Yoakum County Felony Records
Yoakum County felony records are filed with the combined District and County Clerk's office in Plains, Texas. This South Plains county on the Texas-New Mexico border handles criminal cases through the Yoakum County District Court. All case files are stored at the courthouse on Cowboy Way in Plains. You can search Yoakum County felony records online through state tools or contact the combined clerk's office directly for case information and copies.
Yoakum County Overview
Yoakum County District and County Clerk
Yoakum County uses a combined clerk's office that handles both district court and county court records. Felony case files, misdemeanor records, and civil filings are all managed from one office in Plains. This setup is common in small Texas counties. Staff can search any case type from a single location.
For felony records, the combined clerk files and stores all District Court case documents. For certified copies, visit in person or send a written request with payment. The clerk's office is at 408 Cowboy Way in Plains. Call ahead at (806) 456-2371 if you need older records or a large volume of documents.
| Office | Yoakum County District/County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 Cowboy Way, Plains, TX 79355 |
| Phone | (806) 456-2371 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Find Yoakum County Felony Records
Yoakum County felony records can be found through state online tools or by contacting the courthouse in Plains. Here are the main options.
The re:SearchTX portal includes Yoakum County court data. Search by name or cause number to find felony cases. Docket entries and some documents are viewable online. Free registration gives access. Data refreshes nightly.
The Texas DPS criminal history system covers felony arrests and convictions statewide. Create a free CRS Public Website account and pay per search to run name-based lookups. Yoakum County felony data is included in this statewide database.
For state prison inmates, check the TDCJ Offender Search. This covers people sentenced to state custody for felony offenses. Search by name or TDCJ number to see offense details, current prison unit, and projected release date.
For in-person visits to the Plains courthouse, bring photo ID. The combined clerk's office can search all case types from one location. Certified copies require payment at pickup. Call ahead if you need records from older cases that may not be in the electronic system.
Note: Yoakum County's combined clerk office handles both felony and misdemeanor records inquiries from one phone number: (806) 456-2371.
Yoakum County Official Website
The Yoakum County official website provides county government information including contacts for the combined District and County Clerk's office that maintains felony records in Plains.
The Yoakum County homepage provides links to department contacts for accessing felony records through the combined clerk's office in Plains.
Yoakum County Court System
Yoakum County has a District Court and a County Court, both served through the combined clerk's office. The District Court handles all felony criminal cases. The County Court handles misdemeanors and lower civil matters. Both courts operate from the courthouse in Plains.
Texas felony classifications under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 apply to all felony cases in Yoakum County. State jail felonies carry up to 2 years. First-degree felonies can mean 5 to 99 years or life in state prison. All five felony classes are handled at the district court level here in Plains.
Small South Plains counties like Yoakum often share a district judge assignment with nearby counties. This is a common practice across rural West Texas. All case files remain at the courthouse in Plains regardless of which judge presided. The combined clerk can provide information about judge assignments for specific cases.
Statewide Texas Felony Record Resources
Texas state agencies maintain several tools that include Yoakum County felony data. These let you search without making a trip to Plains.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov lists registered sex offenders by county. Search Yoakum County to see active registrations, offense history, and current addresses. DPS keeps this registry current.
The Texas Attorney General's open government portal at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explains how public records requests work. Yoakum County felony records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. If a request is denied improperly, call the AG's hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX.
Annual court statistics at txcourts.gov/oca include Yoakum County felony data. These reports show filing volumes and case disposition statistics by county and year. They are useful for tracking trends in the Yoakum County District Court over time.
Texas Law on Felony Records
Yoakum County felony records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You do not need to state a reason when requesting them. The clerk must respond within 10 business days. Most routine requests are completed sooner.
Texas classifies felonies in five levels under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12. The Yoakum County District Court handles all five classes. Records for each case type include the original charging documents, docket entries, court orders, and the final judgment.
Expunged records are removed from public access under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Nondisclosure orders under Government Code Chapter 411 can limit access to deferred adjudication records. If a case is missing from a search, it may have been expunged or sealed. Consult an attorney if you have questions about a specific case.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Yoakum County on the South Plains. Each has its own court records and clerk's office.