Bowie County Background Check Records

Bowie County background check records are kept at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in New Boston, Texas. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal, civil, and probate records going back to 1841. The District Clerk covers felony cases across the 5th and 202nd District Courts. You can search Bowie County background check records in person at 710 James Bowie Drive, or contact the offices by phone or email to start a request. Both offices are open Monday through Friday and maintain thorough records for this Northeast Texas county.

Bowie County Clerk Background Check Records

The Bowie County Clerk's office is led by County Clerk Delisia Davidson. This office maintains misdemeanor criminal records, civil court case files, probate records, and real property documents going back to 1841. The County Clerk is an important source for background check purposes in Bowie County, especially for older cases or records that do not involve felony charges. Staff can search by name and pull copies during your visit.

The County Clerk also handles vital records including birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and military discharge records. These records can be useful when verifying personal history. Copies cost $1.00 per page with a $5.00 certification fee for certified documents. The office at 710 James Bowie Drive in New Boston is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also reach the office by phone at (903) 628-6731 or by email at bowieclerk@co.bowie.tx.us.

Mail requests should go to PO Box 248, New Boston, TX 75570. Include the full name of the subject, a date range for the search, and payment. The office does not conduct phone searches.

The Bowie County Clerk page shows contact details, office hours, and access to county records for background check purposes.

This page is your starting point for searching misdemeanor criminal, civil, and probate records in Bowie County.

Bowie County District Clerk Criminal Records

District Clerk Ann Harris manages the Bowie County District Clerk's office. This office handles all felony criminal case records, civil district court filings, and family law cases for the 5th and 202nd District Courts. If you need to find felony charges, indictments, or convictions tied to someone in Bowie County, the District Clerk's records are the right place to look. The office is at 710 James Bowie Drive in New Boston, right alongside the County Clerk.

To request a criminal history search, contact the office at (903) 628-6734 or email districtclerk@co.bowie.tx.us. Written requests are accepted by mail at PO Box 248. Background check searches require the subject's full name and ideally a date of birth or case number. The fee for a name-based search is $5.00 per name per year searched. Certified copies cost $5.00 for certification plus $1.00 per page. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Payments can be made by cash, money order, or credit card.

The District Clerk also handles expunctions and nondisclosure orders. These proceedings, if granted, can remove or seal criminal records from public searches in Bowie County.

The Bowie County District Clerk page lists the courts served, office hours, and how to request criminal and civil records.

Use this page to contact the District Clerk directly for felony case records tied to either the 5th or 202nd District Courts in Bowie County.

Bowie County Sheriff Arrest Records

Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal leads the Sheriff's Office at 715 James Bowie Drive in New Boston. The department handles all arrest bookings, incident reports, and jail records for the county. Arrest records are public under Texas law and can be requested through the Records Division. The non-emergency line is (903) 628-6762, which is also the main office number.

To request arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office in writing. Include the subject's full name, approximate date of arrest or date range, and your contact information. Fees apply for copies. Incident reports run from $5.00 to $25.00 depending on length. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. The office has 10 business days to respond to open records requests submitted under the Texas Public Information Act.

The Bowie County jail roster and bond information can be requested directly from the department. For sex offender information, the statewide Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry lists all registered offenders in Bowie County and across the state.

The Bowie County Sheriff's page provides contact details for the Records Division and information on requesting arrest records.

This is the right page to start when requesting Bowie County arrest records, jail bookings, or incident report copies.

Bowie County Court System

Bowie County has two district courts: the 5th District Court and the 202nd District Court. Both handle felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law cases. Bowie County also has a county court at law and several Justice of the Peace courts covering misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims, and traffic matters at the local level.

Court records from the district courts are handled by the District Clerk. County court and Justice of the Peace records go through the County Clerk. Together, these offices make up the main source for Bowie County background check searches. The statewide re:SearchTX portal may have some Bowie County case data accessible online without visiting the courthouse.

E-filing for civil, family, and probate cases in Texas is now required statewide. Bowie County courts use eFileTexas.gov for electronic submissions. All filings must be in before 4:30 PM on each business day to count as that day's filing.

Online Background Check Search Tools for Bowie County

Bowie County does not host its own dedicated public records search portal. Still, several tools can help you find case data from outside the courthouse.

The re:SearchTX system covers court records from many Texas counties and may include Bowie County district court case indexes. Search by name or case number to find filings, docket entries, and case status. For a broader statewide criminal history search, the Texas DPS offers a name-based search through its Criminal History Records system for $3.00 per name.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search shows current and past state prison inmates. This can help identify whether someone with a Bowie County conviction served time in the state system. For sex offender data, the DPS Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name and address statewide.

Note: Online tools give partial views of criminal history. In-person searches at the Bowie County courthouse are the most complete option for local records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bowie County. Each has its own clerk and court system for background check record searches.