Somervell County Inmate Population

Somervell County inmate population records are handled by the Somervell County Sheriff's Office in Glen Rose, Texas. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all booking and custody records for anyone arrested in the county. If you need to find out whether someone is currently held at the Somervell County jail, this page explains how to search, what information is available, and where to turn when you need state-level resources to track an offender beyond the local jail system.

Somervell County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Somervell County Sheriff's Office is based in Glen Rose and manages all law enforcement and jail services for the county. When someone is arrested in Somervell County, they are booked through the Sheriff's Office. You can reach the jail at (254) 897-2242. The county government website is at somervellcountytx.gov.

Somervell County is a small county in north-central Texas. The jail processes a modest number of bookings, but the Sheriff's Office follows the same state rules for public records and inmate access as larger counties. There is no standalone online inmate search portal separate from the county website. Calling the jail is the fastest way to check if someone is currently in custody. Staff can tell you a person's custody status, what charges have been filed, and whether bond is available.

The county website may have updated contact information and links to Sheriff's Office services. Check there first for the most current details on how to reach the jail. If you need written records, you can submit a formal public records request to the Sheriff's Office. The process for doing so is covered later in this page.

For victim notification and offender tracking across Texas, VINELink is the statewide tool that covers Somervell County bookings as part of its network.

The VINELink victim notification system provides automated custody alerts for offenders in Somervell County and statewide Texas facilities.

VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 covers Somervell County jail bookings and state prison transfers, giving victims and families real-time status updates.

How to Find Somervell County Inmates

The most direct method for checking Somervell County inmate population data is calling the jail at (254) 897-2242. Jail staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody, what charges they face, and whether bond has been set or paid. Have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready before you call. That helps staff pull up the right record without confusion.

You can also visit the county website at somervellcountytx.gov to see if the Sheriff's Office has any updated online tools or roster links. Website offerings from smaller counties can change, so it is worth checking directly rather than assuming what is or is not available.

If the person you are looking for was sentenced and transferred to a Texas state prison, the local jail system will not have a current record for them. In that case, use the TDCJ Offender Search described in the state resources section below. The two systems do not share data, so you may need to check both if you are unsure where the person is in the legal process.

State Resources for Somervell County Inmate Population

If someone convicted in Somervell County has been transferred to a TDCJ facility, the TDCJ Offender Search is the tool to use. This database covers all Texas Department of Criminal Justice prisons. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID. Results include current facility location, sentence details, and projected release date. It is completely separate from the Somervell County jail system.

For ongoing custody monitoring, VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides automated alerts for both county jail and TDCJ status changes. Register online or by phone. The service sends calls, texts, or emails whenever an offender is transferred, released, or has another custody event. It is free and runs every day of the year.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets rules all Texas county jails must follow. Their site includes inspection reports and jail population data. Somervell County's jail is subject to TCJS oversight, and their records show whether the facility is in compliance with state standards.

The Texas Attorney General's open government office at texasattorneygeneral.gov handles records request disputes. If Somervell County denies a request you believe should be granted, the AG's office can review the matter and issue a formal opinion.

Somervell County Public Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you can request public records from Somervell County agencies, including the Sheriff's Office. This covers booking records, jail logs, and inmate population documentation.

Send your written request to the Somervell County Sheriff's Office in Glen Rose or call (254) 897-2242 to ask about the submission process. The county also has a government website at somervellcountytx.gov that may provide additional guidance. Agencies have 10 business days to respond. Standard paper copies cost $0.10 per page.

Basic arrest information, including name, age, charge, and booking date, is public under Government Code Section 552.108. Certain records, particularly those involving TDCJ inmates or protected parties, may be withheld under Section 552.134. If a denial seems improper, the Texas Attorney General's open government division can issue a ruling. Their contact and complaint forms are at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

Cities in Somervell County

Somervell County's main city is Glen Rose, which also serves as the county seat. All arrests in the county go through the Somervell County Sheriff's Office, with bookings processed at the Glen Rose facility.

Glen Rose is the county seat and the central location for all Somervell County inmate population records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Somervell County. If you are not certain which county processed a booking, check the neighboring pages below.