Frio County Criminal Records

Frio County criminal records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Pearsall, the county seat of this South Texas county roughly halfway between San Antonio and Laredo. Pearsall is the main town in the county, and the Frio County Courthouse there is the central point for all criminal case records. The District Clerk handles felony cases in the 81st District Court, which covers Frio County. Misdemeanor records are with the County Clerk in Pearsall. Frio County's location in South Texas means the courts see a range of cases including drug-related matters common in border-adjacent counties. If you are trying to find a criminal case, check charges, or get a court outcome, start with the clerk offices in Pearsall. The Frio County Sheriff's Office maintains separate arrest and booking records.

Frio County District Clerk

The Frio County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county. The clerk keeps case files from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, jury verdicts, and sentencing orders. All records are open to the public during office hours. Frio County sits along major transportation corridors in South Texas, and the courts see cases that reflect the region's character.

You can search Frio County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Pearsall. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Staff can pull certified copies on request. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law.

The Frio County official website links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff departments. Check the site for current hours and copy request procedures.

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

Frio County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Frio 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. The office is at the courthouse in Pearsall.

Records are open for public inspection. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Some cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Frio County Arrest Records

The Frio 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 Frio County Sheriff's Office at (830) 334-3311. 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 full picture.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Frio County

Frio 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 Frio County residents by name or zip code.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Frio 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 Frio County arrests, that means the 81st District Court in Pearsall.

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. The Frio County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Frio County

Pearsall is the county seat of Frio County. All felony criminal cases in Frio County are filed in the 81st District Court in Pearsall.

Nearby Counties

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