Find Maverick County Police Records
Maverick County police records are held at the Sheriff's Office in Eagle Pass, Texas. This border county sits along the Rio Grande across from Piedras Negras, Mexico. If you need to look up an arrest report, check on a case, or get an incident file, the Sheriff's Office is the place to start. The Maverick County Clerk also keeps court records tied to criminal cases. You can search for police records through state tools online or visit the courthouse in Eagle Pass. Both approaches help you track down Maverick County law enforcement records.
Maverick County Overview
Maverick County Sheriff's Office
The Maverick County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It handles patrol, criminal cases, and the county jail. The office is in Eagle Pass and covers a large stretch of border land along the Rio Grande. Deputies work alongside federal agencies like Customs and Border Protection on border security matters. The Sheriff's Office also serves the rural communities outside of Eagle Pass city limits.
Staff maintain incident reports, arrest records, and accident files. They follow state retention rules and public access laws. The border location means the office deals with a unique mix of cases, including smuggling and immigration-related offenses that get referred to federal authorities. For local police records, the Sheriff's Office keeps its own files. You can call or visit during business hours to ask about records.
| Office | Maverick County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
100 E. Broadway St Eagle Pass, TX 78852 |
| Phone | (830) 773-2324 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | Maverick County Sheriff |
The office tracks active warrants and serves civil papers for the local courts. If you think there may be an open warrant in Maverick County, call the Sheriff's Office.
How to Get Maverick County Police Records
Know what type of record you need first. Incident reports, arrest logs, and accident reports are different documents. The Sheriff's Office handles most files. Some records may sit with the County Clerk or District Clerk.
The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives you the right to request government records. You don't need a reason. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If they want to hold something back, they must ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days of your request.
Write your request with dates, names, and any case numbers. Drop it off at the Sheriff's Office in Eagle Pass or mail it. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page under state law. The first 50 pages may be free. Labor charges of $15.00 per hour apply for larger requests.
Note: Records tied to open investigations may be held back until the case is closed or charges are filed.
Maverick County Clerk Records
The Maverick County Clerk keeps criminal misdemeanor records and civil case files for the county courts. The office is at the courthouse in Eagle Pass. Staff can help you look up case records in person. The Clerk also handles property records, marriage licenses, and vital records.
The screenshot below shows the Maverick County website, which lists office details and county services.
The County Clerk phone is (830) 773-2829. The District Clerk handles felony records for the 293rd Judicial District at (830) 773-2830.
Below is a screenshot of the Maverick County Sheriff's page, which provides contact details and information about the department.
Maverick County's border location means some criminal cases involve federal charges that go through the Western District of Texas federal court system rather than the county courts.
Texas Police Records Databases
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division keeps the statewide criminal history system with over 15 million conviction records. Name searches cost a fee per credit. Public access is limited to convictions and deferred adjudication records.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free and covers inmates and parolees statewide. The TxDOT CRIS system stores police-reported crashes at $6.00 to $8.00 per copy. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement provides free officer license checks.
Maverick County Victim Services
The Texas VINE system lets crime victims track offender custody for free. Register for alerts by phone, email, or text. It covers all 254 Texas counties. You get notified of booking, release, transfer, or escape.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles provides parole hearing notification. Victims of crimes in Maverick County can register for updates and submit input on release decisions. Coordinators are on staff to help through the process.
Maverick County and Open Records
Under Government Code Chapter 552, anyone can request records from a government body in Texas. The agency must respond promptly. If they want to withhold records, they need the Attorney General's approval first. Criminal penalties exist for hiding public records.
Active investigations are a common exception. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, law enforcement must report certain officer-involved incident data. If the Maverick County Sheriff's Office denies your request, ask for the ruling letter. Appeal to district court within 30 days. The open government hotline is (512) 478-6736.
Cities in Maverick County
Eagle Pass is the county seat and the largest city. It has its own police department for incidents within city limits. For police records in Maverick County, contact the local police department or the Sheriff\'s Office. For city police records, contact the Eagle Pass Police Department directly. County records go through the Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Maverick County. Confirm where the incident happened before making a records request.