Hood County Jail Mugshots
Hood County jail mugshots and booking records are kept by the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury, Texas. The Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search that shows current detainees with their booking photos, charges, and bond information. This page explains how to search Hood County mugshots and request records for both current and past arrests.
Hood County Overview
Hood County Sheriff's Office
The Hood County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in Hood County and operates the county jail. Located in Granbury, the office processes all county arrests and maintains the booking records for the area. When someone is arrested in Hood County, they go through booking at the jail, which creates an official record with their name, charges, bond information, and a mugshot.
Hood County is located southwest of Fort Worth in the Brazos River area. Granbury is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The jail is the main holding facility for county arrests. The Sheriff's Office handles records requests for both current and historical booking photos and arrest records.
| Office | Hood County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Granbury, TX |
| Phone | (817) 579-3333 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
For state prison records, use the TDCJ Offender Search to locate anyone transferred from Hood County Jail to a state facility.
Hood County Inmate Search and Mugshots
Hood County has an online inmate search available through the Sheriff's Office website. The search shows current jail population with mugshots included in the results. You can search by name and see the person's charges, bond status, booking date, and their booking photo. This is the fastest way to check whether someone is currently in custody in Hood County.
If the online search does not show who you are looking for, call the Sheriff's Office directly at (817) 579-3333. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking information. For records of past arrests no longer in the active system, you need to submit a formal public information request.
The District Clerk's office in Granbury maintains court records for criminal cases in Hood County. These records are separate from the jail's booking records and include case filings, court dates, and case outcomes. Connecting booking records to court records can give you a complete picture of what happened after an arrest.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees Hood County Jail and all county facilities in Texas, publishing compliance and inspection reports.
Hood County Booking Photos and Records
Booking photos taken at Hood County Jail are part of the public arrest record. These are taken during the booking process and become available through the online inmate search for current inmates. They show up as part of the standard jail record and do not require a separate request if the person is still in custody.
For older booking photos or records of past arrests, you need to file a public information request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Texas Public Information Act. This law says most government records must be made available to the public upon request. The Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond. Records tied to active investigations or involving minors may be withheld.
A standard Hood County booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and booking photo. If released, the record notes the date and method of release. All of this is captured at the time of booking.
Note: Arrest records that did not result in conviction are still public in Texas unless the person has obtained a court-ordered expunction.
How to Request Hood County Jail Records
If someone is still in custody, start with the online inmate search. You can see their current record and mugshot without needing to file a separate request. For older records, submit a written public information request to the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury.
Your written request should include the person's full name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of the arrest. Include your own contact information so the office can respond. The office must reply within 10 business days. In-person records review during office hours is free. Printed copies carry standard per-page fees, and photos may have an additional charge. If you need a statewide criminal history check, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles those requests separately.
For victim notifications, VINELink lets you sign up for automated alerts when an inmate's custody status changes in Hood County or anywhere in Texas.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
Beyond Hood County, several statewide systems let you search for arrest and inmate records across Texas. Use these when you are not sure which county handled an arrest or when a person may have records in more than one county.
The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division covers statewide criminal history. The VINELink system provides inmate custody notifications. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors all county jails in the state and publishes inspection and population data.
Expunction of Hood County Arrest Records
An arrest record in Hood County remains on file until a court orders it removed. Texas law allows expunction of certain arrests under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if charges were dropped, you were acquitted, or the case was dismissed. Not every arrest is eligible, and the process requires filing a petition with the district court in Granbury.
If the court grants the expunction, all agencies holding the arrest record, including the Hood County Sheriff's Office, must destroy or return those records. This includes the booking photo. After expunction, you can lawfully deny the arrest occurred in most settings. An order of nondisclosure is another path that seals the record without destroying it. A local attorney in Granbury can help you figure out which option applies to your situation.
Cities in Hood County
Hood County includes Granbury, Acton, Tolar, Lipan, and other smaller communities. No cities in Hood County reach the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All county arrests are processed through the Hood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Granbury.