Search Potter County Felony Records
Potter County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Amarillo, Texas, and cover all criminal cases heard in the county's multiple district courts. This page explains how to find, access, and request those records.
Potter County Overview
Potter County District Clerk
The Potter County District Clerk's Office is the official custodian of all felony case records in the county. The office is at the Potter County Courthouse, 500 S Fillmore St, Room 204, Amarillo, TX 79101. Main phone: (806) 379-2300. Staff file and index all felony indictments, motions, orders, and judgments. The District Clerk maintains records for all district courts in Potter County, including felony criminal cases, civil cases, family law matters, and juvenile cases.
The District Clerk is responsible for filing and docketing all district court documents, maintaining court case files, collecting fees and fines, issuing court process such as subpoenas and citations, coordinating jury duty, and reporting criminal dispositions to the Texas DPS. Staff can search for cases by name or cause number and provide copies of any filed documents. The clerk's office also processes online payments and manages the e-filing portal for the county's district courts.
Copy fees are $1 per page for standard copies, $5 per document for certified copies. A research fee of $5 per name applies when no cause number is provided. Payment methods include cash, credit/debit card, money order, and cashier's check. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Mail requests are accepted at 500 S Fillmore St, Room 204, Amarillo, TX 79101.
The Potter County District Clerk website provides access to case search tools, e-filing portal links, court calendar information, and forms for records requests.
The re:SearchTX statewide portal covers all Potter County district court cases and is accessible from the Texas courts website.
Potter County District Courts and Felony Jurisdiction
Potter County has multiple district courts that handle both criminal and civil matters: the 47th, 108th, 181st, 251st, 320th, and others. The 251st District Court is the dedicated Criminal District Court for Potter County, specializing in felony criminal cases including violent crimes, drug offenses, property crimes, and white-collar crimes. This court is located at the Potter County Courthouse in Amarillo.
Texas felony classifications under the Penal Code include: capital (death penalty or life without parole), first-degree (5 to 99 years or life in prison), second-degree (2 to 20 years), third-degree (2 to 10 years), and state jail (180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility). The 251st Criminal District Court handles all of these felony levels, with serious violent crimes and capital cases getting significant attention from dedicated prosecutors and public defenders.
The Potter County Courts Building in Amarillo houses some of the district courts in addition to the main Potter County Courthouse. Case records for all courts are maintained by the District Clerk. Hearing schedules for all courts are accessible through the re:SearchTX portal or by contacting the District Clerk's office directly at (806) 379-2300.
Searching Potter County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX portal is the primary free online tool for Potter County felony records. This statewide system covers all 254 Texas counties. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results include case type, parties, docket entries, filing date, and current status. The Potter County District Clerk website also provides direct access to the Odyssey Public Access portal, which gives online case search by name or case number with more detailed docket information for Potter County courts specifically.
For in-person searches, visit the District Clerk's office at 500 S Fillmore St, Room 204 in Amarillo. Public search terminals are available during regular business hours. Staff can search by name or cause number and pull copies of filed documents. Older cases that predate digital filing may be in archival storage but can generally be located with enough lead time.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides statewide criminal history searches for $3 per name. This draws from the state DPS criminal history database covering all Texas counties. Fingerprint searches are more comprehensive and are required for certain formal background check purposes.
Note: The Potter County District Clerk website features case search by name or case number, e-filing access, court calendar information, forms and documents, fee schedules, and records request instructions. Online case data is generally current for Potter County courts.
Potter County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Potter County Sheriff's Office handles arrests in the county outside Amarillo. The Amarillo Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Both agencies submit felony arrest records to the Texas DPS criminal history database. Arrest records and incident reports from both agencies are generally public under the Texas Public Information Act.
To request arrest records or incident reports, submit a written public information request to the relevant agency. Under Government Code Chapter 552, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Records tied to active investigations may be temporarily withheld, but the agency must explain in writing what is being held and why.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers all state prison inmates. Potter County convictions resulting in state prison sentences appear in this system. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. Results include current facility, offense, and projected release date.
Expunctions and Nondisclosure in Potter County
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, a person may petition to expunge a felony arrest record when the case was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or was not prosecuted within the statute of limitations. An expunction order requires all agencies to permanently destroy the records. Petitions must be filed in the district court that handled the original case in Potter County.
Orders of Nondisclosure are available for some deferred adjudication cases after successful discharge from supervision. This type of order seals the record from public view but does not destroy it. Criminal justice agencies can still access sealed records. Not all offenses qualify for nondisclosure under Texas law. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and certain other serious crimes are excluded by statute.
The District Clerk can provide petition forms for both expunction and nondisclosure. Official forms are also posted by the Texas Office of Court Administration at txcourts.gov. Free self-help resources and guides are available at texaslawhelp.org. For complex cases with multiple charges or prior convictions, consulting a licensed Texas attorney is advisable before filing.
Statewide Resources for Potter County Cases
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county, city, zip code, or name. Registered sex offenders with Potter County addresses appear in this database. The registry is free and managed by the Texas DPS. It is updated regularly with new registrations and changes to existing entries.
The Texas Attorney General Open Government page explains how to file a public information request and what to do if a government body denies access. The Open Government Hotline is (877) OPEN-TEX. Under state law, county agencies must respond to records requests within 10 business days and must give written notice if they are withholding anything.
The Texas Judicial Branch website has official court forms, local rules for each district court, and general guidance for all Texas courts. If you are navigating a felony case in Potter County without an attorney, TexasCourtHelp.org has plain-language explanations of criminal court procedures from arraignment through final disposition.
Nearby Counties
Potter County is in the Texas Panhandle and is home to Amarillo. Felony records for neighboring counties are available through their county pages.