Access Swisher County Felony Records
Swisher County felony records are held at the District Clerk's office in Tulia. The District Clerk maintains all criminal case files for felony charges processed through the Swisher County District Court, and those records are open to the public under Texas law.
Swisher County Overview
Swisher County District Clerk
The Swisher County District Clerk maintains all felony court records in the county. The office is in the Swisher County Courthouse in Tulia. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number and provide copies during regular business hours. There is also a separate County Clerk's office at the same address that handles misdemeanor records and lower court matters.
Swisher County is in the southern Texas Panhandle, south of Amarillo. Tulia is the county seat. The 64th Judicial District Court handles felony cases here. The county has an agricultural economy, and drug offenses and property crimes are among the more common felony types. All felony case records from the District Court are stored at the courthouse and are public.
| Office | Swisher County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 S. Maxwell St., Tulia, TX 79088 |
| Phone | (806) 995-4434 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Clerk (Misdemeanors) | (806) 995-4433 |
| County Website | co.swisher.tx.us |
The Swisher County website has county contact information. For online felony case searches, re:SearchTX is the best tool available.
Swisher County at co.swisher.tx.us. The District Clerk at (806) 995-4434 handles felony records in Tulia.
How to Look Up Swisher County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal covers all 254 Texas counties and is the best place to start for online Swisher County felony record searches. Search by defendant name or cause number. Case summaries and docket entries are free to view. Some document downloads may need a paid subscription.
For in-person access, visit the Swisher County Courthouse at 119 S. Maxwell St. in Tulia. The District Clerk can look up cases and make copies. Standard fees apply for copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Bring the full name of the defendant and an approximate case year if you don't have a cause number.
Mail requests work too. Send a written request with case details and payment to the Swisher County District Clerk in Tulia. Allow time for processing and return mailing.
The Texas DPS crime records system lets you do a statewide criminal history check for a small fee per name. This covers arrests and dispositions from all Texas counties, not just Swisher. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows anyone currently in Texas state prison.
Felony Law and Records Access in Swisher County
Texas Penal Code governs all felony cases in Swisher County. Most adult felony court records are public under Government Code Chapter 552. Juvenile records, expunged records, and records under a nondisclosure order are not available to the general public.
Tulia, the county seat, was the subject of significant controversy in the early 2000s related to drug arrests that were later overturned. Those events produced appeals and expunction proceedings that went through the Texas court system. This historical context is a reminder that court records can change over time as cases are appealed, reversed, or expunged.
If a Swisher County charge was dismissed and expunged, the record is removed from public access entirely. The Texas State Law Library guide at guides.sll.texas.gov/criminal-records explains how expunctions and nondisclosures work under Texas law.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX handles questions and complaints about records access. If a county improperly denies a public records request, the AG can issue a ruling requiring release.
More Resources for Swisher County Records
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Swisher County. Each record shows offense, current address, and risk level. The registry is free to search online.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes annual felony case statistics for all counties. The Swisher County data shows case filing and outcome trends over time without naming individual defendants.
Legal help in the Panhandle may be available through West Texas Legal Services. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a criminal defense attorney in the Tulia area. Free self-help resources are also available at texaslawhelp.org.