Hood County Arrest Records
Hood County arrest records document the booking of individuals into the county jail system in Granbury, Texas. These records are maintained by the Hood County Sheriff's Office and cover charges, bond information, and custody status. This page explains where to find Hood County arrest records online and in person, what those records contain, and how to use statewide Texas resources for additional criminal history information.
Hood County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and operates the county jail. The Sheriff's Office provides arrest records and inmate search capabilities for the public. Hood County maintains online systems for the public to check current inmates and recent bookings. You can access this information through the county's official systems or by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Public records requests can be submitted online or in person at the Sheriff's Office. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the county must respond within 10 business days. For current inmate information, calling the jail in Granbury is often the fastest approach. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call. The jail staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking information.
Hood County is part of the Fort Worth metro area's outer ring, and the county has grown significantly in recent years. This means higher arrest volumes and a more active court system. The Hood County District Clerk maintains court records that are separate from the jail booking records but needed to understand the full outcome of any arrest.
Hood County Arrest Record Details
A standard Hood County arrest record includes the person's name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges at time of arrest, the arresting agency, bond or bail amount, and current custody status. Booking photographs may also be available for recent arrests. These records are public under Texas law.
Charges listed on a booking record reflect what law enforcement filed at the time of arrest. They are not final. The District Attorney may file different charges, reduce them, or decline to prosecute entirely. For the current status of a criminal case, contact the Hood County District Clerk's office. Court records show case filings, hearing dates, plea information, and verdicts.
If someone was convicted and transferred to a Texas state prison, they will no longer show in the county jail roster. Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov to find those individuals.
Texas Statewide Search Tools
The Texas Department of Public Safety provides a statewide criminal history search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov. A name-based conviction search costs $3 per unit. This covers conviction records from all Texas counties. You need a free account to access the system. This is the right tool when you need to check for prior convictions in other Texas counties beyond Hood.
VINELink at www.vinelink.com or 877-894-8463 provides free custody status checks and notification alerts. This service covers both county jails and TDCJ state facilities. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at www.tcjs.state.tx.us regulates the Hood County jail and publishes inspection data online.
Note: If you believe a public records request was wrongfully denied by Hood County, contact the Texas Attorney General at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov for guidance on your rights under the Public Information Act.
Hood County Jail Records
The image below is from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search, a statewide resource that covers individuals originally arrested in Hood County who have since been transferred to state prison custody.
Search for TDCJ inmates at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov using a name or inmate number for free.
For current Hood County jail bookings, visit the Sheriff's Office online or contact the Granbury jail directly for the most current inmate information.
Cities in Hood County
Hood County includes Granbury (the county seat), Acton, Lipan, and other smaller communities. Granbury is the largest city in the county but does not meet the population threshold for a separate city page on this site. All arrests in the county, including those made by the Granbury Police Department, are processed through the Hood County Sheriff's Office jail.
Nearby Counties
Hood County is in North Texas southwest of Fort Worth. Parker County is to the north. Somervell County borders to the south. Erath County is to the west, and Johnson County lies to the east. Palo Pinto County is to the northwest. Each county maintains its own Sheriff's Office and arrest records system.