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Grayson County Criminal Records Search: Find Felony, Misdemeanor, Jail, DPS and Court Case History the Right Way
A Grayson County criminal-record search is not one simple name box. Misdemeanor records, felony records, jail bookings, sheriff reports, statewide DPS criminal-history results and certified court documents are handled by different official offices.
This guide explains which Grayson County website to open, what to click after it loads, what office to call, what fees may apply, how to request certified copies, and how to avoid confusing an arrest, booking, charge, dismissal or conviction.
Start with the exact record you need
What Are You Trying to Find in Grayson County?
The right Grayson County search depends on the record type. Use the court portal for case lookup, the County Clerk for County Court at Law misdemeanor records, the District Clerk for felony/district criminal records, the Sheriff for law-enforcement records, and Texas DPS for statewide criminal-history search.
Start with the Grayson County Judicial Records Search. Use the result to identify the court, cause number, case status, charges, events and possible disposition.
Grayson County says the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records for County Court at Law #1 and #2. Certified copies are requested from the County Clerk.
Felony records route to the Grayson County District Clerk. Use the District Clerk when the case belongs to a district court or when the County Clerk page says felony records are not handled there.
Use the Grayson County jail search or Sheriff’s Office. Jail records answer current custody and booking questions, not the final court outcome.
Submit a written public-information request to the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Records Division or the arresting police agency.
Use Texas DPS Crime Records. DPS is not the same thing as a Grayson County court file or jail roster.
Fast answer board
Which Grayson County Office Holds the Criminal Record?
A criminal record search becomes easier when you separate the job: a jail booking shows custody, a court case shows charges and outcome, a certified clerk copy proves the document, and DPS shows statewide criminal-history data available through the state.
Do not treat all local offices as the same
Grayson County Criminal Records Are Split Across These Offices
Maintains County Court at Law #1 and #2 misdemeanor records. Provides certified copies for County Clerk-held records.
Handles felony and district-court criminal records, criminal records in the 15th, 59th and 397th District Courts, appeals routing and record-search questions.
Handles jail, custody, detention, records division and public-information requests for Sheriff-held records.
Handles statewide Texas criminal-history searches and DPS-maintained criminal-history information.
Official online case search
How to Use the Grayson County Judicial Records Search
The Grayson County Judicial Records Search is the main online starting point for public case lookup. Use it to locate a case number, confirm the court, read available case events, and decide which clerk to contact next.
Judicial Records Search checklist
Use this route for Grayson County criminal case lookup by name or case number. It is best for finding the case, not always for certified copies or complete paper files.
- Search by cause number first if you have it.
- If searching a name, use last name first and narrow carefully.
- Confirm the court before calling the wrong clerk.
- Use the disposition, judgment and event history to understand outcome.
County Court at Law records
Grayson County Misdemeanor Criminal Records: County Clerk Route
Grayson County states that the County Clerk maintains County Court at Law #1 and County Court at Law #2 records for misdemeanors committed in Grayson County. Use this office when your criminal case is a County Court at Law misdemeanor.
Grayson County Justice Center
2nd Floor
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
County Clerk criminal records/certified copies:
903-813-4335
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Closed for lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM
County Clerk page lists $1.00 per page for certified-copy document requests.
County Clerk page lists $5.00 for certification.
Call 903-813-4335 for County Clerk certified-copy questions.
Felony records route to the District Clerk, not the County Clerk misdemeanor page.
County Clerk misdemeanor micro-guide
Search the judicial portal first
Use the official Judicial Records Search to locate the case, court and cause number. Confirm that the case is in County Court at Law #1 or #2.
Read the docket outcome
Look for plea, dismissal, deferred adjudication, judgment, sentence, payment plan, warrant, compliance or closing entries.
Call before requesting certified copies
Have the name, cause number, court, approximate filing date and exact document needed. Ask for total page count, certification fee and delivery method.
District-court criminal records
Grayson County Felony Criminal Records: District Clerk Route
Felony records and district-court criminal matters route to the Grayson County District Clerk. The District Clerk’s main office is in the Grayson County Justice Center at 200 S. Crockett, Suite 120A, Sherman, Texas.
Grayson County Justice Center
District Clerk’s Office
200 S. Crockett St., Ste. 120A
Sherman, TX 75090
903-813-4352
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Felony cases, district criminal files, district-court certified records, appeals routing and district case questions.
| District Clerk contact | Phone | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Deputy Criminal Clerk / Admin Criminal | 903-813-4200 ext. 4354 | You need felony criminal administration routing or are unsure which criminal district clerk desk handles the case. |
| 15th District Court Criminal Clerk | 903-813-4304 | The case belongs to the 15th District Court criminal docket. |
| 59th District Court Criminal Clerk | 903-813-4357 | The case belongs to the 59th District Court criminal docket. |
| 397th District Court Criminal / Appeals Clerk | 903-813-4353 | The case belongs to the 397th District Court or involves district criminal appeal routing. |
| Jury Coordinator / Record Searches | 903-813-4326 | You cannot identify the cause number or need help confirming a file before requesting copies. |
District Clerk micro-guide
Use this path for felony records, district court criminal history, judgment copies, sentence documents, appeal routing and district case proof.
