Terry County Background Check Records

Terry County background check records are available through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Brownfield, Texas. The county courthouse holds misdemeanor criminal records, felony case files from district court, civil filings, and property documents for this South Plains county near Lubbock. You can request Terry County background check records by visiting the courthouse in person, submitting a written mail request, or using state online search tools.

Terry County Clerk Criminal and Civil Records

The Terry County Clerk is the official keeper of misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate cases, real property documents, and vital records. The office is at the Terry County Courthouse in Brownfield. Call (806) 637-8551 to reach the clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The clerk maintains Class A and B misdemeanor criminal case records from the county court. Civil filings, deed records, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and commissioners court minutes are also held here. Terry County is a cotton-producing area of the South Plains, and property records at this office cover agricultural land going back to when the county was organized in 1904. Some older records may be in paper-only form.

Copy fees are $1 per page. Certified copies require a $5 certification fee. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 per additional page. Mail requests need a written description, correct payment by check or money order, and a return envelope. E-filing for court cases uses efile.txcourts.gov.

Terry County District Clerk Felony Records

The Terry County District Clerk handles felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases under the 121st Judicial District. The 121st District Court serves Terry and Yoakum counties in the South Plains area. The district judge rotates between Brownfield and Plains on a scheduled calendar.

Felony background check records, divorce and custody cases, and major civil filings all go through the District Clerk. The office is at the Brownfield courthouse. Phone is (806) 637-8551. Online case data may be available through the re:SearchTX portal. Copies are $1 per page; certified copies add a $5 certification fee.

Terry County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Terry County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records, incident reports, and jail operations in Brownfield. Call (806) 637-4454 for non-emergency matters. For emergencies, dial 911.

Arrest records are public records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You can submit a written request to the Sheriff's Records Division and the office has 10 business days to respond. Fees may apply for copies. Sex offender registration for Terry County residents is tracked through the statewide Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ search at tdcj.texas.gov.

Terry County Court System

Terry County is covered by the 121st Judicial District Court, which also serves Yoakum County. The district court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law. Because this is a two-county district, sessions in Brownfield are scheduled periodically and the judge travels to Plains for Yoakum County sessions as well. Contact the District Clerk at (806) 637-8551 for current scheduling.

The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanor cases and probate matters. The Justice of the Peace court covers Class C misdemeanors and small claims. Terry County has a moderate level of court activity for its size. For online court records, use re:SearchTX to find district court filings. For criminal history from the DPS database, use the FACT Clearinghouse.

Note: The 121st District Court also handles some cases from neighboring Yoakum County. If you are searching records for someone who may have lived in both counties, search both systems.

Online Resources for Terry County Background Checks

Terry County does not have its own online public records system. For court-level records, the re:SearchTX portal is the best free statewide tool to search for district court case data.

re:SearchTX provides access to Texas district court records by name or cause number, including cases from Terry County's 121st District Court.

For official statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse runs name-based checks for $3 each, covering all Texas counties including Terry.

FACT searches pull from the DPS criminal history database and reflect convictions and deferred adjudications on file with the Department of Public Safety.

Search Tools for Terry County Records

For Terry County background check records online, use re:SearchTX for court case data. Visit the Texas DPS Criminal History Records page for DPS options. Sex offender data is at records.txdps.state.tx.us. TDCJ prison records are at tdcj.texas.gov.

E-filing for court cases in Terry County uses eFileTexas.gov. For direct courthouse requests, call (806) 637-8551 and ask for the County Clerk or District Clerk depending on the type of records you need.

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

Nearby Counties

Terry County is on the South Plains southwest of Lubbock. These surrounding counties have their own court systems and clerk offices.