Find Felony Records in Briscoe County
Briscoe County felony records are held by the District Clerk in Silverton, Texas. The office maintains all felony case files filed in the county's district court and can provide access to court documents, case histories, and conviction records. Briscoe County is a small, rural county on the Texas Panhandle plains. Searching for felony records here means working with the local clerk's office or using statewide online databases that cover all 254 Texas counties. This page explains how to find case records, check offender status, and use official Texas resources.
Briscoe County Overview
Briscoe County District Clerk
The Briscoe County District Clerk handles felony court records for the county. The office is at the Briscoe County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, TX 79257. You can reach the clerk by phone at (806) 823-2134. The clerk's staff manages all case files for felony charges heard in the district court, including the index of cases, filed documents, and final judgments. Hours are generally weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Briscoe County is part of a multi-county judicial district. The district court serves the local area but has limited staff. When you visit or call, give them as much identifying information as you can: the defendant's full name, approximate filing year, and case number if available. This makes the search much faster. Certified copy fees follow the schedule under Texas Local Government Code, and you can ask the clerk for the current rate before you submit your request.
The Briscoe County homepage provides contact information and links to local government offices, including the District Clerk.
The county website lists office contact details, courthouse address, and links to local departments that can assist with records requests.
Online Search for Briscoe County Felony Cases
The re:SearchTX portal covers all 254 Texas counties and is the best online option for finding Briscoe County felony case records. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system shows case details, filed documents, and scheduled hearings. It is free to register. Some document downloads may carry a fee depending on the plan you select.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system is the state's central repository for criminal records. It holds felony and misdemeanor arrest and conviction data from every county. You can search by name and partial date of birth through the CRS Public Website. Each name-based search requires a fee and a user account. Fingerprint searches are more reliable but need to go through an approved service.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes court statistics and annual reports that cover Briscoe County district court filings. This is less useful for individual case lookups but gives context on county-level criminal court activity. The OCA also helps manage re:SearchTX and statewide court technology.
TDCJ and State Offender Data
Felony convictions from Briscoe County that resulted in a state prison sentence appear in the TDCJ Offender Search. This public database is run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and covers all state prisoners and those on state supervision. You can search by name or TDCJ number. Results show current facility, release projections, offense history, and basic identifying information.
Not every Briscoe County felony conviction leads to state prison. Deferred adjudication, probation, and state jail sentences are handled differently. The TDCJ database only reflects sentences served in a state prison or on parole or mandatory supervision. For local jail holds, contact the Briscoe County Sheriff's Office in Silverton.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is another public resource. It shows registered sex offenders by county, city, or address. Briscoe County registrants appear in the statewide database maintained by DPS under Texas Government Code Chapter 62.
Texas Felony Law and Access Rules
Texas felony charges range from state jail felonies to capital offenses. Under the Texas Penal Code, each level carries a different sentencing range. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life. Capital felonies carry life or death.
Access to criminal history records is governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 411. The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request court and government records. Under the Act, you can send a written open records request to the Briscoe County District Clerk, and the office must respond within ten business days.
If you need to understand expunction or record sealing options for a Briscoe County felony case, the Texas State Law Library criminal records guide explains the procedures and relevant statutes under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
Note: Arrest records alone are not proof of conviction. A case may be dismissed or result in acquittal after a felony charge is filed.
Nearby Counties
Briscoe County sits in the Texas Panhandle, near several other small counties with their own felony records systems.