Access Grayson County Felony Records
Grayson County felony records are kept by the District Clerk in Sherman, Texas. The 15th and 59th District Courts handle felony criminal cases in the county. This page explains how to find and request those records, both online and in person.
Grayson County Overview
Grayson County District Clerk
The Grayson County District Clerk's office is located at the Grayson County Courthouse, 100 W. Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090. Phone: (903) 813-4303. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk files all felony indictments and maintains official case records from arraignment through final disposition. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number.
Grayson County provides a Judicial Records Search portal that gives access to criminal court records, court hearings, inmate records, and jail bonds. This portal is one of the more robust local search tools in North Texas. Check the Grayson County website for the current portal address and access instructions. The portal lets you search by name and case type.
Sherman is the county seat and sits near the Red River along the Texas-Oklahoma border. Denison is the other major city in Grayson County. Both cities' felony cases are handled by the Grayson County District Clerk and heard in the 15th or 59th District Courts. The county has grown steadily in recent years as the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area expands northward.
The Grayson County official website has information on county departments including the District Clerk and links to the local records portal.
The county homepage gives you direct links to department contacts and the local court records search portal.
Felony Courts in Grayson County
Grayson County has two main district courts that handle felony criminal cases. The 15th District Court and the 59th District Court both sit in Sherman at the county courthouse. Together they manage the full caseload of felony filings for the county, which includes cases from Sherman, Denison, Pottsboro, Van Alstyne, and all other communities in Grayson County.
Felony case levels under the Texas Penal Code range from state jail felonies (180 days to 2 years) through third-degree (2 to 10 years), second-degree (2 to 20 years), first-degree (5 to 99 years or life), and capital felonies (life or death). The District Clerk indexes all cases and keeps the official court record for the life of the case and beyond. Records are public unless a court order restricts access.
Grayson County's proximity to Dallas County and the DFW area means it sometimes handles cases involving defendants who live in the metro but commit offenses in Grayson County. Cross-county case research is best done through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, which covers all Texas counties at once.
Convictions, acquittals, dismissals, and deferred adjudication outcomes are all part of the public court record under Texas Government Code Chapter 411. Deferred adjudication completions may be eligible for a nondisclosure order that limits public access to the record.
Searching Grayson County Felony Records Online
Start with the Grayson County Judicial Records Search portal available on the county website. This local system provides access to criminal court records, hearing dates, inmate records, and jail bond information for Grayson County cases. It is a good first stop if you are looking for a specific Grayson County case.
The re:SearchTX statewide court portal also covers Grayson County and is useful if you want to search across multiple counties or if the local portal does not return results. Re:SearchTX is free for basic lookups and lets you search by party name, cause number, or attorney. Both portals refresh nightly.
For statewide criminal history checks, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service allows name-based searches for $3 per search. Create a free account on the DPS website first. Fingerprint-based searches through FAST are more precise and required for formal background check purposes. Both the local portal and the state portal are useful tools for Grayson County felony research.
Requesting Copies of Felony Records
Standard copy fees apply at the Grayson County District Clerk. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies run $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee per document. Name-based search fees without a cause number are $5 per name. These rates follow the Texas Local Government Code. Payment is accepted by cash, credit or debit card, money order, and cashier's check.
In-person requests are the fastest option. Visit the District Clerk at 100 W. Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090 during regular business hours. Bring photo ID. For older or bulky files, calling ahead helps staff pull the record before you arrive. For mail requests, write to the same address with the defendant's full name, approximate case year, cause number if known, and a money order for the estimated copy cost.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, government bodies must respond to records requests within 10 business days. If they need more time or plan to withhold records, they must notify you and may request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.
Statewide Resources for Grayson County Cases
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search covers all people in Texas state prisons. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. Results show current facility, projected release date, and offense information. People convicted in Grayson County and transferred to TDCJ will appear here.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lists all registered sex offenders in Grayson County. It is searchable by county, zip code, or name. The registry is maintained by Texas DPS under Government Code Chapter 62. Records include name, date of birth, address, and offense details for each registrant. Checks are free.
For expunctions and nondisclosures in Grayson County, the relevant law is Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure for expunctions and Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter E-1 for nondisclosure orders. The District Clerk's office in Sherman can provide the required petition forms for either process.
Nearby Counties
Grayson County is in North Texas along the Oklahoma border. Records for neighboring counties are at the links below.