Scurry County Criminal Records

Scurry County criminal records are found at the courthouse in Snyder, the county seat. The District Clerk holds felony case files from the district court, while the County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court. Need to find a case, look up charges, or check what a court decided in Scurry County? Those two offices are the place to start. The Scurry County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest and booking information as a separate set of records. Snyder is in West Texas, and the courthouse there handles all criminal filings for the county. Both clerk offices respond to public records requests for case information.

Scurry County District Clerk

The Scurry County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records under the 132nd Judicial District. Felony charges include burglary, drug delivery, aggravated assault, robbery, and other serious offenses. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including plea documents, judgments, and sentencing records. Records are public during business hours at the courthouse in Snyder.

Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies are available for per-page and certification fees set by state law. The courthouse is in downtown Snyder. For remote access, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers Scurry County district court records.

The Scurry County official website at co.scurry.tx.us lists contact information for county offices including the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Use it to confirm hours before visiting Snyder.

Scurry County felony records are searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX system by party name. Documents cost 10 cents per page to download, with a $6 cap per document.

Scurry County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Scurry County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases are filed here. These include DWI, simple assault, minor theft, and petty drug possession. The County Clerk keeps charge documents, plea records, and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases in Scurry County.

The County Clerk's office is in the courthouse in Snyder. Phone is (325) 573-2262. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases go to the County Clerk. Both are in the same building. Some records may be accessible through the TOPICs system.

Scurry County Arrest Records

The Scurry County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest and booking records. Records include name, date of birth, charges at arrest, bond amount, and booking date. Arrest records differ from court case files but relate to the same events. Both should be reviewed for a complete picture of a criminal matter.

Contact the Scurry County Sheriff's Office at (325) 573-3551. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail in Snyder. Snyder city police and county deputies both book through the county jail for felony charges. Arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act.

An arrest record reflects only what was alleged at booking. The court case file from the District Clerk shows how the case ended. Charges can be dropped or changed after arrest, so the court file is the definitive record of the outcome.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Scurry County

Scurry County convictions and deferred adjudications are reported to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. The CCH covers all 254 Texas counties and is the primary statewide database for criminal background checks. All counties are required to report conviction data to DPS.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Only convictions and deferred adjudications are shown. Dismissed cases and arrests without conviction do not appear. For more complete results, fingerprint checks through IdentoGO are available. Also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Scurry County registrants.

What Scurry County Criminal Records Include

Felony case files at the District Clerk contain the indictment, motions, hearing records, plea agreements, judgments, and sentencing documents. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk contain similar items for lower-level offenses. Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking information: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at arrest, bond, and release date. For a full picture of any Scurry County criminal matter, use all three sources together.

Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show initial allegations. DPS CCH shows statewide conviction history. For detailed case documents, start with the District Clerk in Snyder for felony matters.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Scurry County

Eligible people in Texas can have criminal records expunged or sealed. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes and destroys qualifying records. You file the petition in the district court where the arrest happened, which for Scurry County is the court in Snyder. Once granted, all agencies must destroy their copies.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. An order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply for deferred adjudication cases. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Scurry County District Clerk can tell you what forms and fees apply for your situation.

Cities in Scurry County

Snyder is the county seat and largest city in Scurry County. All felony criminal cases in the county are filed in the district courts in Snyder.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Scurry County. Each has its own court system and District Clerk.