Find Criminal Records in Dimmit County

Dimmit County criminal records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Carrizo Springs, the county seat of this South Texas border county. If you are looking up a felony case, that file is with the District Clerk under the 365th Judicial District. Misdemeanor records sit with the County Clerk in Carrizo Springs. The courthouse there is where all criminal case filings for the county are kept. Dimmit County sits close to the Texas-Mexico border and has seen cases related to border activity go through its courts. Arrest and booking data from the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office are separate from court records but can connect to the same cases. To find a specific case, contact either clerk office in Carrizo Springs.

Dimmit County District Clerk

The District Clerk in Carrizo Springs maintains all felony criminal case records for Dimmit County. The 365th Judicial District Court hears felony charges including drug trafficking, assault with serious injury, burglary, and other serious offenses. Dimmit County sits along a major border corridor, and the court handles a range of state and drug-related cases. The clerk holds case files from indictment through final sentencing.

In-person searches are available at the Dimmit County Courthouse in Carrizo Springs. Staff search by name or case number. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge under state law.

The Dimmit County portal at dimmitcounty.org provides county office contacts and information for residents seeking records in Carrizo Springs.

Dimmit County felony records can also be searched through the statewide re:SearchTX system. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page, capped at $6 per document.

Dimmit County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Dimmit County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records for cases filed in the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors include DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and small-amount drug possession. The clerk holds all plea records and final dispositions for misdemeanor cases. You can reach the office at (830) 876-4238.

Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors stay with the County Clerk. Both offices are in the Carrizo Springs courthouse. Some records may appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Dimmit County Arrest Records

The Dimmit County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records for the county. Contact the Sheriff's Office at (830) 876-3502. Booking records include name, date of birth, charges at arrest, bond amount, and booking date. An arrest record shows what was alleged at booking only. Check the District Clerk's case file for the final court outcome. Arrest records are public under Texas law.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Dimmit County

Dimmit County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. The DPS public search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search and returns convictions and deferred adjudications only. For county-level case details, the District Clerk in Carrizo Springs has more complete information. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name or zip code for Dimmit County residents.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Dimmit 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. File the petition in the 365th District Court in Carrizo Springs for Dimmit County arrests. Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, and some dismissals. If expunction is not available, an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply for cases ending in deferred adjudication. The District Clerk can explain applicable forms and fees.

Cities in Dimmit County

Nearby Counties

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