Briscoe County Police Records
Briscoe County police records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Silverton. This is one of the smallest counties in Texas with a population of about 1,500 people. The Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency covering the entire county. There are no city police departments here. If you need to find an arrest record, look up an incident report, or check on a case from Briscoe County, the Sheriff's Office is where you start. State-level databases also hold conviction records and other criminal justice data tied to this county. For a county this small, most records requests go through the Sheriff or the clerks at the courthouse.
Briscoe County Overview
Briscoe County Sheriff's Office
The Briscoe County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement for the county. There are no municipal police departments in Briscoe County. The Sheriff and a small number of deputies cover the entire area. The office is in Silverton, which serves as the county seat.
Call (806) 823-2111 to reach the Sheriff's Office. The jail is located at 415 Main St, Silverton, TX 79257. Given the small size of the department, staffing is limited. It helps to call ahead if you plan to visit. Records requests can be made in person or in writing. The office follows the Texas Public Information Act just like every other government agency in the state.
| Office | Briscoe County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 Main St, Silverton, TX 79257 |
| Phone | (806) 823-2111 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Finding Briscoe County Police Records
For a county this small, local online search tools are not available. Your best option is to use statewide databases. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs a name-based search that covers all 254 Texas counties. Any conviction from Briscoe County will appear in these results. The fee is about $3 per name search.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free and covers anyone in the state prison or parole system. If someone was convicted of a felony in Briscoe County, this is where you can track their status. Search by name or TDCJ number. The system updates nightly.
Court records sit with the Briscoe County District Clerk at (806) 823-2132 for felony cases. The County Clerk at (806) 823-2131 handles misdemeanor records. Both offices are in the Silverton courthouse. Crash reports from highways in the county are on the TxDOT CRIS system at $6 per report.
What Briscoe County Records Contain
Police records from Briscoe County are straightforward. Arrest records show the person's name, charges, date, and booking details. Incident reports cover the deputy's account of a call or event. In a small county, the volume of records is low compared to urban areas. But the same rules apply. These are public records under Texas law.
Court records include the charging document, any pleas or motions, and the final judgment. The District Clerk keeps felony files. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor files. Briscoe County shares its judicial district with several neighboring counties, so the district judge rotates through the area. Case scheduling can be less frequent than in larger counties.
Briscoe County does not have a large jail facility. Many arrestees may be housed in a neighboring county's jail under an interlocal agreement. If you cannot find booking records locally, ask the Sheriff's Office which facility was used.
Note: Briscoe County may house inmates in neighboring county jails, so check with the Sheriff's Office if you cannot locate a booking record.
Briscoe County Official Website
The Briscoe County website provides basic contact information for county offices including the Sheriff.
Use the county website to find phone numbers and office addresses. For detailed police records searches, state databases like the DPS Crime Records portal are more useful.
Requesting Briscoe County Police Records
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, you can request records from the Briscoe County Sheriff's Office or any other county office. No reason is required. Put your request in writing for the best results. Include names, dates, and any case numbers you know.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page has templates you can use. Fees are standard across the state. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Reports typically run $5 to $15 each. In small counties like Briscoe, the staff who process records often wear many hats. Allow extra time for a response.
- Standard copies: $0.10 per page
- Incident reports: $5 to $15
- Crash reports through TxDOT CRIS: $6
- Certified copies: additional fee for certification
Briscoe County Legal Resources
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses all peace officers in the state, including Briscoe County deputies. You can check certifications through their system. TCOLE also collects crime data from all agencies through the Incident-Based Reporting program.
The Texas VINE system provides victim notification services. If someone you know was arrested in Briscoe County, you can register for custody status updates. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects county jail facilities and publishes its findings. For broader court information, the Texas Judicial Branch website covers the 110th Judicial District that serves Briscoe County.
Cities in Briscoe County
Silverton is the county seat and the main community in Briscoe County. There are no qualifying cities with separate police departments. All law enforcement goes through the Briscoe County Sheriff's Office. Quitaque sits partly in Briscoe County and partly in neighboring Hall County.
Nearby Counties
Briscoe County is surrounded by other small counties in the Texas Panhandle. If you are not sure which county handled an incident, check the exact address.