Crosby County Family Court Records
Crosby County family court records are filed and maintained by the District Clerk in Crosbyton, the county seat. These records include divorce cases, child custody orders, child support matters, paternity proceedings, and protective orders from the county's district courts. Crosby County is in the Texas South Plains southeast of Lubbock, and the District Clerk in Crosbyton handles all family law case files for the county. You can search Crosby County family court records through the re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse in Crosbyton during office hours, or send a written request to the clerk's office.
Crosby County Overview
Crosby County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Crosbyton is the custodian of all family court records for Crosby County. The office handles divorce, custody, support, and protective order filings from the district court. Crosbyton is the county seat and sits in the South Plains region southeast of Lubbock. The courthouse serves all county government functions, and the clerk's office processes family law matters for the 82nd Judicial District within Crosby County.
Crosby County is part of the 82nd Judicial District. The district judge handles family law and civil matters for the county. Contact the District Clerk at (806) 675-2334 before visiting to confirm hours and what information you need for a records request. Lubbock is the nearest larger city and has broader legal resources available to Crosby County residents.
| Office | Crosby County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 686, Crosbyton, TX 79322 |
| Phone | (806) 675-2334 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.crosby.tx.us |
The Crosby County Clerk handles marriage licenses, deed records, and probate separately from the District Clerk. Both offices operate out of the Crosby County Courthouse in Crosbyton. If you need a marriage certificate for a family court matter, contact the County Clerk. For family court case records from the district court, contact the District Clerk.
Searching Crosby County Family Court Records
The re:SearchTX portal covers Crosby County cases filed through the state e-filing system since 2018. Search by party name or cause number and filter by Crosby County. The portal is free and available any time of day. Results show case status, party information, and docket entries at no charge.
For cases filed before 2018, or when you need document copies, contact the District Clerk at (806) 675-2334. In-person visits are available during regular business hours. Bring the full legal name and approximate year of filing when you visit. Mail requests should include the case name, approximate year, list of documents needed, and payment for applicable fees. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail returns.
re:SearchTX gives free access to Crosby County family court cases filed through the Texas state e-filing system.
Family Court Records in Crosby County
The Crosby County District Court handles divorce, conservatorship, child support, paternity, and protective order cases. Divorce files include the petition, temporary orders, the final decree, and any post-decree modifications. Cases involving children include custody orders and a possession schedule as part of the final decree. Suits affecting the parent-child relationship cover custody and support matters outside of divorce. Paternity cases are also filed in district court and can result in orders establishing parentage, custody, and support.
Texas maintains a statewide protective order registry under Monica's Law for public searches of active orders. Juvenile records and adoption files are sealed and not available through the public case index.
Note: Adoption and juvenile records in Crosby County are confidential under Texas law and cannot be accessed through the public court index.
Filing in Crosby County District Court
To file for divorce in Crosby County, one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Crosby County for 90 days under Texas Family Code section 6.301. Attorneys file through eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties can file online or bring paper documents to the clerk in Crosbyton. The 60-day waiting period from Family Code section 6.702 begins the day the petition is filed. The Texas Law Library and TexasLawHelp.org are free resources for people filing without an attorney.
Record Fees and Public Access
Crosby County family court records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Call (806) 675-2334 for current amounts. Pay by cash, check, or money order at the courthouse or by mail. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with mail requests.
Official Texas court forms for family law cases in Crosby County can be found at the Texas Courts rules and forms page.
Cities in Crosby County
Crosbyton is the county seat of Crosby County. Other small communities include Ralls and Lorenzo. All family court cases from Crosby County go through the District Court in Crosbyton. None of these communities meet the qualifying threshold for dedicated city pages.
Nearby Counties
Crosby County is in the South Plains southeast of Lubbock. Check which county you have lived in for 90 days before filing a family court case.