Hood County Arrest Records
Hood County booking reports are maintained by the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Granbury, Texas. You can search the bond information page on the Sheriff's Office website to look up current inmates by name, booking number, or date range. Results include booking photos, charges, bond information, and housing location. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates. Under the Texas Public Information Act, most booking records are public and available on request.
Hood County Overview
Hood County Sheriff's Office
The Hood County Sheriff's Office and Jail are located at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive in Granbury, Texas. The Sheriff's Office handles all bookings, inmate housing, and public records requests for arrests made in Hood County. The detention center can be reached directly at (817) 579-3333.
Hood County is a growing county in North-Central Texas southwest of Fort Worth. Granbury is a popular community on Lake Granbury, and the county's population has grown significantly in recent years. The Sheriff's Office serves the full county and processes all local arrests through the jail on Deputy Larry Miller Drive. The bond information page on the Sheriff's website allows the public to search current and recent inmates without logging in. Searches work by last name, booking number, or date range. Results include the inmate's name, booking date, current charges, bond information, and housing location in the facility.
The Sheriff's Office Records Division at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive accepts formal written records requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page, and the office has 10 business days to respond to requests under state law.
| Office | Hood County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr., Granbury, TX 76048 |
| Main Phone | (817) 579-3307 |
| Detention | (817) 579-3333 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10 per page |
| Response Time | 10 business days |
How to Search Hood County Booking Records
Hood County offers a bond information page on the Sheriff's Office website that allows free public searches without requiring a login. You can search by last name, booking number, or date range. The results include the inmate's name, booking date, current charges, bond type, bond amount and status, housing assignment, and other details. This is a straightforward tool that covers current and recently released inmates.
For official copies of booking records, submit a written request to the Hood County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive in Granbury. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the office has 10 business days to respond. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. For large requests, a research time fee may also apply. Call the main office at (817) 579-3307 or the detention line at (817) 579-3333 if you want to confirm an inmate's current status directly.
For individuals moved to state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For custody notifications, register at VINELink. Court records for Hood County criminal cases are held by the Hood County Clerk and District Clerk, separate from jail records.
Note: The online bond information page covers most recent bookings and is a reliable free resource for Hood County inmate lookups.
What Hood County Booking Records Include
Hood County booking records are created at the jail each time someone is arrested and processed. These records are public under Texas law. The online bond information page provides a significant amount of data for free, and a formal records request gives access to the complete booking file.
Hood County booking records include the full legal name and any aliases, date of birth and physical description, mugshot and fingerprint records, booking date and time, the arresting agency, criminal charges with felony or misdemeanor classification, bond type, bond amount and current status, court information and hearing dates, housing assignment within the facility, and expected release dates when available. This is one of the more detailed sets of booking data compared to some smaller Texas counties. Certain information may be withheld in active cases. Juvenile records are not public.
The booking record captures the arrest. It does not show the final case outcome. For case disposition, contact the Hood County District Clerk or access the court records system.
Hood County Jail
The Hood County Jail at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive in Granbury is the county's primary detention facility. It holds all individuals arrested in the county while they await arraignment, trial, or transfer to state custody. The detention center phone is (817) 579-3333.
Booking at the Hood County Jail includes identification checks, health screening, and property collection. After intake, inmates are assigned housing based on their charges and classification. Bond is set by the court. Those who post bond are released. Others remain in custody until their cases are resolved. State prison inmates are transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice unit after sentencing. Expected release dates for eligible inmates may be visible through the online bond information portal.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Hood County Jail and sets minimum requirements for inmate housing, healthcare, and staff training. If you have concerns about conditions at the facility, the commission can be contacted. For visitation schedules and inmate fund deposits, call the detention center at (817) 579-3333.
Public Records in Hood County
The Texas Public Information Act in Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request records from the Hood County Sheriff's Office. No special reason is required. Written requests for official copies must be submitted to the Records Division.
Mail or deliver your written request to the Records Division at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive, Granbury, TX 76048. Include the full name of the subject, the date range, and your contact information. The office has 10 business days to respond. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Research time fees of $15.00 per hour may apply for large requests. Records that are withheld must be identified with the specific legal exception under Texas law.
Disputed denials can be appealed to the Texas Office of the Attorney General. For statewide criminal history reports, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division, which handles rap sheets and background checks separate from local booking records.
Texas Statewide Booking Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data for all Texas counties, including Hood County.
This state portal provides access to criminal history records across all of Texas. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Inmate Search.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates county jails across Texas, including the Hood County Jail in Granbury.
This agency sets minimum standards for county detention facilities statewide and investigates public complaints about jail conditions at facilities like the Hood County Jail.
Cities in Hood County
Hood County is in North-Central Texas southwest of Fort Worth. Granbury is the county seat. Other communities in the county include Acton and Cresson. All arrests made in Hood County are processed through the Hood County Sheriff's Office and Jail at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive in Granbury.
No cities in Hood County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
If you are unsure whether a booking falls under Hood County or a neighboring county, check which agency made the arrest. These counties each have their own jails and records.