Arrest records are public in Maverick County, Texas, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). This legislation establishes that information collected, assembled, or maintained by or for governmental entities is available to the public, with certain exceptions as defined by law. The Act specifically designates arrest records as public information unless they fall under statutorily defined exemptions.
The Texas Public Information Act operates under the principle that the public has a right to information concerning government affairs and official acts of public officials and employees. In accordance with § 552.021 of the Texas Government Code, public information is available to the public during normal business hours of the governmental body.
Residents of Maverick County may access arrest records through various local law enforcement agencies, including:
Maverick County Sheriff's Office
3250 E. Main Street
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 773-2321
Maverick County, Texas
Eagle Pass Police Department
444 S. Bibb Avenue
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 773-9044
Eagle Pass Police Department
Arrest records can be found online in Maverick County through several official digital platforms. The Maverick County Sheriff's Office maintains an online arrest book that provides information about recent arrests within the county jurisdiction. Additionally, the Eagle Pass Municipal Court offers an online search system for violations and related case information.
The online availability of these records is governed by Texas Government Code § 552.221(b), which permits governmental bodies to provide reasonable access to public information through electronic means when doing so is efficient and does not unreasonably interfere with the governmental body's operations.
Digital access to arrest records may be subject to certain limitations as prescribed by Texas Government Code § 552.275, which allows governmental bodies to establish reasonable limits on the amount of time personnel are required to spend producing information for inspection or duplication by a requestor.
For comprehensive searches of court cases related to arrests, members of the public may utilize re:SearchTX, the official platform providing access to case information from all 254 Texas counties, including Maverick County.
To obtain Maverick County arrest records, several official channels are available to members of the public:
In-person requests at law enforcement agencies:
Court system resources:
Online resources:
Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.261, governmental bodies may charge reasonable fees for providing copies of public information. Requestors should be prepared to pay applicable fees for copies of arrest records, though examination of records in person is typically available without charge.
Maverick County arrest records typically contain comprehensive information about the arrest event and the individual involved. Standard components of these records include:
Biographical information:
Arrest details:
Criminal charge information:
Processing documentation:
The content and format of arrest records are standardized in accordance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 66.251, which establishes requirements for criminal justice information systems throughout the state.
In Maverick County, individuals may petition for the expungement (expunction) of arrest records under specific circumstances as provided by Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Expungement is a legal process that, when granted, removes arrest records from public access and allows the individual to legally deny the occurrence of the arrest.
Eligibility criteria for expungement in Maverick County include:
The expungement process requires filing a petition with the Maverick County District Court located at:
293rd Judicial District Court
500 Quarry Street
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 773-1335
Pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 55.02, the petition must include specific information about the arrest and subsequent proceedings. If the court grants the petition for expunction, all agencies maintaining records of the arrest will be ordered to destroy or return all records and files related to the arrest.
For arrests that do not qualify for expungement, individuals may be eligible for an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, which seals the record from public view while maintaining it for use by criminal justice agencies.