Lamb County Criminal Records

Lamb County criminal records are kept by two separate offices at the courthouse in Littlefield, the county seat. The District Clerk is responsible for felony case files from district court proceedings. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor records from the county court. If you need to find a case, check the charge level first, then go to the right office. Arrest and booking records come from the Lamb County Sheriff's Office. Littlefield is in the South Plains region of West Texas, and the county courthouse is the central place to search for any criminal case filed in Lamb County.

Lamb County District Clerk

The Lamb County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records filed in the 154th Judicial District. Felony charges include offenses like aggravated assault, burglary, drug trafficking, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the complete case file from indictment through final judgment, covering motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during normal courthouse hours.

You can search Lamb County felony records in person at the courthouse in Littlefield. Staff can search by name or case number and pull certified copies on request. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge. Call (806) 385-4222 to confirm hours and current procedures before your visit.

The Lamb County official website at co.lamb.tx.us links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three hold parts of the county's criminal record files.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Lamb County court records. Search by party name across multiple Texas courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page to download, with a $6 cap per document. This is useful when you want remote access without driving to Littlefield.

Lamb County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Lamb County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here, including DWI, simple assault, theft, and minor drug possession charges. The clerk keeps charge records, plea data, and case outcomes for all misdemeanor filings in Lamb County.

The County Clerk is at the same courthouse in Littlefield. If you are not sure whether a case is a felony or misdemeanor, the charge type determines which office holds the file. Both offices are in the same building. You can call (806) 385-4222 to reach either office and get help before you visit.

Some Lamb County cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which pulls court data from participating Texas counties.

Lamb County Arrest Records

The Lamb 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 with the person's name, charges at booking, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. These are separate from court case files but relate to the same event.

Contact the Lamb County Sheriff's Office at (806) 385-5611. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by written request. City police agencies in Lamb County may also route arrests through the county jail. Keep in mind that an arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. Check the District Clerk's case file for the final court outcome of any case.

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

Texas DPS Criminal History - Lamb County

Lamb County criminal convictions feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Lamb County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to DPS, those records are added to 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. Arrests without a conviction, dismissed cases, and sealed records do not appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program give more complete results.

For county-level case detail, the District Clerk's office in Littlefield has more complete files. The DPS search and the clerk's records work well together for a full picture.

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

What Lamb County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Lamb County can include different documents based on case type and stage. Felony files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment, motions from both sides, plea agreements, the judgment, and sentencing orders. If the case went to trial, jury instructions and verdicts are included. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but shorter.

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

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Lamb County

Texas law allows some people to 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 where the arrest occurred. For Lamb County arrests, that means the district court in Littlefield. 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 all dismissed cases qualify. If expunction is not available, you may seek an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 for deferred adjudication cases. Nondisclosure seals records from public view but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Lamb County District Clerk can advise you on what forms to file and what fees apply.

Cities in Lamb County

Littlefield is the county seat and the largest city in Lamb County. All felony criminal cases from across the county are filed in the Lamb County District Court in Littlefield.

Nearby Counties

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