Grimes County Inmate Population Records

Grimes County inmate population records are maintained by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, the county seat. When someone is arrested in Grimes County, their booking is processed through the local jail. The Sheriff's Office uses the TarmacTech visitation system, which also shows current inmate data for the county. This page covers how to search the jail roster, who to call, and what state-level tools are available when you need to look beyond the county jail.

Grimes County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and maintains the inmate population records for the county. The jail is located in Anderson. To reach the Sheriff's Office, call (936) 873-6439. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is currently in custody, what charges they face, and whether a bond amount has been set.

Grimes County uses the TarmacTech system for jail visitation scheduling. That same platform also reflects current inmate population data. You can access it at scheduler.tarmactech.com. The portal lets you look up current inmates and schedule in-person or video visits. Visit slots run 20 minutes. If you want to confirm someone is in custody before scheduling, the portal or the phone line both work.

The county website at co.grimes.tx.us has contact information for county departments, including the Sheriff's Office. It does not include a live standalone roster, but it is useful for confirming hours, mailing addresses, and department contacts. For written public records requests, those go to the Sheriff's Office in Anderson by mail or in person.

For statewide victim notification and inmate tracking, the VINELink service covers Grimes County and all Texas facilities. The screenshot below shows the VINELink tool available to anyone needing automatic custody updates.

The VINELink victim notification system covers both Grimes County jail and TDCJ facilities, offering free automated alerts for custody status changes.

VINELink is available around the clock and lets victims and family members register for alerts covering the Grimes County inmate population and Texas state prisons.

How to Find Grimes County Inmates

Grimes County offers two practical ways to search the jail population. You can use the TarmacTech portal at scheduler.tarmactech.com to look up current inmates online. Or you can call (936) 873-6439 and ask staff directly. Both give you current booking information, including custody status and charges.

When searching, have the full legal name of the person ready. A date of birth is useful if the name is at all common. The TarmacTech portal also requires an account if you want to schedule visits, but you can check inmate status through it without going through the full scheduling process. The phone call is the quickest route if you just need a yes or no on whether someone is in custody right now.

If you need formal written records, submit a public records request to the Sheriff's Office. Under the Texas Public Information Act, booking records and jail logs are public documents. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page, and agencies must respond within 10 business days. Note that once someone has been convicted and moved to a state prison, they no longer show up in the Grimes County jail system. For those cases, use the TDCJ Offender Search.

State Resources for Grimes County Inmate Population

When a person leaves the local jail and is transferred to a Texas state prison, the county jail no longer holds current records on them. The TDCJ Offender Search is the tool to use in those cases. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID. Results include the current facility, offense details, sentence length, and projected release information. This is a separate system from the Grimes County jail.

Victims or concerned parties who need to stay informed about an inmate's custody status can register with VINELink at 1-866-277-7477. VINELink covers both county jails and state prisons across Texas. Once registered, you receive automatic alerts by phone, text, or email whenever the inmate's status changes, including releases, transfers, and returns to custody. The service is free and available every day.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets minimum operating requirements for all county jails in Texas, including Grimes County. Their website includes jail population reports and inspection records. If you need data on the current inmate count or want to check recent inspections, that is where to look.

If a public records request to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office is denied and you believe it was not justified, the Texas Attorney General's open government division handles those reviews and can issue binding opinions on what must be released.

Grimes County Public Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you have the right to request records from Grimes County agencies, including the Sheriff's Office. That covers booking records, jail logs, and other documents related to the local inmate population.

Send your request to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office in Anderson by mail or in person. Copies of standard records cost $0.10 per page. The agency must respond within 10 business days. Under Texas Government Code Section 552.108, basic arrest information, including name, age, charge, and booking date, must be released. More detailed personal inmate records may be withheld under Section 552.134. If your request is denied, the Texas Attorney General's open government office at texasattorneygeneral.gov can review the decision.

Cities in Grimes County

Anderson is the county seat of Grimes County. Navasota is the largest city in the county by population, though it does not meet the threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All bookings for people arrested in Grimes County are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Anderson.

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is the main contact for all local inmate population records and inquiries.

Nearby Counties

Grimes County is located in east-central Texas. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check these neighboring pages.