Grayson County, Texas · Court Records · Criminal and Civil Cases · 2026
Search Grayson County Court Records by Case, Name or Court—Then Use the Right Clerk for Certified Proof
Grayson County court records are not all held by one counter. County Court at Law misdemeanors and civil suits route mainly through the County Clerk. Felony, district civil, divorce, family, juvenile and condemnation matters route through the District Clerk. Justice Court and municipal matters may use separate courts.
This guide explains the exact Grayson County court-record workflow: where to search online, which office to call, what details to enter, how to tell criminal from civil and family cases, how to request copies, how fees work, why some records are missing, and when a certified copy is required.
Start with the real record task
What Are You Trying to Find in Grayson County?
The fastest search depends on the case type. Do not start with a broad name search if you already know the court, cause number, charge, filing date or document title.
Use the judicial-records search first. Enter the number as it appears on the court paper. If the online record is incomplete, call the clerk that holds the case.
Search by party name, then narrow by court, case type, filing date or role. Same-name results are common, so verify court, year and docket activity.
The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records for Grayson County Court at Law #1 and #2. Certified copies are requested through the County Clerk.
Felony records route to the District Clerk. The District Clerk staff directory separates criminal contacts for the 15th, 59th and 397th District Courts.
The County Clerk maintains civil suits filed in Grayson County Courts at Law and cases appealed from Justice of the Peace Courts.
Grayson County states that the District Clerk handles civil filings for family matters including divorce, condemnation and juvenile cases.
Online search is usually a locator. Certified records must be requested from the correct clerk. Ask for the exact document title and whether it needs certification.
Justice Court and municipal court records may not be handled the same way as District Court or County Court at Law records. Use the court named on the citation or filing.
Do not send every visitor to the same office
Who Holds Grayson County Criminal and Civil Court Records?
Use this online portal as the first locator for many Grayson County court cases. Search by case number or party name, then open the result and read the docket before relying on it.
Maintains County Court at Law misdemeanor records, County Court at Law civil suits, Justice of the Peace appeals, probate records and other county-level court records.
Handles district-court records including felony cases, district civil cases, divorce, family matters, condemnation, juvenile matters, appeals and record-search requests.
| Record type | Likely official holder | What to check first | When to call |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Court at Law misdemeanor | Grayson County Clerk | Judicial Records Search, then County Clerk criminal court page. | When you need certified copies, page count or an older document. |
| Felony criminal case | Grayson County District Clerk | Judicial Records Search, then District Clerk criminal staff contact. | When you need indictment, judgment, sentence, appeal record or certified copy. |
| County Court at Law civil suit | Grayson County Clerk | Judicial Records Search, then County Clerk civil court records page. | When an online docket does not show the pleading, order or judgment you need. |
| Divorce, family, juvenile, condemnation | Grayson County District Clerk | District Clerk civil/family routing after online search. | When privacy limits, sealed portions or certified decree copies are involved. |
| Probate and guardianship | County Clerk / County Court | Probate records page and online probate search, depending on record year. | When the file predates online access, a copy request form is required, or guardianship access is restricted. |
| Small claims, debt, eviction, Class C | Justice Court or Municipal Court | Court named on the citation, petition, notice or hearing document. | When the case is not visible in the county judicial search or belongs to a city court. |
Make the portal work for you
How to Use the Grayson County Judicial Records Search
The online search should be used as a locator first. The goal is to find the right case, confirm the court, note the case number, read the docket, then request the exact document only if needed.
Judicial Records Search micro-guide
Use this when you have a party name, case number, approximate filing date or court type. Do not use it as a substitute for a certified record.
- Search by case number first if available.
- For name search, try last name first, then first name.
- Open the detailed case record, not just the result row.
- Write down the court, case number and document title before calling a clerk.
Best search field when you have it. It avoids same-name confusion.
Use for plaintiff, defendant, respondent, applicant, estate name or business name.
Use the court shown on the notice: District Court, County Court at Law, JP or municipal.
