Reagan County Criminal Records

Reagan County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Big Lake, the county seat in West Texas oil country. The District Clerk handles felony case files from the district court, and the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records from the county court. Reagan County is a small, sparsely populated county, and the courthouse in Big Lake is where all criminal case filings for the county are processed and stored. If you want to search for a case, check charges, or find the outcome of a court matter in Reagan County, both clerk offices can help. The Reagan County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking data.

Reagan County District Clerk

The Reagan County District Clerk is the official keeper of all felony criminal records in the 83rd Judicial District. Reagan County is a small, rural county in West Texas with oil industry activity. Felony charges filed here can include drug offenses, assault, theft, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, and sentencing orders.

In-person searches are available at the Reagan County Courthouse in Big Lake. Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies cost a per-page fee plus a certification charge. Big Lake is both the county seat and the only significant community in Reagan County. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.

The Reagan County official website links to county offices including the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Check the site for current contact information and hours.

Reagan County felony records are searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX court system. You can search by party name from any computer. Pages cost 10 cents each, capped at $6 per document. Given the remote location of Big Lake, this online option is useful.

Reagan County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Reagan 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, and drug possession in small amounts. The clerk keeps charge documents, plea records, and final case dispositions for all misdemeanor cases.

The County Clerk is at the courthouse in Big Lake. Phone is (325) 884-2443. Records are open to the public. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse in Big Lake.

Reagan County Arrest Records

The Reagan County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records for the county. When someone is booked into the county jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record with the person's name, charges at arrest, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. Reagan County is a small, rural county with limited city police presence, so the Sheriff's Office handles most arrests.

Contact the Reagan County Sheriff's Office at (325) 884-2424 to request arrest records. Requests can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record shows what was alleged at booking. The District Clerk's case file shows the final legal outcome. Reagan County is one of the smaller Texas counties by population, but the same public records rules apply.

Arrest records in Reagan County are public under Texas law. Some details may be withheld in active cases. The county jail in Big Lake serves as the booking facility for the county.

If you are looking for records involving oil field workers or transient populations that often move through West Texas counties, check neighboring counties including Irion, Tom Green, Glasscock, and Pecos as well.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Reagan County

Reagan County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. Convictions and deferred adjudications reported by Reagan County courts appear in the statewide database. The CCH covers all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Only convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS appear in results. Dismissed cases, arrests without charges, and sealed records do not show up. Fingerprint-based searches through IdentoGO provide more thorough results.

For Reagan County case-level detail, the District Clerk in Big Lake has the most complete records. Use the DPS search for a quick statewide overview.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched for Reagan County residents by name or zip code.

What Reagan County Criminal Records Contain

Felony case files at the District Clerk include the indictment or information, motions from both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if a trial occurred, the final judgment, and sentencing documents. These records are public and available during office hours. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk follow a similar structure.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office include booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Reagan County is small, so the volume of records is low compared to larger Texas counties, but the same types of documents are available.

Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows conviction history statewide. Start with the District Clerk in Big Lake for Reagan County felony case details.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Reagan 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 where the arrest occurred. For Reagan County arrests, that is the 83rd District Court in Big Lake.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. If expunction does not apply, an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may be available for deferred adjudication cases. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Reagan County District Clerk can explain which forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Reagan County

Big Lake is the county seat and only significant community in Reagan County. All felony criminal cases in the county are filed with the District Clerk in Big Lake.

Nearby Counties

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