Hardeman County Criminal Records
Hardeman County criminal records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Quanah, the county seat in the Red River Plains of Northwest Texas. Felony cases from the 46th District Court go to the District Clerk, and the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records from the county court. Quanah is a small city but it is the center for all county court services in Hardeman County. If you want to search for a criminal case, find charges on file, or look up a court result, those two clerk offices are the right places to contact. The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking data for the county.
Hardeman County Overview
Hardeman County District Clerk
The Hardeman 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, verdicts, and sentencing orders. All records are open to the public during office hours. The 46th District Court serves Hardeman County, and all felony filings go to the District Clerk in Quanah.
You can search Hardeman County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Quanah. 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 Texas law.
| Office | Hardeman County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Main St. Quanah, TX 79252 |
| Phone | (940) 663-2901 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.hardeman.tx.us |
The Hardeman County official website links to county departments. Check the site for current hours and copy request procedures before visiting the courthouse.
The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Hardeman County felony case records. You can search by party name across multiple Texas courts without a trip to Quanah. Documents cost 10 cents per page, with a $6 cap per document.
Hardeman County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records
The Hardeman 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 Quanah.
Records are open for public inspection. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Some Hardeman County cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system.
Hardeman County Arrest Records
The Hardeman 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 Hardeman County Sheriff's Office at (940) 663-3877. 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 for a complete picture of a criminal matter in Hardeman County.
Texas DPS Criminal History - Hardeman County
Hardeman 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 Hardeman County residents by name or zip code.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Hardeman 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 Hardeman County arrests, that means the 46th District Court in Quanah.
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 Hardeman County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.
Cities in Hardeman County
Quanah is the county seat of Hardeman County. All felony criminal cases in Hardeman County are filed in the 46th District Court in Quanah.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hardeman County. Each has its own District Clerk and court system for criminal records.