Hockley County Criminal Records

Hockley County criminal records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Levelland, the county seat on the Texas South Plains west of Lubbock. The District Clerk handles felony cases from the 286th District Court, and the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records from the county court. Levelland is the largest city in Hockley County and the center for all court services in the area. If you want to search for a criminal case, look up charges, or find the outcome of a court proceeding, those two clerk offices are the right starting point. Arrest and booking records are held by the Hockley County Sheriff's Office.

Hockley County District Clerk

The Hockley 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. Levelland is the county seat, and the courthouse there handles all district court filings for Hockley County.

You can search Hockley County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Levelland. 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.

The Hockley County official website links to county departments. Check the site for current hours and copy request procedures before visiting the courthouse in Levelland.

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

Hockley County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Hockley County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here, covering DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and possession of small amounts of controlled substances. The County Clerk holds charge information, plea records, and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases in Hockley County.

The County Clerk's office is at the same courthouse in Levelland. 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.

Hockley County Arrest Records

The Hockley 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 Hockley County Sheriff's Office at (806) 894-3126. 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 Hockley County.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Hockley County

Hockley 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 Hockley County residents by name or zip code.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Hockley 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 Hockley County arrests, that means the 286th District Court in Levelland.

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

Cities in Hockley County

Levelland is the county seat of Hockley County. All felony criminal cases in Hockley County are filed in the 286th District Court in Levelland.

Nearby Counties

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