Moore County Background Check Records

Moore County background check records are held at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Dumas, Texas. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor criminal records, civil filings, and probate cases for the county. The District Clerk handles felony court records from the 69th District Court. You can request Moore County records by contacting the courthouse in Dumas or by using the statewide re:SearchTX court portal to search online.

Moore County Clerk Records

The Moore County Clerk is the official keeper of county court records in Dumas. The office maintains misdemeanor criminal cases, civil court filings, probate records, real property documents, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and assumed name filings. All of these records can be relevant to a background check search for someone who has lived in Moore County. Real property records are often the earliest and most complete records available in older Texas counties.

Moore County sits in the Texas Panhandle and has a population of about 21,000 centered in Dumas. The clerk's office is at the Moore County Courthouse and handles records requests directly. To get records, visit in person with a valid photo ID, submit a written mail request, or call during business hours to learn what to submit. In-person and mail requests are the primary ways to access records from this office.

Mail requests should include the full name of the person being searched, the type of record needed, the approximate time period, and a check or money order for fees. A self-addressed stamped envelope is required for mail returns. The office does not accept phone requests for copies, but staff can help you identify what records are available during a call.

Moore County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Moore County District Clerk manages felony criminal case records for the 69th District Court. The 69th is a multi-county court serving Moore, Hartley, Oldham, and Sherman counties. Felony case records include indictments, motions, orders, judgments, and sentencing documents. District court records are a key part of any background check for felony history in Moore County.

Criminal history searches cost $5.00 per name per year searched. Submit a written request with the full name, the date range to search, and payment. Certified copies are $5.00 for certification plus $1.00 per page for each copy. Non-certified copies cost $1.00 per page. The District Clerk also handles civil cases at the district level, including large civil claims and family law matters.

Note: The 69th District Court is shared with Hartley, Oldham, and Sherman counties. If a person lived in any of those counties, you may need to check records from each county separately, as district court records are filed in the county where the offense occurred or the case was filed.

Moore County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Moore County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement throughout the unincorporated portions of Moore County. Arrest records, incident reports, and jail records from the Sheriff's Office are part of the public record and can be requested under the Texas Public Information Act. The agency must respond to written requests within 10 business days.

For jail inquiries, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Bond amounts and inmate status can be confirmed over the phone during business hours. The Dumas Police Department handles arrests and incidents within the city of Dumas and maintains separate records from the Sheriff's Office. Sex offenders in Moore County are listed in the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry, which is searchable online by name or location.

Moore County Court System

Moore County is served by the 69th District Court, which is a multi-county district covering Moore, Hartley, Oldham, and Sherman counties. Felony criminal cases and civil matters are handled at this level. The county judge presides over the county court, which handles misdemeanor cases, probate, and civil cases under $250,000.

Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims cases within their respective precincts. Their records are separate from the District Clerk and County Clerk and must be requested directly from the JP court that heard the case.

District and county court records for Moore County are searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This free tool covers district and county court cases and lets you search by party name or case number. E-filing for all civil and family cases in Texas district courts is handled through eFileTexas.gov.

Online Search Tools for Moore County Background Checks

These tools allow you to search Moore County public records from home without visiting the courthouse in Dumas.

The re:SearchTX portal is the best free option for searching Moore County court records online. It covers district and county court cases and provides case numbers, party names, docket entries, and case status. Search by name or case number to find felony criminal cases, civil filings, and more. The system is updated regularly with records from courts statewide.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search runs a statewide criminal record check for $3.00 per name. This covers Moore County and all other Texas counties. For sex offender data specific to Moore County, use the Texas Sex Offender Registry. The TDCJ offender search covers anyone incarcerated in a Texas state prison.

The re:SearchTX court records portal provides online access to district and county court records from Moore County and every other Texas county.

You can search Moore County district court records for free using this statewide portal by entering a party name or case number.

Note: Not all case documents are available online through re:SearchTX. Some older records may require a direct request to the Moore County Clerk or District Clerk's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Moore County in the Texas Panhandle. Each has its own court system and clerk offices.