Free Cass County Texas Records Search (Public Access Resource)

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Free Cass County Public Records Search

Access Cass County Records: marriage, divorce, warrants, arrests, probation, criminal, court, background checks, and all public records.

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Cass County public records–including marriage records, divorce records, warrants, arrests, criminal records, court documents, property searches, prisoner information, background check reports, and probation–are available for free from different county and state agencies.

The process of obtaining these records isn’t always as straightforward as one may believe and therefore, this resource was created to make the process easier access records in Cass County, Texas, quickly and seamlessly.

How To Find Cass County Arrest Records & Mugshots for Free

When looking for someone who has been arrested, the first thing to do is usually to try and locate the jail. You can locate a jail through a police department or the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s Offices often maintain records of inmates in the form of jail rosters.

These rosters can sometimes be found through the County Sheriff’s Office to help you in your free public records search. If you want to find someone’s mugshot, jail rosters often contain this detail alongside the name of the arrestee. In some cases, you can call or visit the Sheriff’s office and enquire about Cass County arrest records.

To get information about someone who is in jail, you need to know their details such as date of birth, age, race, color, and sec. You are required to provide this information whether you are performing an online search or calling/visiting the Sheriff’s office to inquire.

The following sections detail the process of searching jail records to find arrests as well as looking for police reports to find Cass County records.

Search the Cass County Jail for Recent Arrests

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office does not provide an online search feature or jail roster. Instead, the office directs searchers to utilize Vinelink for offender searches and Cass County bookings. This is a statewide search rather than county-specific.

Go to the search and input the correct details. The search filters include:

• In the first field, indicate you are searching for an offender/defendant
• In the second field, indicate the location in the drop-down menu (Texas) in this case
• In the third field, indicate the I.D. number of the individual whose records you are looking for

The Vinelink search result displays the following information:

• I.D.
• Custody Status – whether the offender is in or out of custody
• Booking Date
• Custody Detail – whether bond has been posted.
• Reporting agency – usually the arresting agency.

To see more details about an arrestee, such as the date of birth and I.D. number, you need to sign in or create an account. Under the search results, Vinelink provides two options: Record Details (which allows you to view more details about the records) and Get Notification (this option allows you to get notifications about that specific offender).

The searcher can also contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and inquire about someone who is in jail through the following details:

Cass County Sheriff’s Office
604 Hwy 8N
Linden, Texas 75563

Phone: 903.756.7511
Fax: 903.756.5434

There are 4 precincts in Cass County, each under a constable.¹ You can contact any of the precinct offices and enquire about jail arrests:

Precinct	Address	Contact Information
Constable Precinct 1	P O Box 341 Linden, TX 75563	Phone: 903.756.5341 Fax: 903.756.3514
Constable Precinct 2	P.O. Box 485 Hughes Springs, TX 75656	Office: 903-824-6947 Email: [email protected]
Constable Precinct 3	P O Box 334 Queen City, TX 75572	Office: 903.824.8545 Fax: 903.796.9449
Constable Precinct 4	P O Box 35 Atlanta, TX 75551	Office: 903.824.1331 Fax: 903.796.4690

Obtain Police Reports & Arrest Details via Police Departments in Cass County

Cass County has four police departments in the four cities that utilize the Cass County jail. Police departments can be a good place to search if you are looking for someone in jail or want to find someone’s arrest records. By reaching out to these departments, you can inquire about arrest details or police reports.

You can contact the police departments listed in the table above to enquire about police reports and arrest details:

City of Atlanta Police Department
P.O. Box 669
Atlanta, TX 75551

Phone: 903.796.7973

Hughes Springs Police Department
603 E 1st
Hughes Springs, TX 75656

Phone: 903.639.2621

Queen City Police Department
601 Loop 236
Queen City, Texas 75572

Phone: 903.796.7986

Linden City Police Department
409 Blaylock St.
Linden, TX 75563

Phone: 903.756.5544

How To Perform a Free Public Criminal Record Check in Cass County

Criminal records often come in handy when looking for someone’s criminal history. The information from the free criminal record check can help you learn about someone and make informed decisions. There are several types of criminal records, and they include:

• Charges
• Probations
• Warrants
• Background check reports
• Sex offender registry
• Convictions
• Sentences

You look up someone’s criminal record using the County Clerk’s Office, District Clerk’s Office, statewide offender registries, nationwide offender registries, and the Bureau of Prisons. The following sections detail how to look for criminal records as part of your Cass County public information search.