Helpful when common names produce too many possible matches.
Criminal, civil, family, probate, JP, traffic or municipal routing changes the office to contact.
Check whether the name appears as defendant, plaintiff, applicant, respondent, attorney or another role.
Criminal records are split by court level
Grayson County Criminal Court Records: Misdemeanor, Felony and Class C Routing
A Grayson County criminal search should begin by identifying the level of the charge. Misdemeanors in County Court at Law #1 and #2 are not the same record path as felony district-court cases or Class C matters in Justice or Municipal Court.
Misdemeanor records
The County Clerk states that its office maintains County Court at Law #1 and #2 records for misdemeanors committed in Grayson County.
- Use for
- County Court at Law misdemeanor cases, certified misdemeanor copies and related county-level criminal records.
- Certified copy contact
- County Clerk’s Office: 903-813-4335.
- Published copy cost
- $1.00 per page and $5.00 for certification for County Clerk criminal court records.
Felony records
Grayson County’s County Clerk criminal-record page directs felony records to the District Clerk’s Office. District Clerk staff contacts include criminal contacts for the 15th, 59th and 397th District Courts.
- Use for
- Felony indictments, judgments, sentences, appeals, district criminal case copies and record searches.
- District Clerk main office
- 200 S. Crockett, Suite 120A, Sherman, TX 75090. Phone: 903-813-4352.
- Criminal staff routing
- 15th District criminal: 903-813-4304; 59th District criminal: 903-813-4357; 397th District criminal/appeals: 903-813-4353.
Class C, small civil and local court matters
Justice of the Peace courts can handle evictions, small claims, debt claims, administrative hearings, truancy, magistrate matters and Class C misdemeanors depending on precinct and case type.
- Use for
- JP civil, small claims, debt, eviction, Class C and precinct-level matters.
- Important
- Use the precinct named on the citation, petition or hearing notice.
City citations and ordinance matters
If the citation says Sherman Municipal Court, Denison Municipal Court or another city court, the record may be held by that municipal court rather than the county clerk offices.
- Use for
- City tickets, ordinance violations and municipal Class C matters.
- Fast check
- Look at the top of the ticket for the court name before searching county systems.
Civil and family records route differently
Grayson County Civil, Family, Divorce, Juvenile and Probate Records
Grayson County civil records are divided between County Clerk and District Clerk functions. Use the case type, court name and document title to choose the right office.
The County Clerk maintains records on civil suits filed in Grayson County Courts at Law.
The County Clerk also maintains records on cases appealed from Justice of the Peace Courts.
Grayson County states that the District Clerk handles civil filings for family matters including divorce.
Grayson County’s civil-record page directs condemnation and juvenile cases to the District Clerk.
County probate records exist from 1846 to present. The County Court handles probate and guardianship matters.
Do not confuse court case records with official public records. Deeds and recorded instruments use the County Clerk official-records search.
Use the case type to avoid wrong-office calls
Which Grayson County Court Should You Contact?
