Access Foard County Felony Records

Foard County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk at the Foard County Courthouse in Crowell, the county seat. All felony criminal cases filed in Foard County are handled through the district court, and the District Clerk holds the complete court file for every case from the initial charge to the final judgment. Foard County is a small, rural county in northwest Texas near the Oklahoma border. Crowell is the county seat. To search for felony records, use the re:SearchTX portal online or reach out to the District Clerk in Crowell.

Foard County District Clerk

The Foard County District Clerk is the official record keeper for all district court cases. This covers felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law filings in the county. The clerk processes every document filed with the court, tracks case status, collects fees, and reports felony dispositions to the Texas Department of Public Safety after each case ends.

Foard County is served by the 46th Judicial District Court. This is a multi-county district that covers Foard and several other small rural counties in northwest Texas. The judge travels a circuit on a set schedule. For all Foard County cases, records are kept at the courthouse in Crowell. Staff there can answer questions about cases and process records requests. Because Foard County has a very small population, the clerk's office may have limited staffing, so calling ahead is a good idea before making a visit.

Searching Foard County Felony Records

For a county as small as Foard, online tools often cover recent cases while older records require a direct inquiry to the courthouse. Start with re:SearchTX and follow up by phone or mail if needed.

The re:SearchTX portal is the official Texas Judicial Branch online search tool. It covers Foard County through the 46th Judicial District. Enter a party name or cause number to find case summaries, filing dates, and case status. Basic searches are free. Document images may be available for some filings.

In person, the Foard County Courthouse in Crowell is where you access the complete case files. Bring your ID. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page fee. If you do not have a cause number, a $5.00 research fee applies. Cash, money orders, and credit cards are the usual accepted forms of payment.

For broader searches, use Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records for statewide criminal history at $3.00 per name. For TDCJ inmate searches tied to Foard County convictions, visit offender.tdcj.texas.gov.

Foard County Felony Records: Contents and Access

Felony case files in Foard County contain all official court documents from the start of a criminal prosecution through the final judgment. The District Clerk in Crowell maintains these records as permanent public documents unless a court orders them sealed.

A typical Foard County felony case file starts with a grand jury indictment or criminal information. This document states the charge and the factual basis for it. The file then includes bond paperwork, conditions of release, pre-trial motions, court orders, and hearing records. If the case ended in a plea, the written plea agreement is filed with the clerk. If it went to trial, the verdict and judgment are part of the record. The judgment shows the sentence, which may include prison time, a fine, probation conditions, and restitution to victims.

Foard County felony records are public unless sealed. Juvenile records are sealed under Texas law. Expunged records are not accessible. If you cannot find a record online, contact the clerk's office in Crowell. They can confirm whether the record exists and let you know the best way to access it.

Note: Foard County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population. The district court meets in Crowell on a scheduled basis as part of the 46th Judicial District circuit. Call the clerk before visiting to check on court schedules and file availability.

State Tools for Foard County Records

Because Foard County is very small, state tools often provide better online coverage than the county portal alone. Use these three tools alongside the local courthouse.

Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov is the best online starting point. It covers the 46th Judicial District and is the official Texas Judicial Branch search portal. Free for basic case information.

TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows current Texas state prison inmates. Search by name or TDCJ number. If someone was convicted of a felony in Foard County and is serving a state sentence, they should appear in this system. The search is free.

Texas DPS criminal history at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide name-based searches for $3.00. This covers all 254 Texas counties and is a reliable backup when county-level records are limited or older cases are not in online portals.

Cities in Foard County

Foard County includes Crowell and a few small rural communities. All felony cases from the county are handled through the District Court in Crowell.

No cities in Foard County meet the population threshold for individual records pages. All felony filings go through the Foard County District Clerk in Crowell.

Nearby Counties

Foard County is in northwest Texas near the Oklahoma border. These are the neighboring counties.