Hood County Booking Releases

Hood County booking releases are public records maintained by the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury, Texas. The county provides digital access to current inmate information and arrest records through the Sheriff's Office jail section and related public portals.

Search Hood County Booking Releases Online

Hood County provides digital resources for arrest records through the Sheriff's Office. The main number for the jail is (817) 579-3307. You can call to check on current inmate status or confirm whether someone is in custody. The administrative office line is (817) 579-3316. Both offices are at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr., Granbury, TX 76048.

Current inmate roster information is available through the Sheriff's website jail section. No login or registration is needed to search the public inmate database. Records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Typical details available include current roster and custody status, booking information and mugshots, criminal charges and case numbers, bond or bail amounts, court dates, facility location, and expected release dates.

For formal arrest records, you can also check the Hood County Court Records Portal through the District Clerk's office. Public access terminals at the Hood County Courthouse at 100 E. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048, provide basic case information at no charge. Printing documents may have fees.

Third-party resources like VINELink can also confirm custody status and provide free notification alerts for Hood County inmates. The Texas DPS criminal history search at records.txdps.state.tx.us provides a more complete statewide criminal record for a fee.

Hood County Sheriff's Office Records Department

The Hood County Sheriff's Office at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr. in Granbury is the primary custodian of all arrest and booking records. The Records Division processes public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.

Call the jail at (817) 579-3307 to confirm inmate status. For full booking records, incident reports, or certified copies, submit a written request to the Records Division. Cite the Texas Public Information Act. Include the person's name, date of birth, and what records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond.

Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. The District Clerk at the courthouse maintains felony court records. The County Clerk handles county court records, probate, and civil filings. Visit the courthouse on weekdays during business hours for access to public access terminals.

What Hood County Booking Records Contain

When someone is booked into the Hood County Jail, a record is created and becomes public under Texas law. Hood County booking releases typically include the full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, case numbers, bond amounts, court dates, facility location, and expected release date. Mugshots are included when available.

Exemptions from public disclosure include active investigation files, medical records, Social Security numbers, juvenile records, and child abuse case files. If the Sheriff's Office withholds any portion of a request, they may seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General before making a final decision.

A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. It reflects that the person was taken into custody and processed at that time. Court case outcomes are tracked by the Hood County District Clerk. Contact that office for case filings, judgments, and sentencing records.

State Resources for Hood County Inmate Searches

For inmates transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. This covers all TDCJ facilities, not the Hood County Jail.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history searches. A name-based check costs $10. A fingerprint-based search costs $25 and is more complete. Both are available online at records.txdps.state.tx.us.

Court records for Hood County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. This free Texas court records portal shows case numbers, filings, and outcomes without a trip to the courthouse in Granbury.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates the Hood County Jail. Their site has inspection reports and population data for the facility.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Hood County booking records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request them without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.

Phone calls can confirm basic custody status at no charge. For full records, submit a written request. If fees apply, the office will notify you before processing. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page.

Court records for Hood County cases are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse on Pearl Street. Those offices handle filings, judgments, and case histories separate from the jail's booking records.

Hood County Booking Records

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Hood County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Hood County booking releases and current inmates.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Hood County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Hood County booking releases and current inmates.

Nearby Counties

Hood County is southwest of Fort Worth and borders several counties in the area.