Crosby County Background Check Records

Crosby County background check records are kept by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Crosbyton. This South Plains county holds criminal, civil, and property records going back to 1886. Most searches require a visit to the courthouse or a written mail request, as the county does not have a public online search portal.

Crosby County Clerk Background Check Records

The Crosby County Clerk manages misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate records, and real property records going back to 1886. County Clerk Tammy T. Adams runs the office at 201 W. Aspen St., Suite 102, in Crosbyton. Mailing address is PO Box 187, Crosbyton, TX 79322. Phone is (806) 675-2081 and fax is (806) 675-2139. Email is crosbycoclerk@ntws.net. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a noon to 1:00 PM lunch break.

Class A and Class B misdemeanor criminal records from county court proceedings are indexed here. Real property records going back to 1886 can help trace liens and judgments tied to a person's name. Probate records, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and assumed name filings are also part of the County Clerk's holdings.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page with a $5.00 certification fee added for certified copies. Birth certificates are $23.00, death certificates $21.00 for the first copy, and marriage licenses $82.00. Mail requests need a written letter, payment, and return envelope. In-person visits require a valid photo ID.

Crosby County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Crosby County District Clerk manages felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases for the 72nd District Court. District Clerk Janet W. May is at 201 W. Aspen St., Suite 104, Crosbyton, TX 79322. Mailing address is PO Box 237, Crosbyton, TX 79322. Phone is (806) 675-2081 and fax is (806) 675-2139.

The 72nd District Court serves Crosby County and other South Plains counties. Felony criminal records, civil cases over the county court limit, and family law matters are handled here. For felony background check searches in Crosby County, the District Clerk is the right office. In-person requests need a valid photo ID. Mail requests need a written letter, payment, and return envelope. No phone searches.

Expunctions and nondisclosure orders granted by the 72nd District Court are processed through the District Clerk's office. E-filing for civil and family cases is available through eFileTexas.gov. The statewide Texas DPS criminal history tool at records.txdps.state.tx.us covers Crosby County for $3.00.

Crosby County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Crosby County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail information for the county. Sheriff Bill L. Avant leads the department at 201 W. Aspen St., Crosbyton, TX 79322. Mailing address is PO Box 247, Crosbyton, TX 79322. Phone is (806) 675-2181 and fax is (806) 675-2139. For emergencies, call 911.

Arrest records are public records under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit a written request to the Records Division. The office has 10 business days to respond. Fees apply for copies and staff time. The Sheriff also manages sex offender registration in Crosby County. All registered sex offenders in Texas appear in the free Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

For state prison inmate searches, use the free TDCJ Offender Search online. The Texas DPS name-based criminal history tool at records.txdps.state.tx.us covers all Texas counties including Crosby for $3.00 per search.

Crosby County Court System

Crosby County courts run through the 72nd District Court, which serves multiple South Plains counties. The district court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases, and family law matters. County court cases, including Class A and B misdemeanors and probate, are handled by the County Court. Justice of the Peace courts cover Class C matters and small claims locally.

The re:SearchTX portal may carry some docket data for 72nd District Court cases in Crosby County. Small rural counties can have limited online coverage, so the clerks are the most reliable source. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to access most court records, with exceptions for sealed, expunged, and juvenile records.

Online Background Check Tools for Crosby County

Crosby County has no public online records portal. In-person visits or mail requests are needed for most county searches. Several statewide tools are the best remote option for Crosby County background check records.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search covers all Texas counties for $3.00. The re:SearchTX portal may have district court dockets. The free Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name or address. State prison inmates appear in the free TDCJ Offender Search. For certified criminal history reports, use the Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse fingerprint system.

Note: Crosby County offices are located at the same courthouse address. When making a request, be specific about which office handles the type of record you need to avoid confusion.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search covers Crosby County records as part of its statewide database available for $3.00.

This is the most accessible remote tool for Crosby County criminal history when a trip to Crosbyton is not possible.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Crosby County in the South Plains region of Texas.