Grayson County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Grayson County, Texas · Jail booking, Sheriff records, bonds and criminal courts
Find Grayson County Jail Bookings and Verify the Court Outcome
A Grayson County arrest can create several separate records: the jail entry, Sheriff or police report, bond information, prosecutor file and criminal court case. These records do not always update at the same time.
Start with the county jail search, save the identifying numbers and then follow the case to the correct misdemeanor or felony court. The steps below also cover reports, warrants, visits, mail, inmate money, victim notifications, lawyers, Texas DPS records and record clearing.
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Arrest does not mean conviction. A jail charge records an allegation or hold received during custody processing. The District Attorney can decline, change or add charges, a grand jury can decline a felony case, and a court can dismiss a charge or find a defendant not guilty.
Important jail-payment change effective March 1, 2026
The current Grayson County Jail communication page states that the jail no longer accepts cash payments of any kind. An older commissary page still contains language saying kiosks accept cash. Follow the newer March 1, 2026 rule and confirm the current accepted method before traveling with money.
Jail search
Official county portal; JavaScript and cookies are required.
Misdemeanors
County Court at Law #1 and #2 records are maintained by the County Clerk.
Felonies
Criminal felony records are maintained by the District Clerk.
Certified copy
County Clerk publishes $1 per page plus $5 certification.
2026 jail rule
No cash payments at the jail beginning March 1, 2026.
Which Grayson County record answers your question?
COUNTY JAIL
Is the person in local custody?
Use the Sheriff-connected Jail Search for the live county custody record.
Save every SO, booking, charge, bond and case identifier shown.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the offense report, arrest report, probable-cause material or identified supplement from the agency that created it.
A municipal police report does not become a Sheriff report simply because the person enters the county jail.
COUNTY CLERK
Is it a misdemeanor case?
County Court at Law #1 and #2 criminal misdemeanor records are maintained by the County Clerk.
Use for filed misdemeanor charges and final disposition.
DISTRICT CLERK
Is it a felony case?
Felony cases in the 15th, 59th and 397th District Courts are handled through the District Clerk.
Use the felony court record—not the booking allegation—to verify the result.
TEXAS DPS
Do you need statewide history?
DPS Computerized Criminal History receives qualifying arrest, prosecution and disposition information from Texas jurisdictions.
A DPS search is statewide and is different from a Grayson County jail search.
Most reliable sequence: Find the county booking → copy the identifiers → identify the arresting agency → determine misdemeanor versus felony → read the court case through disposition → request only the certified document or police report still needed.
Search a Grayson County jail booking step by step
Open the county Jail Search
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Run the official Grayson County Jail Search
Begin with the legal surname
Use a broader name search first when the middle name, suffix or exact spelling is uncertain.
Open every reasonable match
Do not assume the first matching name belongs to the person you are researching.
Match independent identifiers
Compare age or birth information, arrest date, SO or booking number and case information when displayed.
Record the SO number
The SO number is especially useful for inmate correspondence, commissary and other jail services.
Read every charge separately
One booking can contain multiple charges, warrants or holds with different court cases or release conditions.
Record the bond information shown
Do not assume that satisfying one bond resolves every charge or outside hold.
Identify the arresting agency
The report may belong to the Sheriff, Sherman Police, Denison Police, another municipal department, DPS or another agency.
Search the criminal court case
Use the judicial search to determine what was formally filed.
Open Grayson County Judicial Records Search
Find the final disposition
Look for dismissal, no-bill information where applicable, plea, judgment, conviction, acquittal or sentence.
