Hood County Inmate Population

Hood County inmate population records are kept by the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury. You can call the Sheriff's Office directly to check on someone's custody status, or access limited online information through the county's website. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for all bookings and jail records in Hood County. This page covers how to search the Hood County inmate population, what to expect from the process, which state-level resources are available, and how to file a public records request under Texas law.

Hood County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search

The Hood County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Granbury and maintains all Hood County inmate population records. Anyone arrested in Hood County goes through the booking process at the Sheriff's Office facility. The main phone number for jail-related inquiries is (817) 579-3333. The office is located in Granbury, the county seat.

Hood County has grown significantly in recent years as part of the broader DFW metro expansion. The county sits southwest of Fort Worth, and the jail sees bookings from Granbury, Acton, Tolar, and throughout the unincorporated county areas. The Sheriff's Office handles a range of law enforcement duties beyond just the jail, so calling and asking specifically for the detention center or jail staff will get you to the right people.

Online access to Hood County inmate population data is limited. The county website at co.hood.tx.us provides some information, but a full public jail roster may not be consistently available. Calling the jail directly remains the most reliable method for checking current custody status. Have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready before you call.

Jail staff can confirm whether a specific person is in the Hood County inmate population, what charges are filed, and whether bond is available. They are not permitted to share personal details such as home address or medical information. For anything beyond basic custody status, you may need to file a written public records request.

For custody notifications, the VINELink system covers Hood County and all Texas state facilities.

VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides free, automated custody alerts for Hood County inmates and TDCJ offenders statewide.

How to Find Hood County Inmates

The main approach for a Hood County inmate population search is calling (817) 579-3333 and asking the jail staff to check a specific person. Give them the full legal name and date of birth. Staff can pull up the inmate log and tell you whether the person is currently in custody, what the charges are, and the bond status if applicable.

In-person visits to the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury are another option if you are nearby. The front desk can check inmate population records. If you want to actually visit an inmate, call first to get the current visitation schedule and find out what identification and registration you will need.

If an online search tool is available through the county website, it will appear on co.hood.tx.us under the Sheriff's Office or jail section. Checking there first is worth the effort. If nothing is available, phone remains the best route.

Hood County is near the Tarrant County border, and some arrests in border areas may result in bookings in neighboring jurisdictions. If your local search does not find the person, try the state-level tools or check the pages for nearby counties listed at the bottom of this page.

Hood County Inmate Population and State Resources

Inmates who are convicted and sentenced to state prison leave the Hood County jail and move into the TDCJ system. The TDCJ Offender Search is the tool for locating them at that point. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID. Results show the facility location, sentence details, and projected release date.

The TDCJ database is separate from the Hood County jail. A person in the county system awaiting trial is not in TDCJ. A person who was convicted and sent to state prison is not in the county system. Which one to check depends on where in the legal process the person currently is.

Victims can use VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 to register for automated notifications about an offender's status. VINE covers both the Hood County jail and TDCJ facilities statewide. You can choose phone, text, or email notifications. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day, every day.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects county jails and publishes reports on compliance and population. Their site lets you check Hood County jail inspection results and see how the facility measures against state standards. TCJS also handles complaints about jail conditions.

Hood County Public Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you can request records from the Hood County Sheriff's Office related to inmate population data and booking logs. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

Submit your request in writing to the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury, Texas. You can deliver it in person, by mail, or by email. Paper copies of standard records cost $0.10 per page. The agency has 10 business days under state law to respond with the records, a cost estimate, or an explanation of any applicable exception.

Under Government Code Section 552.108, basic arrest information including name, age, charge, and booking date must be released when requested. Some records can be withheld: home addresses, medical information, and records tied to active investigations are common exceptions. The Texas Attorney General's open government division at texasattorneygeneral.gov is available to assist if a request is improperly denied.

Cities in Hood County

Hood County includes Granbury, Tolar, Lipan, and several other communities. Bookings from all cities in the county are processed through the Hood County Sheriff's Office detention center in Granbury.

Granbury is the county seat and the main point of contact for all Hood County inmate population records.

Nearby Counties

Hood County sits in North Central Texas. If you are not sure which county holds the person you are searching for, check the neighboring county pages below.