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Where to search Donley County records

Donley County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records. Check current custody through County Sheriff and jail contact, custody-status referral, and law-enforcement information.

Court casesCounty Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records
Current custodyCounty Sheriff and jail contact, custody-status referral, and law-enforcement information
Statewide recordsUse the Texas state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Clarendon is the Donley County seat, and the county courthouse is at 300 Sully Street, Clarendon, Texas 79226.
The County Clerk lists Vicky Tunnell as clerk, provides official-record recording services, vital-record applications, marriage-license information, and online-record access.
The County Clerk lists office hours Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The County Sheriff page lists Charles "Butch" Blackburn as Sheriff, the Sheriff's Office at 300 South Jefferson, Clarendon, and phone number 806-874-3533; it directs users to VINELink for custody status.
The 100th Judicial District Court serves Donley County and lists Judge Dale A. Rabe Jr.; its posted court contact is in Childress, while the Donley County courthouse is listed as the local courthouse address.
The county states that Commissioners Court meets on the second Monday of each month, generally at 9:00 a.m., with agendas posted three business days before the meeting.

Donley County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	County Sheriff and jail contact, custody-status referral, and law-enforcement information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	Texas Public Information Act request procedures and county records-request contact	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Official records	County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Donley County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Donley County has 3,213 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 48-129
Population: 3,213 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Clarendon is the Donley County seat, and the county courthouse is at 300 Sully Street, Clarendon, Texas 79226.
Local detail: The County Clerk lists Vicky Tunnell as clerk, provides official-record recording services, vital-record applications, marriage-license information, and online-record access.
The County Clerk lists office hours Monday through Thursday from 7: 30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Local detail: The County Sheriff page lists Charles "Butch" Blackburn as Sheriff, the Sheriff's Office at 300 South Jefferson, Clarendon, and phone number 806-874-3533; it directs users to VINELink for custody status.
Local detail: The 100th Judicial District Court serves Donley County and lists Judge Dale A. Rabe Jr.; its posted court contact is in Childress, while the Donley County courthouse is listed as the local courthouse address.
Local detail: The county states that Commissioners Court meets on the second Monday of each month, generally at 9:00 a.m., with agendas posted three business days before the meeting.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Clarendon is the Donley County seat, and the county courthouse is at 300 Sully Street, Clarendon, Texas 79226.
Local detail: The County Clerk lists Vicky Tunnell as clerk, provides official-record recording services, vital-record applications, marriage-license information, and online-record access.
The County Clerk lists office hours Monday through Thursday from 7: 30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

How can I check Donley County custody status or locate an inmate through VINELink?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check Donley County custody status or locate an inmate through VINELink depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

How do I obtain Donley County deeds, official records, birth or death certificates, or marriage-license information?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain Donley County deeds, official records, birth or death certificates, or marriage-license information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

How do I search Donley County Clerk online records?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Donley County Clerk online records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

Which Donley County court handles my case: County Court, 100th District Court, or a Justice of the Peace?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Donley County court handles my case: County Court, 100th District Court, or a Justice of the Peace depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

How do I contact the 100th Judicial District Court or the Donley County District Clerk?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the 100th Judicial District Court or the Donley County District Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

How do I submit a Donley County Open Records request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Donley County Open Records request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

When and where does Donley County Commissioners Court meet, and how can I place an item on the agenda?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. When and where does Donley County Commissioners Court meet, and how can I place an item on the agenda depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

Which matters belong to Clarendon, Howardwick, Hedley, or Lelia Lake municipal agencies rather than Donley County offices?

For Donley County, start with County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services and County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong to Clarendon, Howardwick, Hedley, or Lelia Lake municipal agencies rather than Donley County offices depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Texas Public Information Act request procedures and county records-request contact. The 100th District Court contact is located in Childress, so the county page does not provide a complete local courthouse schedule or docket system.

Criminal cases in Donley County

Start with 100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information for the official Donley County court path. County: Donley County government services, county records, commissioners, elections, and public notices are administered through county offices centered at the Clarendon courthouse and annex. Court: Donley County identifies the 100th Judicial District Court, the County Court under the County Judge, and Justice of the Peace courts for Precincts 1 and 2 and Precincts 3 and 4. The County/District Clerk maintains clerk functions and records for the applicable courts.

Jail and custody information for Donley County

For current custody information, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, custody-status referral, and law-enforcement information. The Sheriff page does not provide a current local inmate roster, booking search, visitation schedule, or bail instructions, and instead refers users to VINELink for custody status.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Donley County Sheriff provides the county jail contact and directs the public to VINELink for offender custody status. The reviewed official page does not publish a local jail roster, visitation schedule, or detailed booking procedure. Municipal: Clarendon, Howardwick, Hedley, and Lelia Lake are identified as Donley County communities. Municipal police, municipal courts, city ordinances, and city records are separate from county Sheriff, county clerk, justice-court, and commissioners functions.

Statewide sources for Texas records

Statewide Texas sources are separate from Donley County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

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Official Donley County and Texas record sources

For an official starting point, use County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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