Search Randall County Background Check Records

Randall County background check records are maintained by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Canyon. Randall County has a population of over 140,000 and sits just south of Amarillo, sharing several district courts with Potter County. You can search Randall County court records in person at the courthouse on Russell Long Boulevard or through the statewide re:SearchTX court portal available online.

Randall County Clerk Background Check Records

The Randall County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records, civil county court filings, probate records, real property documents, and vital records for the county. The office is at 2309 Russell Long Blvd in Canyon. Misdemeanor cases from the county court at law, covering Class A and B offenses, are indexed here. Property records, including deeds, liens, and judgments, are also part of the County Clerk's system and go back to the county's formation.

You can request copies in person at the courthouse or send a mail request. Mail requests should include the subject's full name, the record type you want, payment, and a return envelope. The office responds within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 fee on top of the per-page cost. The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders.

Randall County has grown rapidly over the past two decades as part of the broader Amarillo metro area. Many residents who work or were cited in Amarillo proper may also have records in Potter County. If you are doing a thorough search for someone from the Amarillo area, check both Randall and Potter county records. The two counties share district courts, so felony filings can be in either county's system depending on where the case was filed.

Randall County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Randall County District Clerk is the keeper of felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases. Randall County is served by the 47th, 181st, 251st, and 320th District Courts, all of which are shared with Potter County. All felony criminal history from Randall County courts is indexed with the District Clerk at 2309 Russell Long Blvd in Canyon. Civil district and family cases are also filed here.

In-person visits are the most direct way to search records. Bring a valid photo ID. Mail requests need a written description of what records you want, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Randall County district court dockets and lets you search by name or cause number at no charge for basic case information. This is the easiest way to check court records remotely.

Given that Randall and Potter counties share district courts, a felony case filed for someone from Canyon or south Amarillo might appear in Randall County's docket, Potter County's docket, or both, depending on how the case was assigned. When searching for a thorough Randall County background check, also look at Potter County district court records through re:SearchTX to make sure you have a complete picture.

Note: Randall County shares courts with Potter County. Check both county dockets on re:SearchTX for a complete view of district court filings from the Amarillo area.

Randall County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Randall County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for unincorporated Randall County and operates the county jail. Arrest records and incident reports are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office to get copies. Include the subject's name, date of birth, and the approximate date range for the incident you are looking into.

The office has 10 business days to respond to public information requests. Fees may apply for copies and for staff time spent locating records. For incidents that occurred within the city limits of Canyon or other municipalities, the relevant city police department would hold the arrest records, not the Sheriff's Office. All registered sex offenders in Randall County appear in the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry, which is searchable by name or address at no charge.

Randall County Court System

Randall County is served by four district courts, all shared with Potter County. These courts handle felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law. County courts at law in Randall County cover Class A and Class B misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C offenses, traffic citations, and small claims.

The re:SearchTX system covers Randall County district court dockets and is free for basic name and cause number searches. Civil and family cases filed in Randall County's district courts are also indexed here. This system is updated regularly and reflects both active and closed cases. Some older filings may not be fully indexed in re:SearchTX, so in-person visits to the Canyon courthouse may be needed for historic records.

The Canyon Municipal Court and other city courts in Randall County handle Class C misdemeanors within city limits. These records are held separately from the county clerk system and need to be requested directly from the relevant municipal court. They are not typically indexed in statewide portals like re:SearchTX.

Note: All civil and family filings in Randall County must be submitted through eFileTexas.gov, the statewide electronic filing system. Criminal filings follow standard in-person procedures.

The re:SearchTX portal indexes Randall County district court cases across the four courts that serve the county jointly with Potter County.

Searching Randall County cases on re:SearchTX is free for basic access and covers criminal, civil, and family court filings from Canyon and the surrounding area.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Records system covers conviction and deferred adjudication records from all Texas counties, including Randall County.

A $3.00 name-based search returns all reported convictions from Randall County and all other Texas jurisdictions in a single result.

Online Background Check Tools for Randall County

For remote searches of Randall County background check records, the re:SearchTX portal and the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search are the two main tools. The re:SearchTX portal covers district court cases. The DPS system covers statewide conviction records for $3.00. Together they cover most of what you need for a Randall County background check.

For fingerprint-based certified searches, use the FACT Clearinghouse at the Texas DPS. This is the most reliable way to confirm identity and get a complete criminal history. The TDCJ offender search covers state prison inmates and is free. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is also free and searchable by name or address.

• re:SearchTX - Randall County district court dockets
• Texas DPS Criminal History - Statewide conviction search ($3.00)
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - Searchable by name and location
• TDCJ Offender Search - State prison inmate records
• eFileTexas.gov - Electronic court filing system

Note: When checking records for someone from the Amarillo metro area, search both Randall County and Potter County on re:SearchTX. Their shared court system means records may be split across both counties.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randall County in the Texas Panhandle. Potter County to the north shares district courts with Randall County.