Look Up Sutton County Felony Records
Sutton County felony records are on file at the District/County Clerk's office in Sonora. The combined clerk's office keeps all criminal case records for felony charges that move through the Sutton County District Court, and those records are available to the public.
Sutton County Overview
Sutton County District/County Clerk
Sutton County uses a combined District/County Clerk's office in Sonora. This single office handles all court records, including felony cases from the District Court. Staff can search records by defendant name or cause number and provide copies to the public during normal business hours. Calling ahead before a visit is wise since the office serves a small county with limited staff.
Sutton County is in the Texas Hill Country and Edwards Plateau area, south of San Angelo and east of Del Rio. Sonora is the county seat and the main community in the county. The 112th Judicial District Court serves Sutton County and several neighboring counties in this part of Texas. Interstate 10 runs through Sutton County, making it relevant to drug interdiction cases along that corridor.
| Office | Sutton County District/County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 E. Oak St., Sonora, TX 76950 |
| Phone | (325) 387-3811 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Website | co.sutton.tx.us |
The Sutton County website provides county contact information. For online case searches, re:SearchTX is the best tool for Sutton County felony records.
Sutton County at co.sutton.tx.us. Call (325) 387-3811 for the combined clerk's office and felony records requests in Sonora.
How to Search Sutton County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best online starting point. It covers all 254 Texas counties including Sutton. Search by party name or cause number for District Court felony cases. Case summaries and docket entries are viewable free. Document downloads may need a paid account.
For in-person access, go to the Sutton County Courthouse at 300 E. Oak St. in Sonora. Call ahead to confirm hours. Staff will search by name or cause number and make copies. Standard fees apply for copies. For older records, files may need to be pulled from storage in advance.
Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request with the defendant's name, approximate case year, and payment to the clerk's office in Sonora. Allow time for processing and return mailing.
A statewide criminal history check through Texas DPS covers arrests from all Texas counties. This is useful for a broader look beyond just Sutton County court records. Name-based searches cost a small fee per query.
TDCJ Records for Sutton County Cases
Anyone sentenced to state prison from a Sutton County felony case appears in the TDCJ Offender Search. This free database covers all current and former Texas state prison inmates. Search by name or TDCJ number for offense type, sentence length, and current location.
Drug cases tied to I-10 traffic can result in significant state prison sentences. Other felony types in Sutton County include the range of offenses common to rural Texas. Anyone on probation rather than prison will not show up in TDCJ even if they have a felony conviction in the Sutton County court records.
Note: TDCJ only covers state prison inmates. People on probation, deferred adjudication, or county jail from Sutton County cases are not in the TDCJ database.
Felony Law and Records in Sutton County
Felony cases in Sutton County follow Texas Penal Code. The five felony levels carry sentences from 180 days in a state jail facility to life or death for capital cases. Most adult felony court records are public under Government Code Chapter 552. Exceptions include juvenile records and expunged records.
Expunctions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 remove dismissed or acquitted cases from all public records. If a Sutton County charge was expunged, it will not appear in the clerk's records, DPS checks, or any other public database. A local attorney can advise on whether a specific case qualifies for expunction or nondisclosure.
Other Resources for Sutton County Records
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Sutton County by name or county. Each listing includes offense type, current address, and assigned risk level.
The Texas State Law Library guide at guides.sll.texas.gov/criminal-records explains how to find and understand Texas criminal records, including court records, DPS checks, and record clearing procedures. It is free online.
Legal help in this part of Texas is available through Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394 or Texas RioGrande Legal Aid at (210) 212-3700 for qualifying individuals. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can provide a referral to a criminal attorney in the Sonora area.