What Grayson County jail and court fields actually mean
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO number | The Sheriff’s internal identifier for the person. | It does not identify a final court result. | Save it for mail and inmate-service transactions. |
| Booking identifier | A specific jail intake or custody event. | Every booking charge became a court charge. | Use it to separate multiple arrests. |
| Arrest date | When the arrest was recorded. | The exact date of the alleged offense. | Match it to the report and court case. |
| Arresting agency | The law-enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. | The Sheriff created the underlying police report. | Request the incident record from that agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation or hold entered during custody. | Formal prosecution or guilt. | Compare it with the complaint or indictment. |
| Bond entry | A bond amount, type or release entry connected to a matter. | That paying one amount clears every hold. | Confirm all charges and warrants first. |
| Case number | The court proceeding connected to a charge. | Another booking count has the same result. | Open each court case separately. |
| Release | The end of the displayed county custody episode. | Dismissal, innocence or acquittal. | Read the court docket after release. |
| Mugshot | A photograph associated with custody processing when available. | Identity by itself or criminal responsibility. | Match stronger official identifiers. |
| Disposed / closed | The case is no longer pending in the same posture. | Whether it ended by dismissal or conviction. | Read the actual disposition or judgment. |
Confirm the correct person before using an arrest record
First and last name are consistent
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or birth date is consistent
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
SO or booking number is consistent
Court case follows the same incident
Disposition belongs to that exact case
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the result as belonging to a particular person.
Same name, different birth date
Treat them as different people unless the record custodian confirms an error.
Same person, several bookings
Keep each arrest date, SO number, charge and court case separate.
Mugshot looks similar
Visual resemblance is weaker than official identifiers.
DPS name match looks uncertain
A fingerprint-supported personal review is the stronger identity method.
No Grayson County arrest result? Check these possibilities
The arrest is very recent
Intake, identification, medical screening and data entry may still be underway.
The name is entered differently
Try the surname alone, a former surname, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was cited rather than jailed
A criminal case can exist without the person appearing as a current county inmate.
A municipal agency handled the event
The detailed report may be at Sherman Police, Denison Police or another city agency.
The arrest occurred outside Grayson County
Search the county where the person was actually booked.
The person was transferred
Another county, TDCJ, federal custody or another agency may now hold the person.
The court case is not visible yet
Prosecutor review, grand-jury review or court data entry can occur after booking.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, expunged, nondisclosed or otherwise confidential information may not appear publicly.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth or age [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [SO number / report number / case number]. Can you confirm whether the person is still being processed, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Follow a Grayson County arrest from investigation to disposition
Law-enforcement investigation
The investigating agency creates its offense report, arrest material, evidence references and related documentation.
Jail booking
The Sheriff records identity, custody information, incoming charges, holds and release information.
Magistration and counsel request
Rights, bond or release issues and a request for appointed counsel may be addressed during the early court process.
District Attorney intake
The investigating agency sends its completed case to the District Attorney, where an assistant district attorney reviews the evidence.
Misdemeanor filing
A misdemeanor can be filed directly in a County Court at Law or refused for prosecution.
Felony grand-jury review
A felony approved at intake is presented for grand-jury consideration. A true bill allows the felony case to proceed; a no-bill means the grand jury declined the charge presented.
Arraignment and later settings
After indictment, the felony case proceeds through arraignment, discovery, plea conferences, motions or trial.
Disposition
A charge can end by dismissal, no-bill, plea, acquittal, conviction, judgment or another court order.
Correction or record relief
Missing disposition data may be corrected, and an eligible record may later qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure.
Grand jury does not decide guilt. Its role in a felony case is to decide whether the evidence presented is sufficient for the accusation to proceed as an indictment.
Send the request to the office that actually owns the record
| Record needed | Likely custodian | Useful identifiers | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Grayson jail booking | Grayson County Sheriff / Detention | Name, SO number, arrest date. | Asking the District Clerk for live jail housing. |
| Sheriff incident or arrest report | Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Records | Report number, date, location, full name. | Requesting it from the court clerk. |
| Sherman or Denison police report | The municipal police department that created it | Agency report number, incident date and location. | Assuming county jail custody transfers ownership of the city report. |
| Misdemeanor court case | Grayson County Clerk | Case number, defendant name, date of birth. | Calling the District Clerk for County Court at Law records. |
| Felony court case | Grayson County District Clerk | District-court case number and defendant information. | Using only the original jail charge. |
| Statewide Texas criminal history | Texas Department of Public Safety | Accurate name, birth information or fingerprints. | Assuming county jail data equals a statewide history. |
Request a Grayson County Sheriff arrest or incident report
Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Records / Public Information
200 S. Crockett Street, Suite 105A
Sherman, TX 75090
Email: gcsopublicinfo@co.grayson.tx.us
Records: 903-813-4200 ext. 2296
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
200 S. Crockett Street, Suite 105A
Sherman, TX 75090
Email: gcsopublicinfo@co.grayson.tx.us
Records: 903-813-4200 ext. 2296
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Confirm the Sheriff created or maintains the requested record
A city-police report should be requested from the city department instead.
