Collingsworth County Background Check Records

Collingsworth County background check records are maintained by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Wellington. The county uses the 62nd District Court for felony and major civil cases. All three offices are located in the county courthouse at 800 Ave. G. The county does not have an online public records portal, so requests must be made in person or by mail. Statewide tools can help with remote searches before contacting the clerk offices directly.

Collingsworth County Clerk Records

County Clerk Susan L. Holley maintains misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate cases, real property records from 1891, marriage licenses, vital records, and assumed name filings. The office is at 800 Ave. G, Wellington, TX 79095. Mailing address is PO Box 186, Wellington, TX 79095. Phone is (806) 447-2408. Fax is (806) 447-5208. Email is collingsworthcoclerk@windstream.net. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM.

The County Clerk holds Class A and Class B misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. These cover lower-level offenses that did not rise to the felony level. The office also has civil filings, probate records, and real property documents going back to 1891. Real property records can be useful when checking for judgment liens or property transfers tied to an individual. If you need a misdemeanor criminal record from Collingsworth County, this office is the right starting point.

Copy fees follow the standard Texas schedule. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. Vital records have their own fees: $23.00 for birth certificates, $21.00 for the first death certificate and $3.00 for additional copies. Mail requests need payment by check or money order. Always include a self-addressed stamped envelope. For in-person visits, bring a photo ID and call ahead to confirm the office is open.

Collingsworth County District Clerk Criminal Records

District Clerk Mary M. Lee handles felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases under the 62nd District Court. The address is 800 Ave. G, Wellington, TX 79095. Mailing is PO Box 186, Wellington, TX 79095. Phone is (806) 447-2408. Fax is (806) 447-5208. The 62nd District Court serves Collingsworth County along with other Texas Panhandle counties.

If you want to check felony criminal history for someone who lived or was charged in Collingsworth County, this is where those records are kept. Felony indictments, case filings, plea records, and judgments are all here. The office does not do phone searches. Send a written Public Information Act request with the subject's name, date of birth if known, and approximate time frame. The office has 10 business days to respond. Copy fees are $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certified copies.

Family law cases, including divorce and custody, are also handled through the District Clerk. These records are public unless sealed. Civil cases with amounts over $200 also go through district court in Collingsworth County. Judgment liens from civil cases are searchable here and can be an important part of a background check that covers financial and legal history.

Collingsworth County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office manages arrests, jail bookings, and incident reports. Sheriff John T. Davis leads the department. The main address is 800 Ave. G, Wellington, TX 79095. Mailing is PO Box 189, Wellington, TX 79095. Non-emergency phone is (806) 447-2583. Fax is (806) 447-5208. Emergency is 911.

Arrest records are public in Texas. Submit a written Public Information Act request to the Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office to obtain copies. Include the subject's name and approximate arrest dates. The 10-business-day response requirement applies. Fees may apply for copies. Booking records show the charge at time of arrest. For final court outcomes, check with the County Clerk or District Clerk. For current jail status, call the Sheriff's Office directly.

The Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders in Collingsworth County by name and address. The TDCJ offender search covers people who have served time in Texas state prison. Both tools are free and searchable online. For federal criminal records, Collingsworth County falls under the Northern District of Texas, accessible through PACER.

Collingsworth County Court System

The 62nd District Court serves Collingsworth County for felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and family law. The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanors, smaller civil cases, and probate. Justice of the Peace courts hear Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, small claims, and evictions. All records flow to either the County Clerk or District Clerk at the courthouse in Wellington.

Since Collingsworth County does not have a local online records portal, the best way to search records remotely is through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This free tool indexes district and county court dockets across Texas. You can search by name to see what cases are on file in Collingsworth County. It is a good first step before sending a written records request to the clerk's office.

For a broader criminal history search that covers all Texas counties, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search for $3.00. Certified results require the FACT fingerprint system at securesite.dps.texas.gov. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page has guidance on how to submit Public Information Act requests to Texas government offices.

Note: All Public Information Act requests to Texas government agencies must receive a response within 10 business days under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

The re:SearchTX court records portal provides free online access to Collingsworth County district and county court dockets and case indexes.

This is the primary remote search tool for Collingsworth County court records before contacting the clerk offices in Wellington.

The Texas Attorney General Open Government portal explains how to submit Public Information Act requests to county offices like the Collingsworth County Clerk and Sheriff.

If a county office denies a records request, the Texas AG's Office can provide guidance on your rights under the Public Information Act.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Collingsworth County in the Texas Panhandle and each has its own court records system.