Foard County Criminal Records

Foard County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Crowell, the county seat of one of the least-populated counties in Texas. Crowell is a small town in the Rolling Plains of North Texas, and the county courthouse there is where all criminal case filings are held. The District Clerk handles felony cases in the 46th District Court. The County Clerk in Crowell maintains misdemeanor records from the county court. Foard County sees very few criminal filings each year given its small population, but records are available and public under state law. To search for a case or find information about charges, contact the clerk offices in Crowell. Arrest and booking records are at the Foard County Sheriff's Office and are not part of the clerk offices' files.

Foard County District Clerk

The Foard County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county. Foard County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population, but the same state public access rules apply as in larger counties. The clerk keeps case files from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, verdicts, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Foard County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Crowell. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Staff can pull certified copies on request. For remote access, the statewide re:SearchTX system is the best option.

Foard County does not have a functioning public website at this time. Contact the courthouse by phone to confirm current hours and copy request procedures before visiting.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Foard County felony case records. You can search by party name across multiple Texas courts without a trip to Crowell. Documents cost 10 cents per page, with a $6 cap per document.

Foard County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Foard County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here, covering DWI, simple assault, and similar offenses. The County Clerk holds charge information, plea records, and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases in Foard County. In a small county like Foard, the District Clerk and County Clerk functions may be handled by the same office or person. Call ahead to confirm before visiting.

Records are open for public inspection. Some Foard County cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Foard County Arrest Records

The Foard County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data for the county. Booking records include name, date of birth, charges at arrest, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court files but relate to the same criminal matter.

Contact the Foard County Sheriff's Office at (940) 684-1511. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record only reflects what was alleged at booking. The District Clerk's case file shows the final outcome. Check both sources when you need a complete picture of a criminal matter in Foard County.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Foard County

Foard County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records appear in the statewide database. The DPS public search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results show only convictions and deferred adjudications. Dismissed cases and arrests without conviction do not appear.

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

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Foard 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 Foard County arrests, that means the 46th District Court in Crowell.

If expunction is not available, you may seek an order of nondisclosure for cases that ended in deferred adjudication. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. Contact the Foard County courthouse for forms and fees.

Cities in Foard County

Crowell is the county seat and only incorporated city in Foard County. All felony criminal cases in Foard County are filed in the 46th District Court in Crowell.

Nearby Counties

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