Texas Public Criminal Records

By Ben Kingsley


There are several types of documents that fall under the criminal records Texas manages. One of which is the arrest records of the state. Such document is open to the residents of Texas which means that it can be easily accessed by the people when it is needed.

There are several reasons why arrest records of Texas are being requested, one of which is for background check. It is one of the important documents that are used in checking the criminal history of an individual. Employers are one of the people who conduct such check. They do this to make sure that the people they have a clean criminal history. Most of the crimes being committed in today's time are done by people who had criminal history. By conducting a background check employers can prevent problems in the company and can eventually help them grow as a company.

Not only that Texas arrest records are being requested by business owners but, ordinary citizens of the state would also request access for it. Ordinary residents would check on the arrest records of an individual to make sure that the place they are living is a safe environment for their loved ones. Thus many would check on the criminal history of their neighbors, friends, care takers, tutors, nannies and even their relatives. This helps them feel safe and secured around the people they deal with daily. Private investigators benefit more of the said document because they use it when they are conducting a criminal case investigation. In some cases, it is one of the evidence used in court proceedings and a help resolve or close the case.

One can find a lot of information on an arrest record in Texas. The document contains the basic information of the one who has been reported such as the complete name of the individual as well as other names that were used by the person. One would know where the person resides as well as the details of his/her birth. A detailed description of the person's physical appearance is documented. One would also know if there are tattoos, scars or birth marks on the person's body. The document would also show if there were charges filed against the reported individual or not. Not all of the arrest records of the state are open to the public. This is because records of juvenile individuals as well as cases which are still under investigation are closed from public access.

The state of Texas allows individuals to obtain a copy of their personal arrest files. Accessing the records of other people would need a special permission and letter of authorization. The Department of Public Health Services in Texas is where one can request for a copy of an arrest record. It cost $15 in order to gain access to a certain file. One has to provide the basic details about the record that is being requested in the application form to make the search easier. The personal information of the requesting individual is also needed which will be used for documentation purposes.

Arrest records public access is not limited only to the state office since the file is now available through the Internet. When the document is requested online, there is no need to go to any office thus saving one their time and effort. Also, it is very convenient and faster since the needed information is displayed in just seconds.




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