Callahan County Registered Sex Offenders

Callahan County is a rural county in West Texas, and the Callahan County Sheriff's Office in Baird is the registration authority for sex offenders who live in the unincorporated parts of the county. Use this page to find out how to search the Callahan County sex offender records through the Texas DPS registry and to get local contact information for law enforcement.

Callahan County Sheriff's Office

The Callahan County Sheriff's Office is located at 104 W. 4th St., Baird, TX 79504. The office can be reached at (325) 854-1441. For sex offenders who live in the unincorporated areas of Callahan County, this office is where registration must occur. Registrations are processed in person during normal business hours.

When a sex offender registers with the Callahan County Sheriff's Office, the information they provide is entered into the local system and then sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The DPS compiles all registration data statewide and makes it available to the public through the online sex offender registry. This allows anyone to search Callahan County registrations without contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

The Callahan County official website has contact information for county offices and departments. Check there for updated hours and location details before visiting the Sheriff's Office.

If a sex offender resides inside the city limits of Baird or another incorporated community in Callahan County, registration must be done through the city police department, not the county Sheriff.

Search Callahan County Sex Offender Records

The fastest way to search for sex offenders in Callahan County is through the Texas DPS public registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. The registry lets you search by name, zip code, or street address. Every registered sex offender in Texas is included in the database, regardless of whether they registered with a county sheriff or a city police department.

Search results display the offender's name, current address, photograph, and the offense they were convicted of. This information is updated each time a registration authority submits new data to the DPS. If an offender recently moved or updated their information, the registry should reflect that within a short time.

The DPS also offers a community notification service. You can enter your address and receive email alerts when a registered sex offender moves within a certain distance. This is free and does not require creating an account.

Note: For the most up-to-date information on a specific individual, contact the Callahan County Sheriff's Office directly. They can confirm whether someone is currently registered in the county.

Callahan County Website Screenshot

The image below is a screenshot from the Callahan County official website, which lists county offices and their services.

The county website can help you find current contact details for the Sheriff's Office or confirm office hours before visiting in person.

Registration Requirements Under Chapter 62

Texas Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is the law that governs sex offender registration across the entire state. It sets out who must register, what they must provide, how often they must verify their information, and the penalties for failing to comply. The law applies in Callahan County exactly as it does in every other Texas county.

A person subject to the registration requirement must register within seven days of moving into Callahan County or within seven days of release from custody. They must provide full legal name, all known aliases, date of birth, current address, phone number, employer details, physical description, and vehicle information. Some registrants must also submit a DNA sample and a current photo.

The frequency of required check-ins depends on the offender's classification. Some must verify their address every 90 days; others do so annually. Any change in address, employment, or other registered details must be reported within seven days. Failing to register or stay current is a criminal offense. Charges are filed in the district courts serving Callahan County.

• 7-day deadline to register after moving or being released
• In-person registration at the Callahan County Sheriff's Office
• Full personal information must be provided at registration
• Address changes must be reported within 7 days
• Verification required annually or quarterly based on risk level
• Failure to comply is prosecuted as a criminal offense

Court Records in Callahan County

The Callahan County Clerk's office maintains court records for the county, including criminal case records from sex offense convictions. You can contact the clerk at the courthouse in Baird to request records or find out more about what is available. The Callahan County Clerk page on the county website may have additional details about fees and request procedures.

Court records from sex offense cases can include charging documents, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. They may also include any special conditions imposed by the court, such as residency restrictions or treatment requirements. This information is not always reflected in the DPS registry, so court records can be a useful supplement to a registry search.

Callahan County is a smaller county with a limited court system. Cases are heard in the county's district court. For cases involving less serious offenses, the county court may have jurisdiction. Confirming which court handled a specific case will help you direct your records request correctly.