Castro County Court Records
Castro County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this Texas Panhandle county. The District Clerk and County Clerk both maintain public records at the courthouse in Dimmitt. With about 8,000 residents, Castro County is a small agricultural county on the southern High Plains. The 64th Judicial District Court handles district-level cases for the county. Cases in Castro County go through the district court for felony charges, civil lawsuits, and family matters, and through the county court for misdemeanor cases and probate. The county portal at castro.tx.publicsearch.us gives free online access to case information. For certified copies or full document access, contact the District Clerk in Dimmitt.
Castro County Overview
Castro County District Clerk
The Castro County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court limit, and all family law matters filed in the 64th Judicial District Court. The courthouse is at 100 E. Bedford Street, Dimmitt, TX 79027. Phone: (806) 647-3579. Office hours run Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For online searches, re:SearchTX covers e-filed cases from Castro County. Enter a party name or case number to find results for free. County clerk records are searchable through TexasFile at texasfile.com. Use re:SearchTX to find e-filed Castro County court records for free by party name or case number.
| Office | Castro County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. Bedford Street, Dimmitt, TX 79027 |
| Phone | (806) 647-3579 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| District Court | 64th Judicial District Court |
Castro County Clerk
The Castro County Clerk handles misdemeanor cases, probate matters, and all official public records including deeds, liens, and marriage licenses. The office is at the courthouse in Dimmitt. You can search recorded instruments through TexasFile at texasfile.com. For records not online, mail requests work well for this rural county.
How to Search Castro County Court Records
Start with re:SearchTX for e-filed cases. The system is free and covers all 254 Texas counties. For older cases, call the District Clerk at (806) 647-3579. For property records, TexasFile at texasfile.com provides free access. To get copies in person, go to the courthouse at 100 E. Bedford Street in Dimmitt. Plain copies cost $1 per page. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has resources on Texas court procedures and how to request records by mail from any county clerk's office in the state.
Types of Castro County Court Records
District courts handle felony criminal cases, civil suits over $10,000, and family law matters. The county court handles misdemeanors and probate. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims and Class C misdemeanors. Criminal records include charge documents, indictments, and sentencing orders. Civil records include petitions, motions, and judgments. Family law files cover divorce, custody, and support orders. Property records include deeds and liens. Most records are public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12. The Texas State Law Library has research tools and guides on accessing court records in Castro County and throughout Texas.
County Clerk Records in Castro County
The Castro County County Clerk handles a separate set of records from the District Clerk. While the District Clerk focuses on district court cases, the County Clerk is responsible for misdemeanor criminal cases, probate filings, and all official public instruments. These include deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents that affect property or legal status in the county. Probate records in Castro County cover estate administration, guardianship proceedings, and mental health cases. When someone passes away with a will, or when a court needs to appoint a guardian, those cases go through the County Clerk. Probate filings are public unless sealed by the court, and you can usually find them through the same online portal used for other county clerk records.
Misdemeanor criminal cases in Castro County are handled at the county court level. These are less serious criminal charges than felonies but still produce a court record. County court at law records include Class A and B misdemeanor cases. If you are looking for a minor criminal case that did not go to district court, check with the County Clerk in Dimmitt. The County Clerk also records official instruments like deeds and liens. These are not court cases but are still public records that can affect property ownership. You can search these records through TexasFile, which indexes county clerk recordings from across Texas. Keep in mind these differ from court case records in how they are filed and where they appear in search results.
Castro County Court Records Online Portal
The Castro County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at castro.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Castro County without making a trip to the courthouse in 64th. You can search by party name or cause number and get back case type, filing date, party names, and docket history at no cost. The system covers all records maintained by the District Clerk, including felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law filings. For records that predate the online system or that require actual document images, you will need to contact the clerk's office in 64th directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 64th. If the case you need does not appear in the local portal, try the statewide re:SearchTX system, which covers all 254 Texas counties and is maintained by the Texas Judicial Branch. For certified copies, plain copies, or documents not available online, contact the Castro County District Clerk's office in 64th. Bring a photo ID and the cause number if you have it. Mail requests are also accepted if you include a check or money order for the estimated copy fee along with the case details.
Legal Help for Castro County Cases
Lone Star Legal Aid covers the Texas Panhandle including Castro County. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is at (800) 252-9690. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides free guides and forms.
Cities in Castro County
Castro County's main city is Dimmitt, the county seat. No cities in the county meet the 100,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city page. All court cases are handled at the Castro County courthouse in Dimmitt.