Locate Criminal Records in Cass County Texas via the County Clerk’s Office

The County Clerk’s Office provides web access to search various publicly available records, including the following:

•  Birth
• Commissioner of Court index
• Criminal court index
• Death Records
• Marriage Records
• Real estate index

To search for Cass County criminal records, visit the Criminal Court Web Access page.² The search form allows you to conduct a search using the following options:

• Date Range
• Cause Range
• Cause Type (Choose criminal)
• Name Type (criminal or defendant)
• Name (the name of the subject whose criminal records you are seeking)

The County Clerk’s office provides these records for free; however, to print copies from the website, you are required to pay using a debit/credit card. A plain copy costs $1.00 per page while certified copies come at a fee of $1.00 per page and $5 for certification.

The County Clerk’s office only certifies their copies. If you provide your copy, the office file-marks it instead.

You can also request copies of government county records. You should direct this request to the specific department, as each department has control over its records. If you send a request to the wrong department, that request cannot be forwarded to the “correct” department.

To contact the County Clerk’s office, use the details below:

Texas Historical Courthouse
100 E. Houston St., P.O. Box 449
Linden, TX 75563

Phone: 903.756.5071
Fax: 903.756.8057

The Clerk’s Office, through the Court at Law, also provides criminal dockets where you can view Cass County judicial records. A criminal docket refers to the proceedings and actions taken regarding criminal cases.

Cass County court records list details such as:

• Parties to the case (offender/defendant)
• Case type
• Hearing type
• File date
• Bond details
• Attorney

The Cass County Courthouse also provides the 5th District Court Calendar & Dockets, although the information provided is minimal.³

How To Run a Cass County Texas Warrant Search

You can access Cass County warrants by contacting city police departments or courts throughout the county. The first place to contact is the Cass County Sheriff’s Office via the details below:

Cass County Sheriff’s Office
604 Highway 8N
Linden, Texas 75563

Phone: 903.756.7511
Fax: 903.756.5434

Anyone looking for Cass County arrest warrants can also contact the police departments using the details above. The searcher can also visit the County Court at Law located at the Cass County Courthouse and inquire about search warrants. The address is below:

County Court at Law
P.O. Box 449, 100 Houston St.
Linden, TX 75563

Phone: 903.756.5071
Fax: 903.756.8057

Texas judicial records are not subject to the Public Information Act and are thus not available.⁴ Court records often contain information such as arrests and warrants. The Texas Judicial Branch provides an online criminal records search platform called re:SearchTX, where only authorized individuals can search general docket case files.

You can talk to your attorney and inquire if they can search for warrants in this online tool.

The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains a Criminal History Conviction Name Search. This online tool provides name-based results for individuals reported to the TX DPS. The public criminal history record details information on the following:

• Arrests
• Prosecutions
• Case dispositions

These records are only available for class B misdemeanors or greater. Class C conditions are only included if they have been reported to the department.

To perform a search, you must create a CRS Public Website Account. Searches are performed using search credits, which cost $3. For credit cards, there’s an additional fee of 2.25% of the order plus $0.25 added.

How To Track Down Cass County Probation Records

Most people often confuse probation and parole to the extent of using the terms interchangeably. Probation is a supervised conditional freedom imposed by a court of law. It’s a form of conviction granted to offenders instead of a prison sentence.

On the other hand, parole is the supervised release of prisoners. Violation of parole can lead to re-incarceration.

To find Cass County probation records, Clerk Web Access should be the first stop. Individuals looking for people on probation can search the Criminal Court tab. While this tool is used for general Cass County public records, the records can contain information on probation.

You can also check the County Court Dockets. Court dockets contain information on case proceedings, which can include information on whether the defendant is on probation or not.

The Interstate Compact for Probation and Parole Supervision under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has an Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System (ICOTS) public web portal.⁵ This portal provides information on offenders whose supervisions have been transferred to another state but whose transfer is still under consideration.

The ICOTS is used to track offenders who have been authorized to travel interstate but under supervision. Some of the information on ICOTS is available to the public. Following the following steps to conduct a search:

1. Visit the ICOTS Public Web Portal.
2. Fill in the primary search criteria details. You must fill in these fields, and they include Last Name, First Name, State Offender ID, and the State.
3. Additional search criteria (optional) include DOB, Gender, Race, Sending and receiving States, and the Supervision Type (Probation or Parole).

A person looking for someone on probation in Cass County can also contact the Community Supervision & Corrections Department.⁷ While CSCD doesn’t explicitly state that they distribute information on probation, you can contact them to inquire using the following details:

Community Supervision & Corrections Department
604 Highway 8, N
Linden, TX 75563

Phone: 903.756.7517
Fax: 903.756.7069

You can also search if someone is on probation using Vinelink. In the search results, Vinelink lists offender details, one of them being probation.

