Shackelford County Felony Records

Shackelford County felony records are on file at the combined District/County Clerk office at 225 S. Main St. in Albany, Texas. This page explains how to find those records and what they contain.

Shackelford County District/County Clerk

Shackelford County uses a combined District/County Clerk office for all court records. The office is at 225 S. Main St. in Albany, and the phone number is (325) 762-2113. This is the place to go for felony criminal records. The Shackelford County District Court has jurisdiction over all felony cases filed in the county.

Albany is a small county seat in West Texas. Shackelford County has a low population, so the combined clerk structure is practical and common for counties of this size. One office handles both district court felony cases and county court misdemeanor cases. When you call, tell the clerk which type of case you are looking for so they can pull from the right records set.

How to Search Shackelford County Felony Records

The statewide re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov is the best free online tool for searching Shackelford County felony records. Search by name or cause number and filter by county. Some older cases may not appear online, in which case you will need to contact the clerk directly in Albany.

Call (325) 762-2113 to speak with the combined clerk's office. You can request records by phone, in person, or by mail. If visiting the courthouse, bring a valid ID. Mail requests should include the defendant's full name, approximate filing year, your return address, and payment for copy fees. The clerk can confirm current fees when you call.

For a statewide criminal history check, use Texas DPS. For people in state prison, the TDCJ offender search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov provides free access to inmate and parolee information.

What Shackelford County Felony Records Include

Felony records in Shackelford County are public court documents. The combined clerk's office keeps a complete file for each felony case, from initial charging through final disposition. Anyone can request copies of these records under Texas public records law.

Case files include the indictment or criminal information, arrest papers, bond records, motions, court orders, plea agreements, and the final judgment. Sentencing documents are also part of the file. The complete record traces every step the case took through the court system.

Shackelford County felony records typically include:

• Defendant's name and date of birth
• Cause number and filing date
• Charges and penal code citations
• Grand jury action
• Court proceedings and orders
• Plea or trial outcome
• Sentence or dismissal

Arrests that did not result in formal charges are not at the District Clerk. Those records stay with the Sheriff or arresting agency. If your search at the courthouse comes up empty, the arrest may not have gone to a formal court filing.

Statewide Texas Felony Resources

Texas maintains several public tools for finding felony records across all counties. TDCJ offender search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov covers people in state custody. The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov is free and searchable by name.

For certified criminal history reports, the DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records is the official source. The re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov gives free access to Texas court records.

Legal Help in Shackelford County

For legal assistance in Shackelford County, contact the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or search for a local attorney at texasbar.com. Free legal guides on criminal records are available at texaslawhelp.org. Legal aid availability for rural counties varies, so call to confirm coverage.

Nearby Counties

These West Texas counties are near Shackelford County.