Presidio County Felony Records
Presidio County felony records are on file with the District Clerk in Marfa, Texas, covering all criminal cases filed and decided in the county district court. This page explains how to find and request those records.
Presidio County Overview
Presidio County District Clerk
The Presidio County District Clerk maintains all felony case records for the county. The office is at the Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa, Texas. Staff can search for cases by name or cause number, retrieve copies of court documents, and certify records on request. All felony indictments, motions, orders, and judgments from the district court are filed and indexed through this office.
Presidio County is a large, sparsely populated county in the Big Bend region of far West Texas along the Rio Grande. Marfa is the county seat. The county has a Texas-Mexico border, and Presidio (the city) is a major border crossing point in the county. Border-related felony matters and cases arising from the area's ranching communities both come through the district court. Some cases may involve both state and federal charges.
Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. A search fee may apply for name searches. For mail requests, include the defendant's full name, case year, cause number if available, and payment. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Call ahead to confirm before visiting, as the county is remote.
The Presidio County official website provides contact information for county offices including the District Clerk.
Use the county site to find the District Clerk's phone number, office hours, and address before visiting or mailing a request.
394th District Court and Felony Cases
The 394th District Court serves Presidio County and handles all felony criminal cases filed in the county. This court may also serve other Big Bend area counties in its judicial district. When sitting in Presidio County, the court processes all pending felony matters. All case records for Presidio County are maintained by the District Clerk in Marfa.
Texas felony classifications: capital (death or life), first-degree (5 to 99 years or life), second-degree (2 to 20 years), third-degree (2 to 10 years), state jail (180 days to 2 years). All levels are processed through the 394th District Court and indexed by the District Clerk.
Presidio County's location along the US-Mexico border means that federal border enforcement agencies are also active in the area. Federal felony charges are handled in federal district court, which is separate from the state district court system. For state-level felony records, the Presidio County District Clerk in Marfa is the correct source.
Searching Presidio County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX portal covers all 254 Texas counties including Presidio. This free system lets you search by defendant name or cause number. Results include case type, parties, docket events, and current status. For a small county like Presidio, the online case volume will be modest, but current and recent cases should be findable.
For older cases or those not in the digital system, contact the District Clerk directly. Staff can perform manual searches of paper indexes and pull older case files. Given the remote location of Marfa, it is strongly recommended to call ahead before making an in-person visit.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides statewide criminal history searches for $3 per name. Results draw from the state DPS database covering all Texas counties. Fingerprint searches are more complete and required for some formal purposes.
Note: Presidio County is one of the more remote counties in Texas. Online record coverage may be limited for older cases. The District Clerk's office is the definitive source.
Presidio County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Presidio County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and manages the county jail. Felony arrests create booking records submitted to the Texas DPS criminal history database. Most arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act.
Submit written public information requests to the Sheriff's Office. Under Government Code Chapter 552, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld with written notice of the legal reason.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers all state prison inmates. Presidio County convictions resulting in state prison sentences appear in this system. Search by name or TDCJ number for facility, offense, and release date.
Expunctions and Nondisclosure
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. All agencies must permanently destroy the records. Petitions are filed in the 394th District Court when sitting in Presidio County.
Nondisclosure orders are available for some deferred adjudication cases. This seals the record from public view. Serious offenses are excluded. Official forms are at txcourts.gov and free guidance is at texaslawhelp.org.
Statewide Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county, zip code, or name. Registered offenders with Presidio 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 handles disputes. The hotline is (877) OPEN-TEX. All county agencies in Texas must respond to public information requests under state law.
The Texas Judicial Branch site has official court forms and guidance for all Texas courts. TexasCourtHelp.org provides plain-language help for navigating Texas criminal courts.
Nearby Counties
Presidio County is in the Big Bend region of far West Texas. Felony records for neighboring counties are available through their county pages.