Grimes County Jail Mugshots

Grimes County jail mugshots and booking photos are maintained by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Anderson, Texas. The jail has passed 29 consecutive inspections by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and serves as the county's only detention facility. This page explains how to search for current inmates, find booking photos, and request records from the Grimes County jail system.

Grimes County Sheriff's Office

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office operates out of Anderson, Texas, the county seat. The main dispatch line is (936) 873-2151. The jail direct line is (936) 873-6439, and the records line is (936) 873-6442. The current sheriff is Don Sowell. The jail administrator is Lt. Angelica Alfaro. The facility runs with three jail deputies, two courthouse deputies, sixteen jailers, and a nurse on staff. Supervision is also provided by Sgt. Elsa Magnus and Sgt. Michael Briggs.

The Grimes County Jail became operational in December 1998. It is approved for 111 inmates and houses both male and female populations. The jail holds pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates, and some inmates awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The facility is inspected yearly by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards as well as fire and health officials. It has passed 29 consecutive TCJS inspections as of late 2024, which reflects well on how the facility is run.

Grimes County Inmate Search

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office website provides access to inmate information and jail division resources. The jail division page at grimescountyso.org/divisions/jail-division/ has details on how the facility operates, what programs are available, and how to contact the jail. The FAQ page at grimescountyso.org/frequently-asked-questions/ answers common questions about visiting, mailing, and requesting records.

The Grimes County Sheriff's website includes information about the jail division and current operations.

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office website provides contact information, jail details, and public information resources for the facility in Anderson.

You can also see the jail division details and facility information directly from the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.

The Grimes County jail division page shows how the facility is organized, staff contacts, and the programs offered to inmates during their time there.

For current inmate status and notification alerts, use VINELink. You can also call the jail at (936) 873-6439 for direct inquiries about whether a specific person is currently in custody.

Grimes County Booking Photos and Records

All booking records at the Grimes County Jail are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). When someone is booked in, the record captures their full name, date of birth, booking number, arresting agency, charges, and bond details. A photo is taken at intake as part of the booking process. This photo becomes part of the official jail record and is available for public request.

Grimes County is a rural county north of Houston in the Brazos Valley region. The jail handles arrests from the Sheriff's Office and from city police departments in smaller communities within the county. The facility has a capacity of 111 beds and an annual arrest total of around 2,220 offenders. Inmates serve sentences of varying lengths, and some are transferred to state facilities after sentencing in district court.

The jail offers several programs for inmates including religious services through volunteer programs, a library program, a diversion work program where inmates do community service like trash pickup and mowing, and a garden project where supervised inmates grow food for the jail kitchen. These programs reflect the facility's effort to keep inmates productive during their stay.

How to Request Grimes County Jail Records

For current inmate information, call the jail at (936) 873-6439 or contact the records line at (936) 873-6442. For older booking records or booking photos, submit a written public information request to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office. Address your request to the records division at 382 FM 149 West, Anderson, TX 77830.

Include the subject's full name, approximate date of birth, and the date of the arrest you are looking for. The office must respond within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Fees may apply for copying or research time on large requests. For criminal court records, the Grimes County District Clerk handles filings and can search by name or case number.

Justice of the Peace records in Grimes County are held by the two JP courts. Precinct 1 is at (936) 394-2060, and Precinct 2 is at (936) 873-6452. These courts handle Class C misdemeanors and civil cases under a set dollar threshold.

Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources

For inmates who may have been transferred to a state facility or who are in a neighboring county, these resources can help extend your search.

• TDCJ Offender Search - state prison and parole inmates
• Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
• VINELink - custody status notifications
• Texas Commission on Jail Standards - inspection records and facility data

Removing an Arrest Record in Grimes County

An arrest record in Grimes County stays on file unless a court orders it removed. Texas law allows expunction of certain records under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if charges were dismissed, you were found not guilty, or the case ended without a conviction. You file a petition with the district court in Grimes County to start the process.

If a judge grants the order, the Grimes County Sheriff's Office and all other agencies holding records of that arrest must destroy them. This includes the booking photo. After the expunction takes effect, the arrest legally did not happen. An attorney in the Anderson area can help you figure out if you qualify and prepare the paperwork. Orders of nondisclosure are also available for some cases and seal records without destroying them.

Cities in Grimes County

Grimes County includes Anderson, the county seat, as well as Navasota, which is the largest city in the county. Other smaller communities include Iola, Roans Prairie, and Richards. All arrests processed by the Sheriff's Office are held at the Grimes County Jail. No cities in Grimes County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

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