Caldwell County Arrest Records

Caldwell County, Texas, arrest records are law enforcement documents detailing the detention of individuals within the county. The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and other law enforcement agencies within Caldwell County create arrest records when they take individuals into custody.

Arrests become necessary if law enforcement has evidence of criminal acts and the court issues arrest warrants. Caldwell County arrest records may provide information for criminal trials and become part of Caldwell County court records.

The Caldwell County Jail is the primary detention facility in Caldwell County. However, law enforcement agencies may also detain arrestees at local police department cells, juvenile detention centers (for minor offenders), or state or federal prisons (if the detention is for a state or federal offense).

Are Arrest Records Public in Caldwell County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Caldwell County. Title 5, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code stipulates that it is the fundamental right of citizens to access public records in the possession of local government and state agencies unless there are legal restrictions. However, public access to Caldwell County arrest records does not include documents that infringe privacy rights or pose public risks. Hence, Caldwell County arrest record custodians will not publicly disclose arrest information relating to minors, sealed or expunged records, national security, victim protection, active law enforcement or judicial investigations, confidential informants, and mental or medical health.

Access to exempted Caldwell County arrest records requires legal authorization or judicial orders.

In Caldwell County, the Sheriff's Office is the custodian of arrest records; inquirers should call, fax, or visit their office at:

Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office
1204 Reed Drive
Lockhart, TX 78644
Phone: (512) 398-6777
Fax: (512) 376-4376

Caldwell County Arrest Statistics

Caldwell County arrest statistics show that drug violations, DUIs, and simple assaults were the most common arrest incidents within Caldwell County between 2020 and 2023. Within this timeframe, drug-related violations, simple assault, and DUI incidents accounted for over 23.6% of arrests within Caldwell County.

Also, Caldwell County arrest reports for 2020 through 2022 show a progressive decrease in the number of individuals arrested by law enforcement.

The FBI crime database shows 754, 659, and 595 arrests for Caldwell County in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2023, Caldwell County law enforcement agencies arrested 768 individuals for various offenses.

Find Caldwell County Arrest Records

Caldwell County arrest record inquirers should fax, mail, call, or visit the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office. Alternatively, log into the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Conviction Name Search Portal, create an account, log in, and search for information about Caldwell County arrests.

Caldwell County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Caldwell County arrest and criminal records are distinct but complementary. These documents play crucial roles in criminal investigations.

Arrest records are law enforcement that contain personal details of arrestees and the circumstances of their arrests. In Caldwell County and other parts of the United States, arrest records do not signify guilt or innocence of criminal acts; arrestees remain innocent until the courts state otherwise. Also, Caldwell County arrest records may not have significant impacts if they do not result in criminal convictions.

Caldwell County criminal records encompass Caldwell County arrest records and other documents relating to criminal trials within Caldwell County courts. These documents are comprehensive details of criminal trials within Caldwell County. Unlike arrest records, Caldwell County criminal records are legal confirmation of guilt for criminal acts. Caldwell County criminal records may have lifelong effects on their owners. Criminal records may impact social status, employment, and housing opportunities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Caldwell County arrest information may stay permanently on a record if the court does not remove it or issue an order of non-disclosure. According to Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Order of Non-Disclosure Act, eligible individuals can petition the court to remove or seal their arrest information.

A Caldwell County arrest record may be eligible for expunction or non-disclosure if the owner fulfills the following requirements.

Expunction

• The arrest results in dismissal or acquittal
• There were no charges
• The owner of the record receives a pardon
• The offender completes a pretrial, and the judge dismisses the charges
• The arrest is due to a mistaken identity
• The offender observes a three-year waiting period for a felony if no charges are filed and one year for a misdemeanor.

Order of non-disclosure

• Complete a deferred adjudication for eligible misdemeanors and felonies
• Observe a 2-year waiting period for misdemeanors or 5 years for felony
• Ensure there are no subsequent convictions during the waiting period
• Pay all applicable court-issued fines and make restitution if applicable.

Caldwell County Arrest Warrants

Caldwell County arrest warrants are court documents that authorize law enforcement to arrest suspects. In Caldwell County and other parts of the United States, the courts may issue arrest warrants if law enforcement provides evidence of criminal acts by individuals. Also, Caldwell County judges and magistrates may issue arrest warrants if an individual disobeys court orders, violates probation or parole, engages in domestic violence, flees the jurisdiction to avoid trial for criminal acts, or a material witness refuses to cooperate with prosecutors during trials.

A Caldwell County arrest warrant must contain the following information:

• Identity of the subject (name, aliases, and physical description)
• Description of the charges against the individual
• Sections of the Texas Code allegedly violated
• Probable cause statement
• Date and time of issuance of the warrant
• A statement authorizing law enforcement to take the subject into custody
• Name and signature of the issuing judge or magistrate
• Directives on how law enforcement should execute the warrant
• Jurisdiction limits of the issuing court.

Do Caldwell County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Caldwell County arrest warrants do not expire. Once a judge or magistrate of a Caldwell County court issues an arrest warrant, it remains active until the court revokes or dismisses it or law enforcement apprehends the subject. However, the death of the warrant's subject renders it inactive.