Make the request in writing
Grayson County states that Sheriff public-information requests must be written.
Name the record specifically
Examples include offense report, arrest report, booking information, probable-cause documentation or a particular supplement.
Add the identifiers
Include the report number, SO number, arrest date, location and court case number when known.
Request electronic records when practical
The Texas Public Information Act does not require an agency to create an entirely new record or format.
Set a cost ceiling
Ask for an estimate before the search, review or copying expense exceeds a stated amount.
Submit by email, mail or in person
Email is often easiest because it creates a dated written record.
Email the Sheriff’s public-information address
Track the response
The Sheriff’s page states that the department has 10 business days to review and respond to a request.
If the Sheriff’s Office believes information is legally exempt from disclosure, it may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General. The county states that Attorney General review can take up to 90 days and can take longer for large requests.
Copy-ready Grayson Sheriff records request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request electronic copies of the releasable offense or incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are Sheriff’s report number [number], SO or booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the charge will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for any material withheld or redacted.
Search the correct Grayson County criminal court
Misdemeanor
Record holder: Grayson County Clerk.
The Clerk maintains misdemeanor records for County Court at Law #1 and #2.
Use the online Judicial Records Search first, then request certified proof only when needed.
Felony
Record holder: Grayson County District Clerk.
Felony criminal matters proceed in district court after the required felony charging process.
Grayson County’s criminal district courts include the 15th, 59th and 397th District Courts.
Open the Judicial Records Search
Search the official county-connected system.
Run the Grayson County court search
Use the case number first
A known cause or case number is safer than a common-name search.
Match the defendant carefully
Compare name, dates, charges and court assignment with the jail event.
Identify misdemeanor versus felony
This determines whether certified records come from the County Clerk or District Clerk.
Find the charging document
Compare the formal complaint or indictment with the original booking allegation.
Read every count separately
One charge can be dismissed while another is resolved by plea, trial or judgment.
Review the newest docket entries
Do not stop at the first warrant, bond or hearing entry.
Locate the final disposition
Find the actual result for each count rather than relying on a generic “closed” label.
Grayson County District Clerk
Grayson County Justice Center, Suite 120A
200 S. Crockett Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-4352
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Grayson County Justice Center, Suite 120A
200 S. Crockett Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-4352
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Get the right criminal-court document
Complaint or indictment
Use when you need to know the formal allegation filed in court rather than the jail charge.
Disposition
Use to prove how a charge ended, such as dismissal, plea, acquittal or conviction.
Judgment / sentence
Use when the exact conviction, sentence or court-ordered conditions must be documented.
Misdemeanor certified-copy cost
| Service | Published cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Document copy | $1 per page | County Clerk criminal records. |
| Certification | $5 | Call 903-813-4335 for certified copies. |
Ask before ordering: The recipient may need only a disposition, not the entire case file. Confirm whether it requires an ordinary copy or certified copy.
Check a Grayson County warrant without relying on an old entry
Start with the person’s existing cases
Search each cause number connected to the name.
Read warrant-related entries chronologically
An issued warrant can later be served, recalled, withdrawn or otherwise resolved.
Check the county Bonds Search
Grayson County lists a dedicated Bonds Search among its official quick links.
Open Grayson County Bonds Search
Check the court assignment
A County Court at Law, District Court, Justice Court or another jurisdiction can have separate warrant information.
Confirm current status before acting
Contact the issuing court, Sheriff’s Warrants/Civil unit or defense counsel when the warrant concerns you.
Grayson County Sheriff’s Civil / Warrants
Main county number: 903-813-4200
Civil Sergeant: extension 2552
Civil clerks: extensions 2226 / 2227
Main county number: 903-813-4200
Civil Sergeant: extension 2552
Civil clerks: extensions 2226 / 2227
Do not confront or attempt to detain someone based on a search result. A similar name, recently recalled warrant or delayed system update can produce a dangerous mistake.
