Coke County Police Records Lookup

Coke County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Robert Lee, a quiet West Central Texas town. The county has about 3,300 residents and sits in a rural area known for ranching and Lake E.V. Spence. The Sheriff's Office serves as the only law enforcement agency for the county. If you need to pull an arrest record, request a copy of an incident report, or check on someone in the county jail, contact the Sheriff's Office. You can submit requests in person, by phone, or through a written Public Information Act request. State-level tools from the Texas DPS are also available for broader searches.

Coke County Sheriff's Office

The Coke County Sheriff's Office covers all law enforcement duties in the county. Deputies patrol the roads, answer emergency calls, and investigate criminal activity. The office also runs the Coke County Jail in Robert Lee and provides civil process services for the courts. With a small population, the office has limited staff but handles a range of cases from traffic stops to property crimes.

Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Sheriff's Office is required to respond to public records requests. You do not have to explain why you want the records. The office has 10 business days to comply. If they want to deny access, they must seek an Attorney General ruling within that same time frame.

Search Coke County Police Records

Coke County does not have an online records search tool. Call or visit the Sheriff's Office in Robert Lee. Give them a name and date range. They can look up reports, arrest files, and jail bookings from their records system.

For a wider search, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division keeps conviction data from every Texas county. The name-based search costs a small fee per query. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows state prison inmates. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 58, Coke County reports arrest dispositions to DPS for inclusion in the statewide system.

For crash reports, use the TxDOT CRIS portal. Officers file crash reports with the state, and copies cost $6 each. Certified copies cost $8. Reports become public about 60 days after the incident.

Coke County Records Fees

Copy fees follow the state rules. Standard pages are $0.10 each. Incident reports are usually $5 to $15. Certified copies cost more. If your request requires extensive staff work, the office charges $15 per hour for labor under Government Code Section 552.275.

Most Coke County requests are straightforward and cheap. But if costs will exceed $40, you receive a written estimate first. Payment is due before the records are handed over.

What Coke County Police Records Include

A Coke County police report covers the basics. It shows the date, time, and place of the incident. The responding deputy's name is on it. The narrative explains what happened. People involved are named. If someone was arrested, the report shows charges and booking data.

Jail records add more detail. Inmate name, charges, bond amount, physical description, and court dates are all part of the file. Arrest data flows to the DPS statewide system. These records stay on file permanently in most cases. Court records for felonies go through the District Clerk at (325) 453-2632. Misdemeanor files are kept by the County Clerk at (325) 453-2631.

Active investigation files may be withheld. Juvenile records are sealed. Medical info and Social Security numbers are always stripped out before release. The agency must cite the specific law if they deny your request.

Coke County Resources

The Coke County website provides basic contact information for county offices.

Visit the site for phone numbers, office hours, and addresses for the Sheriff's Office and courthouse in Robert Lee.

You can verify any Coke County peace officer's license through the TCOLE online portal. The lookup is free and shows training, certification status, and license history.

Legal Help for Coke County

Legal services in Coke County are limited due to the rural setting. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can help you find a lawyer in the area. TexasLawHelp has free guides for handling records requests and other legal tasks.

For denied records requests, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division at (512) 478-6736 provides free assistance. They issue binding rulings when agencies refuse to hand over public records. The Texas VINE system lets you track custody changes for anyone booked into the Coke County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Coke County in West Central Texas. Verify the jurisdiction before filing your records request.