Coke County Background Check Records

Coke County background check records are held by three offices in Robert Lee: the County Clerk, the District Clerk, and the Sheriff's Office. The county seat of Robert Lee is a small West Texas community, and all three offices share a connection to the 51st District Court. Most record requests are handled in person or by mail. There is no online public search portal for Coke County, so using state-level systems is the best option for remote research.

Coke County Clerk Background Check Records

The Coke County Clerk is the custodian for misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate cases, real property records from 1889, marriage licenses, vital records, and assumed name filings. County Clerk Juanita F. Jupe runs the office at 13 E. 7th St., Robert Lee, TX 76945. The mailing address is PO Box 150, Robert Lee, TX 76945. Call (325) 453-2631 to reach the office. Fax is (325) 453-2314. Email is cokecoclerk@wildblue.net. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a closed lunch hour from noon to 1:00 PM.

Misdemeanor criminal cases that went through the Coke County county court are on file with this office. Class A and Class B misdemeanor records, civil filings, and probate matters are all here. Real property records going back to 1889 can help trace liens, judgments, or ownership history. These records are public and can be requested in writing. If you need a certified copy, include the $5.00 certification fee along with $1.00 per page for copies. Always include a self-addressed stamped envelope when mailing requests.

Vital records are also kept by this office, including birth and death certificates. A birth certificate costs $23.00. A death certificate is $21.00 for the first and $3.00 for each extra copy. Marriage licenses are $82.00. The Texas Department of State Health Services also keeps vital records statewide at dshs.texas.gov/vs if you need records that the county office cannot locate.

Coke County District Clerk Felony Records

The Coke County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil district court filings, and family law matters under the 51st District Court. District Clerk Pat A. Haley works at 13 E. 7th St., Robert Lee, TX 76945. Mailing is PO Box 99, Robert Lee, TX 76945. Phone is (325) 453-2631. Fax is (325) 453-2314. The 51st District Court serves multiple counties in West Texas.

Felony criminal records from Coke County are kept here. This includes indictment records, case filings, plea documents, and judgments. If you need to check someone's felony history in Coke County, contact the District Clerk in writing. State law requires government offices to respond to Public Information Act requests within 10 business days. Copy fees are $1.00 per page with a $5.00 fee for certified copies.

Family law cases including divorce filings, child custody orders, and child support matters are also in this office. These records are public unless a judge has ordered them sealed. To confirm whether a family court case was filed in Coke County, contact the District Clerk with the full name of the parties and an approximate date range. The office will do a name search and let you know what is on file.

Coke County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Coke County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records, jail booking information, and incident reports for the county. Sheriff Jay W. Jones leads the department. The main address is 330 E. 12th St., Robert Lee, TX 76945. Mailing is PO Box 133, Robert Lee, TX 76945. Non-emergency phone is (325) 453-2717. Fax is (325) 453-2314. Emergency is 911.

Arrest records in Texas are public records. To get them, submit a written Public Information Act request to the Coke County Sheriff's Office. Include the subject's name, the approximate arrest dates you are looking for, and your contact information. The office has 10 business days to respond. Fees for copies may apply. Booking records show who was arrested and what charges were filed at the time. They do not reflect the final outcome of a court case. To find that, you need to contact the County Clerk or District Clerk.

The Coke County Jail holds pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. To check on a current inmate, call the Sheriff's Office directly. For people who have been in Texas state prison, use the offender search at tdcj.texas.gov. Sex offender registration information is available through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

Coke County Court Records

The 51st District Court serves Coke County along with several neighboring counties. District-level cases include felony criminal matters, large civil cases, and family law filings. County court handles misdemeanors and smaller civil matters. Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and evictions. All records from these courts flow to either the County Clerk or the District Clerk in Robert Lee.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal lets you look up district and county court dockets from across Texas, including Coke County. It is free to use and searchable by name or cause number. This is the best way to do a remote background check search for Coke County cases without mailing a written request. The portal may not have document images for all counties, but it does show case summaries and filing dates.

For statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search for $3.00. This covers records from all Texas counties reported to the state. For certified results, use the FACT fingerprint system at securesite.dps.texas.gov. Federal criminal records for Coke County fall under the Northern District of Texas, accessible through the PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov.

Note: County-level searches through the clerk offices are more thorough for local records than statewide databases, which may not include all filings.

The re:SearchTX court records system provides free access to Coke County district and county court case information across Texas.

Search by name to find Coke County case filings without a trip to the courthouse in Robert Lee.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers people who have served time in Texas state prisons, including those from Coke County.

This search covers current and former TDCJ inmates and is a useful supplement to county-level Coke County background check searches.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Coke County in West Texas. Each maintains its own court records.