Pecos County Criminal Records

Pecos County criminal records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Fort Stockton, Texas. The District Clerk handles felony cases in the 83rd Judicial District Court, and the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records. Fort Stockton is the county seat where all criminal case filings for Pecos County are processed. Note that Pecos County is a separate county from the city of Pecos, which is located in Reeves County.

Pecos County District Clerk

The Pecos County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case files for the county. Cases in the 83rd Judicial District Court are held here. Pecos County covers a large area of West Texas, and felony charges can include drug offenses along I-10, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, and other serious offenses. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including all motions, plea agreements, and sentencing documents.

To search criminal records in person, visit the Pecos County courthouse in Fort Stockton. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge. The office is open Monday through Friday. Mail requests are also accepted. Include the full name, approximate case dates if known, and payment for any copy fees when sending a mail request.

The Pecos County official website at co.pecos.tx.us provides contact information for the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Check the site to confirm hours and request procedures before visiting or sending a mail request.

Pecos County felony case data is also searchable online through the statewide re:SearchTX system. Search by name and download case documents at 10 cents per page with a $6 per-document cap. This is a practical option if the drive to Fort Stockton is not feasible.

Pecos County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Pecos County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These include DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and small-amount drug possession. The record includes the charge, the plea entered, and the final case outcome.

The County Clerk's office is in the Pecos County courthouse at 103 W. Callaghan Street in Fort Stockton. You can reach them at (432) 336-7555. Felony records go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor records go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the courthouse. Records are public and can be viewed in person or requested by mail.

Some Pecos County court data may be accessible through the TOPICs system, which aggregates data from Texas counties participating in the statewide court index.

Pecos County Arrest Records

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

Contact the Pecos County Sheriff's Office at (432) 336-5467. Arrest record requests can be made in person or by mail. A booking record only shows what was alleged at the time of arrest. The charges may have been dropped or changed. The District Clerk's file shows the final court outcome. Use both sources for a complete picture of any criminal matter in Pecos County.

Arrest records are public in Texas subject to exceptions. City agencies in Pecos County, including the Fort Stockton Police Department, also book through the county jail for felony arrests, so the Sheriff's records can include those cases as well.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Pecos County

Pecos County conviction data feeds into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When local courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records go into the statewide database covering all 254 Texas counties. A DPS name search can surface Pecos County convictions along with records from other counties in one lookup.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results include only convictions and deferred adjudications that were reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records are excluded. For more thorough background checks, fingerprint-based searches are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

For full case detail in Pecos County, the District Clerk in Fort Stockton has complete records on each case. Use DPS for a statewide overview and the local clerk for detailed case files.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched for Pecos County registrants by name or zip code at no charge.

What Pecos County Criminal Records Contain

Felony case files at the Pecos County District Clerk include the indictment or criminal information, motions from both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements or trial documents, the judgment, and sentencing orders. If the case went to trial, jury instructions and the verdict are also in the file. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk follow a similar structure but tend to be shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking data: full name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Mugshot availability depends on county and agency policy.

Use all three sources for the most complete picture. Court records show outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. DPS gives a statewide conviction summary. The District Clerk in Fort Stockton is the right starting point for certified felony case documents in Pecos County.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Pecos County

Texas law allows eligible people to expunge or seal criminal records. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes and destroys records for qualifying cases. You file the petition in the district court of the county where the arrest occurred. For Pecos County arrests, that is the 83rd District Court in Fort Stockton. Once the order is granted, all agencies holding records on that arrest must destroy their copies.

Cases that may qualify include acquittals, pardons, and some dismissals. If expunction is not available, nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply to deferred adjudication cases. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses are generally not eligible. The Pecos County District Clerk can advise on forms and fees.

Cities in Pecos County

Fort Stockton is the county seat and the largest city in Pecos County. All criminal cases from across the county are filed through the courthouse in Fort Stockton.

Nearby Counties

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