SAN ANGELO PUBLIC RECORDS

What are San Angelo Public Records?

Per the Texas Public Information Act, public records in San Angelo are all documents in recording or writing received, maintained, and issued by a public agency concerning a public activity. Therefore, the term "public records" may cover symbols, videos, audio files, charters, statistical tables, graphs, emails, memoranda, notes, photographs, SMS. Nevertheless, according to the Texas Public Information Act, not all San Angelo public records are obtainable or disclosed to the public. Under the law, public agencies have the right to restrict the disclosure of public records if it contains the following information:

• Documents containing an individual's social security number, credit/debit card number, driver’s license, passwords, personal contact details, and insurance information;
• Preliminary notes, drafts, inter or intra-agency memoranda which are not used or retained by a public agency in decision-making;
• Minutes of the meeting of public entities closed to the public;
• Architectural and official building plans of government-owned buildings;
• Medical records that contain personal information about a patient;
• Voters’ registration information, such as email address, home address, and other identifying information;
• Trade secrets or negotiations filed with a public agency for licensing purposes;
• Information about attorney-client privilege;
• Data on law enforcement investigation techniques and strategies;
• Juvenile records and information compiled by law enforcement agencies;
• Data about pending litigation that involves a public agency or entity.
• Voters' registration data detailing a voter's contact details;
• Public documents containing information about the identity of informants in a law enforcement investigation;
• Information security records that may reveal vulnerabilities to a public agency's information technology system;
• Government-owned proprietary computer programs, source codes, and passwords.

Public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may either opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search such as:

• The address of the requestor
• A case number or file number (if known)
• The location of the document or person involved
• The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
• The last known or current address of the registrant

Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

San Angelo Crime Statistics

Crime Statistics and reports are under the purview of the San Angelo Police Department. As the primary law enforcement agency in the City, the Police Department collates and sends all documented arrests and crimes to the FBI Uniform Crime Report. According to the 2019 FBI UCR, San Angelo reported 3,730 index crimes, consisting of 357 violent crimes and 3,173 property crimes. Furthermore, the 2019 reports cover the following crimes: five murders, 56 rapes, 32 robberies, 264 aggravated assaults, 512 burglaries, 2,437 larceny-theft, 224 motor vehicle thefts, and seven arson.

Meanwhile, San Angelo recorded 5,362 index crimes in 2016. When compared with the 2019 report, the crime rate declined by 30 percent. Note that the massive decline in crime rate is due to a 36 percent decrease in property crime rates. In contrast, San Angelo’s violent crime rate reduced slightly by three percent.

Are San Angelo Criminal Records Public?

Per the Texas Freedom of Information Act, criminal records are publicly available unless exempt by the law. For example, juvenile criminal records are not accessible to public members. Only the juvenile offender, parents, legal guardians, and other authorized entities can request and obtain copies of juvenile records. In addition, Texas laws prohibit revealing the identity of crime victims, complainants, and witnesses involved in the criminal record.

The City of San Angelo Municipal Court is the record custodian of all misdemeanor criminal records. Hence, interested public members can access the documents by contacting the court staff of the San Angelo Municipal Court at:

Municipal Court Building
110 South Emerick Street
San Angelo, Texas 76903.
Phone: (325) 657-4371

Likewise, the Tom Green County Clerk's Office maintains and issues copies of San Angelo City criminal records to interested persons or entities. Record seekers may choose to receive the document via mail or in-person at the address below:

Tom Green County Clerk's Office
Attn: Criminal Department
124 West Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: (325) 659-6555
Fax: (325) 659-3251
Email: criminal.records@co.tom-green.tx.us.

To receive copies of criminal records via mail-in orders, record seekers must send a written request detailing the record subject's details, the purpose of the request, and the place and date of the criminal conviction.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, via the Criminal Records Division, is also a repository for all criminal records generated in San Angelo. Furthermore, it provides access to criminal history files and documents via an online search portal. Record seekers must register or log in to the search portal to obtain copies of the preferred public document.

How to Obtain San Angelo Police Reports and Arrest Records

City residents and non-residents can obtain copies of police reports or arrest records via the San Angelo Police Department. As the custodian of arrest records, the police department hosts an online request portal. Record seekers must create an account on the request portal to access San Angelo police reports and arrest records.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in San Angelo

The Texas Department of Public Safety is responsible for updating an online sex offender registry of all registered sex offenders in San Angelo. Interested persons or agencies can find San Angelo sex offenders' information via the following search options:

• Search by map address;
• Search by registrant's name;
• Search by the institute of higher education;
• In addition, record seekers can also download the complete list of all sex offenders in San Angelo.

How to Find San Angelo Inmate Information

Records of all inmates convicted in San Angelo are under the purview of the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office stores all inmate information on an online search platform. Therefore, interested persons can view inmate information, such as the photograph, booking date, criminal charges, booking number, and SO number on the platform. Furthermore, requesters may search for recently released inmates (within 48 hours).

How Do I Visit an Inmate in San Angelo?

The Tom Green County Detention Center houses all inmates within the county, including San Angelo. Furthermore, the County Jail allows visitors to communicate with inmates via video calls or in-person visits.