Verify every charge before arranging a Grayson County bond
Bond, court fines and inmate commissary are three different payment systems. Do not send money to a commissary account or Sheriff’s Collections office because someone says it will automatically cause release.
Confirm the exact person
Match name, SO number, booking information and case number.
Write down every charge
One booking can contain multiple criminal cases or outside holds.
Record every bond entry
Do not use one charge’s amount as the total for the booking.
Check the official county bond system
Confirm the live status rather than using a screenshot or old search result.
Open Grayson County Bonds Search
Identify outside holds
Another county, court or agency can prevent release even when a local bond is satisfied.
Verify a private bond provider
Grayson County operates a Bail Bond Board. Confirm a provider’s current authorization rather than relying on an advertisement.
Open the Grayson County Bail Bond Board
Keep all paperwork
Save the bond agreement, receipt, case number and release information.
Allow release processing
Jail staff still must confirm court instructions, holds and release paperwork.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], SO or booking number [number]. Please confirm every active charge and case, the current bond or release condition for each matter, any outside holds and the correct process for satisfying the release conditions.
Grayson County Jail visitation times and scheduling rules
In-person days
Tuesday through Saturday.
Weekly limit
Each visitor may visit once per visitation week.
In-person maximum
Up to 30 minutes.
Video maximum
Up to 20 minutes.
Video window
Generally 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
In-person visitation schedule
| Housing category | Morning window | Afternoon window | Maximum visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female inmates | 8:00–9:00 a.m. | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| Male inmates | 9:00–11:00 a.m. | 1:00–3:00 p.m. | 30 minutes |
The last visitor is not seated during the final 15 minutes before the visitation period ends.
Confirm the person remains in Grayson County custody
Do this before driving to Sherman or funding a video account.
Confirm the approved visitor list
The first three people an inmate allows to visit become the approved visitors for the month.
Know when the list can change
The inmate may change approved visitors on the first Tuesday of each month.
Bring the correct original identification
Visitors age 16 or older need valid state- or government-issued photo identification.
Arrive before the final seating cutoff
Because visitation is first come first served, arriving at the end of the period can result in no visit.
For video visitation, create a JailATM account
Video sessions carry a provider fee.
Set up Grayson County video visitation
Avoid being turned away from Grayson County Jail visitation
Identification
- Age 16+: valid government photo ID.
- Examples include driver license, passport or passport card.
- Children under 17 must be accompanied by an approved adult.
- Age 15 or younger without government ID needs an original or certified birth certificate.
Clothing
- No bare feet.
- No clothing above the knee, including holes above the knee.
- No tank tops or spaghetti straps.
- No low-cut or cut-off blouses.
- No transparent clothing unless properly covered underneath.
Property and behavior
- Bring only identification and keys.
- No cell phones or smart watches.
- No other electronic devices.
- No hostile, abusive or disruptive behavior.
- No visitation while intoxicated.
- No contact visits.
Special rules for an inmate’s young child
A child age 12 or younger does not count against the three-person approved list
An approved adult must accompany the child
An original or certified birth certificate must prove age and relationship
The accompanying adult is responsible for supervision
The child may visit once per week
Beginning at age 13, the child counts as a visitor
Attempting to bring an unauthorized item into the jail can result in permanent loss of visitation privileges and possible criminal prosecution.
Use the correct Grayson County Jail mailing address
Personal and privileged mail use different addresses. Do not send ordinary family correspondence to the Justice Center simply because money orders or privileged mail can be delivered there.
Non-privileged personal mail
JAILATM.com – Grayson County JailSO# and Inmate Full Name
2830 S. Hulen St.
Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Privileged mail
Inmate Full Name – SO#Grayson County Jail
200 S. Crockett St.
Sherman, TX 75090
Privileged sources include attorneys, courts and specified government or recognized advocacy sources.
Always include the inmate’s full name and SO number. Incoming and outgoing correspondence is reviewed for contraband and can be rejected.
