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Grayson County, TX Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Grayson County Arrest Records?

In Grayson County, approximately 5,200 arrests occur yearly, contributing to a total of 832,000 arrests across Texas. Records of these arrests, typically costing between $0.10 and $25, may be obtained according to the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).

Certain records that may endanger security or privacy, as well as those linked to ongoing investigations or involving minors, are not subject to public disclosure. However, the law grants access to these confidential records to authorized individuals, including the individuals named in the records, court staff, legal representatives, and the District Attorney.

How To Look Up Grayson County Arrest Records?

The general public may find arrest records from Grayson County in the possession of various agencies, such as local police departments, courthouses, the sheriff's office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Grayson County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Grayson County Sheriff's Office stores and retrieves all electronic and manual police records through its Records Division. To obtain arrest records, interested individuals may visit the Records Division in person or submit a written request by mail to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, located at 200 S Crockett St., Suite 105A, Sherman, TX 75090.

Grayson County Police Arrest Records

Grayson County police departments allow the public to request arrest records online, in person, or by mail. Depending on the department's preferred method, individuals may need to complete a web form, print a request form, or submit their request through an online record request center.

Grayson County is served by several police departments, including:

The Texas Department of Public Safety

Through the Texas Criminal History Name Search, the DPS enables the public to conduct background checks using an individual's name for various purposes such as employment, personal review, and legal matters. To perform a search, the first step is to create a CRS public website account and purchase credits for $3 each, depending on the number of searches intended. Then, provide as much accurate information as possible about the subject, as initials or nicknames are not accepted.

Residents of Grayson County may request their criminal history records by following these steps:

  • Schedule a fingerprint appointment on the IdentoGO website or by calling 1-888-467-2080
  • Bring a valid ID to the appointment
  • Pay the required fees of $25 using MasterCard, AmericanExpress, or money order
  • Receive the IdentoGO receipt after fingerprinting

Grayson County Criminal Court Records

Arrest information may be found in criminal case records for cases that resulted in formal charges, and these records are available at the courthouse where the case was heard. The District Clerk is responsible for felony case records and grants access through the Grayson County Judicial Records Search. On the other hand, the County Clerk maintains records for County Courts at Law and provides copies of criminal case records at $1 per page, with a $5 fee for certification.

Additionally, Grayson County arrest records may also be accessed through third-party websites like InfoTracer, which offers quick and user-friendly access to detailed data.

Arrest Statistics

More than 5,000 arrests occur annually in Grayson County according to the Criminal History Arrest and Conviction Statistics. The number of arrests reported for each offense is shown below:

OFFENSENUMBER OF ARRESTS
Arson7
Aggravated Assault163
Burglary186
Theft314
Robbery8
Murder3
Sexual Offense42

Source: Texas Department of Public Safety: Criminal History Arrests and Conviction Statistics

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Grayson county, Texas with a total number of 160 employees - 8 female, 52 male officers and 100 civilians. Grayson County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX0910000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Police Departments in Grayson County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Denison Police Department108 W Main Street(903) 465-2422
Howe Police Department700 W Haning(903)532-9971
Sherman Police Department317 S Travis903-892-7280
Southmayd Police Department4525 Elementary Drive(903)868-1212
Van Alstyne Police Department242 N Preston St903-482-5251

Grayson County Jail

  • Agency Name: Grayson County TX Jail
  • State: TX
  • City: Sherman
  • Type: County
  • Address: 200 South Crockett Street
  • Phone Number: 903-813-4200
  • Fax: 903-813-1456
  • Email: wattt@co.grayson.tx.us
  • Website: http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/gcso.home

Prisons and Jails in Grayson County

NameAddressPhone
Grayson County TX Juvenile Detention Center86 Dyess903-786-6326
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