Open District Clerk PageBooking and custody records
Grayson County Jail Records, Booking Search and Sheriff Records
Jail records answer a different question than court records. A jail search can show custody or booking information, but it does not prove the final criminal-case outcome. Use the Sheriff’s Office or jail search for current custody, booking, bond and detention questions.
Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
903-813-4408
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed 12:00–1:00 PM
Jail fax listed by county:
903-813-1456
Jail-search checklist
Use jail search when the question is custody, booking, bond, release or detention. The application may require JavaScript, cookies and a supported browser.
- Use full legal name and date of birth if available.
- Try last name only if the search fails.
- Check booking date, charge, bond, hold and release fields.
- Use court records next to verify final case outcome.
Statewide Texas search
When to Use Texas DPS Instead of Grayson County Court Search
Texas DPS Crime Records is for statewide Texas criminal-history search. Use DPS when the task is criminal-history data beyond one county. Use Grayson County clerks when the task is a local court case, docket, certified copy or final disposition.
DPS criminal-history search language lists search credits at $1.00 each.
DPS explains search credits can be charged even when no matching record appears.
Name searches can create same-name risk. Use DOB and identifiers carefully.
DPS explains fingerprint identification is the strongest way to link a person to a criminal record.
DPS criminal-history checklist
Use DPS when you need Texas criminal-history information beyond one Grayson County case.
Open DPS Public SearchHistory means reading the case timeline
How to Read Grayson County Criminal Case History and Disposition
Criminal “history” should not mean a list of charges with no context. A useful search follows the case from filing through final outcome. The docket timeline can show whether the case is pending, dismissed, deferred, convicted, probated, appealed or closed.
That tells you custody happened. It does not prove that a case was filed or resulted in conviction.
The charge may later be dismissed, reduced, amended, pleaded, tried, deferred or appealed.
Online views may not be enough. Request a certified copy from the record-holding clerk.
First get the final disposition. Expunction or nondisclosure depends on the outcome and statute.
Proof requires the right document
How to Request Certified Copies of Grayson County Criminal Records
Certified copies are useful when a record must prove a legal outcome. Before ordering, identify the clerk, cause number, case type and exact document.
“I need a certified copy for a Grayson County criminal case. The name is [full name], date of birth is [DOB if known], cause number is [cause number], court is [court name]. Please confirm whether your office holds the record, the total copy and certification fee, and whether the document can be sent by mail, email, portal or pickup.”
Use the Grayson County Clerk. The County Clerk lists $1.00 per page and $5.00 for certification.
Use the Grayson County District Clerk at the Justice Center.
Use a written public-information request to the Sheriff’s Office or the arresting police department.
Sheriff and law-enforcement records
How to Request Grayson County Sheriff Public Information Records
The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office states that public records requests must be made in writing. The Records Division handles document retention, storage and retrieval for Sheriff-held records and follows the Texas Public Information Act.
gcsopublicinfo@co.grayson.tx.us
Grayson County Sheriff’s Office
200 S. Crockett St., Suite 105A
Sherman, TX 75090
Records Division / Public Information
903-813-4200 ext. 2295 or 2296
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Write the request before sending it
Include the specific record you want. A vague request such as “send all criminal records” can slow the response or require clarification.
Identify the record by event details
Include name, date of birth, incident date, location, report number, booking number, arresting deputy or case type if available.
Ask for a fee estimate
Grayson County explains that charges may apply for time and copying expense in voluminous requests, and the agency must disclose the expense before you incur the obligation.
Watch for the 10-business-day response window
The Sheriff’s Office page notes that the department has 10 business days to review and respond to a request. If the agency believes records are exempt, it may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.
“I am requesting public information records from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office for [full name], date of birth [DOB if known], related to [incident/arrest/booking/report number if known], on or about [date]. Please provide responsive arrest, incident, offense, booking or related public records. If fees apply, please provide a written estimate before processing.”
Record clearing depends on outcome
Grayson County Expunction and Nondisclosure: Start With the Final Disposition
Do not start with a private mugshot-removal company. Start with the final court disposition. Texas expunction and nondisclosure are legal processes, and Grayson County publishes an expunction agency contact list that includes local and state agencies that may need notice when a qualifying case is filed.
Removal of qualifying records
Expunction is the stronger remedy and depends on Texas law, charge type, final outcome and waiting period. A person may need a court order before agencies update records.