Items the jail lists as prohibited in correspondence
Staples
Tape inside the letter or package
Stickers
Foil or metal
Rubber bands
Plastic
Paper clips
Glue
Buttons
Powder
Hooks
Scented or stained material
Inappropriate material
Colored paper or drawings
Books and packages
Packages and books are not accepted unless Jail Administration approves them before mailing. Contact DetAdmin@co.grayson.tx.us before sending an approved package to the Sherman jail address.
Rejected-mail appeal
The jail states that the sender and inmate are notified in writing when mail is rejected for contraband. Senders can appeal through Jail Administration at DetAdmin@co.grayson.tx.us.
Set up Grayson County Jail calls and messages
Telephone account
- Provider: Correct Solutions Group.
- Facility code: 24102.
- Phone and commissary balances are separate accounts.
- Family can fund both from the provider website.
- Inmate phones are generally available 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Messaging
- Messaging is available for a fee.
- Accounts are created through JailATM.
- Messaging can be restricted for disciplinary or security reasons.
- Do not assume personal inmate messages are confidential legal communication.
Do not discuss sensitive case strategy on ordinary personal communication systems. Attorneys and defendants should use the facility’s proper privileged legal-communication process.
Deposit Grayson County inmate funds without using the wrong account
Current 2026 rule: Grayson County’s Inmate Communication page says the jail stopped accepting cash payments of any kind effective March 1, 2026. An older commissary page still mentions cash at kiosks, so use the newer rule and verify before attempting an in-person payment.
| Method | How it works | Timing / warning |
|---|---|---|
| CSG online deposit | Open CSGPay and use facility code 24102. | County states online funds are applied the same day. |
| Jail kiosk | Kiosks are located in the jail lobby and visitation area. | Follow the March 1, 2026 no-cash rule; verify currently accepted card methods. |
| Money order / cashier’s check | Send to the Sherman jail address with full inmate information. | County says mailed money can take up to 10 business days to post. |
Money-order / cashier’s-check format
Address exactly
Inmate Full Name, SO#
200 S. Crockett St.
Sherman, TX 75090
200 S. Crockett St.
Sherman, TX 75090
Include the inmate’s full name
Include the correct SO number
Use a full return address
Do not put other items in the money-order envelope
Keep the payment receipt or serial number
Do not confuse commissary with the phone account
Commissary can be used for available items such as clothing, stamps and snack foods. The jail states that basic essentials are provided upon entry.
Request a court-appointed lawyer in Grayson County
Grayson County Indigent Defense Coordinator
Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-4323
Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-4323
Ask for appointed counsel as early as possible
Texas indigent-defense guidance says a person facing a charge punishable by incarceration can request counsel if unable to afford an attorney.
Request counsel at magistration or arraignment
A request can also be made later if representation has not been resolved.
Contact the county Indigent Defense Coordinator
Use 903-813-4323 when the local application process is unclear.
Complete the financial questionnaire accurately
Be prepared to disclose income, expenses, dependents, assets and other requested financial information.
Provide requested proof
The court or coordinator can require documents supporting financial eligibility.
Confirm which lawyer was appointed
Do not assume that speaking with a lawyer during one early proceeding means the same attorney has been appointed for all later settings.
Do not send detailed case admissions through ordinary inmate phone calls or messages while trying to locate an attorney.
Get help from Grayson County District Attorney Victim Services
Grayson County District Attorney – Victim Services
Grayson County Justice Center, Suite 116A
200 S. Crockett Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-4361
Grayson County Justice Center, Suite 116A
200 S. Crockett Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-4361
Understand the case
Ask Victim Services to explain the criminal process, prosecutor stage and upcoming court events.
Notifications
Ask about court-event notices and register for custody notifications through Texas VINE.
Victim Impact Statement
Eligible victims can use the statement to document how the crime affected them and communicate relevant information for the justice process.
Safety information
Ask about available safety resources, protective-order information and referrals when applicable.
Compensation
Ask whether the circumstances may qualify for Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation and what documentation is required.
Case identifiers
Have the police report number, defendant name, court case number and booking information ready.
Register for Grayson County custody and court notifications
Texas VINE is a free and anonymous victim-notification system that provides custody and related court-event information.
