Dallam County Felony Records
Dallam County felony records are on file with the District Clerk in Dalhart, Texas, covering all criminal cases handled by the 69th Judicial District Court in this Texas Panhandle county. This page describes how to search and request these records.
Dallam County Overview
Dallam County District Clerk
The Dallam County District Clerk's office is located at the Dallam County Courthouse in Dalhart, Texas. The District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records for the county. This office files and indexes indictments, plea documents, court orders, and final judgments. When each felony case closes, the clerk reports the disposition to the Texas Department of Public Safety for the statewide criminal history record.
The District Clerk also keeps civil, family law, and juvenile court records for the 69th District Court. If you need to look up a case, having the cause number saves time. If you only have a name, staff can search but a $5 research fee may apply. Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies.
Dalhart sits in the extreme northwest corner of Texas, where Dallam County meets the New Mexico and Oklahoma borders. Cases from this area sometimes involve interstate matters. All felony filings in Dallam County are handled by this office regardless of where the arrest took place, as long as the charging county is Dallam.
The Dallam County official website provides contact information for the courthouse and county departments.
From the county site you can find office hours, phone numbers, and basic information about court services in Dallam County.
69th District Court
The 69th Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases in Dallam County. The court also hears civil cases, family law matters, and juvenile proceedings. As a Panhandle county, court sessions may be scheduled less frequently than in larger metro counties. The District Clerk can tell you when the court is next scheduled to hear criminal matters in Dalhart.
Texas felonies range from state jail felonies (180 days to 2 years) through third-degree (2 to 10 years), second-degree (2 to 20 years), first-degree (5 to 99 years or life), and capital felonies. Each level reflects the seriousness of the offense under the Texas Penal Code. Drug offenses, livestock theft, agricultural crimes, and other matters common to Panhandle counties may result in felony charges handled by this court.
All court filings are public once a case is filed, unless sealed by order or protected by specific state statutes. Juvenile records have restricted access under the Texas Family Code. Expunged records are removed from public view after a court order grants the expunction.
Online Case Search
The re:SearchTX statewide portal covers all 254 Texas counties, including Dallam. This free system lets you search by name, cause number, or attorney. Basic case details are available without a subscription. Document images may require payment or an in-person request.
For a statewide criminal history check that covers every Texas county, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service charges $3 per name-based search. The database captures all Class B misdemeanors and above from across the state. Fingerprint searches are available and more accurate for formal use.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows current Texas prison inmates. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county for registered offenders with Dallam County addresses.
Requesting Dallam County Records
Records can be requested in person at the Dallam County Courthouse in Dalhart or by mail. For in-person visits, bring valid photo ID and know the cause number or defendant name. Fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. Include a $5 research fee if the clerk must search without a cause number.
Mail requests go to: Dallam County District Clerk, Dallam County Courthouse, Dalhart, TX 79022. Include the case information, specific documents needed, your contact details, and payment by check or money order. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow 5 to 10 business days.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, agencies must respond to public information requests within 10 business days or notify you of the reason for delay. Contact the Texas Attorney General if you do not receive a timely response.
Legal Help and Record Clearing
Expunction and nondisclosure forms for Dallam County cases are available from the District Clerk or from the Texas Office of Court Administration. Under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, people with certain dismissed or acquitted felony arrests may petition for expunction through the 69th District Court. Free guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Nearby Counties
Dallam County is at the far northwest corner of the Texas Panhandle. Adjacent counties maintain their own felony records systems.