Search Lamar County Criminal Records

Lamar County criminal records are divided between two offices in Paris, the county seat. The District Clerk holds felony case files from the district court. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court at law. If you want to search for a criminal case, look up charges, or check how a case was resolved, you'll deal with one of those two offices depending on the charge level. Arrest and booking records are held by the Lamar County Sheriff's Office. Paris is in Northeast Texas near the Oklahoma border, and the courthouse is the main hub for all criminal case records in the county.

Lamar County District Clerk

The Lamar County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records filed in the 6th Judicial District. Felony charges filed here include murder, aggravated assault, drug manufacturing, robbery, and other serious offenses. The clerk holds the complete case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, jury verdicts, and sentencing orders. These records are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Lamar County felony records in person at the courthouse in Paris. The clerk searches by name or case number. Certified copies are available for a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law. Call the office at (903) 737-2425 to confirm hours and procedures before visiting.

The Lamar County official website at co.lamar.tx.us links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three offices hold parts of the county's criminal records.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Lamar County court records. You can search by party name across multiple courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page to download with a $6 cap. This is useful when you want to search without a trip to Paris.

Lamar County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Lamar County Clerk keeps misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases can include DWI, simple assault, theft, and possession of small amounts of controlled substances. The County Clerk holds charge information, plea records, and final case outcomes for all misdemeanor filings in Lamar County.

The County Clerk's office is located at the same courthouse in Paris. You can reach them at (903) 737-2425. If you are unsure whether a case is a felony or misdemeanor, the charge type tells you which clerk holds the file. Both offices share the same building, so it is easy to check both while you are there.

Some Lamar County criminal cases may be accessible through the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates court data from participating Texas counties.

Lamar County Arrest Records

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data for the county. When someone is arrested and booked into the county jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record that includes the person's name, charges at booking, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court case files but relate to the same matter.

Contact the Lamar County Sheriff's Office at (903) 737-2400. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. City police agencies in Lamar County, including the Paris Police Department, also book through the county jail for felony charges. An arrest record only shows what was alleged at the time of booking. Check the District Clerk's case file for the final court outcome.

Note: Arrest records in Lamar County are public records under Texas law, but some details may be withheld if a case is active or involves certain protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Lamar County

Lamar County criminal convictions feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Lamar County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records go into the statewide database that covers all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results show only convictions and deferred adjudications that were reported to DPS. Arrests without a conviction, dismissed cases, and sealed records do not appear in public results. For a more complete search, fingerprint-based checks are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

For county-level case detail, the District Clerk's office in Paris has more complete records on each case. The DPS search and the clerk's records work well together when you need a thorough check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Lamar County residents. The registry is maintained by DPS and is searchable by name or zip code.

What Lamar County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Lamar County include different documents based on the case type. Felony files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment or information, motions from both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if the case went to trial, the judgment, and sentencing orders. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but usually shorter and simpler.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows consolidated conviction history. For detailed case documents, the District Clerk in Paris is the right starting point for Lamar County felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Lamar County

Texas law lets some people have criminal records expunged or sealed. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes and destroys records for cases that qualify. You file the petition in the district court of the county where the arrest took place. For Lamar County arrests, that means the district court in Paris. Once granted, all agencies holding records on that arrest must destroy their copies.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. If expunction is not available, you may seek an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 for cases that ended in deferred adjudication. Nondisclosure seals records from public view but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure. Waiting periods depend on offense class. The Lamar County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Lamar County

Paris is the county seat and the largest city in Lamar County. All felony criminal cases from across the county are filed in the district court in Paris.

Nearby Counties

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