Search Lamb County Felony Records
Lamb County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Littlefield, Texas, covering all criminal cases filed in the county's district court. This page covers how to find and request those records.
Lamb County Overview
Lamb County District Clerk
The Lamb County District Clerk's Office holds all felony records for the county. The office is located at the Lamb County Courthouse in Littlefield, Texas. Felony indictments, criminal case filings, and court orders are indexed and stored here. Staff can search by name or cause number and produce copies during business hours.
The 154th District Court serves Lamb County and other counties in the South Plains region of West Texas. The court sits in Littlefield on a rotating schedule. All felony cases from across Lamb County are filed with the District Clerk and tracked through the court's docket.
The Lamb County Courthouse is at 100 6th Dr., Littlefield, TX 79339. Phone: (806) 385-4222. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is best to call ahead to confirm whether specific records are available before visiting.
The Lamb County official website provides contact information for county departments including the District Clerk in Littlefield.
The county website can help you confirm the right contact before reaching out to Lamb County about felony records.
Felony Cases and the District Court
Every felony case in Lamb County starts with a grand jury indictment. Once the grand jury votes to indict, the District Clerk opens a case file. From that point, all proceedings including arraignment, pretrial hearings, pleas, and sentencing are part of the permanent record. These case files are public unless the court has sealed them.
Lamb County is in the South Plains of West Texas. Felony cases here tend to involve drug offenses, property crimes, and DWI charges that meet the felony threshold. All state felony charges in the county are processed through the 154th District Court and filed with the District Clerk in Littlefield.
Texas felony levels run from state jail felonies carrying 180 days to 2 years, up through capital felonies resulting in death or life without parole. Third-degree, second-degree, and first-degree felonies fall between those two extremes. The 154th District Court handles all five levels in Lamb County.
How to Access Lamb County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best free tool for searching Lamb County felony records online. The statewide system covers all 254 Texas counties. Search by party name or cause number. Basic case details are free. Document image access may require a subscription.
In-person access is available at the District Clerk's office in Littlefield. Staff can search by name or cause number and prepare copies. Standard rates are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. A research fee of $5 per name may apply when no cause number is provided.
Mail requests go to the Lamb County District Clerk, 100 6th Dr., Littlefield, TX 79339. Include the defendant's full name, approximate case year, and any cause number. Include payment for estimated copy fees or ask for an invoice before paying.
Statewide Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides name-based criminal history searches statewide for $3 per name. Fingerprint-based searches are more thorough and required for formal background check purposes. Both require a CRS account. The TDCJ offender search covers people currently in state prison. If someone from a Lamb County conviction is serving state time, they will appear in that system.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county and shows all registered offenders in Lamb County. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, conviction records are public. If you have trouble getting records, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government page explains your rights under the Public Information Act and how to file a complaint if an agency does not respond properly.
Nearby Counties
Lamb County is in the Texas South Plains. These neighboring counties also maintain felony records through their District Clerk offices.