Grimes County Arrest Records
Grimes County arrest records are public documents held by the Sheriff's Office in Anderson, Texas. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and is the main source for all booking data, inmate status information, and official arrest reports in the county. This page covers how to search Grimes County arrest records and what tools are available at the county and state level.
Grimes County Sheriff's Office
The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is located at 382 FM 149 West, Anderson, TX 77830. Phone: (936) 873-2151. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and is responsible for all law enforcement activity in unincorporated areas of Grimes County. All arrests made by the Sheriff's Office and other local agencies flow through the county jail for booking and processing.
Grimes County does not currently maintain a large public online inmate search portal. For current custody information, call the Sheriff's Office directly at (936) 873-2151. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking details. For formal copies of arrest reports, you will need to submit a public records request in writing.
Note: Inmate information is also accessible through the state-level Texas Inmate Search portal, which pulls data from county jails across Texas including Grimes County.
What Grimes County Arrest Records Include
A booking record in Grimes County follows the same standard format used by Texas county jails statewide. Records include the arrested person's full name, date of birth, sex, and race. They also show the date and time of arrest, the arresting agency, charge descriptions, applicable bond amounts, and current custody status. Mugshots taken at booking are part of the public record and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office.
Records tied to active criminal investigations or juvenile subjects are not public under Texas law. If the office denies a request, they must state which exemption applies. You can challenge improper denials through the Texas Attorney General's Office. Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), the office has 10 business days to respond to any written records request.
Statewide Resources for Grimes County Searches
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers all state prisons and is free to use. If someone was convicted in Grimes County and transferred to a state facility, search TDCJ by name or TDCJ number. For full statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Search, which costs $3 per name-based search. Create a free account on the DPS portal before submitting.
The VINELink custody notification system works for Grimes County inmates. Register at vinelink.com or call 877-894-8463 to get automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Registration is free and available 24 hours a day. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Grimes County Jail and publishes inspection reports on their website.
Grimes County Court Records
Court records for arrests in Grimes County are held at the Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson. The District Clerk handles felony case files. The County Clerk manages misdemeanor and civil cases. Both offices are open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. You can visit in person or submit written requests for copies by mail. Fees apply for document copies, with certified copies costing more.
For older archived records, call the courthouse before visiting to confirm availability. Some older files may require advance notice to retrieve from storage.
The Texas Inmate Search portal covers Grimes County and provides links to the county jail and statewide databases.
For confirmed state custody, the TDCJ search tool at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov is the direct resource for anyone moved from the Grimes County Jail to a state facility.
Grimes County Inmate Services
Family members of anyone held at the Grimes County Jail can send mail to the facility at 382 FM 149 West, Anderson, TX 77830. Phone calls are available through the jail's approved phone service. Commissary accounts for personal items can be funded through approved deposit methods. Contact the jail at (936) 873-2151 for current rules on visitation schedules, mail guidelines, and account funding since procedures can change without notice.
For victim services related to a Grimes County case, the Texas Attorney General's Crime Victims' Compensation Program provides financial assistance for qualifying victims. Contact your local district attorney's office in Anderson for referrals to available victim services in the county.
Cities in Grimes County
Anderson is the county seat. Other communities include Navasota, Iola, and Todd Mission. None of these towns meet the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. For any arrest records tied to Grimes County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (936) 873-2151.
Nearby Counties
Grimes County is in Southeast Texas between Houston and College Station. Adjacent counties include Brazos County, Montgomery County, Waller County, Austin County, Washington County, and Walker County.