Hockley County Felony Records

Hockley County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk at the Hockley County Courthouse in Levelland. The District Clerk holds the complete court file for every felony case processed in the county, from the grand jury indictment through the final judgment and sentence. Hockley County is located in the Texas South Plains region, west of Lubbock. Levelland is the county seat and main courthouse location. To search for Hockley County felony records, use re:SearchTX online or contact the District Clerk directly in Levelland.

Hockley County District Clerk

The Hockley County District Clerk keeps all official records for the district courts in the county. Felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law cases all go through the clerk's office. The clerk files documents, tracks case status, collects fees, coordinates jury service, and reports all felony case outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The 286th Judicial District Court serves Hockley County and neighboring counties in the South Plains region. The court handles all felony criminal cases filed in Hockley County, along with civil and family law matters. The courthouse is in Levelland, and that is where all records requests and document filings go for Hockley County cases.

How to Search Hockley County Felony Records

Hockley County felony records are available through re:SearchTX online or in person at the Levelland courthouse. Online searches cover recent cases. For full documents or certified copies, visit the courthouse or send a written request.

The re:SearchTX portal is the main online tool for Hockley County cases. It covers the 286th Judicial District and is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. Enter a party name or cause number. Results show case type, filing date, parties, and current status. Basic searches are free.

In person at the Hockley County Courthouse in Levelland, bring a photo ID. Staff can search by name or cause number. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the copy fee. A $5.00 research fee applies if you do not have the cause number. Cash, money orders, and credit cards are accepted. Personal checks are generally not accepted for court fees.

For TDCJ inmates from Hockley County, use offender.tdcj.texas.gov. For statewide criminal history, Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides searches for $3.00 per name.

Hockley County Felony Case Files

Every felony case in Hockley County creates a court file that becomes a public record. The District Clerk in Levelland maintains these files from the initial charge through the final court order.

Hockley County felony records start with a grand jury indictment naming the defendant and stating the specific charge. The file then shows bond documents, conditions of release, pre-trial motions from both sides, and all court orders issued in the case. If the defendant entered a plea, the written plea agreement is in the file. If the case went to trial, the verdict and final judgment are part of the permanent record. The judgment shows the sentence, including prison time, fines, probation conditions, and any restitution.

Felony records are public unless sealed. Juvenile files and expunged records are not accessible to the public. For cases you cannot find online, call the clerk's office in Levelland to confirm the record exists and ask about access.

Note: Hockley County is a mid-size rural county. Online coverage through re:SearchTX covers recent cases well. Older cases may require a direct request to the clerk's office.

State Tools for Hockley County Records

Three state resources work alongside the Hockley County courthouse for felony record searches.

Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov covers the 286th Judicial District and Hockley County. Best online tool for case lookups. Free for basic case summaries.

TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows current Texas state prison inmates. Anyone serving a state sentence following a Hockley County conviction should appear here. Free to search.

Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide name-based criminal history for $3.00. Covers all Texas counties including Hockley.

Cities in Hockley County

Hockley County includes Levelland, Sundown, and other communities. All felony cases are handled through the District Court in Levelland.

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

Nearby Counties

Hockley County is in the South Plains region west of Lubbock.