The Lubbock County district clerk serves as the custodian for all criminal, family law, civil and adoption cases filed in the six district courts of the county. Lubbock County’s court system consists of multiple district courts, county constitutional courts, courts at law, and justice courts - all of which are housed in the same location at 904 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401.

Searches can be conducted using the subject’s name, SID (State Identification) number, or TDCJ number. The department maintains a public online search service that interested parties can use to locate inmates. Records of persons currently held in state correctional inmate facilities can be obtained by contacting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). It provides general information such as the name of the inmate, sex, and booking number. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office maintains a public active jail roster of persons currently held in county jail. In addition, the public registry is also available as a downloadable file. Residents of the county can search for registrants within a map address or offenders enrolled or working at institutes of higher education. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides online access to a state-wide sex offender registry. The Computerized Criminal History Section contains different types of data, including prosecutions, arrests and the status of cases for persons arrested for Class B misdemeanors or greater violation. In addition, the Texas Department of Public Safety maintains a searchable conviction database that houses public criminal records. Accessing this service will require a social security card and a valid driver's license. The department also processes requests for self background checks. County residents can submit an open records request at the Records Department, located at the Lubbock County Detention Center.

It provides public access to a variety of records, including arrest records and police reports. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office serves as the main law enforcement agency for the county. Incidences of motor vehicle theft increased by 20.79% while larceny-theft, assault, rape, and robbery decreased by 8.8%, 4.42%, 9.09%, and 17% respectively. Compared to 2016, the year-to-year crime total decreased by 7.38%, dropping from 21,561 offenses. Assaults were the most common type of violent crime. Larceny-theft accounted for most reports with 9,052 incidents, making it the most common property crime. According to records released in 2017, Lubbock County recorded a total of 20,244 offenses. The Texas Department of Public compiles and publishes data statistics for the state.

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