Somervell County Arrest Records
Somervell County arrest records are public documents maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Glen Rose and available under the Texas Public Information Act. This page covers how to search the jail roster, what booking records contain, and which state and local resources can help you locate someone in custody or access past arrest data for Somervell County.
Somervell County Sheriff's Office Jail
The Somervell County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail at 750 East Gibbs Boulevard in Glen Rose, Texas 76043. The jail phone number is 254-897-2242. To ask about a specific inmate, call the facility and provide the inmate's name or booking number. Staff can confirm custody status, provide basic booking information, and tell you about visiting eligibility. The facility provides inmate services including mail and phone access.
The Somervell County Jail also offers an offender lookup tool at glenrosejail.org, which includes a Texas Inmate Lookup feature and information for people who want to send mail to inmates at the facility. Current detainee records, booking details, and custody status are available through this site. The somervellcountyarrests.org site provides contact information and instructions for calling the jail, along with links to VINELink for tracking custody changes.
The county has a notable history with its old jail. The 1934 Somervell County Jail was built by the Works Project Administration and was a two-story solid stone and concrete structure with iron bars. The old facility at 106 Cedar Street was preserved by the county in 1991. The current jail operates at the Gibbs Boulevard address.
Somervell County Booking Record Details
Arrest records created at the Somervell County Jail include standard booking information. Each record typically contains the person's full legal name, date of birth, booking date and time, physical description, arresting agency, charges filed, bond amount and type, and custody status. Booking photographs taken at intake are usually included for recent arrests. Court date and court type may also appear in more detailed records.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, arrest records are public information and can be requested by anyone. The agency has 10 business days to respond to written requests. Expunged or sealed records are not accessible through standard public requests, but most standard arrest records are available without restriction. Providing the full name and date of birth when searching or requesting records makes the process faster and reduces the chance of finding the wrong person.
Requesting Somervell County Arrest Records
Written requests for arrest records can be submitted to the Somervell County Sheriff's Office in Glen Rose. You can visit in person during business hours or send a written request by mail. Include as much identifying information as possible, including the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. The agency must respond within 10 business days under Texas law.
VINELink is a useful tool for tracking custody changes without filing a formal records request. Visit www.vinelink.com or call 877-894-8463 to check inmate status or register for automatic alerts when someone is released or transferred from the Somervell County Jail. This service operates around the clock and works for both county and state facilities.
Note: The Texas Attorney General at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov can issue rulings on disputes about whether specific records must be released.
State Resources for Somervell County
Beyond the county jail, several Texas statewide systems cover Somervell County residents who have been moved into state custody. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov tracks people who have been convicted and transferred to a TDCJ facility. If someone originally arrested in Glen Rose is now in state prison, this portal shows their current assignment.
The Texas DPS criminal history search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov provides statewide conviction records for $3 per name search. This is a broader search than the county roster and covers multiple counties and time periods. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at www.tcjs.state.tx.us regulates the Somervell County facility and publishes compliance and inspection records for public review.
Somervell County Arrest Records Online
The image below is from the Texas TDCJ inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov, which covers Somervell County residents transferred into state prison custody.
For individuals still held at the Glen Rose Jail, the Somervell County Sheriff's Office and the glenrosejail.org portal provide the most current custody and booking data.
Cities in Somervell County
Glen Rose is the county seat and main city in Somervell County. The county is small and rural, and no communities in Somervell County reach the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All residents are served by the Somervell County Sheriff's Office and the county jail at 750 East Gibbs Boulevard. Arrests made anywhere in the county are processed through this facility.
Nearby Counties
Somervell County is in North-Central Texas and borders several surrounding counties. Erath County is to the west. Hood County lies to the north. Johnson County borders to the northeast. Hill County is to the east. Bosque County lies to the south. Each county maintains its own arrest records system and Sheriff's Office.