Swisher County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Swisher County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Swisher County public records: common questions
Where to search Swisher County records
Swisher County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Swisher County District Clerk contact information.
- Court casesSwisher County District Clerk contact information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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.
- The Swisher County Courthouse is at 119 South Maxwell Avenue in Tulia, Texas, with the county's main listed phone number 806-995-3504.
- The county's official District Clerk page lists C J Chasco at the courthouse, with phone number 806-995-3294.
- The county's official County Judge page lists Michael Clawson and provides Commissioners Court meeting notices.
- Texas Supreme Court materials identify the 64th and 242nd District Courts as serving Castro, Hale, and Swisher Counties.
- The county homepage currently links a 2024 jail inspection notice among its county resources.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Swisher County District Clerk contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official county government homepage and courthouse information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Texas Supreme Court approval of local rules for the 64th and 242nd District Courts serving Swisher County | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Swisher County Judge and Commissioners Court information | County or local | Open source |
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This Swisher 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. Swisher County has 6,703 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
- 48-437
- Population
- 6,703 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Swisher County Courthouse is at 119 South Maxwell Avenue in Tulia, Texas, with the county's main listed phone number 806-995-3504.
- Local detail
- The county's official District Clerk page lists C J Chasco at the courthouse, with phone number 806-995-3294.
- Local detail
- The county's official County Judge page lists Michael Clawson and provides Commissioners Court meeting notices.
- Local detail
- Texas Supreme Court materials identify the 64th and 242nd District Courts as serving Castro, Hale, and Swisher Counties.
- Local detail
- The county homepage currently links a 2024 jail inspection notice among its county resources.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Swisher County Courthouse is at 119 South Maxwell Avenue in Tulia, Texas, with the county's main listed phone number 806-995-3504.
- Local detail: The county's official District Clerk page lists C J Chasco at the courthouse, with phone number 806-995-3294.
- Local detail: The county's official County Judge page lists Michael Clawson and provides Commissioners Court meeting notices.
How do I contact the Swisher County District Clerk?
The county's official District Clerk page lists C J Chasco at the courthouse, with phone number 806-995-3294. Open Swisher County District Clerk contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which district court handles a felony case filed in Swisher County?
No reviewed official source for Swisher County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Texas Supreme Court approval of local rules for the 64th and 242nd District Courts serving Swisher County to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
What is the difference between the 64th and 242nd District Courts?
Texas Supreme Court materials identify the 64th and 242nd District Courts as serving Castro, Hale, and Swisher Counties. Open Texas Supreme Court approval of local rules for the 64th and 242nd District Courts serving Swisher County for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I obtain Swisher County criminal or civil court records?
The approved official source set for Swisher County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Swisher County Judge and Commissioners Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I verify whether someone is currently held in the Swisher County jail?
The reviewed official sources for Swisher County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
How do I request Swisher County Sheriff's Office or jail records?
No reviewed official source for Swisher County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Official county government homepage and courthouse information to identify the agency that created the report before submitting a request.
Which city or county agency handles an incident occurring in a Swisher County municipality?
Current approved sources for Swisher County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Official county government homepage and courthouse information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Where can I find Commissioners Court notices and county public records?
The county's official County Judge page lists Michael Clawson and provides Commissioners Court meeting notices. Open Swisher County Judge and Commissioners Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The structural court source confirming the three-county district-court jurisdiction is an older Supreme Court administrative document, although a 2026 Texas Judiciary report still lists both courts for Swisher County.
Criminal cases in Swisher County
Start with Swisher County District Clerk contact information for the official Swisher County court path. County: Swisher County government and county offices are based at the courthouse in Tulia; department-specific clerks maintain different county records. Court: Swisher County is served by the 64th and 242nd District Courts, which are multi-county district courts serving Castro, Hale, and Swisher Counties. County-level and justice-court jurisdiction should be confirmed with the relevant clerk or court.
Jail and custody information for Swisher County
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The available official county pages did not expose a current online jail roster or booking database.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The official county site references a jail inspection record, but no current official inmate roster or custody-search page was verified. Confirm custody directly with the Swisher County Sheriff's Office or jail. Municipal: The accessible official county sources did not provide a consolidated current list of municipal police departments or municipal-court boundaries. Municipal matters should be verified with the relevant city.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Swisher 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 Swisher County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county government homepage and courthouse information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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