About McCulloch County

County Seat Brady
Established 1856
Named After Benjamin McCulloch

Sheriff, Police & Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement & Arrests

  • Citizens may request arrest records by submitting a written request to the Sheriff's Office or the arresting agency.
  • Processing times for public information requests vary, and fees may apply for copies of records.

Criminal, Arrest & Jail Records

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Mcculloch County, TX are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Mcculloch County, TX are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Mcculloch County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

Courts & Case Records

  • McCulloch County has two Justice of the Peace courts (Precincts 1 and 2) that handle small claims cases up to $20,000, Class C misdemeanors, including traffic violations, magistrate functions, and conduct inquests.
  • Fees for certified copies of court documents typically range from $1 to $5 per page plus certification fees.

Property & Public Records

  • Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained for a fee, typically $5 for the first page and $4 for each additional page of the same document, plus $1 per page for non-certified copies.
  • Research fees may apply for extensive searches.

Vital Records

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

  • Expedited service is available for additional fees.

Business & Licensing

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

  • The filing fee is typically $25, and records are public information searchable through the County Clerk.
  • This free online database allows searches by entity name, filing number, or registered agent.
  • The Heart of Texas Chamber of Commerce, located in Brady, provides business resources and networking opportunities; their contact information is available through local business directories.

Official Government Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I search for someone recently arrested in McCulloch County, Texas?
To search for someone recently arrested in McCulloch County, Texas, you can contact the McCulloch County Jail located at 900 East 11th Street, Brady, TX 76825. The jail provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You may also call the jail directly at (325) 597-2290 to get information about an inmate's status and charges.
Mugshots or booking photos in McCulloch County, Texas, are typically available through the McCulloch County Sheriff's Office. You can visit their office at 900 East 11th Street, Brady, TX 76825, or check their official website for any online portal that might host these images. For further assistance, you can call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 597-2290.
To obtain a criminal background check in McCulloch County, Texas, you should contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), which handles statewide criminal history information. Locally, you can visit the McCulloch County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The DPS provides an online Criminal History Name Search, which is a convenient way to access background check information.
To look up sex offenders in McCulloch County, Texas, you can use the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry, maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is accessible to the public and provides detailed information about offenders' locations and offenses.
To register to vote in McCulloch County, you must submit a voter registration application to the County Elections office at the County Clerk, 199 Courthouse Square, Brady, Texas 76825, or register online at www.votetexas.gov. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election in which you wish to vote. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of McCulloch County. For absentee voting by mail, you must meet specific eligibility criteria including being 65 or older, disabled, confined in jail but eligible, or absent from the county during the entire early voting period and election day.
Property records in McCulloch County are maintained by the County Clerk at 199 Courthouse Square, Brady, Texas 76825, phone (325) 597-0733. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps by visiting the office in person or calling during business hours. Property tax information, ownership records, and appraisal values are available through the McCulloch County Appraisal District at (325) 597-2581. Online search options are limited, and most record requests require direct contact with the respective office, with fees charged for certified copies.
Birth and death certificates for events occurring in McCulloch County can be requested from the County Clerk's office at 199 Courthouse Square, Brady, Texas 76825, phone (325) 597-0733. You can also order vital records from the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit online at www.dshs.texas.gov/vs or through VitalChek. Birth certificates cost $23 for the first copy and death certificates cost $21 for the first copy. Processing times vary from immediate service for in-person requests at the County Clerk to 4-6 weeks for mail orders from the state, with valid photo ID and proof of relationship required.
Business records in McCulloch County can be found through the County Clerk's office at (325) 597-0733 for Assumed Name (DBA) filings. For formal business entity records such as corporations and LLCs, search the Texas Secretary of State's free online database at www.sos.state.tx.us. Local business licenses and permits within the City of Brady may require contacting Brady City Hall at (325) 597-2152. Professional licenses and sales tax permits are regulated at the state level through respective licensing boards and the Texas Comptroller's office.

Cities & Towns in McCulloch County

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