Find Grimes County Felony Records
Grimes County felony records are kept by the District Clerk's office in Anderson, Texas. The 12th District Court handles all felony criminal cases in the county. This page explains how to find, search, and request copies of those public records.
Grimes County Overview
Grimes County District Clerk
The Grimes County District Clerk's office is located at the Grimes County Courthouse, 100 Main Street, Anderson, TX 77830. Phone: (936) 873-4423. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The District Clerk files all felony indictments, keeps official case records, and provides copies on request. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number. Walk-in visits and written mail requests are both accepted.
Anderson is a small community and serves as the county seat. The Grimes County Courthouse is the hub of all county government activity. Because this is a smaller county, the office staff is modest in size. Bringing your cause number or the defendant's full name and approximate year will help the clerk locate records quickly. For large or complex requests, call ahead to give the office time to prepare.
Grimes County sits between the Houston metro and the Brazos Valley. Its location near major population centers means some felony defendants may also have records in adjacent counties like Montgomery, Walker, or Madison. If your search of Grimes County does not turn up what you need, use re:SearchTX to run a statewide name search.
Note: Verify the Grimes County website address with a direct county contact, as the county homepage URL may vary. Call (936) 873-4423 to confirm current office information.
Felony Cases in the 12th District Court
The 12th District Court has jurisdiction over Grimes County and also serves Walker County. The court rotates between the two county seats. When sitting in Anderson, all Grimes County felony proceedings take place at the courthouse on Main Street. Walker County cases are heard in Huntsville at the Walker County Courthouse.
The 12th District Court hears the full range of felony case types: state jail felonies (180 days to 2 years), third-degree felonies (2 to 10 years), second-degree felonies (2 to 20 years), first-degree felonies (5 to 99 years or life), and capital felonies (life or death). The District Clerk indexes every case and maintains the official court file from filing through final judgment.
Once a case is filed, it is public record in Texas unless sealed. Convictions, acquittals, dismissals, and deferred adjudication outcomes are all accessible under Texas Government Code Chapter 411. People who complete deferred adjudication programs may later seek a nondisclosure order through the 12th District Court to limit access to their record.
Note: Because the 12th District Court rotates between Grimes and Walker Counties, call the Grimes County District Clerk to confirm scheduled court dates in Anderson before making a trip to the courthouse.
Searching Grimes County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX statewide court portal is the primary online search tool for Grimes County felony records. This free system covers all 254 Texas counties. You can search by party name, cause number, or attorney. Case status, party information, hearing dates, and some filed documents are available. Data refreshes nightly.
For statewide criminal history checks, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. Name-based searches cost $3 each and require a free account. Fingerprint-based FAST searches are more precise and required for formal purposes. Both tools are useful for Grimes County felony research.
Some smaller counties in Texas do not maintain their own public-facing court search portals. If Grimes County does not have a local portal, re:SearchTX is your best online option for case lookups. The statewide portal covers the 12th District Court and will include Grimes County cases once they are entered in the court management system.
Requesting Copies of Felony Records
Copy fees in Grimes County follow Texas law. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies run $1 per page plus $5 per document for the certification. Name-based search fees without a cause number are $5 per name. Payment is accepted by cash, money order, and cashier's check. Call the office to confirm whether credit or debit card payments are currently accepted.
For mail requests, write to the Grimes County District Clerk, 100 Main Street, Anderson, TX 77830. Include the defendant's full name, approximate case year, and cause number if you have it. Include a money order for the estimated copy cost. The clerk will contact you if more payment is needed or if the record is not available.
Walk-in visits during regular hours are the fastest option. Bring photo ID. For older or large files, calling ahead gives staff time to locate the record before you arrive. Public access terminals may be available at the courthouse for self-service lookups.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, government bodies must respond to public records requests within 10 business days. If they need more time or plan to withhold records, they must notify you and may seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General.
Statewide Resources for Grimes 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 Grimes County and sent to TDCJ will appear here.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lists all registered sex offenders in Grimes County. It is searchable by county, zip code, or name. The registry is maintained by Texas DPS under Government Code Chapter 62 and includes name, date of birth, address, and offense details.
For expunctions in Grimes County, see Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. For nondisclosure orders, see Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter E-1. The District Clerk in Anderson can provide petition forms for both processes. The Texas State Law Library criminal records guide also explains how to access criminal history and clear records under Texas law.
Nearby Counties
Grimes County is in Southeast Texas between Houston and the Brazos Valley. Records for neighboring counties are at the links below.