Dickens County Traffic Court Records
Dickens County traffic court records are filed with the combined County and District Clerk office in Dickens. This small West Texas county handles traffic violations through the Justice of the Peace court for cases on county roads and state highways. Online records are available through LGS Online Solutions covering cases from 1891 to present. This page explains how to search for traffic records and what to do if you receive a citation in Dickens County.
Dickens County Overview
Dickens County Clerk and District Clerk
Danay Carnes serves as the County and District Clerk for Dickens County. The office is at P.O. Box 120, Dickens TX 79229, and can be reached at (806) 623-5531 by phone or (806) 623-5240 by fax. Email inquiries go to danay.carnes@co.dickens.tx.us. The clerk's website is at co.dickens.tx.us. This combined clerk office handles all county and district court records, including criminal misdemeanor traffic cases.
Office hours for the Dickens County Clerk are Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM, and Friday 8 AM to 3 PM. If you plan to visit in person, confirm hours by phone before traveling since hours can change around holidays or other closures.
The Justice of the Peace in Dickens County is Stella Carter, reachable at (806) 623-5233 or by email at dickensjp@co.dickens.tx.us. The JP court handles traffic citations issued in unincorporated areas of the county. For city violations within any incorporated area, the relevant municipal court handles the case.
| County/District Clerk | Danay Carnes |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 120, Dickens, TX 79229 |
| Phone | (806) 623-5531 |
| danay.carnes@co.dickens.tx.us | |
| JP Court | Stella Carter, (806) 623-5233 |
| Clerk Website | co.dickens.tx.us |
Searching Dickens County Traffic Records Online
Dickens County has online public records access through LGS Online Solutions. This portal covers records from 1891 to present and is one of the more complete small-county record systems in Texas. You can search court records, land records, and other public documents through this system. It is a good starting point for finding a traffic case without calling the courthouse.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Dickens County and provides free case search by name or case number. Use it as a backup if the LGS portal does not return results. Land records are also available through TexasFile for county clerk documents.
For cases that need a direct inquiry, call the clerk at (806) 623-5531 or email the JP court at dickensjp@co.dickens.tx.us. The county is small, so staff can usually answer questions quickly.
Traffic Laws in Dickens County
Texas traffic laws under the Transportation Code Chapter 545 apply throughout Dickens County. Most traffic violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines and mandatory court costs. The total fine is higher than the base amount on your citation because state fees are added on top. Speeding, failure to control speed, improper passing, and similar offenses all fall under this chapter.
If you receive a citation in Dickens County, you must appear by the date listed on your ticket. You can appear in person or by mail. A phone call or email does not count as a valid appearance. If you miss your appearance date, additional charges and a possible warrant can follow. The TexasCourtHelp website explains appearance requirements for Texas traffic courts.
Deferred disposition is available for most Class C violations. Contact the JP court or municipal court on your citation to ask about this option. You must request it before or on your court date. If approved, you pay the fee, serve the probation period, and the case is dismissed with no conviction on your record.
Online Resources for Dickens County Traffic Cases
The re:SearchTX portal covers Dickens County traffic court records and provides free case searches without a visit to the courthouse.
Search Dickens County traffic cases by name or case number on re:SearchTX as a first step before contacting the clerk's office.
The Texas DPS website handles driver record requests that are often needed alongside Dickens County court records, especially for Driver Safety Course dismissals.
Order a Type 3A certified driving record from Texas DPS when completing a Driver Safety Course dismissal for a Dickens County citation.
Cities in Dickens County
Dickens is the county seat. The county also includes Spur. No cities in Dickens County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Traffic violations inside any city limits are handled by the respective municipal court.
Nearby Counties
Dickens County is in West Texas on the South Plains. These counties border it.