Are criminal records public in Texas?

Under Texas law, deferred adjudication and conviction records are considered public information and may be made available to the general public.

How do I find criminal records in Texas?

The Texas Department of Public Safety operates a Crime Records Service which serves as the state’s central repository for statewide criminal information. Interested persons may search for details of arrests, prosecutions, and dispositions as well as convictions, adjudications, and probation on the TDPS online database.

Can you search Texas court records online?

The Texas Appellate Courts also provide interested parties with access to an online case search portal. Persons that wish to access court records, in person, via mail, or online, are required to provide relevant information that can be used to facilitate the record search.

How do I find an inmate in Denton County Jail?

You can find out an inmate or lookup jail/case records via Denton County jail inmate search system online. Select a link, enter an inmate name and submit to search. You can obtain inmate’s booking date, charge and bond information. If the inmate cannot be found, contact Denton County jail or call the jail records line.

How do I find public records in Texas?

Accessibility. The Texas Public Information Act provides everyone access to Texas public records. All you need to do is submit a written request by email, fax, letter, or other means. The only requirement is that the request is for specific records.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Texas?

To obtain this information, call its General Information line at (936) 295-6371 or (800) 535-0283. To enquire about the status of an offender, call (844) 512-0461 if the Board of Pardons and Paroles has not voted on the inmate’s status and (512) 406-5202 after the vote.