Access Parmer County Police Records
Parmer County police records are held at the Sheriff's Office in Farwell, Texas. This Panhandle county sits in the far northwest corner of the state, right on the New Mexico border. If you need to search for an arrest report, check a case, or get a copy of an incident file, the Sheriff's Office is the primary source. The Parmer County Clerk in Farwell also holds court records tied to criminal cases. You can use state databases or contact the courthouse directly to track down Parmer County law enforcement records. Both methods can get you what you need.
Parmer County Overview
Parmer County Sheriff's Office
The Parmer County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It handles patrol, criminal investigations, and the county jail. The office is in Farwell and covers a flat stretch of agricultural land in the Texas Panhandle. Deputies respond to calls across the county, including the towns of Friona, Bovina, and Farwell.
Staff keep incident reports, arrest records, and accident files. They follow state rules on retention and public access. The office runs dispatch for Parmer County and logs 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. The county's location on the New Mexico border means some cases involve cross-state coordination, but the Sheriff's Office keeps its own files for everything that happens in Parmer County.
| Office | Parmer County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
300 3rd St Farwell, TX 79325 |
| Phone | (806) 481-3691 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Call the office if you need to check on a warrant or case. They handle courthouse security and evidence storage for the county. The jail at the Sheriff's Office processes bookings from local arrests and traffic stops. Parmer County works with New Mexico law enforcement on cases near the state line. The Friona Police Department and Bovina Police Department handle calls within their city limits.
Getting Parmer County Police Records
Know what record type you need. Incident reports, arrest logs, and accident reports are separate documents. 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 records. No reason is needed. 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.
Put your request in writing. Include dates, names, and case numbers. Mail it to the Sheriff's Office in Farwell or drop it off. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 50 pages may be free if the records are easy to pull. Labor charges of $15.00 per hour apply for larger requests.
Note: Police records tied to open investigations may be withheld until the case is closed or charges are filed.
Parmer County Clerk Records
The Parmer County Clerk holds criminal misdemeanor records and civil case files. The office is at the Parmer County Courthouse in Farwell. Staff can help you look up records in person. The Clerk also handles property records, marriage licenses, and vital records.
The image below shows the TDCJ Offender Search portal, a free state resource for looking up inmates connected to Parmer County cases.
The County Clerk phone is (806) 481-3690. The District Clerk at (806) 481-3692 handles felony records for the 287th Judicial District. Parmer County shares this district with other Panhandle counties, so court sessions may rotate between county seats. Certified copies cost more than regular copies. Call ahead to confirm what is available and how much it will cost. The Farwell courthouse handles all county records in one location, including property filings and vital records alongside criminal case files.
Texas Police Records Resources
State databases are important for Parmer County since local online access is limited. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division keeps the statewide criminal history system with over 15 million conviction records. Name searches cost a fee. Public access covers convictions and deferred adjudication.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free. It covers inmates and parolees. The TxDOT CRIS system has police-reported crash data. Copies cost $6.00 to $8.00. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement provides free officer license verification.
Parmer County Victim Services
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 parole hearing notification. Victims of crimes in Parmer County can register for updates and submit input on release decisions.
Parmer County and Texas Open Records
Under Government Code Chapter 552, anyone can request records from a Texas government body. The agency must respond promptly. If they want to withhold something, they need the Attorney General's approval. Criminal penalties exist for officials who hide 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 Parmer 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 Parmer County
Farwell is the county seat. Friona is the largest city. Bovina is another community. None are served by the county sheriff for most law enforcement needs. The Friona Police Department handles calls within Friona city limits. For county records, contact the Sheriff's Office in Farwell.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Parmer County. Check the incident location before making a records request.