Limestone County Criminal Records

Limestone County criminal records are stored at the county courthouse in Groesbeck, the county seat. Felony cases are filed with the District Clerk, who manages all district court criminal records. Misdemeanor records go to the County Clerk at the county court level. If you need to search for a case, look up charges, or find out how a case ended, those two offices are where you start. Arrest and booking records are held by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office. Groesbeck is in Central Texas southwest of Corsicana, and the courthouse is the one location where all criminal case records for the county are maintained.

Limestone County District Clerk

The Limestone County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records filed in the 87th Judicial District. Felony charges include aggravated assault, burglary, drug trafficking, and other serious offenses. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment through final disposition, covering motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during courthouse hours.

You can search Limestone County felony records in person at the courthouse in Groesbeck. The clerk 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 (254) 729-3206 to confirm hours before your visit.

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

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Limestone County court records. Search by party name across multiple courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Limestone County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

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

The County Clerk is at the courthouse in Groesbeck. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Call (254) 729-3206 to reach either office before your visit. Both are in the same building.

Some Limestone County cases may appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates court data from participating Texas counties.

Limestone County Arrest Records

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data for the county. A booking record is created when someone is processed into the county jail, including the person's name, charges, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court case files but cover the same event.

Contact the Limestone County Sheriff's Office at (254) 729-3278. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by written request. City police agencies in Limestone County may also book through the county jail for felony charges. An arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. Check the District Clerk's files for the final case outcome.

Note: Arrest records in Limestone County are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or certain protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Limestone County

Limestone County criminal convictions feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Limestone County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to DPS, those records enter the statewide database covering 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 reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records do not show up. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program provide more complete results.

For county-level case detail in Limestone County, the District Clerk in Groesbeck has more complete records on individual cases. Use both sources together for a thorough check.

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

What Limestone County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Limestone County include different documents based on case type. Felony files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment, motions from both sides, plea agreements, the judgment, and sentencing orders. Trial cases also include jury instructions and the verdict. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are shorter in most cases.

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 records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows consolidated conviction history. For detailed case documents, start with the District Clerk in Groesbeck for Limestone County felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Limestone 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 qualifying cases. You file the petition in the district court where the arrest occurred. For Limestone County arrests, that means the 87th District Court in Groesbeck. Once granted, all agencies holding records 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, nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply to deferred adjudication cases. Nondisclosure seals records from public view but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Limestone County District Clerk can advise you on what forms and fees apply.

Cities in Limestone County

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

Nearby Counties

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