To visit inmates in person, visitors must present a sign-up slip alongside a valid photo ID at the address below:

Tom Green County Detention Center
4382 North US Highway 277
San Angelo, TX 76905
Phone: (325) 659-6597

Visitors must adhere to the detention center's guidelines while during visitation. For instance, a maximum of four adult visitors and children can visit an inmate at once. Also, visitors must not bring food, cameras, or drinks into the visitation area.

What are San Angelo Vital Records?

San Angelo City’s vital records are documentation of all life events reported within the City. These records may include, but are not limited to, birth, death, marriage, and death records. Since vital records are public records, custodian agencies are responsible for generating and issuing public documents to interested parties. Nevertheless, access to confidential copies of San Angelo vital records is often restricted to the record subject and other authorized persons or entities.

The Tom Green County Clerk of the District Court is the custodian of divorce, while the Tom Green County Clerk maintains records of marriage events. The Green County Clerk's Vital Statistics Department is the record custodian of all birth and death records.

Where and How to Obtain San Angelo Divorce Records

Online and offline copies of San Angelo divorce records are under the supervision of the Tom Green County Clerk of the District Court. Record seekers may obtain online copies of San Angelo divorce certificates by visiting the Records Inquiry platform. Furthermore, requesters must select the "Civil, Family & Probate Case Records" option on the platform. On the subsequent page, requesters may choose to use the following search options:

• Search by Case;
• Search by Party;
• Search by Attorney.

Also, requesters can receive copies of divorce records by visiting the Green Tom County Clerk of the District Court at the location provided below:

Tom Green County Courthouse
112 West Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903.
Phone: (325) 659-6554 (Civil/Probate/Guardianship)

Where and How to Get San Angelo Marriage Records

The Tom Green County Clerk is the designated record custodian for all certified San Angelo marriage records. Furthermore, it issues copies of marriage records to interested persons or entities. Record seekers may receive online copies of San Angelo marriage records via the Records Inquiries platform. Requesters must select the "Civil, Family & Probate Case Records" option and proceed to search for marriage records using the following search options:

• Search by Case;
• Search by Party;
• Search by Attorney.

On the other hand, record seekers can get marriage records from the Tom Green County Clerk's Office on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the location below:

Tom Green County Courthouse
112 West Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903.
Phone: (325) 659-6554 (Civil/Probate/Guardianship)

Likewise, the Vital Statistics Division of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issues San Angelo marriage verification letters to public members. Requesters can get the public document by sending a mail request to the Vital Records Division. To receive the verification via mail, requesters must mail in the completed request form or an expedited application form to:

For Regular Processing
Texas Vital Statistics
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040

For Expedited Processing
Texas Vital Statistics
MC 2096
Department of State Health Services
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756.

Where and How to Get San Angelo Birth Records

The Tom Green County, via the Vital Statistics Department, maintains birth records for San Angelo City. Record seekers can receive certified copies of San Angelo birth records in-person by visiting the Vital Records Department at:

Tom Green County Clerk's Office
124 West Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: (325) 659-6556
Email: vitalstatistics@co.tom-green.tx.us.

The Vital Records Department will only issue verified copies of San Angelo birth certificates to persons with a legitimate interest in the record. Furthermore, in-person requesters must present a valid photo ID at the Vital Records Department. Also, requesters must pay $23 to obtain a certified birth certificate.

Likewise, the DSHS maintains and issues copies of San Angelo birth certificates to interested persons. Nevertheless, only the following persons can receive certified birth records:

• The record subject;
• Parents listed on the document;
• Legal guardians;
• Current spouse, sibling, child, grandchild, and grandparent;
• Persons or entities backed by a court order.

Eligible applicants can get San Angelo certified birth documents by sending a mail request to the TxDSHS. Requesters must mail in the completed request form alongside a valid photo ID and the payment fee by money order or check to:

For Regular Processing
Texas Vital Statistics
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040

For Expedited Processing
Texas Vital Statistics
MC 2096
Department of State Health Services
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756.

Where and How to Find San Angelo Death Records

City residents and non-residents may request and obtain San Angelo death records from the Vital Statistics Department of the Tom Green County Clerk's Office. To obtain death records in-person, requesters must present a valid photo ID at the:

Tom Green County Clerk's Office
124 West Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: (325) 659-6556
Email: vitalstatistics@co.tom-green.tx.us.

The Vital Records Department will only issue verified copies of San Angelo death certificates to persons with a legitimate interest in the record. It cost $21 to obtain copies of San Angelo death records from the County Clerk's Office.

Alternatively, the DSHS maintains death records for San Angelo City. Therefore, persons or entities with a legitimate or tangible interest in the record may send a mail request for the preferred document. The following applicants are eligible to receive death records:

• Surviving spouse named on the document;
• Funeral director;
• Surviving parent of the deceased.

Requesters must mail in the completed death record request form alongside a valid photo ID and the payment fee by money order or check to:

For Regular Processing
Texas Vital Statistics
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040

For Expedited Processing
Texas Vital Statistics
MC 2096
Department of State Health Services
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756