Parmer County Court Records

Parmer County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this Texas Panhandle county on the New Mexico border. The District Clerk and County Clerk both maintain public records at the courthouse in Farwell, the county seat. With about 10,000 residents, Parmer County is a small agricultural community with a modest court caseload. You can search case information through statewide online portals or visit the courthouse in person to request copies of court documents.

Parmer County District Clerk

The Parmer County District Clerk manages all felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court threshold, and family law matters including divorce, custody, and child support. The 287th District Court serves Parmer County. Because the county has a small population, the volume of district court filings is lower than in larger Texas counties, but the clerk's office handles all the same case types and issues certified copies on request. The District Clerk's office is at the Parmer County Courthouse, 401 3rd Street, Farwell, TX 79325. Phone: (806) 481-3419. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Farwell sits on the state line with New Mexico, directly across from Clovis. The county courthouse is in the center of town. Call ahead to confirm availability of specific records before making the trip. Online access is available through re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov. This state portal indexes e-filed documents from courts across Texas including Parmer County. Enter a name or case number to search for free. Some older cases filed before e-filing was required may not appear in the online system. The TexasFile portal lets you look up Parmer County clerk records. Visit TexasFile to search county clerk documents including deeds and property filings. TexasFile provides free access to Parmer County public records including deed filings and official clerk documents from Farwell.

Parmer County Clerk

The Parmer County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal cases, probate filings, and official public records including deeds, liens, assumed names, and marriage licenses. The County Clerk also maintains Commissioner Court minutes. In small counties like Parmer, the clerks often handle a wide range of tasks, so it is useful to call ahead to confirm who handles a specific record type. County Clerk phone: (806) 481-3382. The office is in the same courthouse at 401 3rd Street in Farwell. Many county clerk documents are searchable for free through TexasFile at texasfile.com. Probate records and older files typically require an in-person visit or a direct request to the clerk.

Types of Parmer County Court Records

Parmer County court records fall into several categories. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county threshold, and all family law matters. The County Clerk handles lower-level criminal cases and probate. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims, Class C misdemeanors, and evictions. The county court handles civil cases up to the set dollar threshold. Criminal records in Parmer County include charge documents, indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Civil records cover petitions, answers, motions, and judgments. Family law files include divorce petitions, custody agreements, and support orders. Probate records include wills, estate inventories, and guardian appointments. Most records are public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12. Exceptions include juvenile records, adoption files, expunged cases, and sealed records. If a case was expunged, it will not appear in online searches. For small, rural counties like Parmer, older records may only be available in paper form at the courthouse. Call the clerk if you are not sure what is available before you visit. Parmer County is in the Northern District of Texas for federal court purposes. Federal cases involving residents or businesses in the county go through the Lubbock division of the Northern District federal courts.

How to Search Parmer County Court Records

The best online starting point is re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov. Enter a name or case number and filter by Parmer County. The system returns basic case details and document listings for e-filed cases. It is free and does not require a login. For county clerk records such as deeds and property filings, use TexasFile at texasfile.com. Filter by document type and date to narrow results. This is useful for title research or lien searches on real property in the county. To get copies in person, go to 401 3rd Street in Farwell. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to the appropriate clerk with case details and payment, and copies will be mailed when done.

Because Parmer County is small and rural, it is always a good idea to call before you visit. The clerk's office can confirm what records are available and whether the specific case you need has been digitized or is only in paper form.

State and Regional Legal Resources

The Texas Judicial Branch at txcourts.gov provides court rules, forms, and links to local clerk portals. The eFileTexas portal at efiletexas.gov handles electronic filing for all Texas civil and family courts, including Parmer County. New filings get indexed in re:SearchTX. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has free legal research tools online and in person. For legal help in the Panhandle region, South Plains Legal Services may assist residents with limited income. The State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com has a referral service for finding local attorneys. The nearest large city for legal resources is Lubbock, which has multiple legal aid organizations and attorneys.

Parmer County Court Records Online Portal

The Parmer County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at parmer.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Parmer County without making a trip to the courthouse in 287th. 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 287th directly.

Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 287th. 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 Parmer County District Clerk's office in 287th. 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.

Cities in Parmer County

Parmer County is a rural Panhandle county. All district court cases go through the courthouse in Farwell. Communities in Parmer County include Farwell, Bovina, Friona, and Lazbuddie. None meet the 100,000-person threshold for a separate city page. All cases from these areas are handled by the Parmer County clerk offices in Farwell.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Parmer County. Each has its own clerk and courthouse.