Hale County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Hale County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Hale County public records: common questions
Where to search Hale County records
Hale County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts. Use Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesTexas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsTexas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory
- 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.
- The Texas judicial directory lists Hale County Court and the 64th and 242nd District Courts.
- The directory lists Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Plainview and Precinct 3 Place 1 in Abernathy.
- The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement lists the Hale County Sheriff's Office at 1900 Columbia, Plainview, Texas 79072, with phone number 806-296-2724.
- Texas DSHS identifies the Hale County Clerk as the local office for Texas birth records, local death records, and local marriage records, and the Hale County District Clerk as the local office for local divorce records.
- The Texas judicial directory lists municipal courts for Abernathy, Hale Center, Petersburg, and Plainview within Hale County.
- Texas DPS 2024 reporting data identifies Hale County Sheriff's Office, Plainview Police Department, Abernathy Police Department, Hale Center Police Department, and Petersburg Police Department as law-enforcement agencies reporting county-related data.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts | County or local | Open source | |
| Local court cases | Texas DPS official agency reporting data identifying Hale County and municipal law-enforcement agencies | Local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Texas Commission on Law Enforcement official Hale County Sheriff's Office contact record | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory | State | Open source | |
| Court cases | Hale County official source (dshs.texas.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Hale County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Hale County has 31,819 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
- 48-189
- Population
- 31,819 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Texas judicial directory lists Hale County Court and the 64th and 242nd District Courts.
- Local detail
- The directory lists Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Plainview and Precinct 3 Place 1 in Abernathy.
- Local detail
- The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement lists the Hale County Sheriff's Office at 1900 Columbia, Plainview, Texas 79072, with phone number 806-296-2724.
- Local detail
- Texas DSHS identifies the Hale County Clerk as the local office for Texas birth records, local death records, and local marriage records, and the Hale County District Clerk as the local office for local divorce records.
- Local detail
- The Texas judicial directory lists municipal courts for Abernathy, Hale Center, Petersburg, and Plainview within Hale County.
- Local detail
- Texas DPS 2024 reporting data identifies Hale County Sheriff's Office, Plainview Police Department, Abernathy Police Department, Hale Center Police Department, and Petersburg Police Department as law-enforcement agencies reporting county-related data.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Texas judicial directory lists Hale County Court and the 64th and 242nd District Courts.
- Local detail: The directory lists Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Plainview and Precinct 3 Place 1 in Abernathy.
- Local detail: The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement lists the Hale County Sheriff's Office at 1900 Columbia, Plainview, Texas 79072, with phone number 806-296-2724.
Which Hale County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, traffic, or divorce matter?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Hale County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, traffic, or divorce matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
How do I contact the 64th or 242nd District Court?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the 64th or 242nd District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
How do I search or request Hale County court records?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search or request Hale County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
Which clerk handles Hale County birth, death, marriage, or divorce records?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which clerk handles Hale County birth, death, marriage, or divorce records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
How can I verify current Hale County jail custody information?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify current Hale County jail custody information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
Should I contact the Hale County Sheriff's Office or a municipal police department?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Should I contact the Hale County Sheriff's Office or a municipal police department depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
Which court handles an offense occurring in Plainview, Abernathy, Hale Center, or Petersburg?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles an offense occurring in Plainview, Abernathy, Hale Center, or Petersburg depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
How do I submit a public-record request for a Hale County law-enforcement record?
For Hale County, start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts and Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a public-record request for a Hale County law-enforcement record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Use Texas DPS official agency reporting data identifying Hale County and municipal law-enforcement agencies for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The official TCOLE directory confirms the Hale County Sheriff's Office and its Plainview address, but no accessible official Hale County jail roster, visitation page, or current custody-information page was located during this review. Municipal: The official Texas court directory identifies municipal courts in Abernathy, Hale Center, Petersburg, and Plainview. Texas DPS separately identifies municipal police agencies in Abernathy, Hale Center, Petersburg, and Plainview alongside the county sheriff's office.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Hale County court and felony records
Start with Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts for the official Hale County court path. County: Hale County court and law-enforcement records are associated with the county and with distinct municipal jurisdictions listed in the Texas judicial directory. The reviewed official sources did not provide a current county boundary map or complete unincorporated-area description. Court: The county has a County Court, 64th District Court, 242nd District Court, and justice courts including Precincts 1 and 3. Municipal courts in Abernathy, Hale Center, Petersburg, and Plainview handle matters within their respective municipal jurisdictions.
Police records and public-record requests
For police or incident records, use Texas Commission on Law Enforcement official Hale County Sheriff's Office contact record. The Texas judicial directory provides court listings and contacts but not a complete subject-matter jurisdiction guide for every Hale County court.
Hale County custody and jail information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The Hale County website was not located through the official-source search, so county-hosted clerk, sheriff, jail, and public-record pages could not be independently verified.
Texas state-level record sources
Use Texas Judicial Branch statewide court and personnel directory as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Nearby county coverage in Texas
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Official Hale County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use Texas judicial directory listing Hale County judges, courts, addresses, and contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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