| Court / office | Common records | Location / contact | Practical next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Clerk | Felony, district civil, family, divorce, juvenile, condemnation, appeals and district-court copies. | 200 S. Crockett, Suite 120A, Sherman, TX 75090 Phone: 903-813-4352 |
Search online, write down the cause number, then call the correct civil or criminal clerk contact. |
| County Clerk Court Office | County Court at Law misdemeanors, County Court at Law civil suits, JP appeals and probate records. | Grayson County Justice Center, 200 S. Crockett, Suite 213A, Sherman, TX 75090 | Use the judicial search, then request plain or certified copies through the County Clerk court office. |
| County Court at Law #1 | County-level criminal and civil matters assigned to Court at Law #1. | Coordinator: 903-813-4324 | Use coordinator email/phone for scheduling questions only; use the clerk for records and certified copies. |
| County Court at Law #2 | County-level criminal and civil matters assigned to Court at Law #2. | Coordinator: 903-813-4200 ext. 4328 | Copy opposing counsel on scheduling emails and avoid merits discussion with court staff. |
| 15th District Court | District criminal and civil matters assigned to the 15th District Court. | Coordinator: 903-813-4200 x4303 | Use the District Clerk for filings and records; contact court staff only for appropriate scheduling matters. |
| 59th District Court | District criminal and civil matters assigned to the 59th District Court. | Coordinator: 903-813-4200 x4305 | Read the docket before asking about status; request records through the District Clerk. |
| 397th District Court | District criminal and civil matters assigned to the 397th District Court. | Coordinator: 903-813-4200 x4311 | For criminal appeals or district records, use the District Clerk criminal/appeal contacts. |
| Justice Courts | Small claims, debt, eviction, Class C, truancy, magistrate and precinct-level matters. | JP1 Sherman, JP2 Denison, JP3 Whitesboro, JP4 Van Alstyne. | Contact the precinct shown on the case paper, not a random county office. |
| Municipal Courts | City citations, local ordinances and municipal Class C cases. | Examples include Sherman, Denison, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro, Pottsboro and other city courts. | Use the city court named on the ticket or notice. |
Ask for the exact document
Which Court Record or Document Do You Actually Need?
Many record requests fail because the requester asks for “the case” instead of naming the needed document. Use the docket to identify the document title, date and filing party.
Shows the case timeline: filings, hearings, orders, judgments, payments and status entries.
Shows the formal criminal allegation, but not the final outcome.
Shows the court’s final criminal judgment and sentence details where public and available.
Shows that a charge did not end in conviction, if such order or docket entry exists.
Common civil documents. Ask by title and file date to avoid receiving the wrong paper.
District Clerk route. Access can be affected by confidentiality, sealed portions or restricted family information.
County Clerk / probate route. Older probate records may require a copy request rather than simple online access.
A clerk-certified record with seal. Use this for official proof, employment, licensing, court use, immigration or legal filings.
Certified copies need the record-holding clerk
Grayson County Court Record Copies, Certification and Fee Basics
Online search helps you find the case. Official proof usually requires a copy request from the clerk that holds the record. Always verify current fees before paying because fees can change and special handling may apply.
Published cost per page for County Clerk criminal court records.
Published certification cost for County Clerk criminal court records.
County Clerk certified-copy phone ending in 4335.
Texas law allows a district clerk search fee when a docket number is not provided.
Before requesting a copy, collect this
“I located Grayson County case [case number] in [court name]. I need a [plain/certified] copy of [exact document title], filed or signed around [date]. Please confirm whether the record is public, the page count, total fee, payment method, and whether I can receive it electronically or by mail.”
The County Clerk criminal-record page lists 903-813-4335 for certified copies.
Use the correct Sherman office
Grayson County Court Record Locations, Hours and Contacts
Grayson County uses both the Justice Center at 200 S. Crockett and the Courthouse at 100 W. Houston. Court-record tasks often point to the Justice Center, while property/vital-record County Clerk functions are at the courthouse.
Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett, Suite 120A
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-4352
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Felony, district civil, family, divorce, juvenile, condemnation, appeals and district-court records.
Grayson County Justice Center
200 S. Crockett, Suite 213A
Sherman, TX 75090
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Closed lunch: 12:00–1:00
County Court at Law criminal/civil court-office matters and certified-copy routing.
Grayson County Courthouse
100 W. Houston, Suite 17
Sherman, TX 75090
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Recorded instruments, deeds, vital records and County Clerk non-court counter services.
Payments are not the same as record copies
Paying Grayson County Criminal Court Fines or Court Balances
If your task is paying a criminal case balance, that is different from searching court records or ordering copies. Grayson County Sheriff’s Collections publishes payment rules for accepted payment types and phone extensions.
Payment types
The Sheriff’s Office Collection Section states it accepts cash, cashier’s checks, money orders and major credit/debit cards.
No personal checks
The published payment page says the Collection Section does not accept personal checks.
