up a felony case, that goes to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor records sit with the County Clerk. Both offices are in the Dallam County Courthouse in Dalhart. The District Clerk files everything from indictment through sentencing for felony charges. The County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanors filed in the county court. Arrest and booking records come from the Dallam County Sheriff's Office and are separate from court case files. Most people searching Dallam County criminal records start with the clerk offices in Dalhart.

Dallam County District Clerk

The District Clerk in Dalhart keeps all felony criminal case records for Dallam County. Felony charges filed in the 69th Judicial District Court include drug offenses, assault with serious bodily injury, theft over threshold amounts, and weapons charges. The clerk holds the full file from indictment through sentencing and any appeals filed at the district level.

You can search Dallam County criminal records by visiting the clerk's office at the courthouse in Dalhart. Staff search by name or case number. Certified copies are available on request and carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge. The office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

The Dallam County official website links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Use it to confirm current hours and get updated contact details before making a trip to Dalhart.

Dallam County felony case records are also searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX system. This tool lets you look up cases by party name across many Texas courts. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document, which can save a trip to the Dalhart courthouse.

Dallam County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Dallam County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records filed in the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors handled here cover offenses like DWI, simple assault, theft under lower amounts, and drug possession charges below the felony threshold. The clerk holds plea records and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases filed in Dallam County.

The County Clerk's office shares the courthouse building in Dalhart with the District Clerk. If you are not sure whether a case is a felony or misdemeanor, the charge type tells you which office holds the file. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors stay with the County Clerk. You can reach the county clerk at (806) 244-4751. Both offices can assist in person during regular business hours.

Some Dallam County records may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which pulls court data from participating Texas counties into one index.

Dallam County Arrest Records

The Dallam County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and holds booking records for the county. When someone is booked into the county jail, a record is created that includes the person's name, charges at arrest, booking date, bond amount, and date of birth. These records differ from court case files but often relate to the same underlying matter.

You can contact the Dallam County Sheriff's Office at (806) 249-2712 to request arrest records. The office processes arrests made by county deputies. City police in Dalhart may also book through the county jail for felony charges, so the Sheriff's records can cover arrests made by local police too.

Keep in mind that an arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. The person may not have been charged or may have had charges reduced or dropped. The District Clerk's case file will show the final court outcome. For a complete picture, check both sources. Arrest records are generally public in Texas, though some details in active cases may be withheld.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Dallam County

Dallam County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When courts in Dallam County report convictions or deferred adjudications to DPS, those records become part of the statewide database. The CCH pulls data from all 254 Texas counties into one searchable index.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results show only convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records do not appear. For fingerprint-based checks, IdentoGO handles the DPS FAST program.

The DPS search gives a statewide view. For county-specific case details in Dallam County, the District Clerk in Dalhart has more thorough information. The two sources work well together for a full records check. You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for registered individuals in Dallam County.

What Dallam County Criminal Records Contain

Felony case files held by the District Clerk typically contain the indictment or information, motions by both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, and sentencing documents. If the case went to trial, the file includes jury instructions and the verdict. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk follow a similar pattern but tend to be shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office cover booking data: name, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Mugshots may or may not be publicly available online depending on current county policy. For jail and booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

For detailed court documents including docket entries, the District Clerk in Dalhart is the right place to start for Dallam County felony records. Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows the consolidated statewide conviction history.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Dallam County

Texas law allows some 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 took place. For Dallam County arrests, that means the 69th District Court in Dalhart.

Cases that may qualify include acquittals, pardons, identity theft situations, and some dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. If expunction is not an option, you may seek an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 for cases ending in deferred adjudication. 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 Dallam County District Clerk can tell you which forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Dallam County

Dalhart is the county seat and the largest city in Dallam County. All felony criminal cases from the county are filed in the 69th District Court in Dalhart.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Dallam County. Each has its own District Clerk and court system for criminal records.