Lubbock County Background Check Records

Lubbock County background check records are maintained by three main offices: the County Clerk, the District Clerk, and the Sheriff's Office. All three are based in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock County is the hub of the South Plains region and has a population of about 310,000. You can search Lubbock County background check records online through the Texas court system, in person at the courthouse at 904 Broadway, or by submitting a written mail request to the appropriate office.

Lubbock County Clerk Background Check Records

The Lubbock County Clerk is the main custodian for misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate matters, real property records, vital records, and assumed name filings. The office is at 904 Broadway, Room 207, in downtown Lubbock. You can search the clerk's public index by name or case number. The office serves a large and active county with a busy court system at the county court at law level.

In-person visitors need a valid photo ID. Mail requests must be submitted in writing with the subject's full legal name, a date range for the search, and payment. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 certification fee on top of that. The County Clerk does not process records requests over the phone. For large or complex requests, processing can take longer than the standard few business days.

Real property records at the Lubbock County Clerk go back many decades. These can be useful when tracking judgment liens, mortgages, or civil judgments tied to a specific person. The clerk also holds marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and assumed name registrations for businesses in the county. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.

Lubbock County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Lubbock County District Clerk manages all felony criminal records, family law case files, and civil district court filings. The office is also at 904 Broadway in Lubbock. Lubbock County has five district courts: the 72nd, 99th, 137th, 140th, and 364th Judicial District Courts. These courts handle felony criminal cases, civil matters over the county court limit, and family law cases. The District Clerk indexes all those records.

You can search Lubbock County district court records for free online at the re:SearchTX portal. Search by name or cause number and review case type, parties, filing dates, and docket activity. No account is needed. For a formal written search, mail a request to the District Clerk with $5.00 per name per year. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. The office responds within a few business days for most requests.

Expunction petitions are filed with the District Clerk. When a court grants an expunction, the District Clerk notifies all agencies that hold related records and removes them from public access. Nondisclosure orders seal records from the public but still allow law enforcement to view them. These orders directly affect what shows up when you run a Lubbock County background check through public sources.

Lubbock County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas of the county and runs the Lubbock County Detention Center. Arrest records and incident reports are public records in Texas. Written requests go through the Texas Public Information Act. The office has 10 business days to respond. Fees may apply for copies and staff processing time depending on the request scope.

The Lubbock County jail roster is public record. Bond amounts and current inmate status can be checked by contacting the detention center. The Sheriff's Office also manages sex offender registration in the county. All registered sex offenders in Lubbock County are listed on the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry at no cost. The Lubbock Police Department handles arrests within the city limits and maintains separate records.

Lubbock County Court System

Lubbock County has five district courts, multiple county courts at law, and Justice of the Peace courts. The district courts each have their own docket focused on criminal, civil, or family cases. County courts at law handle misdemeanor criminal matters, probate, and civil cases under the district court limit. Records from the county courts at law go to the County Clerk. Records from the district courts go to the District Clerk.

The county courts at law in Lubbock County also serve as the local appellate courts for JP court decisions. JP courts handle Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and small claims. All court records are public in Texas unless sealed by court order. Attorneys file cases electronically through eFileTexas.gov. Filed records appear in the re:SearchTX portal once processed by the clerk. This is the most convenient way to check for recent case activity in Lubbock County courts.

The Lubbock Police Department is a separate agency that handles law enforcement within the city of Lubbock. Its records, including police reports and arrest records, are separate from the Sheriff's Office and must be requested from the LPD Records Division at 916 Texas Ave., phone (806) 775-2977. Municipal court records for city violations are kept by the Lubbock Municipal Court and are not in the county clerk's index.

The re:SearchTX court portal gives online access to Lubbock County district court records, including felony criminal cases filed across the five district courts in the county.

Search Lubbock County cases by party name or cause number and view case summaries, docket entries, and case status at no cost.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service collects criminal history from Lubbock County courts and law enforcement agencies into the statewide criminal history system.

Lubbock County convictions and deferred adjudications are in this database. A name-based DPS search costs $3.00 and covers the full statewide record.

Online Background Check Search Tools for Lubbock County

Multiple online tools let you search Lubbock County background check records without going to the courthouse. Each covers different record types, so use more than one for a complete view.

The re:SearchTX portal is the main online source for Lubbock County court records. It covers all five district courts and the county courts at law. Search by name or cause number and review case information for free. This is the best starting point for court-level background check records in Lubbock County.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search gives a statewide criminal history for $3.00 that includes Lubbock County arrests and convictions. The Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by county or address. The TDCJ Offender Search is also free for state prison records. For Lubbock city police records, start at mylubbock.us and contact the LPD Records Division directly.

Note: For a legally certified criminal history accepted by courts or licensing agencies, use the Texas DPS fingerprint-based FACT Clearinghouse. Name-based searches are a good starting point but are not a substitute for a fingerprint-based search when accuracy is required.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lubbock County in the South Plains region of Texas. Each has its own court system and clerk offices for public records searches.