Extra payment charges
The page lists a $2 payment fee and a 2.75% card transaction fee for credit/debit card payments.
| Court / case type | Phone payment extension | What to have ready |
|---|---|---|
| County Court at Law #1 and 59th District Court | 903-813-4200 ext. 2290 | Defendant name, cause number and payment amount. |
| County Court at Law #2 | 903-813-4200 ext. 2228 | Defendant name, cause number and payment amount. |
| 15th and 397th District Courts | 903-813-4200 ext. 2246 | Defendant name, cause number and payment amount. |
Diagnose instead of repeating the same search
Why You Cannot Find a Grayson County Court Record Online
Wrong office or court level
Felony and family records may be District Clerk records, while County Court at Law misdemeanors route to the County Clerk.
Try: Identify the court named on the paperwork before searching again.
Name search is too broad
Common names can produce unrelated criminal, civil, probate or JP cases.
Try: Add court, date range, case type or middle name only after a simple search.
Case number formatting is different
Cause numbers can include prefixes, years, spaces or punctuation that search forms handle differently.
Try: Search with and without punctuation, or use party name plus filing date.
Municipal case
City tickets and ordinance cases may sit with Sherman, Denison or another municipal court.
Try: Use the city court printed on the citation.
Restricted, sealed or confidential record
Juvenile, family, guardianship, sealed, expunged or sensitive documents may not be fully public online.
Try: Contact the clerk for access rules instead of assuming no record exists.
Older or paper file
Older records may require staff retrieval or a copy request form, especially in probate or archived files.
Try: Ask the clerk whether the record is online, archived, microfilmed or paper-only.
Local search shortcuts
Grayson County Court Records Search Tips That Save Time
Decode Grayson County court search terms
Court Record Terms You May See in Criminal and Civil Cases
Official action links
Official Grayson County Court Record Sources
These links are included for live actions after you understand the record path. Use them to search, verify, request copies or contact the correct office.
Grayson County court records FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Grayson County Court Records
Where do I search Grayson County court records online?
Start with the Grayson County Judicial Records Search. Search by case number if you have it, or by party name with court and date filters. Use the online result to identify the court, case number and document title before requesting copies.
Who maintains Grayson County misdemeanor court records?
The Grayson County Clerk maintains County Court at Law #1 and #2 misdemeanor records. For certified misdemeanor copies, the County Clerk criminal-record page lists 903-813-4335.
Who maintains Grayson County felony records?
Felony records route to the Grayson County District Clerk. The District Clerk office is at 200 S. Crockett, Suite 120A, Sherman, TX 75090, and the main phone is 903-813-4352.
Which clerk handles Grayson County civil court records?
It depends on the civil case type. The County Clerk maintains civil suits filed in Grayson County Courts at Law and cases appealed from Justice of the Peace Courts. The District Clerk handles family matters including divorce, condemnation and juvenile cases.
How much are Grayson County County Clerk criminal court copies?
The County Clerk criminal-record page states that certified copies are available upon request, with a published cost of $1.00 per page and $5.00 for certification. Verify current fees before paying.
Can the clerk tell me what to file or what my case means?
No. Grayson County’s civil court records page states that clerks are not attorneys under Texas law and cannot provide legal advice. They can usually help with record location, copies, fees and filing status.
Why can I not find a Grayson County court case online?
Common reasons include wrong court level, name spelling, case-number formatting, municipal court routing, restricted or sealed records, older paper records, or searching the County Clerk when the case belongs to the District Clerk.
Where do I get a Grayson County divorce decree?
Divorce is a family matter, and Grayson County states that the District Clerk handles civil filings for family matters including divorce. Contact the District Clerk with the case number, party names and decree date if known.
Are Grayson County probate records online?
Grayson County’s probate page states that probate records exist from 1846 to the present. It provides an online search route for probate records from 1983 to present and a copy request route for older probate records.
Where do I pay Grayson County criminal court fines?
Payment is separate from record search. Grayson County Sheriff’s Collections publishes payment instructions, accepted payment methods and phone extensions by court. Confirm the defendant name, cause number and balance before paying.