Lee County Warrant Records

Lee County warrant records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the courthouse clerks in Giddings, Texas. The county uses two separate clerk offices for criminal case records. Misdemeanors go through the County Clerk. Felony cases are filed with the District Clerk. You can search for warrants by calling the Sheriff's Office at 979-542-2825 or walking into the courthouse during business hours. The Texas DPS also runs a statewide search tool that includes Lee County data. All warrant records are considered public under Texas law and can be looked up by anyone with a name or case number to search on.

Lee County Sheriff Warrant Division

The Lee County Sheriff's Office maintains all active warrants from the county courts. Call 979-542-2825 to check on a warrant. The office is in Giddings and accepts walk-in requests during normal business hours.

Warrant data includes the person's full name, the charges, bond amount, the court that issued the warrant, and whether it is still active or has been served. The Sheriff's Office works with other agencies when a person with a Lee County warrant is picked up in another area. They handle extradition and work with state and federal law enforcement as needed. This office is the single best place to start any warrant search in Lee County because they pull data from every court level.

Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, warrant records are public. You can request them without giving a reason.

How to Search Lee County Warrant Records

Call the Sheriff's Office first. It is the fastest way. Give them a full name and they can check the warrant system right away. For court records, go to the courthouse in Giddings.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal covers all Texas counties including Lee County. There is a fee for the search. It shows arrests, convictions, and warrants that have been reported to the state. The DPS Crime Records page explains the process and tells you what information you need to run a search.

The Lee County District Clerk keeps felony records from the 335th Judicial District Court. These include indictments, plea deals, trial records, and sentencing orders. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor files and civil case records. Both offices sit in the courthouse. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies run a bit more. You can search by defendant name or case number at either office.

Note: The DPS search may not show every local warrant, so always check with Lee County directly for the most current information.

Lee County Court System and Warrants

Lee County has three court levels that can issue warrants. The 335th District Court handles felony cases. The County Court covers Class A and B misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts take care of Class C offenses like traffic tickets and minor violations.

Chapter 15 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure sets the rules for how warrants are issued and served. A judge must find probable cause and sign the warrant. It has to name the person and describe the offense. Once the warrant is active, any peace officer in Texas can serve it. The District Attorney prosecutes felonies and the County Attorney handles misdemeanor cases. Both offices work with law enforcement to build cases, review warrants, and prepare court filings.

Constables and Process Service in Lee County

Lee County constables serve warrants and civil papers within their precincts. Each constable covers a set geographic area. They handle citations, subpoenas, protective orders, and eviction notices along with criminal warrants.

The constable offices work together with the Sheriff's Office on warrant execution. If a Justice of the Peace court issues a warrant, the constable for that precinct is the one who serves it. You can contact the constable office in your precinct to ask about the status of a particular warrant or civil process. They keep records of all documents they have served.

Statewide Search Tools for Lee County

The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the main criminal records database for the state. You can search by name to find criminal history that includes Lee County records. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has records on current and former inmates. If someone from Lee County went to state prison, their file is in this system.

The Office of Court Administration oversees the court system statewide. The Texas Attorney General's Office handles public information requests and victim notification services. These state tools are useful when you need to search across multiple counties or when you are not sure where a record is filed. For records specific to Lee County, the Giddings courthouse is the primary source.

Getting copies from Lee County is simple. Visit the clerk offices at the courthouse in Giddings with the name and case info you have. The staff will look it up and make copies for you. If you can not visit, mail a written request. Include the person's full name and a check for copy fees. Standard copies are $1.00 per page across both clerk offices. Certified copies cost more. Older Lee County cases may be stored in an archive room, which can add a short wait. The records are still public and you have the right to them. Lee County follows the same retention rules as every other Texas county under the Local Government Code.

Nearby Counties

Lee County borders these counties. If you are not sure where a warrant was issued, check the county where the charge was filed.