How To Obtain a Background Check Report in Cass County Texas

There are two types of background checks: personal and professional. People conduct personal background checks, also known as name-based searches, for various personal reasons.

Some of these reasons include:

• You can conduct a background check on a potential date to protect yourself from potentially meeting a criminal.
• Background checks can be performed on your babysitter to ensure you do not hire a sex offender.
• You can run a background check on a person you are associating with at work just to ensure you are not associating with a criminal.
• If you are an investor, you might conduct a background check on a potential business partner to ensure you are not getting scammed and losing money through your investment.

Anyone can perform background checks on themselves or on another person by searching public records via the agencies listed on this resource. You can also use third-party sites to conduct background checks.

You do not need consent to conduct background checks by searching public records. Additionally, you don’t need to provide a reason for your search. However, the information from these searches should be used according to the law.

The law prohibits using background checks to harass or intimidate others. Inasmuch as this information is available through public records, ensure respect for the privacy of others.

Employers, agencies, and other entities often conduct background checks for various reasons. These include:

• Employers are known to conduct background checks on potential employees for employment screening.
•  Landlords and property managers can conduct background checks on potential tenants to check criminal records or even assess their financial history.
• Some industries are required by law to conduct background checks for purposes such as firearm licensing and even certifications.

Professional background checks are governed by various laws. These include:

• The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) provides that a consumer must provide a right of consent before a pre-employment background check can be conducted.⁸
• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires that employers not use background checks to deny equal employment opportunities.⁹
• The Fair Trade Commission prohibits the use of background checks to promote discriminatory hiring based on race, disability, color, national origin, or religion, among other factors.

Cass County does not offer a background check process for name-based background checks (level 1) and fingerprint background checks (level 2).

However, you can conduct a Level 1 background check through the Criminal History Conviction Name Search. To access this service, you need to create an account on the site and purchase credits at $3 plus a processing fee.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, through FAST Fingerprinting, has partnered with IdentoGO. The Fingerprint Applicant System of Texas (FAST) provides fingerprint-based searches to authorized individuals and entities for employment and licensing reasons. This search is unavailable to the general public.

The Texas Department of Public Safety also allows individuals (or their authorized representatives) to conduct background checks on themselves. Schedule an appointment online at IdentoGO or call +1.888.467.2080.

Visit any of the DPS FAST locations operated by IdentoGO and have your fingerprints taken. This service costs $10.00 plus a $15.00 fee for the criminal history record information. Results are emailed or mailed to the provided address.

For further inquiries, you can contact the DPS at 512.424.2365 or email them at [email protected].

How To View All Criminal Records in Texas via State & Federal Agencies

You can view all criminal records in Texas via various state agencies. Texas provides public records as per the Public Information Act, although the Act does not extend to judicial records.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, through its Crimes Record Division, provides Cass County public records searches for the following:

• Criminal History Conviction Name Search
• Fingerprinting Services
• Sex Offender Search

The Criminal History Conviction Name Search is a search tool through the Computerized Criminal History System.¹⁰ It’s a name-based search for offenders who have been reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The process of conducting a criminal record search through the Computerized Criminal History System is described in detail above under the background check section.

The TX DPS also offers a Fingerprinting Service for individuals and agencies. Through its Fingerprint Applicant System of Texas (FAST) enabled by IdentoGO, authorized individuals and agencies can conduct background checks for licensing and screening purposes.

The Fingerprint Applicant System of Texas (FAST) also allows individuals to submit their fingerprints and obtain their own criminal history records. This process has been detailed in the background check section. For any inquiries, you can contact the Sex Offender Bureau at 512.424.2800.

The TX DPS further provides a Nationwide Sex Offender Registry where individuals can search for information on sex offenders. The first place to look should be the Registered Sex Offenders Map, which offers a visual view of registered sex offenders in the state.

Although not as accurate as fingerprint identification, you can browse the Public Sex Offender Registry Search by entering the following details. You need to sign up for an account to perform this search.

