Search Navarro County Police Records

Navarro County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Corsicana. The county is in Central Texas, south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you want to find an arrest report, look up an incident file, or get details on a criminal case, the Sheriff's Office handles most of those records. The Navarro County Clerk keeps court records for misdemeanor cases, and the District Clerk holds felony files. You can request police records in person, by mail, or by using state-level online search tools to track down what you need.

Navarro County Sheriff's Office

The Navarro County Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for areas outside city limits. The office is in Corsicana at 312 W. 2nd Avenue. Deputies patrol the rural parts of the county and respond to calls across a wide stretch of land. The office also runs the county jail, where pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor inmates are held.

The Sheriff's Office maintains police records including arrest logs, incident reports, and accident files. Staff process public information requests and can help you find records during business hours. They also run the county dispatch center, which logs all 911 calls for the area. The office works with the Corsicana Police Department and state agencies on joint investigations. Warrants issued by local courts are tracked and served by the Sheriff's Office.

Getting Navarro County Police Records

Start by deciding what kind of record you need. Incident reports come from the Sheriff's Office or city police. Arrest records sit with the arresting agency. Court records go to either the County Clerk or District Clerk. Crash reports end up in the state system. Each has its own process for getting copies.

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to ask for government records. Write a request to the Navarro County Sheriff's Office. Include the date of the incident, names of people involved, and any report numbers. The office must get back to you within 10 business days. If they plan to withhold anything, they must get a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.

The screenshot below shows the Navarro County website where you can find contact details for county departments.

The site provides links to the Sheriff's Office, County Clerk, District Clerk, and other offices that deal with public records in Navarro County.

Navarro County Court Records

The Navarro County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records. The office is at the courthouse in Corsicana. Call (903) 654-3035 for help with records requests. The Clerk can look up cases, make copies, and provide certified documents. Most criminal court records are public unless they have been sealed by a judge.

Felony case records are with the District Clerk. You can reach that office at (903) 654-3040. The District Clerk manages the docket for district courts, collects fees, and stores all documents filed in felony cases. If someone was charged with a serious crime in Navarro County, the felony file is at the District Clerk's office.

Texas Police Records Resources

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division keeps the statewide criminal history database. It has over 15 million conviction records. You can run a name search for a small fee. Only conviction data and deferred adjudication records are public. Arrest records without a conviction do not show up.

The TDCJ Offender Search is a free tool for finding inmates and parolees. Search by name or TDCJ number. Results include current location, charges, and release dates. The system updates nightly and covers records going back to 1980.

Crash reports from Navarro County are in the TxDOT CRIS system. Reports become public 60 days after the crash. You can buy a certified copy for $8.00 or a standard copy for $6.00. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement lets you verify officer credentials for free through their online portal.

Navarro County Victim Notification

Crime victims in Navarro County can use the Texas VINE system to track offenders. VINE is free. It sends alerts by phone, email, or text when someone is booked, released, or moved. The service covers all 254 Texas counties and runs every day, all day.

For parole cases, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has its own notification system. Victims can sign up to learn about parole hearings and provide input before the board makes a decision. Staff are on hand to help victims through the process.

Navarro County Records Fees

Navarro County police records fees follow the state schedule. Paper copies are $0.10 per page. Legal size pages cost $0.15 each. If a request takes more than two hours of staff time, labor charges kick in at $15.00 per hour. The first 50 pages may be free when records are easy to find and do not need much work to pull together.

Crash reports from the TxDOT CRIS system cost $6.00 to $8.00 per report. Court records from the County Clerk or District Clerk have their own copy fees. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. If a request would cost over $40.00, you get an itemized estimate first.

Police Records and Open Records Law

The Texas Public Information Act makes most government records open to the public. You can request police records without giving a reason. The agency has 10 business days to respond. If they deny your request, they must seek the Attorney General's opinion. There are penalties for officials who hide public records on purpose.

Some records have limits. Active investigations can be withheld. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, law enforcement agencies report certain data on officer-involved incidents to the state. Internal affairs files and personnel records may also be exempt. If the Navarro County Sheriff's Office denies a request, contact the Attorney General's open government hotline at (512) 478-6736.

Cities in Navarro County

Corsicana is the largest city and the county seat. Other communities include Blooming Grove, Kerens, Rice, and Dawson. Police records from outside city limits go through the Navarro County Sheriff's Office. Each city police department keeps its own records for incidents inside city limits.

For police records in Navarro County, contact the local police department or the Sheriff\'s Office. For records from any city in the county, contact the local police department or the Sheriff's Office in Corsicana.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Navarro County. Check the location of the incident to make sure you contact the right county for records.