Search Upton County Criminal Records

Upton County criminal records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Rankin, the county seat. Felony cases from the district court go to the District Clerk, and misdemeanor records are kept by the County Clerk. If you need to look up a criminal case, find filed charges, or check a court outcome in Upton County, those two offices are the right place to start. The Upton County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest and booking data as a separate set of records. Rankin is a small community in West Texas oil country, and the courthouse there is the main point for all criminal case filings in the county.

Upton County District Clerk

The Upton County District Clerk handles all felony criminal case records filed in the 83rd Judicial District. The 83rd District Court covers Upton County. Felony charges can include drug possession above threshold amounts, robbery, sexual assault, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the complete case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, and sentencing orders. Records are public during office hours.

In-person searches are available at the courthouse in Rankin. Staff search by name or case number and can pull certified copies. Fees for certified copies are set by state law. The courthouse is at 205 E. 10th Street in Rankin. Upton County is a small county, so office hours may vary. Call ahead before visiting to confirm availability.

The Upton County official website at co.upton.tx.us provides contact and office information for county departments, including the District Clerk and Sheriff's Office.

The statewide re:SearchTX system may cover some Upton County cases. You can search by party name across Texas courts. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap. This is a good option if you can't make the trip to Rankin.

Upton County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Upton County Clerk maintains 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 minor drug possession. The County Clerk holds charge information, plea records, and case dispositions for all misdemeanor matters in Upton County.

The County Clerk's office is in the courthouse in Rankin at (432) 693-2424. Records are available for public inspection, and staff can get certified copies. The charge type determines which clerk holds the file. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. In smaller counties like Upton, both offices may share the same building and sometimes the same staff.

Some Upton County cases may also appear through the statewide TOPICs system, which collects court data from participating counties.

Upton County Arrest Records

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

You can contact the Upton County Sheriff's Office at (432) 693-2422. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. The Sheriff's Office handles arrests made by county deputies. The county is largely rural, and most law enforcement activity is handled by the Sheriff's Office rather than city police agencies.

An arrest record shows what was alleged at the time of booking. Charges may have been changed, reduced, or dropped after arrest. The District Clerk's file shows the final outcome. Always check both sources for a full picture of any criminal matter in Upton County.

Note: Arrest records in Upton County are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld if a case is still active or involves certain protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Upton County

Upton County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When courts here report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records go into the statewide database. The CCH pulls data from all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results only show convictions and deferred adjudications that were reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records don't appear. For a more complete search, fingerprint-based checks are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

The DPS search is a quick statewide view. For county-level case details in Upton County, the District Clerk in Rankin has more complete information on each case. Use both sources together for a thorough check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Upton County residents by name or zip code.

What Upton County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Upton County vary by case type and stage. Felony case files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment or information, motions from 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 shorter in most cases.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office include booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. The type of record you need depends on your purpose. Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was charged at booking. The DPS CCH shows the statewide conviction history. For detailed case documents, start with the District Clerk in Rankin.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Upton 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 Upton County arrests, that means the 83rd District Court in Rankin. Once granted, all agencies must destroy their copies.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not all dismissed cases qualify. 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. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. Waiting periods depend on the offense class.

Cities in Upton County

Rankin is the county seat of Upton County, and McCamey is the other main community. All criminal cases in Upton County are processed through the District Clerk's office in Rankin.

Nearby Counties

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