Reeves County Background Check Records

Reeves County background check records are available through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Pecos, Texas. Reeves County is a large West Texas county along the Pecos River with court records covering misdemeanor criminal cases, felony filings, civil matters, and property records. You can search Reeves County background check records in person at the courthouse in Pecos or submit a written request by mail. State online tools are also available for court case data and criminal history.

Reeves County Clerk Criminal Records

The Reeves County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, real property records, probate cases, and vital records for the county. The office is at the Reeves County Courthouse in Pecos. Call (432) 445-5467 to reach the clerk. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Misdemeanor criminal records from Class A and Class B cases in the county court are kept here. Civil filings, deed records, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and commissioners court minutes are also maintained by this office. Reeves County has had a courthouse in Pecos since the 1880s and some records date back that far. Older files may not be available in digital form and may require an in-person visit.

Copy fees are $1 per page. Certified copies require an added $5 fee. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 per additional page. Written mail requests need a description of the records, the correct payment (check or money order payable to the county), and a return envelope. E-filing for court cases goes through efile.txcourts.gov.

Reeves County District Clerk Felony Records

The Reeves County District Clerk handles felony criminal records, civil district court cases, and family law matters under the 143rd Judicial District. The 143rd District Court covers Reeves, Ward, and Loving counties. Court sessions in Pecos are held on a scheduled basis set by the district judge.

This is the office to contact for felony background check records, major civil case filings, and family law proceedings like divorce and custody cases. The office is at the courthouse on Oak Drive in Pecos. Phone is (432) 445-5467. For online access to case records, check the re:SearchTX portal, which includes district court data from Reeves County. Copies are $1 per page; certified copies add a $5 fee.

Reeves County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Reeves County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, incident reports, and jail operations for the county. The office is at the Reeves County Courthouse area in Pecos. For non-emergency calls, use (432) 445-2424. For emergencies, call 911.

Arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit written requests to the sheriff's records division. The office has 10 business days to respond and may charge fees for copies and staff time. Reeves County also has a federal detention facility in Pecos. Records at that facility are managed separately by the federal Bureau of Prisons and are not part of the county sheriff's system.

Sex offender registration for Reeves County residents is tracked through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. For state prison records, use TDCJ at tdcj.texas.gov.

Reeves County Court System

The 143rd Judicial District Court serves Reeves County alongside Ward and Loving counties. The district judge handles felony criminal cases, family law, and civil suits over $200 in this court. Because it is a multi-county district, scheduled sessions in Pecos may not be held every week. Check with the District Clerk for current hearing dates.

The county court in Reeves handles Class A and Class B misdemeanors and probate matters. The Justice of the Peace court covers Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and small claims. All three court levels operate out of the courthouse in Pecos. For court records online, the re:SearchTX system aggregates district court data from participating Texas counties.

Note: Reeves County's federal detention center is separate from the local court system. Federal criminal cases go to the Western District of Texas federal court, not the county courthouse.

Online Resources for Reeves County Background Checks

Reeves County does not have a standalone online public records system. The re:SearchTX portal is the best free statewide tool to look up court records in Reeves County and across Texas.

re:SearchTX lets you search district and county court cases by party name or cause number. Records from Reeves County's 143rd District Court are included.

For official statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse provides name-based results for $3 and covers all Texas counties.

FACT results are sourced from the DPS criminal history database and include convictions and deferred adjudications from courts across the state.

Search Tools for Reeves County Records

These resources help you find Reeves County background check records online. Start with re:SearchTX for court cases. For criminal history, visit the Texas DPS Criminal History Records page. Sex offender data is at records.txdps.state.tx.us. TDCJ prison records are at tdcj.texas.gov.

For public records guidance, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government site explains your rights under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. If a government body fails to respond to your records request, the AG's office has a complaint process.

• re:SearchTX - Texas court records portal
• Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse - Criminal history name search
• TDCJ Offender Search - State prison database
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - DPS offender registry
• eFileTexas.gov - Electronic court filing

Nearby Counties

Reeves County is in far West Texas along the Pecos River. These counties are in the same or adjacent judicial districts.