Open VINELink
Select Texas.
Open VINELink
Select search and register
Choose the facility list and locate Grayson County.
Search the person
Use the name and birth information requested by the service.
Open the correct match
Verify identity before registering notifications.
Register your contact information
Follow the current prompts for phone or other available notification channels.
Create and save the PIN when prompted
The county’s instructions emphasize keeping the personal identification number available.
Texas VINE telephone access
877-894-8463
877-894-8463
Notifications can concern release or transfer, court-event changes and other custody-status events. Do not rely on automated notification as the sole emergency-safety plan.
Use Texas DPS when a county-only search is not enough
A Texas DPS name search is not the same thing as the Grayson County Jail Search. DPS receives qualifying criminal-history information from Texas jurisdictions and a name-based search can produce mistaken identity matches.
Search credit
$1 per initial public criminal-history search.
Card purchase fee
2.25% per credit plus $0.25 per transaction.
No-match search
Still uses a search credit.
Required name
First and last name; more identifiers improve accuracy.
Positive identity
Fingerprints are more reliable than name matching.
Create the required DPS account
The public search requires an account and search credits.
Purchase only the credits needed
One search credit currently costs $1.
Enter the exact first and last name
Avoid nicknames and incomplete initials.
Add middle or maiden name when known
DPS recommends supplying as much accurate information as possible.
Add complete birth date
A full date helps narrow same-name results.
Review match information carefully
Do not assume a similar-sounding result belongs to the searched person.
Use personal fingerprint review when identity is disputed
DPS directs people disputing a name-based record to obtain their personal criminal-history review through fingerprints.
Fix an inaccurate Grayson County or Texas criminal record
| Problem | Office to contact | Evidence to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong jail identity or custody field | Grayson County Sheriff’s Office | Government ID, SO number, booking information and exact disputed field. |
| Wrong Sheriff report information | Sheriff Records / responsible investigative unit | Report number and supporting official documentation. |
| Wrong misdemeanor court disposition | Grayson County Clerk / court | Case number and controlling filed court order. |
| Wrong felony disposition | Grayson County District Clerk / district court | District case number and certified disposition or judgment. |
| Missing or incorrect statewide Texas history | Texas DPS Error Resolution Unit | Personal criminal history and certified court documents. |
Obtain your own DPS record when the statewide entry is disputed
Use the fingerprint-supported personal-review procedure.
Identify the exact wrong entry
Mark the arrest date, offense, agency, disposition or identity information at issue.
Get a certified court disposition
DPS states that a private-company copy is not sufficient for correcting missing court disposition information.
Submit the documentation to DPS Error Resolution
Explain exactly what needs to be corrected.
Open DPS Error Resolution instructions
Use the separate misuse-of-identity procedure when appropriate
A record created because another person used your identity is different from an ordinary clerical error.
Recheck connected systems
A DPS correction does not necessarily change an unrelated third-party website automatically.
DPS Error Resolution email:
error.resolution@dps.texas.gov
Expunction versus an order of nondisclosure
Expunction
Texas Chapter 55A provides the legal framework for expunction of qualifying criminal records. When granted and fully processed, an expunction is substantially different from merely hiding a public search result.
Order of nondisclosure
A nondisclosure order restricts public disclosure of an eligible criminal-history record, but specified criminal-justice and authorized government access can remain.
Dismissed does not automatically mean expunged. A dismissal, no-bill or completed disposition must be analyzed under the specific Texas eligibility rule before a petition is filed.
Prepare the case before choosing a remedy
Exact arrest date
Arresting agency
SO or booking identifiers
Every criminal case number
Certified disposition for every case
Grand-jury outcome when applicable
Sentence or supervision completion date
Current Texas DPS history when useful
Identify every Grayson County case connected to the arrest
Do not file based only on the original jail listing.
Obtain the certified disposition
Determine whether each count was dismissed, no-billed, acquitted, deferred, convicted or resolved another way.
Check expunction eligibility under current Chapter 55A
Eligibility depends on the precise statutory route and procedural history.
Check nondisclosure separately
Texas Judicial Branch publishes different instructions and model forms for the various Government Code nondisclosure provisions.
