Stephens County is found in the state of Texas. In the year of 1858, Stephens County was created, and was later organized in 1876. A census revealed that Stephens County had a total population of 9,101 in 2020.
Its county seat is Breckenridge. It was originally named Buchanan County, after U.S. President James Buchanan, but was renamed in 1861 for Alexander H. Stephens, the vice president of the Confederate States of America.
Stephens County Arrests Records
Statistics for Stephens County in 2021 show there were 4 total violent crimes and 35 total property crimes. Records for arrests can be obtained at:
Stephens County Law Enforcement Center
Sheriff: Kevin Roach
210 East Dyer
Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: (254) 559-2481
Fax: (254) 559-2882
Jail: (254) 559-2705
Stephens County Criminal Records
In Stephens County, as with any county across America, Police are required to keep an up-to-date registry of all sex-offenders located under their jurisdiction. The registry contains the names of offenders living, attending school, working, and incarcerated in the area. This list can then be seen by residents, as is their right. The search tools available online allow the people of Stephens County to search for every sex offender inside a certain mileage of their home.
Stephens County Court Records
In Stephens County, the County Courthouse is responsible for all civil, family, and criminal cases. All records in relation to the cases heard in Stephens County are compiled and handled by the County Clerk. A person can ask for access to these files using one of the following:
Stephens County Courthouse
Jackie Ensey, County Clerk
200 West Walker
Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: (254) 559-3700
Fax: (254) 559-5892
Note - These records can often be delivered my mail, email, and fax if they are standard files, but any official or certified records must be directed by mail. There is a charge of $1 per page for common data files. Official details cost $5 per page.
Stephens County Public Records
All Stephens County files are maintained by the County Clerk. A person's important life events are all found within these vital documents. Birth, death marriage, and divorce documents can all be enclosed within these records. The documents and records in relation to these important events encompass divorce decrees, divorce certificates and other divorce files, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, marriage certificates. The documents are all filed under one central vital records registry.
Residents in Stephens County can ask for replicates of these data files, as they are public data files. In order to obtain data files, an individual must inquire online, or obtain copies in person at:
County Clerk
Jackie Ensey
200 West Walker
Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: (254) 559-3700
Fax: (254) 559-5892
Note - Photo ID is necessary from the person requesting, and the office opens between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
