Reeves County Criminal Records

Reeves County criminal records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Pecos, the county seat in far West Texas. The District Clerk handles felony case files from the district court, and the County Clerk holds misdemeanor records from the county court. Pecos is a small city in a large, remote county, and the courthouse there is the central location for all criminal case filings in Reeves County. If you need to search for a case, check charges, or find the outcome of a criminal matter, both clerk offices maintain those records. The Reeves County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking data for the county.

Reeves County District Clerk

The Reeves County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal records for the 143rd Judicial District. Reeves County is located in far West Texas. The county seat is Pecos - note this is distinct from Pecos County, whose seat is Fort Stockton. Felony charges filed in Reeves County include drug offenses, which are common in West Texas border corridors, as well as assault, theft, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment through final disposition.

In-person searches are available at the Reeves County Courthouse in Pecos. Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies cost a per-page fee. The courthouse in Pecos handles all criminal filings for Reeves County. Call ahead to confirm current hours and fees.

The Reeves County official website at co.reeves.tx.us links to county offices including the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Check the site for current contact information and hours.

Reeves 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. The remote location of Pecos makes this online option especially useful.

Reeves County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

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

The County Clerk is at the courthouse in Pecos. Phone is (432) 447-2438. Records are open to the public. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both are at the same courthouse building in Pecos.

Reeves County Arrest Records

The Reeves County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records for the county. Each booking creates a record with the person's name, charges at arrest, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. Reeves County is in a West Texas corridor that sees drug trafficking activity. The Sheriff's Office works alongside federal agencies on some cases, though federal charges go to federal court rather than the state district court.

Contact the Reeves County Sheriff's Office at (432) 447-5431 to ask about arrest records. Requests can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record shows what was alleged at booking. Check the District Clerk's case file for the final legal outcome. Federal charges and state charges are separate systems with separate records.

Arrest records in Reeves County are public under Texas law. Some details may be withheld in active cases. Reeves County is one of the largest Texas counties by area but has a modest population concentrated in Pecos.

The city of Pecos is the county seat. It is the main community in Reeves County. Do not confuse Reeves County with Pecos County, which is a different county with the city of Fort Stockton as its seat.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Reeves County

Reeves County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. Convictions and deferred adjudications reported by Reeves 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. Dismissed cases, arrests without charges, federal cases, and sealed records do not show up. Fingerprint-based searches through IdentoGO provide more thorough results.

For Reeves County case-level detail, the District Clerk in Pecos has the most complete state court records. Use the DPS search for a quick statewide overview.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable for Reeves County residents by name or zip code.

What Reeves 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. Keep in mind that federal drug and immigration charges may be filed in federal court and would not appear in Reeves County District Clerk records.

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

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Reeves 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 Reeves County arrests, that is the 143rd District Court in Pecos.

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 Reeves County District Clerk can explain which forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Reeves County

Pecos is the county seat and main city in Reeves County. All felony criminal cases in the county are filed with the District Clerk in Pecos.

Nearby Counties

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