Donley County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Donley County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Donley County public records: common questions
Where to search Donley County records
Donley County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with 100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information. Check current custody through County Sheriff and jail contact, custody-status referral, and law-enforcement information.
- Court cases100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information
- 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.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | 100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information | 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 |
| Official records | County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
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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?
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. Check County Sheriff and jail contact, custody-status referral, and law-enforcement information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
How do I obtain Donley County deeds, official records, birth or death certificates, or marriage-license information?
The County Clerk lists Vicky Tunnell as clerk, provides official-record recording services, vital-record applications, marriage-license information, and online-record access. Use County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
How do I search Donley County Clerk online records?
The County Clerk lists Vicky Tunnell as clerk, provides official-record recording services, vital-record applications, marriage-license information, and online-record access. Open County Clerk official records, recording fees, vital records, marriage licenses, and online records for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Donley County court handles my case: County Court, 100th District Court, or a Justice of the Peace?
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. Check 100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I contact the 100th Judicial District Court or the Donley County District Clerk?
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. Check 100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I submit a Donley County Open Records request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552?
The reviewed official sources for Donley County do not identify one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
When and where does Donley County Commissioners Court meet, and how can I place an item on the agenda?
No reviewed official source for Donley County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open 100th Judicial District Court judge, court contact, and court location information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which matters belong to Clarendon, Howardwick, Hedley, or Lelia Lake municipal agencies rather than Donley County offices?
The reviewed official sources for Donley County do not identify one current directory covering every relevant official. Use County government portal, county-seat information, public notices, alerts, and county services to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.
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.
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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