Cass County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Cass County, Texas, reveal information about arrests conducted within the county. Such records typically include the arrestee's data, criminal charges, circumstances around the arrest, booking date, and bond information.

Arrest events are necessary legal procedures for restricting a suspected offender's rights. Officers may book and detain offenders in the county jail, pending the outcome of subsequent investigations. The Cass County sheriff's office generates records of arrest events. The agency also maintains and discloses these records to interested public members.

Note: Arrest information may also be accessible in other crime-related public documents. For instance, Cass County court records concerning criminal proceedings may include arrest charges, crime scene recordings, and bond amounts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Cass County?

Cass County's arrest records are primarily classified as public documents. Under the Texas Public Information Act, public members can inspect or view the records using the resources or options provided by specific government entities. These government bodies have the legal right to maintain release records in their custody. For example, you can obtain arrest records from the county sheriff's office by making an in-person request at this address:

604 Highway 8 North
Linden, Texas 75563
Phone: (903) 756-7511
Fax: (903) 756-5434

Nevertheless, certain arrest records are redacted from public access. Custodian agencies are generally required to exempt records whose disclosure does not serve the public interest. Examples of exempt arrest records include the following:

• Arrest information that may interfere with an ongoing investigation.
• Records that may violate a person's right to privacy.
• Information about threats made against law enforcement officers.
• Investigation records concerning charges that did not lead to a conviction.

Cass County Arrest Statistics

The Texas Department of Public Safety creates an annual report on arrest events in the state's counties. Per the agency's report, Cass County law enforcement agencies made 271 arrests in 2023. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards revealed that the Cass County jail housed 69 as of August 21, 2022.

Find Cass County Arrest Records

Cass County's arrest records are accessible through the county sheriff's office. Public members can also find arrest information in inmate records. Such records may include the arrestee's name, mugshot, physical description, bond amount, and booking date.

Inmate records are record seekers must conduct searches in inmate databases. For example, the Cass County sheriff's office hosts an online inmate search platform. Users must input the inmate's first and last name to view records on the platform.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice also maintains a searchable portal for inmates serving jail time in state-level correctional facilities. Users can view inmate information on the portal by providing these details:

• The inmate's first and last name.
• SID number.
• TDCJ number.

Conversely, the Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains an online database of inmates held in federal correctional centers. To search the database, inquirers must input the inmate's name or prison identification number.

Cass County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Cass County, arrest records are quite distinct from criminal records. These records differ in their creation process, content, and social implications.

Based on their creation process, arresting agencies often create arrest records after an arrest event. The agencies may function as record keepers of arrest records. In contrast, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice creates criminal records after the court convicts an offender. The agency also serves as the record custodian of criminal records.

The records provide information on different events. Arrest records only contain arrest-related data, such as the arrest charges, date, location, booking date, and bond amount. On the other hand, criminal records cover all crime-related data, including court convictions.

Arrest records have almost no social implications on the arrestee's life since they do not contain court convictions. However, criminal records contain court convictions, which cause discrimination or ostracization.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information will remain part of publicly visible records until the court seals or expunges them. Arrestees must meet the legal requirements and follow the standard procedure to expunge their records. Note that certain arrest information is not eligible for expungement.

Cass County Arrest Warrants

Cass County arrest warrants contain information on arrest directives issued by the courts. Court magistrates are responsible for issuing these directives after receiving an affidavit from law enforcement agencies. Arrest warrants issued in the county must include these details:

• The record subject's name, aliases, and physical features.
• The criminal charges.
• The court statement that the record subject must be arrested.
• The court magistrate's name, position, and signature.

Do Cass County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Cass County arrest warrants have a lifetime validity. They remain active even after the statute of limitations for the crime has passed. However, warrants become inactive after the suspect gets arrested or the court revokes them.

Expunge Cass County Arrest Records

You can expunge arrest records in Cass County by filing a petition with the district court. The court will review the petition and may grant it if the petitioner meets the legal requirements. To expunge arrest records, you must first fulfill these legal requirements:

• You were tried and acquitted by the court.
• The statute of limitations for the offense has passed.
• You were convicted but later received a pardon.
• You were arrested but not convicted.

How to Expunge arrest records in Cass County?

You can expunge arrest records by following these steps:

1. Confirm if you are eligible to expunge arrest records.
   1. Create a petition that includes these details:
   2. Your personal information, including your names, aliases, and address at the time of the arrest.
   3. Arrest information like the date, location, criminal charges, and the names of the arresting officers.
   4. Court-related information, such as if you were tried or convicted.
   5. List of agencies that hold copies of the record. Create a separate list for private and government entities.
   6. A statement asking the court for relief.
2. Sign and notarize the petition.
3. Make copies of the record and file them with the district clerk's office at:
   604 Highway 8 North
   P.O. Box 510
   Linden, Texas 75563
   Phone: (903) 756-7514
   Fax: (903) 756-5253