Lubbock County Criminal Records

Lubbock County criminal records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Lubbock, which is both the county seat and the largest city on the South Plains. With more than 320,000 residents, Lubbock County runs a high-volume court system with several district courts and multiple county courts at law. The District Clerk handles felony case files. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records. If you want to search for a case, look up charges, or check a court outcome, both offices are at the Tom Green County Courts Building in downtown Lubbock. Arrest records come from the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office and the Lubbock Police Department.

Lubbock County District Clerk

The Lubbock County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the county's district courts, including the 99th and other district courts serving Lubbock County. Felony cases include murder, aggravated assault, drug trafficking, burglary, robbery, and other serious charges. The clerk maintains the complete case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, jury verdicts, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Lubbock County felony records in person at the courthouse at 904 Broadway in Lubbock. The clerk searches by name or case number. You can also call (806) 775-1030 to confirm current hours and whether online access is available for your search. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law. Given the high volume of cases in Lubbock County, calling ahead is a good idea before visiting in person.

The Lubbock County official website at lubbockcounty.gov links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three offices hold parts of the county's criminal record system.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Lubbock County court records. Search by party name across multiple courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap. This is a practical option for anyone who wants to search Lubbock County records without traveling to the courthouse.

Lubbock County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Lubbock County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county courts at law. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases include DWI, simple assault, theft, and minor drug possession. Lubbock County has multiple county courts at law that handle misdemeanor criminal matters, resulting in a large volume of case files. The clerk keeps charge data, plea records, and case outcomes for all misdemeanor filings in Lubbock County.

The County Clerk's office is in the same courthouse building at 904 Broadway in Lubbock. You can reach the office at (806) 775-1630. The charge type determines which office holds a given file. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same building.

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

Lubbock County Arrest Records

The Lubbock 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 records are separate from court case files but relate to the same matter.

Contact the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at (806) 775-1400. The Lubbock Police Department also handles a large volume of arrests within the city. City police arrests for felonies route through the county jail. LPD records can be obtained through the Lubbock Police Department. For county-level bookings, the Sheriff's Office is the right contact. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail.

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

Texas DPS Criminal History - Lubbock County

Lubbock County criminal convictions feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Lubbock 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 appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program give more complete results.

For county-level case detail in Lubbock County, the District Clerk at 904 Broadway has more complete records on individual felony cases. The DPS search and clerk records work well together for a thorough background check.

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

What Lubbock County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Lubbock County 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. 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. Given the high volume of cases in Lubbock County, the re:SearchTX portal is a good starting point for felony case lookups before contacting the District Clerk directly.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Lubbock 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 Lubbock County arrests, that means one of the district courts in Lubbock. 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 Lubbock County District Clerk can advise on applicable forms and fees.

Cities in Lubbock County

Lubbock is the county seat and by far the largest city in the county. Criminal cases from all communities in Lubbock County are filed in the district courts in Lubbock.

• Lubbock - the county seat and the main hub for all criminal court proceedings in the county

Nearby Counties

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