Red River County Sex Offender Registry

Red River County sex offender records are included in the Texas DPS public registry, which is free to search online. Red River County sits in Northeast Texas along the Red River, which forms the border with Oklahoma. The Red River County Sheriff's Office in Clarksville handles registration for rural and unincorporated areas, while the Clarksville Police Department covers city residents. You can search the registry by name or zip code to find current addresses, photos, and offense details for all registered offenders in the county.

Red River County Sheriff Registration

The Red River County Sheriff's Office in Clarksville registers sex offenders who live outside the incorporated limits of Clarksville and other towns in the county. Red River County is a rural county in the far northeast corner of Texas. Much of the land is farmland and pasture, with scattered communities along state and county roads. Rural residents register with the sheriff's office.

Registration must be done in person. You need a photo ID and any conviction or supervision paperwork. The sheriff's office submits your information to the Texas DPS, which posts it to the public registry. Move to a new address and you must update within seven days. This applies whether you stay in the same county or move across county lines.

Red River County sits on the Texas-Oklahoma border. Offenders who live near the river and frequently cross into Oklahoma should be aware that Oklahoma also has registration requirements. If you establish a residence in Oklahoma, even temporarily, you may be required to register there. The National Sex Offender Public Website covers both states and provides a way to check registrations on both sides of the border.

Note: Clarksville is the county seat and has its own police department for city residents. Contact the Clarksville Police Department if you live inside the city limits.

Search Red River County Sex Offender Records

Use the Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov to search for offenders in Red River County. The zip code for Clarksville is 75426. Search by name if you are looking for a specific person. Results include full name, photo, current home address, date of birth, and offense information.

Risk level appears in results where it has been assigned. Because this county borders Oklahoma, searching the NSOPW in addition to the Texas registry gives you a more complete picture of registered offenders in the broader area. The Texas registry shows only those registered in Texas.

Search this portal to find registered sex offenders currently in Red River County, Texas.

Chapter 62 Requirements for Red River County

Texas sex offender registration is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The statute applies uniformly across Texas. It defines who must register, what they must report, how often they verify, and the penalties for violations.

Offenders arriving in Red River County must register within seven days of establishing an address. Most registrants verify annually. High-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Failures to verify on time are criminal offenses. The law also requires offenders to report changes to vehicles, employers, and online accounts. These reporting requirements are ongoing for the entire registration period.

• Register within 7 days of arriving at any Red River County address
• Register with the sheriff for rural areas or the city police for Clarksville
• Bring photo ID and conviction or supervision documents
• Verify registration annually or every 90 days based on risk level
• Report all address changes within 7 days
• Cross-border residents may have obligations in Oklahoma as well

Red River County Court Records

The Red River County District Clerk in Clarksville holds felony court records, including sex offense cases. Records are public and can be viewed at the courthouse. They include the charges, verdict or plea, and sentence. Contact the clerk's office for guidance on requesting specific case documents.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides a statewide case search that may include Red River County records from the 102nd Judicial District. Having the defendant's full name helps locate records quickly in a small county clerk's system.

Community Safety in Red River County

Texas does not run automatic notifications when a sex offender moves to a new address. The DPS registry is the primary public resource. In Red River County, the small population means the sheriff often knows who is registered locally, but the public database is the authoritative and current source for anyone to check.

Search the registry at sor.dps.texas.gov by zip code to see current registrations. The Texas Attorney General's office provides victim resources and information on sex offender compliance in Texas. Because Red River County borders Oklahoma, the NSOPW is also worth checking for a complete regional picture.