Martin County Background Check Records

Martin County background check records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Stanton, Texas. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor court files, civil records, and real property documents, while the District Clerk manages felony criminal cases for the district court serving the county. You can get Martin County background check records by visiting the courthouse in person or sending a written request by mail. There is no county-run online search portal for most record types.

Martin County Clerk Background Check Records

The Martin County Clerk is the official custodian of misdemeanor criminal court records, civil case filings, probate documents, and real property records for the county. The office also keeps marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, assumed name filings, and commissioners court minutes. All of these are public records under Texas law. The clerk's office is at the Martin County Courthouse in Stanton and is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Martin County does not operate a public online records search portal. To look up records, you need to contact the office by phone, go in person, or submit a written request. In-person visits are the most efficient option. Bring a valid photo ID. Mail requests must include the subject's full name, any known case numbers or dates, and payment for fees. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 certification fee on top of the copy cost.

The County Clerk handles records from the county court, which hears Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, civil disputes, and probate matters. County court records in Martin County go back to when the county was organized. If you need older documents, some records may be available on microfilm or in bound ledger books stored at the courthouse. Call ahead to check what is available before making the trip to Stanton.

Note: Martin County does not have an online public records portal. Contact the office directly to confirm availability before submitting a request.

Martin County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Martin County District Clerk manages all felony criminal case records and district court filings for the county. Martin County is served by the 118th District Court, a judicial district that also covers Glasscock County. All felony indictments, guilty pleas, trial verdicts, and sentencing orders in Martin County are filed with the District Clerk. These records are a key source for any background check that looks at serious criminal history in the county.

To request records from the District Clerk, submit a written request with the subject's full name and a date range if possible. Name search fees apply per year searched. Certified copies of felony case records cost $5.00 for the certification stamp plus $1.00 per page for each page copied. The District Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Stanton and shares a building with the County Clerk. Both offices are open during the same weekday hours.

Expunctions and orders of nondisclosure in Martin County are processed by the District Clerk. When a court grants an expunction, the case is removed from public record access. An order of nondisclosure seals certain records from the general public while leaving them visible to law enforcement. Both of these legal remedies affect what shows up when someone runs a background check in Martin County. E-filing for civil and family cases in the 118th District is available through eFileTexas.gov.

Martin County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Martin County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records, jail bookings, and incident reports for the county. Arrest records are public records in Texas and can be requested through the Sheriff's Office Records Division. The office is in Stanton. Call ahead to confirm the best way to submit your records request. For emergencies, dial 911.

Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act are the standard method for obtaining arrest records or incident reports from the Sheriff's Office. Include the subject's full name and the approximate date of the incident in your request. The office has 10 business days to respond under the law. Copy fees apply and vary based on the length and type of the record. The county jail holds persons arrested in Martin County awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Statewide sex offender data is available online through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

Martin County Court System

Martin County is part of the 118th Judicial District, which serves both Martin and Glasscock counties. The 118th District Court hears all felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and family law for the county. The county court handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, civil disputes under $250,000, and probate proceedings. Justice of the Peace courts at the precinct level deal with Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic cases. All of these courts produce records that may be relevant in a Martin County background check.

District court records are with the District Clerk. County and misdemeanor records are with the County Clerk. Both offices are at the Martin County Courthouse on North St. Peter Street in Stanton. The statewide re:SearchTX portal may include some Martin County district court case filings. This tool is free and is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. You can search by party name or cause number. For civil and family e-filing, use eFileTexas.gov, which is required for all Texas district courts.

Note: Under Texas Government Code, most court records are public unless specifically sealed by judicial order.

Online Background Check Tools for Martin County

Martin County does not have its own online records portal. Several statewide tools let you search records without going to Stanton in person.

The re:SearchTX court records portal is a good starting point. It covers district court case indexes from courts across Texas and is free to use. Search by party name or case number to see case type, filing date, and docket activity. For a statewide criminal history check, the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search runs a name-based query for $3.00. That search covers conviction records from every Texas county. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search covers state prison inmates and parolees statewide. For sex offender data specific to Martin County, check the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

The re:SearchTX portal provides online access to Texas court case records, including district court filings in the 118th Judicial District that serves Martin County.

Use re:SearchTX to search Martin County court cases by name or cause number at no cost from any internet connection.

For a certified fingerprint-based criminal history that can be used for official purposes, use the Texas DPS FAST program. Fingerprint searches are the only method that confirms a person's identity with certainty in a Texas criminal history check.

Note: Name-based online searches are not a definitive identification method. Only fingerprint-based searches verify identity with certainty for legal purposes.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Martin County. Each has its own clerk offices and courthouse for records searches.