• Map Address – Created by DPS to offer a visual illustration of the addresses of the offenders
• Registrant First and Last Name
• Institute of Higher Education
• Campus

The TX DPS also provides an option to download the Sex Offender Registry at no charge to users. However, this option is only accessible to authorized individuals, and it requires the following details:

• TX DPS Public Website Account
• Database Server (Access, SQL Server, or Oracle)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (for documentation)

Another way to look for sex offenders is through the National Sex Offender Public Website under the US Department of Justice. The NSOPW provides nationwide “Search by Name” and “Search by Location” options when conducting your search on sex offenders.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons also provides a nationwide criminal search on federal criminals. The Federal Correctional Institution in Three Rivers houses federal inmates in Texas. The BOP only provides information on prisoners after 1982, as this was when the agency started keying information into its inmate management system.

The BOP inmate locator allows name-based search and number-based search. A number-based search can be any of the following:

• BOP Registry Number
• DCDC Number
• FBI Number
• INS Number

For any inquiries regarding information on the BOP website, you can contact them via the following details:

Federal Bureau of Prisons
320 First Street,
NW Washington, DC 20534

Phone: 202.307.3198

If you are looking for criminal records on inmates prior to 1982, you can contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). You can contact NARA online, call them at +1.866.272.6272, or mail them at the address below:¹²

The National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Rd
College Park, MD 20740.6001

NARA charges various fees for the reproduction of various records.

Court records usually contain information on criminal records. The Texas Judicial Branch provides an online case search for all courts except for trial court cases. Data and documents on trial courts can be obtained through Re:SearchTX, which is only available to authorized individuals.

The Texas Judicial Branch online tool provides both case search and document search in the following courts:

• Supreme Court
• Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
• Court of Appeals
• District Courts

How To Run a Cass County Court Case Search

The Cass County Courthouse houses both the County Court at Law and the Fifth Judicial District Court. The County Clerk’s Office provides online Web Access to various records, including information on marriage, birth, death, and court date.

To conduct a Visit the County Clerk Web Access and search the Criminal Court Index. To print and purchase copies, the following instructions detail how to add copies to your basket and check out. Plain copies attract a $1 fee per page, while certified copies attract an additional $5 for certification.

Please note that the Clerk’s Office does not take Cass County case search requests via phone, nor do they fax copies. Copies can only be mailed after the office has received your payment.

The Cass County Clerk’s Office further provides the Court Dockets, where you can conduct a case search. The courthouse address is listed below:

Cass County Courthouse 
604 Highway 8N
Linden Texas 75563

Other ways of conducting criminal case searches to obtain public records in Cass County include Re:SearchTX–an online search tool for attorneys and paralegals to search for case information in all 254 Texas counties, and the Texas Judicial Branch Case Search, which provides a case search for information from the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts.

How To See Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death Records in Cass County Texas: Vital Records

Vital records, or records of life, encompass everything, including certificates of birth, marriage certificates, certificates of death, divorce records, and separation agreements. These records are usually kept by governmental agencies.

You can request and access these records for various reasons. You can use vital records to check if someone is married or divorced. You can request copies of a birth certificate in your quest for genealogy and heritage search.

There are various custodians of vital records in Texas. These include County Clerk offices, County and District Courts, and the Texas Health and Human Services.

You can access vital records for free, although fees are required for services such as verification, certifications, and changing of information on vital records.

Check Someone’s Marital Status (Divorced or Married) via the County Clerk’s Office

You can obtain marriage and divorce records online through the Cass County Clerk’s Office. To find out if someone is married, visit the County Clerk Web Access and click on the Marriage Document Access Index.¹⁵

Conduct your Cass County marriage records using any of the following search criteria:

• Applicant’s Name
• License
• Application Date
• Date of Marriage From
• License Status

A results page is displayed if your search criteria pass validation. The portal further provides a history of your previous searches at the bottom of the page. Printing the records attracts a $1 fee for plain copies and $10 for certified copies.

For information regarding Cass County divorce records, contact the District Court’s Clerk at the following address and inquire:

Cass County Law Enforcement & Justice Center
604 Highway 8 North, P.O. Box 510
Linden, Texas 75563

Phone: 903.756.7514
Fax: 903.756.5253

Through Vital Statistics, Texas Health and Human Services provides marriage and divorce records for free.¹⁶ These records date as far as 1966 and 1968 for marriage and divorce records, respectively.

You can access the marriage and divorce public index via Vital Statistics and view the following details:

• Record number
• Names of both people
• The ages of both people
• Date of marriage
• Marriage place
• Number of children under 18
• Date marriage was dissolved
• Name of county
• Code where the decree was filed

Vital Statistics also allows individuals to obtain verification letters indicating whether a marriage or divorce was recorded in Texas. Vital Statistics also allows individuals to make changes to vital records. These Cass County public records require a fee.

