Atascosa County Arrest Records

Atascosa County Arrest Records are maintained in law enforcement agencies such as the Sheriff’s Department or the Police Department.

Arrest and criminal reports are included in most states’ public archives. These records are viewed as public information, and used mostly during pre-employment screening and other official background investigations such as in politics, volunteer work, police work, in the media and plenty of other undertakings. Criminal record checks are increasingly being done, not just by companies and employers wanting to hire individuals, but by regular citizens as well. As crime rates go up, the public must increase caution and create extra measures to protect themselves.

Because Texas is an open records state, such official files can be easily obtained and reviewed by anyone in the general public who needs them. The Freedom of Information Act requires the state to make vital records readily available, Texas police arrest files included; as these records are usually the most requested information.

Arrest files don't mean that the individual involved has been charged with a crime. He will remain innocent until proven guilty. It does mean however that he/ she has had a run-in with the law. A criminal record, on the other hand, clearly signifies that a person is (or was) guilty of a crime. The information seen in a criminal background report include the personal details of the person and all the information and facts surrounding the violation or felony perpetrated. These details includes the nature of violation or offense, the case number, time and location of the incident, the respondents, the arresting agency, and the final outcome of the prosecution. Details found in reports such as these are very useful. Criminal background investigations rely heavily on these records in uncovering past histories of people who are doubtful.

The State of Texas has assigned several agencies to file and maintain these vital legal details. The state’s statute encourages its citizens to protect themselves from any preventable circumstances. Because Texas is an open documents state like most US states, track record checking in its counties has become quite easy and convenient. In Atascosa County, arrests and criminal reports, are located in the Division of Criminal Justice particularly in the Department of Law Enforcement. Additionally, these files can also be obtained through the Texas Department of Public Safety, the local court house, or the local county Sheriff’s Office. These offices are usually open during weekdays from 8 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon except for holidays. A little fee will be collected for criminal background checks and for every copy of a report received. To procure a Criminal History Record Information, an additional charge will be charged. Requests for Atascosa County arrest records are usually processed within a few days to a week, depending on the number of requests the agency receives at the time.

If you cannot be at the agency physically, going on the internet is another convenient method of requesting for an arrest record. The technology of today allows for quick and easy searching even if you are not in Atascosa County. Public websites offer databases without cost. Some will ask for payment for more in depth searches. These websites could have an Atascosa County Arrest Log that may prove to be enough even without a printed a copy.