Clay County Police Records
Clay County police records are on file at the Sheriff's Office in Henrietta, a North Texas community near the Oklahoma border. The county has about 10,000 residents and covers ranch land and small towns south of Wichita Falls. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and handles patrol, investigations, and jail operations. To get a copy of a police report, look up an arrest record, or check on jail bookings, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. You can also search state databases from the Texas DPS to find conviction records and offender information that includes Clay County cases.
Clay County Overview
Clay County Sheriff's Office
The Clay County Sheriff's Office runs law enforcement for the entire county. It sits in Henrietta, a town along US Highway 287 between Wichita Falls and the Red River. Deputies handle patrol, criminal investigations, and emergency response. The office also runs the Clay County Jail and serves civil papers for local courts.
Clay County is close to Wichita Falls in neighboring Wichita County. Some cases near the border between the two counties require coordination. If you are not sure which agency handled an incident, call the Sheriff at (940) 538-5611. Staff can check their logs and point you to the right office.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Sheriff's Office must make public records available on request. They have 10 business days to respond. If they want to withhold a record, they must seek an Attorney General ruling first.
| Office | Clay County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 N. Bridge St, Henrietta, TX 76365 |
| Phone | (940) 538-5611 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Search Clay County Police Records
Clay County does not run an online records portal. You search for records by contacting the Sheriff's Office by phone, mail, or in person. Provide the name of the individual and a date range if possible. Staff pull the records from their filing system and make copies.
For a broader search, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Their name-based search pulls conviction data from across Texas. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows anyone in state prison. Both databases cover Clay County cases that resulted in convictions or state incarceration.
Vehicle accident reports from Clay County are filed with TxDOT. Use the CRIS portal to get copies. Each report costs $6. They become public 60 days after the crash under Texas Transportation Code Section 550.065. For jail status updates, register through Texas VINE to get free alerts when an inmate is released or transferred.
Clay County Records Fees
Fees for police records in Clay County match the state schedule. Copies are $0.10 per page. Incident reports are typically $5 to $15. Certified copies carry an added fee.
The Sheriff's Office can charge for staff labor at $15 per hour when a request takes more than an hour to process. Under Government Code Section 552.275, if the total will be over $40, you get an estimate before any work begins. You can narrow the scope of your request to bring the cost down.
What Clay County Police Records Contain
Police reports from Clay County list the facts of the case. The date, time, and location come first. The deputy's narrative tells what happened. Names of people involved, witnesses, and suspects are all part of the file. If someone was arrested, the report shows charges and booking info.
Jail records at the Clay County Jail show the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and custody status. Arrest data gets sent to the Texas DPS under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 58. That means Clay County arrests show up in the statewide criminal history database after disposition.
Some files are off limits. Active investigation records can be withheld per Government Code Section 552.108. Juvenile records are sealed. Personal details like Social Security numbers and medical records are always redacted before release. If your request is denied, the agency must cite the specific legal basis.
Clay County Online Resources
The Texas Judicial Branch website provides court information for all counties in the state, including Clay County.
Use this site to find court contacts, case search tools, and forms used by Texas district and county courts.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement website lets you verify the license of any peace officer in Clay County. The search is free and shows training records and certification status for all active Texas officers.
Legal Help for Clay County
Legal aid options in Clay County include the State Bar of Texas referral line at (800) 252-9690 and the TexasLawHelp website. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas may also serve this area for low-income residents.
The Clay County District Clerk at (940) 538-4632 handles felony court records. The County Clerk at (940) 538-4631 keeps misdemeanor court files, property records, and vital records. Both offices are in the courthouse in Henrietta. For open records disputes, the Texas Attorney General's Office has a hotline at (512) 478-6736.
Cities in Clay County
Clay County has a few small communities. Henrietta is the county seat and the largest town. Other communities include Bellevue, Byers, Dean, and Jolly. None of these cities have large police departments, so most law enforcement falls to the Sheriff's Office. All police records for the county are kept there.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Clay County in North Texas. Check the correct jurisdiction before requesting police records.