Rains County Information
The State of Texas is the home of Rains County. Rains County was organized in the year of 1870. In 2020, the census revealed that Rains County had a total human population of 12,164.
Its county seat is Emory. The county (and county seat) are named for Emory Rains, a Texas state legislator.
Rains County Arrest Records
In 2021, there were 9 property crimes and 4 violent crimes in Rains County. Records for arrests can be obtained at:
Rains County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Michael Hopkins
313 E North St,
Emory, TX 75440
Phone: (903) 473-3181
Fax: (903) 473-3008
Rains County Criminal Records
State Police are required to keep an up-to-date registry of all sex-offenders throughout their jurisdiction across the USA. This consists of offenders who are working, living, incarcerated, or attending school in the area. Citizens then have the fundamental right to view this list. Residents can employ the tools online to look up any nearby offenders.
Rains County Court Records
In Rains County, all criminal, family, and civil cases lie beneath the jurisdiction of the County Courthouse. All case records are obtained and maintained by the County Clerk. There are a number of ways to gain access to these records, via:
Rains County Courthouse
Clerk: Mandy Sawyer
220 W. Quitman Street Ste. B
Emory, TX 75440
Phone: (903) 473-5000, ext. 107
Fax: (903) 473-5086
Note - Typical data files can normally be directed via mail, email, or fax, but official/certified details can only be directed via mail. There is a price of $1 per page for standard files. Official data files cost $5 per page.
Rains County Public Records
The County Clerk is in control of retaining all files within the county. All key life events can be found within the county documents for each person. These milestone life events may include births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, among others. The files themselves can include, but aren't restricted to birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records. One main registry stores all vital data files.
Members of the public have the authority to request access to these data files. In order to acquire documents, someone must ask online, or obtain copies in person at:
Clerk: Mandy Sawyer
220 W. Quitman Street Ste. B
Emory, TX 75440
Phone: (903) 473-5000, ext. 107
Fax: (903) 473-5086
Note - Photo ID is necessary from the person requesting, and the office opens between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST.
