Moore County Warrant Records Search

Moore County warrant records are tracked by the Sheriff's Office and stored by the court clerks in Dumas, Texas. This Texas Panhandle county processes criminal cases through its courthouse offices. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records while the District Clerk handles felony case files from the 69th Judicial District Court. You can check on active warrants by calling the Sheriff at 806-935-2121 or going to the courthouse in Dumas. State search tools from the Texas DPS also include Moore County data. These records are public, and you can look them up at any office that handles them.

Moore County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Moore County Sheriff's Office tracks all active warrants from the county courts. Call 806-935-2121 to ask about a warrant. The office is in Dumas and takes walk-in requests during regular business hours.

Warrant records include the person's name, charges, bond amount, and which court issued the warrant. The Sheriff's Office serves warrants and coordinates with law enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions for fugitive cases. They handle extradition when someone with a Moore County warrant is found outside the area. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, these records are public and available to anyone who asks.

Note: Call ahead to confirm hours, especially around holidays.

How to Search Moore County Warrants

Call the Sheriff's Office for a fast check. Give them a name and they can look it up. For court records, visit the Moore County Courthouse in Dumas.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal runs a statewide search that includes Moore County. It costs a small fee. The DPS Crime Records page explains the process and what you need to run the search. Results cover arrests, convictions, and warrants from across Texas.

The Moore County District Clerk keeps felony records from the 69th Judicial District Court. Files include indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor and civil records. Both offices are at the courthouse. Copies cost $1.00 per page. You can search by name or case number during office hours.

Moore County Court System and Warrants

The 69th District Court handles felony cases in Moore County. The County Court deals with Class A and B misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts cover Class C offenses including traffic tickets and minor violations.

All courts can issue warrants under Chapter 15 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. A judge must find probable cause before signing. The warrant names the person and describes the offense. Once active, any Texas peace officer can serve it. The District Attorney prosecutes felonies. The County Attorney handles misdemeanor cases and provides legal counsel to the county government.

Constables serve warrants and civil process within their precincts in Moore County. They handle citations, subpoenas, and protective orders alongside criminal warrants. Each constable precinct coordinates with the Sheriff's Office on warrant execution to make sure they get served.

Note: Justice of the Peace courts in Moore County also issue warrants for school attendance violations.

Statewide Resources for Moore County

The Texas Department of Public Safety operates the main criminal records database for Texas. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice tracks people in the state prison system. The Office of Court Administration oversees court records statewide.

The Texas Attorney General's Office processes public information requests and runs victim notification programs. These tools are helpful for searches that span multiple counties. For Moore County records specifically, the Dumas courthouse is the primary source. The Justice of the Peace courts there handle initial hearings and bond settings on top of issuing warrants for minor offenses.

Moore County Warrant Records and Copies

Getting copies of warrant records from Moore County is simple. Go to the clerk offices at the Dumas courthouse and request what you need by name or case number. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost a bit more under state law.

Moore County keeps records based on the retention schedule set by the Texas Local Government Code. Felony case files are held for longer periods than misdemeanor records. If you need older files, they may be in storage, but the clerks can still pull them for you. Written requests by mail are also an option if you can't visit in person. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date of the case, and which type of record you are looking for. The turnaround time for mail requests depends on the workload at the clerk office, but most are handled within a few business days.

DPS Criminal History Checks for Moore County

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal is one of the best ways to search for Moore County warrant records from home. You need to set up an account on the DPS website first. Each search costs $3.00 per name. You pay with a credit card on their site. The system pulls data from the state's Computerized Criminal History database, which gets its data from local agencies across all 254 counties.

Results from a DPS search can show arrests, charges, convictions, and deferred adjudications. The data comes from what local agencies report to the state. If a Moore County arrest was not yet sent to DPS, it might not show up right away. For the most current warrant status, the Sheriff's Office in Dumas is still the best call. But the DPS tool gives you a wider view that covers records from the whole state in one search. You can also request a more thorough check through fingerprint-based searches via the Texas DPS main site, which costs $10.00 and goes through the Crime Records Division directly.

Nearby Counties

Moore County borders these counties. Warrants are filed where the charge was brought.