Moore County Criminal Records

Moore County criminal records are filed and maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Dumas, Texas. The District Clerk handles felony cases from the 69th Judicial District Court, while the County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court. If you need to look up a criminal case, check charges, or find out how a case ended, both offices in Dumas hold those files. Arrest records come from the Moore County Sheriff's Office. Dumas is the county seat, and all criminal filings for Moore County go through the courthouse there.

Moore County District Clerk

The Moore County District Clerk is the official keeper of felony criminal case records in the county. All felony charges filed in the 69th Judicial District Court go through this office. That includes serious offenses like aggravated assault, burglary, drug manufacturing, robbery, and murder. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment to final disposition, including plea documents, verdicts, and sentencing orders.

You can search Moore County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Dumas. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. Certified copies of case documents are available for a per-page fee plus a certification charge set under state law. The office is open during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Call ahead if you have questions about a specific case or need to arrange a larger document request.

The Moore County official website has contact details for all county offices including the District Clerk. Check there for any updates to hours, fees, or procedures for requesting criminal case records.

The Moore County website at co.moore.tx.us connects to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office, all of which hold portions of the county's criminal case records.

The statewide re:SearchTX system includes Moore County felony case data. You can search by party name across Texas courts remotely. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document. This is a useful option if you can't travel to Dumas in person.

Moore County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

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

The County Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Dumas. You can reach the office by phone at (806) 935-2116. Records are open to the public, and staff can pull certified copies on request. If you're unsure whether a case is a felony or a misdemeanor, the charge type tells you which clerk has the file. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse building in Dumas.

Some Moore County criminal cases may be accessible through the statewide TOPICs system, which pulls court data from participating Texas counties into one searchable portal.

Moore County Arrest Records

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

You can contact the Moore County Sheriff's Office at (806) 935-4145. The Sheriff's Office handles arrests by county deputies. City police in Moore County also book through the county jail system for felony charges. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. The office can direct you to the right form and explain any fees that apply.

Keep in mind that an arrest record only shows what was alleged at the time of booking. The person may not have been charged, or charges may have been dropped later. The District Clerk's case file will show the final outcome. Check both sources if you need a full picture of any criminal matter in Moore County.

Arrest records in Moore County are public records under Texas law, though some details may be withheld if a case is still active or involves a protected category.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Moore County

Moore County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Moore County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those entries appear in the statewide database. The CCH pulls data from all 254 Texas counties into one index.

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 the public search results. For a more complete background check, fingerprint-based searches are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

The DPS search gives a quick statewide overview. For full case details in Moore County, the District Clerk's office in Dumas has more complete information on each case. Both sources work well together when you need a thorough records check.

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

What Moore County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Moore County can include a range of documents depending on the case type and stage. Felony case files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment or information, motions filed by both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if the case went to trial, the judgment, and sentencing documents. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but shorter in most cases.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office include booking information: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Jail records may also include mugshots, though not all counties post those online. Moore County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office by request.

The type of record you need depends on your purpose. Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows consolidated conviction history across the state. For detailed court documents, docket entries, and case notes, the District Clerk in Dumas is the right starting point for Moore County felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Moore County

Texas law lets eligible 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 occurred. For Moore County arrests, that means the 69th District Court in Dumas. 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 the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure. Waiting periods vary by offense class. The Moore County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

After an expunction order is served on all agencies, the Moore County District Clerk removes the records and DPS deletes the entry from the state CCH database.

Cities in Moore County

Dumas is the county seat and the largest city in Moore County. All felony criminal cases from cities across Moore County are filed in the 69th District Court in Dumas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or lie near Moore County. Each has its own District Clerk and court system for criminal records.