Open current Texas nondisclosure forms
Identify the correct Grayson County court
The filing location depends on the case and the particular relief requested.
Ask the correct clerk for current filing and service costs
Do not use an old online fee amount for a 2026 filing.
File all required documents and notices
Follow the current statute and court instructions precisely.
Attend a hearing when required
Bring certified records and any other required evidence.
Keep certified copies of the signed order
These may be needed when following up with DPS or disputing a third-party report.
Verify the databases after processing
Check the county search, court record and Texas DPS record after the order has been implemented.
Texas DPS notes that it cannot directly force every third-party criminal-history website to correct information, although Texas law provides remedies concerning inaccurate data and records subject to expunction or nondisclosure.
Use Sheriff’s Collections only for assessed court fines and costs
The Sheriff’s Collections Section handles fines and costs assessed by Grayson County criminal courts. It is not the same system as jail commissary deposits or arranging release on a new arrest.
Grayson County Sheriff’s Collections Section
2nd Floor, Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Closed daily 12:00–1:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Closed daily 12:00–1:00 p.m.
County Court at Law #1 / 59th District
County Court at Law #2
15th / 397th District Courts
Grayson County jail, court and records contacts
Grayson County Sheriff’s Office
Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
Sheriff Records / Public Information
County Clerk Certified Criminal Copies
County Court at Law misdemeanor records.
Indigent Defense Coordinator
Grayson County Justice Center.
District Attorney Victim Services
Suite 116A, Justice Center.
Texas VINE
Custody and court-event notification.
Texas DPS Criminal History Support
Inaccurate data: 512-424-7256
Grayson County Justice Center map
Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, the correct office or court, office hours, visitor approval and accepted payment method before leaving home.
Important details already brought into this guide
Jail and visitation
In-person hours, monthly approved-visitor rules, child identification, clothing restrictions, video hours and maximum visit lengths.
Inmate communication
Phone hours, facility code 24102, separate phone and commissary accounts, JailATM messaging and the March 2026 no-cash rule.
Mail
Separate non-privileged and privileged addresses, prohibited correspondence items, package approval and rejected-mail appeal instructions.
Police records
Written-request requirement, public-information email, 10-business-day review statement and cost-estimate safeguards.
Courts
Misdemeanor-versus-felony routing, certified-copy rates, District Clerk location and the local prosecution lifecycle.
Texas records
DPS search-credit pricing, identity limitations, error-resolution procedure and official nondisclosure resources.
Grayson County TX arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Grayson County arrest records?
Use the official county Jail Search for local custody and then use the Judicial Records Search to verify the filed criminal case and final result.
Where do I search current Grayson County Jail inmates?
Use the county Jail Search at portal.co.grayson.tx.us. JavaScript and cookies must be enabled for the live application.
Where are misdemeanor criminal records?
The Grayson County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records for County Court at Law #1 and #2.
Where are felony criminal records?
The Grayson County District Clerk maintains felony court records. The office is in Suite 120A of the Justice Center at 200 S. Crockett in Sherman.
How much is a certified misdemeanor court record?
The County Clerk currently publishes a copy charge of $1 per page plus $5 for certification.
How do I request a Sheriff arrest report?
Make the request in writing and describe the requested records specifically. Email gcsopublicinfo@co.grayson.tx.us or submit the request to the Sheriff’s Office at 200 S. Crockett Street, Suite 105A.
What are the Grayson County Jail visitation hours?
In-person visitation is Tuesday through Saturday. Female-inmate periods are 8–9 a.m. and 3–4 p.m.; male-inmate periods are 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.
Where do I send ordinary personal inmate mail?
Send non-privileged correspondence to JAILATM.com – Grayson County Jail, followed by the SO number and inmate full name, 2830 S. Hulen St., Box 809, Fort Worth, TX 76109.
How much is a Texas DPS criminal-history search?
A public DPS search currently uses one $1 search credit. A credit-card purchase adds a 2.25% fee per credit plus a $0.25 transaction fee.
Can a Grayson County arrest be removed from public records?
Some records may qualify for Texas expunction or an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the exact arrest, charge, disposition and statutory requirements.
