Bailey County Criminal Records and Background Check
Bailey County background check records are maintained by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Muleshoe. This South Plains county on the New Mexico border keeps criminal history, court case filings, and arrest records at the courthouse on South 1st Street. All three offices in Bailey County are accessible during regular business hours, and state tools provide additional search options for records without traveling to Muleshoe.
Bailey County Overview
Bailey County Clerk Background Records
County Clerk Renee Caldwell handles official records for Bailey County from the courthouse at 300 S. 1st Street in Muleshoe. The mailing address is PO Box 667, Muleshoe, TX 79347. Phone is (806) 272-3075, fax is (806) 272-9088, and you can email the office at baileycoclerk@baileycounty.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the office closed from noon to 1:00 PM.
Records kept by the County Clerk include misdemeanor criminal cases, civil court filings under the county court's jurisdiction, probate records, real property documents going back to 1919, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and DBA filings. These are public records accessible in person during office hours. For document copies, fees are $1 per page and certified copies carry an additional $5 certification fee. Recording fees start at $26 for the first page. The office accepts cash, check with ID, and money orders.
| Office | Bailey County Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Renee Caldwell |
| Address | 300 S. 1st Street, Muleshoe, TX 79347 |
| Phone | (806) 272-3075 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed noon to 1:00 PM) |
Bailey County District Clerk Criminal Records
District Clerk Kristi Crumpler maintains records for the 287th District Court in Bailey County. Felony criminal cases, civil district court filings, and family law matters all go through this court and are on file with the District Clerk. The office is at 300 S. 1st Street in Muleshoe, same building as the County Clerk. Mail goes to PO Box 667, Muleshoe, TX 79347.
Phone for the District Clerk is (806) 272-3077 and fax is (806) 272-3614. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The District Clerk provides background check services for district court criminal records. Written requests with valid ID are required. For online searches, the statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Texas district court records. E-filing is handled through efile.txcourts.gov.
| Office | Bailey County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| District Clerk | Kristi Crumpler |
| Address | 300 S. 1st Street, Muleshoe, TX 79347 |
| Phone | (806) 272-3077 |
| Courts Served | 287th District Court |
Bailey County Sheriff Arrest and Jail Records
Sheriff Richard Wills runs the Bailey County Sheriff's Office at 101 S. 1st Street in Muleshoe. Mail goes to PO Box 1120, Muleshoe, TX 79347. Call (806) 272-4308 for non-emergency matters. For emergencies, dial 911. Fax is (806) 272-8077.
The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, jail information, and warrant inquiries for Bailey County. Sex offender registration is also managed through this office. Open records requests should be submitted in writing and are processed within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. For state prison inmate lookups, use the TDCJ search at tdcj.texas.gov. The Texas DPS criminal history tool at txdps.state.tx.us covers statewide criminal records.
| Office | Bailey County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Richard Wills |
| Address | 101 S. 1st Street, Muleshoe, TX 79347 |
| Phone | (806) 272-4308 |
| Fax | (806) 272-8077 |
Bailey County Courts
Bailey County is served by the 287th District Court, which handles felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and family law. All records from this court are with the District Clerk on South 1st Street. The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanors and probate, with records at the County Clerk's office. Justice of the Peace courts in each precinct cover traffic, Class C misdemeanors, and small claims.
Bailey County is a small county in the Texas Panhandle region near the New Mexico line. Court dockets are lighter than in urban counties, but all records are official public documents accessible through the offices in Muleshoe. Contact the District Clerk at (806) 272-3077 for assistance locating specific case records.
Online Resources for Bailey County Records
Bailey County does not have a standalone county website with online case records. For district court records, the re:SearchTX court system provides access to Texas court cases including those filed in Bailey County.
re:SearchTX is a free statewide tool that lets you search by name or cause number across participating Texas courts.
The Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse is the official state source for criminal history checks and covers Bailey County criminal records along with all other Texas counties.
FACT results include convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS from courts across the state.
Online Tools for Bailey County Background Checks
Bailey County does not maintain its own online public records portal. For court records, use re:SearchTX for district and county court case searches. The Texas DPS criminal history database at txdps.state.tx.us covers statewide criminal records. TDCJ offender search at tdcj.texas.gov covers state prison records.
E-filing for court cases goes through efiletexas.gov. For the most complete and accurate Bailey County background check results, contact the District Clerk directly at (806) 272-3077 or the County Clerk at (806) 272-3075 to submit a written request.
Nearby Counties
Bailey County is in the far western part of the Texas Panhandle near the New Mexico border. These nearby counties also maintain criminal and court records offices.