Over 573,000 arrests occur in Texas yearly, with Chambers County accounting for about 500 of that total. According to the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), arrest records are open to interested members of the public to inspect and copy for fees ranging from $1.00 to $20.00. However, certain arrest records are exempt from public access under state or federal law, such records include juvenile records, sealed or expunged records, and medical records. Authorized parties such as the law enforcement agencies, courts, records owners, their legal representatives, and the Chambers County District Attorney's Office are permitted to access these restricted records.
Members of the public may obtain arrest records from multiple agencies, such as local Police Departments, the County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the District Court.
Arrest records can be obtained from the Chambers County Sheriff's Office by sending written requests by mail or by visiting in person at:
Chambers County Sheriff's Office
201 North Court
Anahuac, TX 77514
Phone: (409) 267-2500
In addition, the Inmate Search on the Sheriff's platform enables individuals to view current inmates' information, including arrest details, booking information, charges, and custody status.
Arrest records can be accessed through various Police Departments located within Chambers County. To obtain these records, it is important to identify the specific city or town where the arrest occurred. Most Police Departments offer options for submitting public record requests online, by mail, or in person. These requests may involve fees and typically require details such as the name of the individual involved, the location of the arrest, and the date it occurred. Major Police Departments in Chambers County include:
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers both name-based searches and fingerprint searches for obtaining criminal records. Name-based searches can be conducted online through the TxDPS Criminal History Name Search. Each search costs $1.00. To complete the search, users need to create an account and provide the case number and the defendant's full name. For fingerprint-based searches, the DPS provides fingerprinting vendors who conduct fingerprinting services electronically. Requesters can also obtain these records by completing the Request for Public Criminal History Data form and submitting it by mail or in person to:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Crime Records Division
P.O. Box 15999
Austin, TX 78761
Criminal court records for Chambers County can be obtained from the Chambers County District Court through the District Clerk's Office, which provides access upon request. The county's court records, including criminal court records, can be searched online through the Record Search portal by creating an account and using case number, party name, or date range. Copies of criminal court records can also be obtained by mail, fax, or in person during regular business hours at:
Chamber County District Clerk's Office
2128 SH 61
P.O. Box NN
Anahuac, TX 77514
Phone: (409) 267-2432
Fax: (409)-267-8209
Alternatively, public court records can be accessed through re:SearchTX portal. Interested members of the public may also find arrest records through reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer.
Chambers County has an arrest rate of 673.8 per 100,000 residents. The following table shows the arrest statistics for the county:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 44 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 28 |
| Larceny Theft | 220 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22 |
| Arson | 1 |
| Rape | 8 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 329 |
Source: Texas Department of Public Safety.