Moore County Police Records

Moore County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Dumas, Texas. This Panhandle county sits in the northern part of the state, about an hour north of Amarillo. If you need to search for an arrest report, check on a case, or get a copy of an incident file, the Sheriff's Office is the main source. The Moore County Clerk also holds court records tied to criminal cases. You can search for police records through state databases or visit the courthouse in Dumas to track down what you need for Moore County law enforcement files.

Moore County Sheriff's Office

The Moore County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It handles patrol, criminal investigations, and the county jail. The office is in Dumas and covers a flat stretch of Panhandle land that includes ranches, feedlots, and energy operations. Deputies respond to calls throughout the county.

Staff keep incident reports, arrest records, and accident files. They follow state retention rules and public access laws. The office runs dispatch for Moore County, logging all emergency calls. You can call or visit during business hours to ask about records. The Sheriff's Office serves warrants and civil papers for local courts. Because of the oil and gas industry in the area, the county sees a mix of local residents and transient workers, which affects the types of cases that come through.

The office also tracks warrants. Call ahead if you need to check on a specific warrant or case in Moore County. The county jail processes bookings from both local arrests and traffic stops on the highways. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the Dumas Police Department on cases that cross jurisdictional lines.

Getting Moore County Police Records

Know the type of record you need. Incident reports, arrest logs, and accident reports are all different. The Sheriff's Office keeps most law enforcement files. Court 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. No reason is needed. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If they want to hold records back, they must ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days.

Put your request in writing. Include the date of the incident, names involved, and any case numbers. Mail it or drop it off at the Sheriff's Office in Dumas. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 50 pages may be free if the records are simple to pull. Labor charges apply at $15.00 per hour for larger requests.

Moore County Clerk Records

The Moore County Clerk holds criminal misdemeanor records and civil case files for the county courts. The office is in the Moore County Courthouse in Dumas. Staff can help you search records in person. The Clerk also handles property records, marriage licenses, and vital records.

Below is a screenshot of the Moore County website, which lists office details and contact information.

Call the County Clerk at (806) 935-6164. The District Clerk at (806) 935-6165 handles felony case records for the 69th Judicial District. If you need felony files or grand jury records, that is the office to call. Moore County shares this judicial district with other Panhandle counties, so court sessions may rotate. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. The courthouse in Dumas is the central location for all county records, including property filings and vital records that may connect to police cases.

Texas Police Records Resources

State databases extend your search beyond Moore County. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division keeps the statewide criminal history system with over 15 million records. Name searches cost a fee. Public access covers convictions and deferred adjudication only.

The TDCJ Offender Search is free and covers inmates and parolees. The TxDOT CRIS system stores police-reported crashes at $6.00 to $8.00. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement provides free officer license checks.

Victim Services in Moore County

The Texas VINE system lets victims track offender custody for free. Register for phone, email, or text alerts. It covers all 254 Texas counties. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles provides notification for parole hearings. Victims of crimes in Moore County can register for updates and give input on release decisions.

Moore County and Open Records

Under Government Code Chapter 552, any person can request records from a Texas government body. Agencies must respond promptly. If they want to withhold records, they need the Attorney General's approval. Criminal penalties apply to those who hide public records.

Active investigations are a common exception. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, law enforcement must report certain data on officer-involved incidents. If Moore County 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 Moore County

Dumas is the county seat and the largest city. Sunray and Cactus are smaller communities. For police records in Moore County, contact the local police department or the Sheriff\'s Office. For city records, contact the Dumas Police Department or the Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County in the Texas Panhandle. Check the location of the incident first.