Dimmit County Sex Offender Registry

Dimmit County sex offender records are managed through the Sheriff's Office in Carrizo Springs and are publicly searchable through the Texas DPS statewide database. To find registered sex offenders in Dimmit County, visit the Texas DPS registry at publicsite.dps.texas.gov or contact the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office for local registration matters.

The Sheriff's Office and Local Registration

The Dimmit County Sheriff's Office is located at 103 N 5th St, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 and can be reached at (830) 876-3508. The Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for all parts of Dimmit County, including both the Carrizo Springs area and the rural portions of this South Texas county.

New registrants must come in person within seven days of establishing residence in the county. They provide their current home address, employment information, a current photo, and a list of vehicles. That information is processed locally and then forwarded to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the statewide registry. The full county website is available at dimmitcounty.org.

Anyone who is already registered in Texas and moves to Dimmit County must re-register with the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office within seven days. A phone call to update an address is not sufficient under Texas law. The law requires an in-person appearance with the new jurisdiction's law enforcement agency.

Searching for Dimmit County Sex Offenders

The Texas DPS public sex offender registry at publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry is the best tool for public searches in Dimmit County. Enter a Carrizo Springs address or another address in the county, pick a search radius, and the tool returns a list of all offenders registered near that location.

Results include each person's photo, registered address, offense description, and risk level. Dimmit County is a relatively low-population rural county, so results may be limited compared to larger urban counties. If you do not see results near a specific address, try widening the search radius or switch to the name search option if you are looking for a specific individual.

Note: The DPS database shows only currently active registrations. People who have completed their registration period or been removed by court order will not appear in results.

Registration Requirements Under Texas Law

Sex offender registration in Dimmit County follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law sets out the full scope of registration duties: who registers, what information they must provide, how often they must verify, and what penalties apply for violations.

Most offenders verify their registration once a year. Those in the higher risk categories report every 90 days. Offenders must notify the Sheriff's Office within seven days any time their address, employment, or other registered details change. Moving out of the county triggers the same seven-day window for registration in the new jurisdiction.

Lifetime registration applies to aggravated offenders and those with two or more qualifying convictions. Single-offense, non-aggravated registrants may petition for removal after ten years under specific conditions. Attorneys familiar with Texas sex offense law can help evaluate eligibility and guide that process.

Court Records in Dimmit County

Criminal court records for Dimmit County are kept by the Dimmit County Clerk in Carrizo Springs. This office holds case filings, verdicts, and court orders from the local district court. Records are public and can be requested at the courthouse during normal business hours.

The Texas court information website at txcourts.gov provides a directory of Texas courts and general guidance on accessing records. For Dimmit County criminal cases, the relevant court is the district court. The clerk can help you identify which records exist for a given case and how to request copies.

Community Information and Safety

Dimmit County residents can use the Texas DPS registry to check for registered offenders in their community at any time. The tool is free and does not require registration or a login. Checking the registry periodically near your home, school, or workplace helps you stay informed about any new registrations in the area.

Texas law requires notification when a Level 3 high-risk offender moves into a community. In Dimmit County, the Sheriff's Office handles those notifications. If you believe a notification was due and did not happen, contact the Sheriff's Office at (830) 876-3508.

For legal assistance related to sex offense registration, the State Bar of Texas provides a referral service that connects people with licensed Texas attorneys. Victim support resources are available through the Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov.

The Texas DPS registry provides free public access to all registered sex offenders in Dimmit County. Enter a Carrizo Springs address or other county location to search for current registrations in the area.