Comanche County Background Check Records

Comanche County background check records are held by three offices in the city of Comanche: the County Clerk, the District Clerk, and the Sheriff's Office. All three share the courthouse building at W. Central Ave. The county uses the 90th District Court for felony cases and major civil matters. Real property records date back to 1856. There is no local online search portal for Comanche County, so requests must be made in person or by mail, or through statewide search tools.

Comanche County Clerk Background Check Records

County Clerk Amy R. Fincher maintains misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate cases, real property documents from 1856, marriage licenses, vital records, and assumed name filings. The office is at 101 W. Central Ave., Comanche, TX 76442. Mailing address is PO Box 47, Comanche, TX 76442. Phone is (325) 356-2655. Fax is (325) 356-8686. Email is comcoclerk@comanchecounty.net. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Class A and Class B misdemeanor criminal records from Comanche County's county court are kept here. These records are public and can be searched by name. The County Clerk also keeps civil filings from the county court and all probate records. Real property records going back to 1856 can be valuable when checking for judgment liens, deed restrictions, or ownership history tied to a person's background. All records are open for inspection and can be copied during office hours.

Standard Texas copy fees apply. Copies are $1.00 per page, and certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. Vital records cost extra: birth certificates are $23.00, death certificates are $21.00 for the first and $3.00 each additional, and marriage licenses cost $82.00. Mail requests need a written request, payment by check or money order, and a return envelope. Bring photo ID for in-person visits. Call (325) 356-2655 to confirm office hours before making a trip.

Comanche County District Clerk Felony Records

District Clerk Gail S. Langley handles felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases under the 90th District Court. The office is at 101 W. Central Ave., Comanche, TX 76442. Mailing is PO Box 47, Comanche, TX 76442. Phone is (325) 356-2665. Fax is (325) 356-8686. The 90th District Court covers Comanche County along with other West Central Texas counties.

All felony criminal records from Comanche County go through the District Clerk. Indictments, plea agreements, case filings, and sentencing documents are all indexed here. To access these records, submit a written Public Information Act request with the subject's name and approximate dates. The office has 10 business days to respond. Copy fees are $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certified copies. The office does not do telephone searches.

Family law cases including divorce filings and custody orders are also in this office. Civil district court cases, including large personal injury judgments and contract disputes, are here as well. If you are looking for a court judgment lien or want to check for pending civil litigation against a person in Comanche County, this office has those records. Probate matters go to the County Clerk rather than the District Clerk in this county. Felony expunctions and nondisclosures are also processed here when granted by the court.

Comanche County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Comanche County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records, jail booking data, and incident reports for the county. Sheriff Kenny R. Stradley leads the department. The main address is 300 S. DeLeon, Comanche, TX 76442. Mailing is PO Box 759, Comanche, TX 76442. Non-emergency phone is (325) 356-7533. Fax is (325) 356-8686. Emergency is 911.

Under the Texas Public Information Act, arrest records are public. Submit a written request to the Comanche County Sheriff to get copies of arrest records or incident reports. Include the name, approximate dates, and your return address. The office must respond within 10 business days. Fees for copies depend on the volume of records. Booking records list the charges at time of arrest. To find out how the case ended in court, you need to contact the County Clerk or District Clerk separately.

For sex offender registration in Comanche County, use the free Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. It is searchable by name and address. For state prison inmates past and present, use the TDCJ offender search. Federal criminal records for Comanche County residents fall under the Northern District of Texas, searchable through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov.

Comanche County Court System

Comanche County uses the 90th District Court for felony criminal cases, civil cases over $200, and family law matters. The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanors, smaller civil disputes, and probate. Justice of the Peace courts cover Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and evictions. Records from all these court levels are kept by either the County Clerk or the District Clerk at the courthouse in Comanche.

For remote searching, the re:SearchTX portal is the best free tool. It covers district and county court dockets across all Texas counties including Comanche. Search by party name or cause number to confirm whether a case exists before requesting full copies. The system shows case numbers, filing dates, and case status. It does not always include document images but gives enough information to know what to ask for.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search covers statewide felony and misdemeanor convictions for $3.00. For a certified result, use the FACT fingerprint system at securesite.dps.texas.gov. If you need information about open government rights and how to submit records requests, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government portal has resources and guidance for requesters.

Note: Comanche County records going back to 1856 may be stored in older physical formats. Very early records may require additional steps to access.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search covers criminal background records from all Texas counties including Comanche County court filings.

At $3.00 per search, this statewide tool complements a direct records request from the Comanche County Clerk or District Clerk.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Records FAQ answers common questions about how to access background check records from Texas county courts.

This resource explains how to interpret Texas criminal history results and what the name-based search can and cannot show you.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Comanche County in Central West Texas. Each maintains its own court records and clerk offices.