Access Childress County Felony Records
Childress County felony records are filed with the District Clerk in Childress, Texas. The 100th District Court handles all felony criminal matters in the county. This page explains where those records are held, how to search them, and what statewide tools are available to supplement a local records search.
Childress County Overview
Childress County District Clerk
The Childress County District Clerk's Office is located at the Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The District Clerk is the official custodian of all district court case files, including felony criminal records. The office files grand jury indictments, maintains case files through every stage of the proceeding, coordinates jury service, and provides public access to court documents upon request.
Childress County is a small rural county in the Rolling Plains region of northwest Texas. The 100th District Court also serves Collingsworth, Cottle, Foard, and Hall Counties on a rotating basis. Because the judge travels between counties, it is worth confirming the court schedule with the District Clerk before planning an in-person visit to a hearing. The courthouse is located at 100 Ave. B NW, Childress, TX 79201. Phone: (940) 937-6143.
Office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office observes state holidays. Bring valid ID when requesting records in person. Accepted payment methods include cash and personal checks. Call ahead to confirm current payment policies.
Note: Childress County does not have a dedicated online records portal, but state-level tools provide access to most current case data for the 100th District Court.
The 100th District Court and Felony Filings
The 100th District Court serves Childress, Collingsworth, Cottle, Foard, and Hall Counties. It handles all felony criminal cases in each of these counties on a rotating schedule. When the court sits in Childress County, it hears new cases, pre-trial motions, guilty pleas, and trials. The District Clerk in Childress maintains all case files for matters filed in this county, regardless of when the court physically sits here.
Felony classifications in Texas run from state jail felonies up through capital offenses. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility. Third-degree felonies run 2 to 10 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. First-degree felonies can result in 5 to 99 years or life. Capital felonies may carry death or life without parole. All of these case types create records filed and indexed by the Childress County District Clerk.
Each felony case file includes the indictment, bond papers, pretrial motions, any plea agreement or trial record, and the final judgment or dismissal order. These documents are public unless a court seals them. Staff can look up any case by defendant name or cause number and provide copies for the standard Texas fee schedule.
Online Search Tools for Childress County Cases
The re:SearchTX portal is the most reliable online source for Childress County felony records. This free statewide tool is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. It covers all 254 Texas counties. Search by defendant name or cause number and choose Childress County from the location filter. Results show the case name, filing date, court, and current status. Docket entries are visible for most cases.
Document images are available in re:SearchTX for many counties, though not all. If you need a specific document that is not available online, contact the Childress County District Clerk by phone at (940) 937-6143. Staff can provide copies by mail or in person for the standard fee.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service offers statewide criminal history searches for $3 per name search. This includes Childress County conviction data. Fingerprint-based searches are more thorough and appropriate when results will be used for a formal purpose. A CRS Public Website Account is required for either search type.
For a broader view of a person's criminal history across all Texas counties, the DPS search is a better choice than searching one county at a time. It draws from statewide conviction reporting and covers all district and county court criminal dispositions reported to DPS.
How to Get Copies of Childress County Felony Records
To get copies in person, go to the Childress County Courthouse at 100 Ave. B NW, Childress, TX 79201. Bring a valid ID. Give the clerk the defendant's name or the cause number. Staff will pull the file and make copies for you while you wait. Same-day service is typical for most requests.
For mail requests, write a letter to the Childress County District Clerk with the defendant's full name, the year the case was filed, the cause number if you have it, and a description of the documents you need. Include a check or money order for copy fees. Standard Texas copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. A research fee of $5 per name may apply if no cause number is provided. Mail to: Childress County District Clerk, 100 Ave. B NW, Childress, TX 79201.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, government agencies have 10 business days to respond to a public information request. Most felony court records are open to the public in Texas. Exceptions are juvenile records, sealed court files, and expunged cases.
Statewide Criminal Justice Resources
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search lets you look up anyone currently in TDCJ custody. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. You can see the current facility, the offense type, and the projected release date. If someone received a prison sentence for a Childress County felony, this system will show their current location and status.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers all registered offenders in Childress County and can be searched by county, city, or zip code. The registry is maintained by the Texas DPS and shows current registration information, offense details, and compliance status.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page outlines public records rights and provides the process for filing a complaint if a government body fails to respond to a public information request within the required 10-day window.
Nearby Counties
Childress County is in the northwest Texas plains and borders several nearby counties. Felony records for each are available through their county pages.