Stonewall County Warrant Records

Stonewall County warrant records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the courthouse in Aspermont. This is a small rural county in west-central Texas with a tight-knit community and limited online search tools. The Sheriff's Office tracks all active warrants and can tell you if a warrant has been filed in your name. You can also check with the County Clerk for misdemeanor case records or the District Clerk for felony files. To search Stonewall County warrant records, you can call the Sheriff, visit the courthouse, or use the statewide DPS criminal history tool to look up records linked to this county.

Stonewall County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Stonewall County Sheriff's Office is the main place to check for active warrants. Call 940-989-2272 during business hours to ask about a warrant. The staff can look up your name and tell you if anything is on file. They track every warrant from every court in the county.

Warrant records from the Sheriff's Office show the name on the warrant, what charges are listed, the bond amount, which court issued it, and whether it is still active or has been served. The Sheriff also handles extradition when someone with a Stonewall County warrant is picked up in another county. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 15, a valid arrest warrant must be based on probable cause and signed by a magistrate. This applies to every warrant that comes out of Stonewall County courts.

You can visit the office in person at the courthouse in Aspermont. Walk-ins are welcome on weekdays.

Misdemeanor Warrant Cases in Stonewall County

The Stonewall County County Clerk keeps records for all misdemeanor criminal cases. If a warrant is tied to a Class A or B misdemeanor, the case file sits with this office. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies carry an extra fee set by Texas Government Code.

The County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor cases and works with law enforcement on warrant prep. The County Attorney also handles juvenile matters and gives legal advice to county officials. Cases range from traffic offenses to more serious misdemeanors heard in county court. If a person misses a court date on a misdemeanor case, the judge may issue a bench warrant, which also goes on file with the clerk.

Note: Copy fees can change, so call ahead to confirm the current rates before you visit.

Search Stonewall County Felony Warrants

The Stonewall County District Clerk holds all felony case records for the 110th Judicial District Court. Felony warrants are issued when the grand jury hands down an indictment and the person has not been arrested yet. These records include charging documents, plea deals, trial notes, and sentencing orders.

The District Attorney's Office works with law enforcement to build felony cases and bring them before the grand jury. Victim services are also available through the DA's office to help people who have been affected by a crime. The District Attorney handles appeals and asset forfeiture cases tied to criminal investigations in Stonewall County.

Certified copies of felony records are available from the District Clerk for the fees set by state law. Some records may also be found through the Texas e-Filing system.

Statewide Warrant Search Tools

The Texas Department of Public Safety runs a statewide criminal history database. You can use the DPS online criminal history search to look up warrant records by name. This tool pulls from state records and may show active warrants from Stonewall County courts.

The DPS search portal is shown below and covers all 254 Texas counties.

Results may include arrest records, court dispositions, and warrant status for people with cases in Stonewall County.

The Crime Records Division explains how to run background checks and what records you can get. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to ask for government records, and most warrant records fall under this law unless sealed by a court. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is another tool to check on people who went through the state prison system.

Warrant Types in Stonewall County

Courts in Stonewall County can issue several types of warrants. Arrest warrants are the most common. A bench warrant comes when someone does not show up for court. Capias warrants deal with people who fail to follow a court order. Each type creates a record the Sheriff tracks.

Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanor warrants in Stonewall County. These cover traffic tickets, code violations, and truancy cases. JP courts also set bonds and hold initial hearings for detained people. The Stonewall County Constables serve warrants and civil process from the JP courts. They work with the Sheriff when cases cross precinct lines.

The Texas Judicial Branch website has more info on how the court system works and how to find case records across the state. The Texas Attorney General also provides guidance on open records requests if you need to formally request warrant documents from a government office.

Texas warrants do not have a time limit. A Stonewall County warrant can stay open for years. Any time your name gets run through the system during a traffic stop or other check, the warrant will show up. This is true for warrants from every court level in the county.

Note: If you think you have a warrant in Stonewall County, talking to a lawyer before you act is a good idea.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stonewall County. Click any name to search warrant records in that area.