Childress County Criminal Records and Background Checks

Childress County background check records are kept at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Childress, Texas. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal cases, civil filings, and probate records. Felony criminal records from the 100th District Court are managed by the District Clerk. Both offices are in the courthouse at 100 Ave. E NE in Childress and are open weekdays. The offices close at noon and reopen at 1:00 PM. Contact the office directly for record requests or visit in person.

Childress County Clerk Records

The Childress County Clerk office is the main source for local criminal, civil, and vital records used in a Childress County background check. County Clerk Sherry L. Babb manages the office in Room 104 of the courthouse at 100 Ave. E NE. Real property records date back to 1887. Misdemeanor criminal cases, civil filings at the county level, and probate records are all maintained here. The office closes for an hour at noon each weekday.

The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal case records, civil court filings from the county court, probate documents, land and deed records from 1887, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and assumed name (DBA) filings. For a Childress County background check, the misdemeanor criminal records are the most relevant set of local records. These show charges, case outcomes, and sentences for offenses below the felony level. Civil records may also be relevant for judgments and liens. Older records may be in paper or microfilm form. For recent records, staff can search by name or case number.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 certification plus $1.00 per page. Recording fees start at $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional. Birth certificates are $23 and death certificates are $21 for the first copy and $3 for each additional. Valid photo ID is required for in-person visits. Mail requests need written authorization and enclosed payment.

Childress County District Clerk Felony Records

Felony criminal cases in Childress County go through the 100th District Court. The Childress County District Clerk, Debbie S. Barr, maintains all records for this court. The District Clerk office is in Room 202 of the same courthouse at 100 Ave. E NE. Felony records are a key part of any comprehensive background check in Childress County.

The District Clerk holds felony criminal case files including drug charges, violent crimes, theft above the misdemeanor threshold, and other serious offenses. Each file typically contains the charging document, arraignment record, plea agreement or trial documentation, sentencing order, and any probation conditions. These records are public unless sealed by court order. To search, provide the full name of the subject and the general time period. The District Clerk can look up cases by name and pull cause numbers. Certified copies cost $5.00 certification plus $1.00 per page. Uncertified copies are $1.00 per page.

Expunction and nondisclosure petitions are handled by the District Clerk. If a court grants an expunction, the records from that arrest or charge are physically destroyed. A nondisclosure order limits public access to specific case files. Either outcome can affect what comes up in a Childress County background check search.

Childress County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Childress County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county and runs the local jail. Sheriff Mike L. Pigg leads the department. The office is at 100 Ave. E NE in Childress, in the courthouse building, with a separate mailing address at PO Box 440.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are public records under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit written requests in person or by mail. The office has 10 business days to respond to a records request. Fees apply for copies and staff time. Incident reports typically cost $5.00 to $25.00 depending on length. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. For jail roster and inmate information, call (940) 937-6160 during business hours.

The Sheriff's Office also manages sex offender registration for Childress County. All registered sex offenders in Texas are searchable through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. You can search by name, county, or address.

Childress County Courts

Childress County is served by the 100th District Court for felony and major civil matters. The county court handles misdemeanor cases, probate, and mid-level civil matters. Justice of the Peace courts cover traffic citations, Class C misdemeanors, and small claims. Records from each level of court can appear in a background check for a Childress County resident.

The 100th District Court serves multiple counties in this part of Texas. For Childress County specifically, felony cases are filed with the Childress County District Clerk in the courthouse. Felony criminal records are permanent. Civil and family law case records are kept for extended periods. Misdemeanor records at the county court level are kept by the County Clerk.

All civil, family, and probate court filings in Texas go through eFileTexas.gov for electronic submission. Those filings are searchable through the re:SearchTX portal, which covers Childress County courts along with all other Texas courts.

Online Search Tools for Childress County Records

Childress County does not offer its own public online records portal. Use the following statewide Texas tools to search criminal history and court records from a distance.

The re:SearchTX portal is free for most searches and provides public access to district and county court records statewide, including Childress County. The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search costs $3.00 and is the broadest tool for checking criminal history across all Texas counties at once.

For state prison and parole records, use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable at no cost. The Texas Attorney General Open Government page has guidance on requesting public records under the Texas Public Information Act.

The Texas AG Open Government page explains how residents can request public records from local agencies including Childress County offices.

Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request records from any Texas government agency, including Childress County clerk offices and law enforcement.

Note: Name-based searches through the DPS may return multiple results for similar names. For the most accurate match, use a fingerprint-based criminal history search.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Childress County in the Texas Rolling Plains. Each has its own clerk offices and courts for background check record searches.