Stonewall County Criminal Records

Stonewall County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Aspermont, the county seat. If you need to find a felony or misdemeanor case, look up what charges were filed, or check how a case was decided in Stonewall County, both clerk offices hold those files and can handle public requests. The District Clerk is responsible for felony records from the district court, while the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor case files. Arrest records come from the Stonewall County Sheriff's Office. Aspermont is a small town in the Rolling Plains of West Texas, and the courthouse there handles all criminal case filings for the county.

Stonewall County District Clerk

The Stonewall County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal case records in the county. Felony charges can include assault, drug offenses, theft over a set amount, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the full file from indictment through final judgment, including motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Stonewall County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Aspermont. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Staff can pull certified copies. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law.

The Stonewall County portal at stonewallcounty.org provides links to county offices and courthouse services in Aspermont.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Stonewall County felony case records. You can search by party name across multiple Texas courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page to download, with a $6 cap per document.

Stonewall County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

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

The County Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Aspermont at (940) 989-2272. Records are available for public inspection. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse building.

Stonewall County Arrest Records

The Stonewall County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data. When someone is booked into the county jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record with the person's name, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and booking date. These records differ from court case files, though both relate to the same criminal matter.

You can contact the Stonewall County Sheriff's Office at (940) 989-2271. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record only reflects what was alleged at booking. The person may not have been charged or may have had charges dropped later. Always check both sources for a full picture of a criminal matter in Stonewall County.

Arrest records in Stonewall County are public records under Texas law, but some details may be withheld if a case is active or involves certain protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Stonewall County

Stonewall County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Stonewall County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records appear in the statewide database.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results only show convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Arrests without a conviction, dismissed cases, and sealed records do not appear. Fingerprint-based searches are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

For county-level case details in Stonewall County, the District Clerk's office in Aspermont has more specific information. Use both sources together for a thorough records check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Stonewall County residents.

What Stonewall County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Stonewall County can include a range of documents depending on 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 usually shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking information: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Stonewall County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office by request.

Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows the consolidated conviction history. For detailed court documents, the District Clerk in Aspermont is the right starting point for Stonewall County felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Stonewall County

Texas law allows eligible people to have criminal records expunged or sealed. 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 happened. For Stonewall County arrests, that means the district court in Aspermont.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. 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. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Stonewall County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Stonewall County

Aspermont is the county seat and the only incorporated city in Stonewall County. All criminal cases from across the county are filed through the District Clerk's office in Aspermont.

Nearby Counties

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