Castro County Background Check Records

Castro County background check records are kept at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Dimmitt, Texas. The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records, civil filings, and probate cases. Felony records fall under the 69th District Court and are held by the District Clerk. Both offices are at 100 E. Bedford Street in Dimmitt and are open weekdays. The offices close for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. Contact them directly to request records or make an in-person visit.

Castro County Clerk Criminal and Court Records

The Castro County Clerk office in Dimmitt is the primary source for local criminal, civil, and vital records used in background checks. County Clerk Julie A. Dodd manages the office and maintains records going back to 1891 for real property. Misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, and probate cases are all kept here. If you need to search someone's local criminal history at the misdemeanor level, or look up civil judgments, this is the right starting point for Castro County.

The types of records held by the County Clerk include misdemeanor criminal case files from the county court, civil case records for matters below the district court threshold, probate documents, deed and land records from 1891, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, military discharge records, and assumed name (DBA) filings. For a background check in Castro County, the misdemeanor criminal files and civil judgment records are often most relevant. Older records may be in paper or microfilm form and require an in-person visit to review.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the certification plus $1.00 per page. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each page after that. Birth certificates are $23. Death certificates are $21 for the first copy and $3 for each additional. Bring photo ID when visiting in person. Mail requests need a written request, payment, and a return address.

Castro County District Clerk Felony Records

Felony criminal cases in Castro County are handled by the 69th District Court. The Castro County District Clerk, Patsy J. McAnear, maintains all records for this court. The District Clerk office is at 100 E. Bedford Street in Dimmitt, with a separate mailing address of PO Box 356. Felony records are a key part of any thorough criminal background check in Castro County.

The District Clerk keeps all felony criminal case files filed with the 69th District Court. This includes drug charges, violent crimes, property felonies, and other serious offenses. Each case file generally contains the original charging document, arraignment records, plea documents, any trial materials, sentencing orders, and probation conditions if ordered. These records are public unless sealed by court order. To search records, provide the subject's full name and the time frame you want to cover. The District Clerk can search by name and pull case numbers. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page.

The District Clerk also processes expunction and nondisclosure petitions. When a court approves an expunction, the records of the arrest and case are physically destroyed across all agencies. A nondisclosure order seals certain records from public view. These orders directly affect what shows up in a Castro County background check.

Castro County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Castro County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement throughout the county and operates the county jail. Sheriff Salvador Rivera Jr. leads the department. The Sheriff's Office is at 900 E. Bedford Street in Dimmitt, which is separate from the courthouse where the clerk offices are located.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are available as public records under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit requests in writing to the mailing address at PO Box 370, Dimmitt, TX 79027. The office has 10 business days to respond. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and incident reports may carry additional costs depending on the length of the document. For inmates currently held in the county jail, contact the office directly at (806) 647-3311. Visitation and bond information can also be obtained by calling the same number.

Sex offender registration in Castro County is managed through the Sheriff's Office. All registered sex offenders in Texas are listed in the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry, which you can search online by name or location at no cost.

Castro County Courts

Castro County is served by the 69th District Court for felony and major civil matters. The county court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and probate. Justice of the Peace courts take care of traffic citations, Class C misdemeanors, and small claims matters. Each level of court produces records that can be relevant to a Castro County background check.

The 69th District Court covers several counties in the Texas South Plains region. For Castro County cases, records are filed with the Castro County District Clerk in Dimmitt. Civil matters under $10,000 can be handled in Justice of the Peace court. Misdemeanor criminal offenses, which can include Class A and Class B misdemeanors, go to the county court and result in records held by the County Clerk. Felonies go directly to the district court.

Electronic filing for civil, family, and probate cases goes through eFileTexas.gov, the state's mandatory e-filing system. Case filings accessible through e-filing are also searchable on the re:SearchTX statewide court records portal.

Online Castro County Record Search Tools

Castro County does not offer its own online records search portal. You can search criminal history and court records using Texas statewide tools.

The re:SearchTX portal lets you search district and county court records from across Texas, including Castro County cases. It is free for most public searches. The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search costs $3.00 and covers all counties statewide. This is the tool to use when you need to check for criminal history beyond just the Castro County area.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains an inmate and offender search for state prison and parole records. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable online. For more information on how Texas criminal history searches work, visit the Texas DPS Criminal History FAQs page.

The Texas DPS Criminal History FAQ explains the types of record searches available, including how to access criminal history for Castro County individuals.

This resource explains the difference between public name searches and certified fingerprint-based criminal history checks used for legal and official purposes.

Note: Name-based searches may return results for people who share a name. Only fingerprint-based checks provide a definitive criminal history match.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Castro County in the Texas South Plains. Each has its own clerk and court system for local background check record searches.