Ochiltree County Felony Records Search
Ochiltree County felony records are kept by the District Clerk in Perryton, Texas, covering all criminal cases filed in the county's district court. This page explains how to search and obtain those records.
Ochiltree County Overview
Ochiltree County District Clerk
The Ochiltree County District Clerk maintains all felony court records in the county. The office is at the Ochiltree County Courthouse in Perryton, Texas. Staff can search cases by name or cause number, pull copies of documents, and certify records on request. All felony indictments, motions, orders, and judgments go through this office.
Ochiltree County is in the Texas Panhandle, on the northern border near Oklahoma. Perryton is the county seat. The county has a moderate population for the Panhandle region and a mix of agricultural and energy sector activity. The District Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For complex searches or older records, call ahead to confirm availability.
Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certification. A name search fee may apply. Mail requests should include the defendant's name, case year, cause number if known, and payment. The clerk can confirm current fees before you send anything.
The Ochiltree County official website provides contact information for the District Clerk and other county offices.
The county site lists department hours, phone numbers, and links to county services.
31st District Court and Felony Cases
The 31st District Court serves Ochiltree County and handles all felony criminal cases filed there. The court has jurisdiction over the full range of Texas felony offenses, from state jail felonies up through capital crimes. All documents from these cases are filed and indexed by the District Clerk.
Texas felonies are classified under the Penal Code: capital (death or life), first-degree (5 to 99 years or life), second-degree (2 to 20 years), third-degree (2 to 10 years), and state jail (180 days to 2 years). The class determines where a convicted person serves time and what sentencing options the judge has.
The 31st District Court also handles civil and family law matters. For felony records, the criminal docket is tracked in the county's case management system and accessible through the re:SearchTX statewide portal. Hearing dates and case events are visible online for most current cases.
How to Search Ochiltree County Felony Records
Use the re:SearchTX portal for free online access to Ochiltree County felony records. This statewide system covers all 254 Texas counties. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results include case type, parties, filing date, docket events, and current status. Basic information is free; some document images may require a registered account.
For records not in the online system, contact the District Clerk in Perryton. Staff can search manual indexes and retrieve older case files. If you need documents from cases filed before the county began digital record-keeping, allow extra time for the clerk to locate and pull the records.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides statewide criminal history lookups for $3 per name. Results come from the DPS database covering all counties. Fingerprint searches are more accurate and are required for formal background check purposes.
Note: Confirm current case status directly with the District Clerk when using information for any legal purpose.
Arrest Records and the Ochiltree County Sheriff
The Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and manages the county jail. Felony arrests generate booking records submitted to the Texas DPS criminal history database. Most arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act.
Submit a written public information request to the Sheriff's Office to obtain arrest records. Under Government Code Chapter 552, the agency must respond within 10 business days. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld temporarily, but the agency must provide written notice of the legal reason.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers all state prison inmates. Ochiltree County convictions resulting in state prison sentences appear in this system. Search by name or TDCJ number to find facility, offense, and release date information.
Expunctions and Nondisclosure in Ochiltree County
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, a person may petition to expunge a felony arrest when the case was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or was not prosecuted in time. Expunction requires all agencies to permanently destroy the records. Petitions are filed in the 31st District Court in Ochiltree County.
Nondisclosure orders are available for some deferred adjudication cases. This seals the record from public view but not from government access. Serious and violent offenses are excluded from eligibility. Official forms are at txcourts.gov. Free guides are at texaslawhelp.org.
Statewide Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched by county, zip code, or name. Registered offenders with Ochiltree County addresses appear here. The registry is free and managed by the Texas DPS.
The Texas Attorney General Open Government page explains public records rights and how to resolve disputes. The hotline is (877) OPEN-TEX. Under Chapter 552, all county agencies must respond to public information requests.
The Texas Judicial Branch site has official forms and guidance for all Texas courts. TexasCourtHelp.org has plain-language steps for navigating Texas criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
Ochiltree County is in the Texas Panhandle near the Oklahoma border. Felony records for neighboring counties are available through their county pages.