Loving County Felony Records
Loving County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Mentone, Texas. Loving County is the least populous county in the United States, but it still maintains full felony court records for criminal cases filed in the district court that serves the area. This page covers where to find those records and how to search them.
Loving County Overview
Loving County District Clerk
The Loving County District Clerk holds all felony case records for the county. The courthouse is in Mentone, TX 79754. With such a small population, this is one of the few courthouses in Texas where you are likely to deal with the same staff member for every step of a records request. You can contact the Loving County Courthouse at (432) 377-2441. The office can look up cases by name or case number and provide copies of court documents for the applicable fees.
Felony cases in Loving County are heard in the 109th District Court, which also serves Andrews and Winkler Counties. The judge rotates among the three counties. Because case volume here is very low, scheduling can differ significantly from larger counties. Check with the clerk's office for current court schedules before planning a visit related to a pending case.
Case records include indictments, pleas, motions, orders, and final dispositions. Conviction records are public under Texas law. Fees for copies are set by the Texas Local Government Code. The clerk can tell you the current rate when you call. Mail requests are accepted with a written description of the case and payment included.
Loving County's official website provides contact information for county offices and details about courthouse services.
The county site is your starting point for direct contact with the District Clerk for Loving County records requests.
Online Search Tools for Loving County
Even for a county as small as Loving, re:SearchTX covers all 254 Texas counties and is the best free online tool for finding court case information. The portal is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration and lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney. You can view case status, filed documents, and hearing dates. Registration is free. Some document images require a subscription. Data refreshes nightly.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system holds statewide criminal history records for all Class B misdemeanor offenses and higher, including every felony level. You can run a name-based search after creating a CRS Public Website account and purchasing search credits. Name searches are not a definitive identifier. A fingerprint-based search gives a more accurate result tied to a specific person.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes annual reports on court case activity statewide. These cover felony filings and dispositions by county and degree level, giving context to criminal court activity across the state.
TDCJ Offender Search
If a person was convicted of a felony in Loving County and sentenced to a Texas state prison, their record appears in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search. This free database lets you search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results include the person's current facility, projected release date, and offense history.
The TDCJ database does not include people in the Loving County Jail, those on deferred adjudication, or those who have been discharged from state supervision. For local jail status, contact the Loving County Sheriff's Office.
Texas Felony Charge Levels
Texas classifies felonies in five levels, each tied to a specific range of punishment under the Texas Penal Code. When reviewing a Loving County felony case record, the charge level tells you what sentence range applied.
- Capital felony: death penalty or life without parole
- First-degree felony: 5 to 99 years or life
- Second-degree felony: 2 to 20 years
- Third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years
- State jail felony: 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility
The Texas Statutes site has the full Penal Code. Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs access to criminal history records. The Texas Public Information Act in Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request government records, including court files held by the District Clerk.
Sex Offender Registry and Other Resources
The Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders statewide, including those in Loving County. You can search by name, county, city, or address proximity. Texas Government Code Chapter 62 requires sex offenders to register with local law enforcement and keep their information current.
The Texas State Law Library criminal records guide is a helpful resource for understanding all types of criminal records available in Texas, from DPS searches to court case files to expunction procedures. It is free to use and covers the full range of options for both self-searches and third-party lookups.
For anyone seeking to clear a Loving County felony record, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 sets out the expunction rules. Most felony convictions do not qualify. Consult a licensed Texas attorney to find out what options apply to a specific situation.
Nearby Counties
Loving County is in far West Texas near the New Mexico border. The counties around it each have their own district court records.