You can also get a marriage or divorce verification by:

• Ordering online
• Filling and sending vital application forms
• Via mail
• Ordering in person at their Austin Office

For more information on vital records, you can contact Vital Statistics at 888.963.7111.

Retrieve Cass County Texas Birth & Death Certificates via the County Clerk’s Office

The Cass County Clerk Web Access is the first place to visit for birth and death certificates. To obtain certified copies of your birth certificate, the Web Access search criteria for birth certificates require the subject’s name and date of birth.

The results show whether your search criteria are available. If available, you must log in and add the records to your basket. A fee of $23 is required.

To obtain a copy of a birth certificate other than your own, you must be related to the person whose records you are seeking. The following individuals can access these copies, and ID verification is required to obtain a copy of the death certificate:

• Spouse
• Mother
• Father
• Sister
• Brother
• Child
• Step-parent

The Cass County Clerk also provides an online search for death certificates. Follow the instructions above and search the Death Index.¹⁸ The search criteria prompt you to search using the deceased name and date of death.

Once you have the search results display the record, add it to your baskets and check out via debit card. Remember that ID verification is required, and certified copies attract a fee of $21.

Through Vital Statistics, the Texas Health and Human Services provides birth and death records, as well as verification of the documents, at a fee.

You can have a certificate of birth verified or request a copy by ordering online, downloading an application form and mailing it to Vital Statistics, or ordering in person at their Austin Office.

Copies of birth certificates and verification are charged fees. Also, ensure you meet the mail-in or in-person order requirements.

You can also order a certificate of death through the processes described above. For mail applications, you must fill out the application form and pay the required fee.

Ensure you meet the requirements before sending the mail or in-person request.

How To Search Free Property Records, Ownership & Taxes in Cass County

The Cass County Clerk’s Office provides a public records repository for real estate and other estate administration records. To access records of probate, visit the Web Access tool and conduct your search according to the search criteria. It is important to note that this online directory only shows records after 2005.

For records prior to 2005, you can visit the Cass County Clerk’s Office and conduct your search through the public terminals. Plain copies of these records attract a $1 fee, while certified records attract an additional $5 certification fee.

To search real estate records in Cass County, visit the web access and click on Real Estate. The search criteria form allows you to enter details such as:

• Party Name
• Party Type
• Date Filed
• Instrument
• Document Type

The County Clerk Web Access further allows you to search real estate records using the following options: Grantee List, Grantor List, orParty List.

To obtain information on tax records, contact the County Tax Assessor-Collector.²¹ You can call using the County Clerk’s details provided above or visit using the address provided above. For information on appraisals, contact the Appraisal District at 903.756.7545.

Using Cass County Public Records Ethically & Understanding Your Rights

Texas public records are made available according to various laws and regulations. As a searcher, you can use government agencies to access public records; however, the use of this information must be in accordance with the law. You cannot use this information to stalk, harass, impersonate, or engage in criminal activities.

On the other hand, there are various state laws and statutes that govern how professional bodies, including employers, use background checks. These regulations are in place to ensure the privacy of individuals and prevent discrimination in screening and hiring.

Here are some of the rules that apply to the ethical use of publicly available records:

1. Everyone has the right to check public records based on the Texas Government Code, Chapter 552. However, you should not use the records for criminal purposes, including stalking, harassment, intimidation, or identity theft.
2. You do not need someone’s consent to search public records. However, it is important to respect people’s privacy in the process. You should not use this information in a way that jeopardizes the safety of the individual.
3. You have the right to access the information. Some of the information is available for free access. However, there are some instances where you are required to pay processing or shipping fees (or both).

The Texas Public Information Act outlines the rights of the requester as detailed below:

1. Right to receive the information promptly as long as it is not confidential or protected information.
2. Right to equal treatment, including accommodation according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
3. Right to receive a breakdown of costs and charges in advance when the charges exceed $40.
4. Right to request a fee waiver if the agency allows it.
5. Right to lodge a written complaint if you are overcharged.
6. Right to be informed why some information was unavailable to you.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act protects both employers and employees from background checks. Under the Fair Credit, employers can use consumer reports to make decisions related to hiring and promotions. However, the employer must first get written authorization from the applicant and further inform them that the background check might be used to make decisions regarding employment.

In case of job rejection based on the consumer report, the employer must notify the job applicant and furnish them with a copy of the consumer report.

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits the use of lie detectors by private employers for employment purposes such as screening.

You can file a complaint with EEOC, FTC, or State Labor & Commission Officers if you believe your employer has used Cass County public records to discriminate against you or did not seek consent when obtaining the records.