Texas County Criminal Records Search
Texas County criminal records are maintained by the Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office in Guymon, Oklahoma. This county is in the Oklahoma Panhandle and belongs to the 1st Judicial District. With a population of about 20,640, Texas County is the most populated of the three Panhandle counties. Court docket searches are available for free through the state system. Arrest logs and jail data are held at the Texas County Jail. You can search criminal cases in person at the Guymon courthouse or use online tools from anywhere. Records in Texas County are mostly public and available upon request through the right channels.
Texas County Overview
Texas County Court Records
Court Clerk M. Renee Ellis manages the Texas County Court Clerk's office at PO Box 1081, Guymon, OK 73942. This office holds criminal records for all cases filed in the county. The files cover felonies, misdemeanors, traffic cases, and civil matters. Criminal records show the charges, court dates, the plea, and the final outcome. You can request copies in person or by mail. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A), most court records are public.
Fees for copies follow state law. The first page is $1.00 and each page after that costs $0.50. Certified copies add $5.00 for the seal. The courthouse in Guymon has free parking and is open Monday through Friday. Texas County is large in area, covering over 2,000 square miles, so many people choose to request records by mail rather than make the drive to the courthouse.
Texas County sits in the 1st Judicial District along with Beaver and Cimarron counties. The District Judge handles felony cases. Misdemeanors and traffic violations go before the Associate District Judge. Because the 1st District covers three Panhandle counties, judges travel between courthouses on a set schedule.
Search Texas County Cases Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) is the best free tool for searching Texas County criminal records. Look up court dockets by name, case number, or attorney. The system shows case types, filing dates, and every court action. OSCN covers felonies, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and civil cases. It works around the clock, every day.
Search results display case styles, dates, and full docket entries. You can track a criminal case from filing to final order. Docket info is free to view, but you need the Court Clerk for actual document copies. Texas County uses standard case number formats: CF for criminal felonies and CM for criminal misdemeanors. Given its Panhandle location, online access is especially useful for people who live far from the courthouse in Guymon.
On Demand Court Records (ODCR) is another option. Basic searches are free. Document images require a paid plan. Check both OSCN and ODCR for thorough criminal record research in Texas County.
Note: Online records may not include very old cases that were filed before digital systems were in place.
Sheriff's Office and Jail Records
The Texas County Sheriff's Office is in Guymon and can be reached at (417) 967-4165. The office serves all of Texas County, including Guymon, Hooker, Goodwell, Texhoma, Hardesty, Optima, and Adams. The Sheriff handles arrests, criminal investigations, civil process service, and runs the county jail. Office hours are Monday through Friday. Emergency calls go through dispatch at all times.
The Texas County Jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Booking involves fingerprinting, medical screening, and a photo. The jail keeps records of all bookings, charges, and bond amounts. You can call the Sheriff's Office to check on an inmate. Most arrest reports are public under the Open Records Act. Active investigation files may be held back until the case is closed.
Texas County borders Kansas to the north, Colorado to the northwest, and the state of Texas to the south. The Sheriff's Office works with agencies in those states on cross-border cases. Sex offender tracking in Texas County also falls under the Sheriff's duties.
Texas County Record Fees
Record fees in Texas County start at the Court Clerk. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per extra page. Certified copies add $5.00. A criminal history check through the OSBI CHIRP portal costs $15.00 per name under 74 O.S. § 150.9. Sex offender and violent offender registry checks are $2.00 each.
OSCN and basic ODCR searches are free. The Sheriff's Office does not charge for phone inquiries about inmates, but written records requests may carry copy fees.
State Criminal Databases
Oklahoma runs several statewide databases that include Texas County records. The OSBI CHIRP portal provides official criminal history reports with arrest and conviction data from across Oklahoma. You need an account and a credit card. Results come back fast.
The DOC Offender Lookup tracks people in state prison or under supervision. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, or zip code. VINELink provides free custody alerts by email, text, or phone. The VINE number is 1-877-654-8463.
Texas County Expungement
Certain criminal records in Oklahoma can be sealed under 22 O.S. § 18. People who were arrested but never charged, had charges dropped, or completed a deferred sentence may qualify. The statute lists sixteen categories that define who can file for expungement. Old misdemeanor convictions and pardoned offenses may also be eligible.
To file in Texas County, submit a petition to the District Court in Guymon. OSBI charges $150 to process the order. Court filing fees range from $50 to $200. The process takes about 30 to 45 days. Once the record is sealed, it does not show up in standard background checks. A local attorney can help you figure out whether you meet the requirements.
Texas County Land Records
The Texas County Clerk provides land record access through OKCountyRecords.com. Search by name, instrument type, date, or legal description for deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments.
The online system covers recent filings. For older records, visit the courthouse in Guymon to check physical books. Land records can be useful in criminal cases involving property disputes, fraud, or lien enforcement.
Cities in Texas County
Guymon is the county seat and largest city. All criminal cases in Texas County go through the Guymon courthouse. Other cities include Hooker, Goodwell, and Texhoma. No cities in Texas County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site.
Nearby County Criminal Records
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Texas County also borders counties in Kansas, Colorado, and Texas. Court dockets for all Oklahoma counties are on OSCN.