Access Grimes County Criminal Court Records
Grimes County criminal court records are held at the courthouse in Anderson, Texas. The District Clerk manages felony criminal case files and the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor records. You can search Grimes County criminal cases through the free statewide re:SearchTX portal, visit the Anderson courthouse in person, or send a written records request by mail to the clerk's office.
Grimes County Overview
Grimes County District Clerk
The Grimes County District Clerk is responsible for all felony criminal court records in the county. This office files indictments from the grand jury, manages the criminal docket for the 12th Judicial District Court, and stores final judgments and sentences. All felony cases charged in Grimes County are on file at the courthouse at 100 S. Main Street in Anderson.
In-person requests are handled at the front counter during regular business hours. Staff can look up cases by defendant name or cause number. Mail requests are also processed. For expunction matters, petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are filed with the District Clerk. A granted expunction order removes the record from public access and requires all covered agencies to destroy their copies.
| Office | Grimes County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S. Main Street Anderson, TX 77830 |
| Phone | (936) 873-4420 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Searching Grimes County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is free and gives public access to district court records across Texas including Grimes County. You can search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. The system shows case status, charges, and key dates. No account or payment is needed to run a basic search.
The re:SearchTX portal above is operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration and gives free public access to court records including Grimes County criminal case data.
For a statewide background check, the DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 per name and covers courts across all Texas counties. The FAST fingerprint program gives the most accurate results when identification needs to be verified. In-person searches are available at the Anderson courthouse at 100 S. Main Street on weekdays.
Grimes County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Grimes County go through the County Court and are stored by the County Clerk. These include DWI, low-level assault, and theft cases that fall below the felony threshold. The County Clerk is in the same courthouse in Anderson as the District Clerk, making it easy to visit both offices if needed.
To find a misdemeanor record in Grimes County, contact the County Clerk. They can search by name or cause number and confirm what documents are available. Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace court level. Those records stay with the individual JP court that heard the case and are not available from the County Clerk.
| Office | Grimes County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S. Main Street Anderson, TX 77830 |
| Phone | (936) 873-4423 |
Note: Class C misdemeanor records are held by individual justice of the peace courts in Grimes County and are not part of the County Clerk or District Clerk records systems.
Grimes County Arrest Records
Arrest records for Grimes County are held by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office in Anderson. When someone is booked at the county jail, the sheriff creates a record with the person's name, charges at arrest, and date of booking. This arrest record is completely separate from any court case file. It shows only what was alleged at the time of arrest, not what the court decided. An arrest does not mean a person was found guilty.
For current Grimes County jail inmates, contact the Sheriff's Office by phone or check any online jail roster the county may provide. For Texas state prison records, use the TDCJ offender search. The DPS sex offender registry is a free public tool listing registered offenders by county and address across Texas.
What Grimes County Criminal Records Contain
A criminal case file in Grimes County includes documents that vary based on how the case resolved. Simple cases resolved by a quick plea have fewer documents. Cases that went to trial or involved multiple hearings will have more. Every case starts with the charging instrument, which is a grand jury indictment for felonies or an information filed by the prosecutor for misdemeanors.
Items you will typically find in a Grimes County criminal case file:
- Indictment or information charging the offense
- Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
- Bond order and conditions of release
- Plea agreement or jury trial records
- Judgment and sentence
- Community supervision conditions if probation was given
Criminal court records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and expunged files are exceptions. If a record was expunged under Chapter 55, it will not appear in any public search and agencies must destroy their copies. The Texas Attorney General open records page explains how to request government records under state law.
Fees and Access in Grimes County
Copies of criminal court records in Grimes County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an extra $5 fee. You can request records at the Anderson courthouse in person or by sending a written request with payment by mail. Include the name of the defendant or cause number in your request.
Online access via re:SearchTX is free for basic case data. The DPS name-based search costs $3 for a statewide check. More search options are described at the DPS Crime Records Service page.
Note: Call the Grimes County District Clerk at (936) 873-4420 to confirm current copy fees before sending a mail records request.
Legal Resources in Grimes County
Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income Texans in the Brazos Valley and surrounding areas, which includes Grimes County. They may help with criminal record matters like expunction petitions. For licensed attorneys, use the Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool to search by location and practice area.
Free self-help guides on expunction, non-disclosure, and the court process in Texas are available at TexasLawHelp.org. The site uses plain language and is free to use. You can also submit records requests to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act.
Cities in Grimes County
Anderson is the county seat of Grimes County and is where all district and county courts are located. All criminal cases from across the county are processed through the Anderson courthouse.
Other communities in Grimes County include Navasota, Plantersville, and Bedias. None of these have separate criminal court systems. All criminal matters go through the Grimes County courts in Anderson.
Nearby Counties
Grimes County is located north of Houston in the Brazos Valley region of Texas. Neighboring counties each have their own court systems. Surrounding counties include Montgomery County, Harris County, Brazos County, Madison County, Walker County, and Waller County.