Law enforcement agencies report approximately 1,802 arrests each year in Hood County, out of about 573,682 arrests across Texas. In compliance with the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), individuals may access public records, including arrest records. Though the public may view the records for free, they must pay between $0.50 and $25 to obtain copies.
Under the TPIA, certain arrest records may not be subject to public disclosure due to privacy issues and ongoing investigations. These records include sealed records, juvenile records, and medical records. The Hood County Attorney's Office, local police departments, persons named on the records, and the sheriff's office may access such records.
Interested individuals may obtain arrest records from multiple agencies, like the local police departments, the sheriff's office, courts, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
To request arrest records, individuals may submit requests in writing through mail, or in person to the Hood County Sheriff's Office at:
The Sheriff's Office
Attn: Records Division
400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive
Grandbury, TX 76048
Phone: (817) 579-3316
Fax: (817) 573-7372
Alternatively, they may complete the Public Information Request Form and submit it by mail or in person to the Sheriff's Office.
Individuals may obtain arrest records from the local police department with jurisdiction over the city or town where an arrest occurred. To get an accurate report, they must provide information, such as the offender's name and the date of arrest. Record seekers must pay for copies of those records. Prominent local police departments located in the county include:
The Crime Records Division under the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides criminal records, including arrest records. Individuals may search arrest records online using the offender's name on the Computerized Criminal History System Database (CCH). They must create an account and pay specific fees to access services on the CCH.
The DPS, through a third-party vendor, IDEMIA, allows record seekers to obtain arrest records through Fingerprinting Services. To do this, individuals may schedule an online appointment, call (888) 467-2080, or visit a FAST location. While going for the appointment, record seekers must provide a valid means of identification and pay the necessary fees.
Criminal records of arrests charged at the 355th District Court and the CountyCourt at Law are available to the public. The District Clerk and the County Clerk's Office maintain criminal court records in the county. The District Clerk allows record seekers to search criminal records online through the Hood CountyDistrict Clerk Judicial Records Portal. Likewise, individuals may also check the HoodCountyCourt Records Portal online for criminal court records.
In Hood County, individuals may search public court records online through the Re:Search Texas Portal. Alternatively, interested individuals may contact the appropriate court clerk at their office. They must pay for copies of the criminal records. Additionally, reputable third-party websites, like InfoTracer, allow individuals to access public records, including arrest records.
Hood County has an index arrest rate of 2,604 per 100,000 residents and an index crime rate of 1,902 per 100,000 population. The following table outlines the county's arrest statistics for both adult and juvenile populations.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Simple Assault | 157 |
| DWI | 181 |
| Arson | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 |
| Larceny Theft | 185 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Drugs | 396 |
| Fraud | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Forgery | 11 |
| Murder | 2 |
| All Other Offenses | 804 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 1,802 |
Source: Texas Department of Public Safety
It is situated in Hood county, Texas with a total number of 147 employees - 7 female, 48 male officers and 92 civilians. Hood County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX1110000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Granbury Police Department | 116 W Bridge St | (817)573-2648 |