Armstrong County Background Check Records
Armstrong County background check records are available through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Claude. This small Texas Panhandle county has maintained official records since 1890, including criminal cases, misdemeanor filings, and property records. All three offices are located at the courthouse on Trice Street in Claude. If you need to search criminal history or find a court case in Armstrong County, this page has the contact info and online tools to help.
Armstrong County Overview
Armstrong County Clerk Criminal and Civil Records
County Clerk Janie Cockrell maintains official records for Armstrong County. The office is at 100 Trice Street in Claude, with a mailing address of PO Box 309. Phone is (806) 226-2081. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM.
Records here go back to 1890, the year Armstrong County was formed. The clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate records, and property documents. Marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, DBA filings, commissioners court minutes, and military discharge records (DD214) are all on file. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry a $5 certification fee plus the per-page cost. The office accepts cash, check with ID, and money orders. E-filing for civil and criminal cases is available through efile.txcourts.gov.
| Office | Armstrong County Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Janie Cockrell |
| Address | 100 Trice Street, Claude, TX 79019 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 309, Claude, TX 79019 |
| Phone | (806) 226-2081 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed noon to 1:00 PM) |
| armstrongcoclerk@gmail.com |
Armstrong County District Clerk Felony Records
District Clerk Sherry Ritter handles the 108th District Court records for Armstrong County. The 108th District Court also serves Potter and Randall counties. Felony criminal cases, civil district court matters, family law cases, and child support records all fall under this office.
The District Clerk is at 100 Trice Street in Claude, with a mailing address of PO Box 400. The phone number is (806) 226-2081 and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. E-filing is accepted through efile.txcourts.gov. For online case searches, use the statewide re:SearchTX tool which covers district court records across Texas.
| Office | Armstrong County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| District Clerk | Sherry Ritter |
| Address | 100 Trice Street, Claude, TX 79019 |
| Phone | (806) 226-2081 |
| Courts Served | 108th District Court (Armstrong, Potter, Randall) |
Armstrong County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Bill Kerbow operates the Armstrong County Sheriff's Office at 100 Trice Street in Claude. The mailing address is PO Box 10, Claude, TX 79019. Call (806) 226-2081 for non-emergency matters; for emergencies, dial 911.
The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, incident reports, jail information, and warrant inquiries for Armstrong County. Because Armstrong County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population, the sheriff's office shares the courthouse address with the other county offices. Open records requests should be submitted in writing. The Texas Public Information Act requires a response within 10 business days. For state prison inmate records, use the TDCJ offender search at tdcj.texas.gov.
| Office | Armstrong County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Bill Kerbow |
| Address | 100 Trice Street, Claude, TX 79019 |
| Phone | (806) 226-2081 |
Armstrong County Court System
The 108th District Court serves Armstrong County along with Potter and Randall counties in the Texas Panhandle. This court handles felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and family law. Because the 108th District is shared across three counties, it rotates its sittings and the judge travels between the counties on a regular schedule.
The county court in Armstrong handles Class A and B misdemeanors and probate matters. Records for the county court are with the County Clerk. The Justice of the Peace court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. Armstrong County is a very small county, so court dockets are lighter than in urban counties, but all records are maintained and accessible through the offices on Trice Street.
Online Resources for Armstrong County Records
Armstrong County does not have a dedicated county website with online case search. For state-level records, the re:SearchTX court records portal is the best free online option for finding district court case data.
This state-run system aggregates court records from participating Texas counties including district and county court cases.
The Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse provides official name-based criminal history checks for Texas, which include Armstrong County court records.
FACT searches cover convictions and deferred adjudications across all Texas counties and are updated regularly by the Department of Public Safety.
Online Tools for Armstrong County Background Checks
Armstrong County does not operate its own online records portal. However, several state and national tools can help you find criminal history and court records tied to this county. The statewide re:SearchTX system includes records from many Texas courts. Texas DPS maintains the official criminal history database at txdps.state.tx.us.
For state prison inmate records, use TDCJ at tdcj.texas.gov. E-filing for court cases goes through efiletexas.gov. For the most complete background check data specific to Armstrong County, a direct written request to the County Clerk or District Clerk at (806) 226-2081 is your best path.
Nearby Counties
Armstrong County is in the Texas Panhandle east of Amarillo. These surrounding counties are served by the same or neighboring district courts.