Cameron County, TX Public Records

Courts in Cameron County

Court Records in Cameron County, Texas

The Rules of Judicial Administration and several other laws dictate how court records are handled in Cameron County. Court records in the county cover rulings, judgments, and other information generated during a legal proceeding presided by a Cameron County judge. Some examples of court records include case party information, progress dockets, subpoenas, motions, complaints, exhibits, affidavits, pleadings, and judgments.

You may obtain court records in the county by requesting the Cameron County District Clerk's Office using a copy request form. This request can be done in person, via mail, or by email. Alternatively, you may use the Cameron County Public Portal to view court records. The portal requires you to provide some information related to the search you want to make, including the record number and names of the parties involved.

Note that while most Cameron County court records are available to the public, some are restricted due to their sensitive, personal, or confidential nature. These may include juvenile, sealed, and expunged records.

Jails and Prisons in Cameron County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Cameron County, Texas

There are a handful of jails in Cameron County run by the Cameron County Sheriff's Office, including the Cameron County Jail located in Brownsville and the Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center located in Olmito. The Sheriff's office allows the general public to view a list of current in its facilities using its Inmates List. This list provides a photograph, names, booking dates, and numbers, as well as charges the inmate is in for. However, the list is not comprehensive, as it only lists inmates housed within a seven-day period who have not been presented to the court.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Cameron County

Arrest Records in Cameron County, Texas

Arrest records in Cameron County provide detailed information about an arrest, including the name and physical description of the arrestee, specifics of the arrest and detention, mugshot, fingerprints, charges, and information on bond or bail. To obtain these records, go to the county's Sheriff's Office or the police department where the arrest was made. Police departments in Cameron County include Cameron PD, Brownsville PD, Harlingen PD, Santa Rosa PD, Port Isabel PD, and San Benito PD. You'll need to provide details such as the arrested person's name or a case ID. However, requests for specific arrest records may be denied if permitted by law.