Monday, October 15, 2012

Criminal Records TX

By Claire Dowell


Texas Arrest records are managed by the Crime Records unit of the Crime Records Service Bureau, one of the units of the Department of Public Safety. The local Texas law has mandated to have such files to be opened to the public.

The arrest record of an individual would contain details about the arrest itself. Such information includes the plea bargains, charges dropped and dismissal. Information about the individual such as the complete name, aliases, address and age are also indicated on the arrest file of an individual. Further details about the arrest can also be found on the record such as the date and place where the person was arrested. One can also find a description of any markings on the body of the involved individual such as tattoos and scars. Mug shots of the person are also included on the record.

The information found on an arrest record is used by many to conduct a background check. It can help one to decide when letting other people into their lives or home such as tenants, neighbors, friends, babysitters and the like. It is also one the records used as reference by employers to screen applicants and employees. It is also one of the documents used when investigating a criminal case.

Not everyone can view a particular arrest record in the state of Texas. Only those who have a court order or authorized persons are given the privilege to request for the arrest file. Personal arrest files can be obtained just to check if the information found on the file is true and correct. The fee would depend on the mode of payment and request method. It would cost $15 for mail request and a $.50 fee is added when a credit card is used for payment. Basic information about the requesting individual is needed when requesting for the record such as the name and address. Such information provided is also documented on the arrest record that was requested. This is done to track those who have accessed the specific arrest file.

The Department of Public Safety under the Crime Records Unit of the Crime Records Service Bureau is where one can obtain a copy of a Texas arrest record. Another way to retrieve such file is to go online and file the request from there.

The Computerized Criminal History database is where arrest records of Texas are virtually stored. It is only available at the official website of the state. Using the system would cost only $3 regardless of the number of searches made. The database is connected to the databases of each county. The files are constantly being updated. Using the Internet to search for an arrest record is faster and accurate and can be even be do without leaving the comforts of your home.




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