Briscoe County Background Check Records

Briscoe County background check records are available at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices at 415 Main Street in Silverton, Texas. This small Panhandle county maintains records going back to 1892. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal, civil, and probate records. The District Clerk covers felony filings for the 110th District Court. Both offices share the same building and can be reached at the same main phone number. You can search Briscoe County background check records by visiting the courthouse or contacting the offices directly.

Briscoe County Clerk Criminal Records

County Clerk Patricia D. Reeves leads the Briscoe County Clerk's office at 415 Main Street in Silverton. This office holds misdemeanor criminal records, civil case files, probate records, and real property documents going back to 1892. For background check searches at the misdemeanor level, this office is the right contact. Staff can search records by name or case number and pull copies on request.

The Briscoe County Clerk also maintains birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and military discharge records. These records can be useful when doing a thorough background check on someone with ties to this county. Copies cost $1.00 per page with a $5.00 certification fee for certified copies. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm availability. The phone number is (806) 823-2131 and email is briscoeco@nts-online.net.

Briscoe County District Clerk Felony Records

District Clerk Donna Morgan handles felony criminal case records and civil district court filings for the 110th District Court. The 110th is a multi-county court that serves Briscoe and several surrounding Panhandle counties. Felony charges, trial records, and case outcomes all run through this office. These records are a key part of any Briscoe County background check that covers serious criminal history.

The District Clerk's office shares the same address and main phone number as the County Clerk at 415 Main Street. Written requests for felony record searches should be mailed to PO Box 265, Silverton, TX 79257. Standard search fees are $5.00 per name per year. Copies are $1.00 per page and certified copies add $5.00 for certification. Because Briscoe County is a small county with limited staff, calling ahead is a good idea before sending a mail request.

Briscoe County Sheriff Arrest Records

Briscoe County Sheriff David L. Jackson oversees the department, also based at 415 Main Street in Silverton. This small department handles all arrest records and incident reports for the county. Arrest records are public record in Texas and can be requested in writing. The main contact number is (806) 823-2131, the same as the courthouse offices.

Mail requests for arrest records should go to PO Box 339, Silverton, TX 79257. Include the subject's name, a date range, and your contact information. Copy fees may apply. The office must respond to public records requests within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act.

The Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry covers all registered offenders statewide, including those in Briscoe County. For state prison inmate history, the TDCJ offender search is available online at no cost.

Briscoe County Court System

Briscoe County has one district court, the 110th, which is shared with other counties in the Panhandle region. Felony criminal, civil, and family law cases go through this court. The county court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, probate matters, and lower civil disputes. A Justice of the Peace court covers the local precinct for traffic and Class C misdemeanor cases.

Court records are split between the District Clerk and the County Clerk based on the type of case. Because Briscoe is a small county, the volume of filings is low and records are maintained by a small staff. The statewide re:SearchTX portal may include some district court case data for Briscoe County. E-filing for civil and family cases is handled through eFileTexas.gov statewide.

Note: Briscoe County's small size means courthouse staff handle multiple roles. Call ahead when planning a records request to confirm availability and response times.

Online Background Check Tools for Briscoe County

Briscoe County does not have its own online records portal. For most searches, you need to contact the offices directly. That said, several statewide tools can help you find relevant records remotely.

The re:SearchTX portal covers district court cases from many Texas counties and may include Briscoe County data. The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page lets you run a $3.00 name-based statewide search that includes any Briscoe County felony convictions. The TDCJ offender search is free and lets you check whether someone was ever incarcerated in the Texas state prison system.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice provides an inmate search tool that includes individuals sentenced to state prison following convictions from Briscoe County courts.

The TDCJ search is a free statewide tool that shows current and former state prison inmates, including those with Briscoe County convictions.

Note: Online searches supplement but do not replace courthouse records. Contact the Briscoe County Clerk or District Clerk directly for the most complete local background check results.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Briscoe County in the Texas Panhandle. Each has its own clerk offices and court records.