Find Nolan County Police Records
Nolan County police records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Sweetwater, Texas. The county sits in West Central Texas along Interstate 20, between Abilene and Big Spring. If you need to pull an arrest report, get a copy of an incident file, or check on a criminal case, the Sheriff's Office is the place to go. The Nolan County Clerk also keeps court records tied to misdemeanor charges. You can visit in person, call, or send a written request for records. State-level databases can also help you search for police records linked to Nolan County from home.
Nolan County Overview
Nolan County Sheriff's Office
The Nolan County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county's unincorporated areas. The office is at 100 E. 3rd Street in Sweetwater. Deputies patrol the rural stretches of the county, respond to emergency calls, and investigate crimes. The office also runs the county jail, holding pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor inmates.
Staff maintain police records including arrest logs, incident files, and booking information. The Sheriff's Office serves as the dispatch hub for the county, logging 911 calls for law enforcement, fire, and EMS. They also serve warrants and other civil process papers from the courts. The office works with the Sweetwater Police Department and state agencies on cases that cross jurisdictions.
| Office | Nolan County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
100 E. 3rd St Sweetwater, TX 79556 |
| Phone | (325) 235-5471 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | Nolan County Website |
How to Search Nolan County Police Records
To get police records from Nolan County, you can visit the Sheriff's Office in person or send a written request. Include the date of the incident, names of those involved, and any case or report numbers. The office processes requests during regular business hours. For court records tied to criminal cases, contact the County Clerk or District Clerk.
The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives you the right to ask for these records. No reason is required. The agency must respond within 10 business days. If they want to withhold any part, they need the Texas Attorney General's permission first.
The screenshot below shows the Nolan County website, which provides contact information for county offices.
From the county website you can find addresses and phone numbers for the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk, and other departments that handle public records in Nolan County.
Note: Records from active investigations may be held back until the case is closed or charges are filed.
Nolan County Court Records
The Nolan County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal case files and other county court records. The office is at the courthouse in Sweetwater. Call (325) 235-2614 for help with records. The Clerk can look up cases and provide copies of documents. Most records are public.
Felony case records are kept by the District Clerk at (325) 235-2615. If someone faces a serious charge in Nolan County, the District Clerk maintains that case file. Both offices charge fees set by state law for copies and certified documents. The District Clerk also manages the docket and schedules hearings for the district court.
Texas Police Records Databases
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division has the statewide criminal history database with over 15 million conviction records. You can search by name for a small fee. Only convictions and deferred adjudications show up in public results.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows inmates and parolees statewide. Search by name and get results that include current location, charges, and release dates. The system updates each night.
For crash reports involving Nolan County, the TxDOT CRIS system stores all police-reported vehicle crashes. Reports become public after 60 days. Certified copies cost $8.00 and standard copies are $6.00. Officer credentials can be checked for free through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement online portal.
Nolan County Victim Services
The Texas VINE system lets crime victims track offenders in real time. It is free and covers all Texas counties. Sign up for phone, email, or text alerts. You get notified when someone is booked, released, transferred, or escapes from custody. VINE runs 24 hours a day, every day.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles offers a separate notification system for parole hearings. Victims can register to get updates and provide input before the board makes a release decision.
Records Fees in Nolan County
Police records fees in Nolan County follow the statewide schedule. Paper copies are $0.10 per page for letter size and $0.15 for legal. Labor charges of $15.00 per hour can apply for requests that take more than two hours of staff time. The first 50 pages may be free when the records are easy to pull from a single location.
If a request would run over $40.00, you get an itemized cost estimate before work begins. Crash reports through TxDOT CRIS cost $6.00 to $8.00. Court document copies from the County Clerk or District Clerk have their own fee schedules.
Note: Contact the Sheriff's Office at (325) 235-5471 to confirm current fees before submitting a records request.
Open Records Law and Police Files
The Texas Public Information Act opens most government records to the public. That includes police records such as incident reports, arrest data, and booking logs. You can request records without stating a reason. Agencies have 10 business days to respond.
Some records have exceptions. Active criminal investigations are one. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, law enforcement must report certain data on officer-involved incidents. Personnel files and internal affairs records may have restrictions too. If the Nolan County Sheriff denies your request, you can contact the Attorney General's office or file in court within 30 days.
Cities in Nolan County
Sweetwater is the county seat and the main city. Roscoe is the other notable community. Most police records from unincorporated areas run through the Nolan County Sheriff's Office. City police departments handle incidents within city limits.
None of the cities in Nolan County meet a large enough population for their own police records page here. Contact the local police department or the Sheriff's Office for records from any city in the county.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Nolan County in West Central Texas. Verify which county covers the location of the incident before requesting records.