So here's another question e-mailed from a reader: How do you look up criminal records?
Here are some tips for getting started: Checking the district or county clerks' offices will show you what crimes a person has been formally charged with, the latest information about case and results of previous cases. You can search the records yourself, which is great, and if you're stumped, clerks will help you. They're a helpful bunch at the courthouse.
You can use idockets.com for the same information, but I think that requires a paid subscription.
Arrest reports are available at the sheriff's office and incident reports are available there and at the police department. You'll likely need to make a formal request for these.
Let me know if you need help searching public records my e-mail is lwilber@vicad.com and my phone number is 361-580-6521. It's your information, and most of it is available, even if it takes a little work.
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Here we go. They moved the site. It's great.
February 18, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.I'm getting an ad for cars when I type that in. Is there a different address, maybe?
February 18, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.Go to www.blackbookonline.com. On the first screen put in the state or city and state you wish to search and it will give you a selection of information sites for that location. In almost all states you can get a list of whose in jail with no charge.
February 18, 2009 at 11:42 a.m.