Sealing from public view
Nondisclosure generally seals eligible criminal-history information from public view, but some agencies may still access the record.
| Agency / office | Address or email shown in Grayson County expunction contact materials | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Texas DPS Criminal Records Service | P.O. Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773 expunctions@dps.texas.gov |
DPS may hold statewide criminal-history information connected to an arrest. |
| Office of Court Administration / re:SearchTX | 205 W. 14th St., Suite 600, Austin, TX 78701 ocaexpunctions@txcourts.gov |
OCA / re:SearchTX may be involved in court-record visibility and electronic access. |
| Grayson County District Clerk | 200 S. Crockett St., Ste. 120A, Sherman, TX 75090 | District Clerk may hold felony, district criminal and expunction case records. |
| Grayson County Sheriff’s Office | 200 S. Crockett St., Sherman, TX 75090 | Sheriff may hold arrest, jail, booking or law-enforcement records. |
| Grayson County Clerk | 200 S. Crockett St., Second Floor, Sherman, TX 75090 | County Clerk may hold misdemeanor or County Court at Law records. |
Record-clearing checklist
Use this before researching expunction or nondisclosure.
Open Grayson Expunction Contacts PDFLocal courthouse and justice center
Grayson County Justice Center Map and In-Person Record Planning
Many criminal-record tasks route through the Grayson County Justice Center in Sherman. Call first before visiting, especially when you need certified copies, older files, expunction records, a specific clerk desk or fee confirmation.
When the search fails
Why You Cannot Find a Grayson County Criminal Record Online
Wrong office
A misdemeanor may belong with the County Clerk, while a felony belongs with the District Clerk.
Try: Identify the court and case level first.
Wrong record type
Jail records, court records, sheriff reports and DPS criminal-history results are different systems.
Try: Use the route that matches your exact goal.
Name mismatch
Middle names, suffixes, maiden names, aliases and spelling changes can hide a record.
Try: Search last name only, then add first name or DOB.
Portal issue
The jail portal may require cookies, JavaScript and a supported browser.
Try: Use a current browser and allow cookies for the official county portal.
Older or archived file
Older records may not show every image or document online.
Try: Contact the record-holding clerk for a file search or copy request.
Restricted or sealed record
Juvenile, sealed, expunged or confidential records may not appear publicly.
Try: Ask the clerk what can be released and whether a certified search result is available.
Decode search results
Grayson County Criminal Record Terms Explained
Official action links
Official Sources for Grayson County Criminal Records
These official links are included for action after you understand which record you need. They are not a substitute for reading the guide above and choosing the correct office.
Grayson County criminal records FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Grayson County Criminal Records
Where do I search Grayson County criminal records online?
Start with the Grayson County Judicial Records Search. Use it to look up a case by name or case number, then confirm the court, cause number, charges, events and disposition before requesting certified copies.
Who handles misdemeanor criminal records in Grayson County?
Grayson County says the County Clerk maintains County Court at Law #1 and #2 misdemeanor records. Certified-copy questions for those records can be directed to the County Clerk at 903-813-4335.
Who handles felony criminal records in Grayson County?
Felony and district-court criminal records route to the Grayson County District Clerk. The District Clerk’s Office is at 200 S. Crockett St., Suite 120A, Sherman, TX 75090.
What is the difference between a jail record and a criminal court record?
A jail record shows custody, booking, bond or release information. A criminal court record shows the filed case, court events, disposition, judgment, sentence or dismissal. A booking does not prove conviction.
How do I get a certified copy of a Grayson County criminal record?
Identify whether the case is a County Clerk misdemeanor or District Clerk felony/district case. Then contact the correct clerk with the name, cause number, court and exact document requested.
How much does the County Clerk charge for misdemeanor certified copies?
The Grayson County County Clerk criminal court records page lists $1.00 per page and $5.00 for certification. Always confirm the current total before ordering because page count and delivery method can change the final amount.
How do I request an arrest report from the Grayson County Sheriff?
Submit a written public-information request by email to gcsopublicinfo@co.grayson.tx.us or by mail/in person to the Sheriff’s Office at 200 S. Crockett St., Suite 105A, Sherman, TX 75090.
Why can I not find a Grayson County criminal record online?
You may be searching the wrong office, using a different name spelling, looking for a restricted record, confusing jail records with court records, or searching for an older file that requires clerk assistance.
Can I use Texas DPS instead of Grayson County records?
Use DPS for statewide Texas criminal-history search. Use Grayson County court and clerk records when you need the local case file, disposition, certified judgment or county-specific court history.
Can a Grayson County criminal record be expunged or sealed?
Possibly, depending on Texas law, the charge, final outcome, waiting period and court order. Get the final disposition first, then research expunction or nondisclosure and consider legal advice.