Find Hood County Police Records
Hood County police records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Granbury, Texas. The county sits southwest of Fort Worth and includes Lake Granbury and the surrounding communities. If you need to look up an arrest report, incident file, or case record, the Sheriff's Office is the primary source for Hood County police records. You can also check with the County Clerk and District Clerk for court-related records. Granbury serves as the county seat, and all main offices are located there. Both in-person visits and written requests work for getting copies of records.
Hood County Overview
Hood County Sheriff's Office
The Hood County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It handles patrol, criminal investigations, and the county jail. The office is in Granbury and serves all of the unincorporated parts of Hood County. Deputies respond to calls across the county, including the lake areas and rural communities that make up most of the land. If you need police records from anywhere in Hood County outside a city police department, this is where they are held.
Staff at the Sheriff's Office keep files on incident reports, arrest logs, and accident reports. They follow state rules on retention and access. The office also runs the 911 dispatch center for Hood County. You can call or visit during business hours to ask about records. The office serves civil process papers and tracks arrest warrants from the local courts.
| Office | Hood County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
401 Deputy Larry Miller Drive Granbury, TX 76048 |
| Phone | (817) 579-3316 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Hood County has seen steady population growth in recent years, which has kept the Sheriff's Office busy. The office coordinates with the Granbury Police Department and Texas DPS troopers who also patrol the area. If you are not sure which agency handled a specific incident, call the Sheriff's Office and they can point you in the right direction.
How to Search Hood County Police Records
Getting police records in Hood County starts with knowing what you need. Incident reports, arrest logs, and crash reports are all different. Each may come from a different office. The Sheriff's Office handles most law enforcement files. Court records sit with the District Clerk or County Clerk.
Texas law gives the public the right to request government records. The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) says most records are open. You do not need a reason. Agencies must respond promptly. If they want to hold back part of a record, they must ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days.
To request records from the Hood County Sheriff's Office, submit a written request. Include the incident date, names involved, and any case or report numbers. You can drop it off in person, mail it, or call first to ask about the process. Fees follow the state schedule at $0.10 per page. The first 50 pages may be free when the records are easy to pull.
Note: Police records tied to open investigations may be withheld until the case closes or charges are filed.
Hood County Clerk Records
The Hood County Clerk's Office holds criminal misdemeanor records and civil case files for the county courts. The office is in the courthouse in Granbury. Staff can help with in-person lookups and have public access terminals for searching records on your own.
Below is a screenshot of the Texas Judicial Branch courts portal, which provides statewide court information that includes Hood County cases.
The Texas courts portal can help you find information about the court system that handles cases from Hood County, including the 355th District Court.
The Hood County District Clerk keeps records for the 355th District Court. That court handles felony criminal cases and major civil matters. If you need felony case files, the District Clerk is who to contact. They manage the docket and collect filing fees. The Clerk's Office accepts cash, check, and credit card for copies.
Texas Police Records Resources
Beyond Hood County offices, Texas runs several databases with police records. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the statewide criminal history system. It has over 15 million conviction records going back to 1975. Public access covers conviction data and deferred adjudication records only. Name-based searches cost $3.00 per credit.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free and lets you look up state prison inmates and parolees. It gets updated nightly. For crash reports, the TxDOT CRIS system holds all police-reported crashes in Texas. Reports become public after 60 days at $6.00 to $8.00 per copy.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement handles officer licensing and tracks complaints and disciplinary actions. Their online lookup is free to use.
Victim Services in Hood County
Crime victims in Hood County can track offender custody through the Texas VINE system. VINE is free. Sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. You get notified when someone is booked, released, transferred, or escapes. It runs 24/7 and covers all 254 Texas counties.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles provides victim notification for parole hearings. Victims can register to receive updates on cases from Hood County and provide input on release decisions.
Hood County Records Fees
Fees for police records in Hood County follow the state schedule. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page for letter size and $0.15 for legal. Labor charges can apply at $15.00 per hour for large requests. The first 50 pages are often free.
Crash reports through TxDOT CRIS cost $6.00 to $8.00 per report. Court records from the clerks may carry separate fees. Certified copies always cost more than plain copies.
Note: Fees can change, so call the office first to confirm the cost of your specific request.
Police Records and Texas Open Records Law
Under the Texas Public Information Act, any person can request records from a government body. The agency must respond promptly. If it wants to withhold records, it needs Attorney General approval. Criminal penalties apply to officials who hide public records on purpose.
Some records are exempt. Pending investigations are one major exception. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, agencies must report data on officer-involved incidents. Those reports become public after the investigation closes. Personnel files and internal affairs records may also be exempt.
If the Hood County Sheriff's Office denies your request, ask for the AG ruling letter. Appeal to state district court within 30 days. The Attorney General's open government hotline is (512) 478-6736.
Cities in Hood County
Hood County includes Granbury, Tolar, Lipan, and several smaller communities around Lake Granbury. Granbury is the largest city and the county seat. Police records for unincorporated areas go through the Sheriff's Office. The Granbury Police Department keeps records for incidents inside city limits.
For police records in Hood County, contact the local police department or the Sheriff\'s Office. Contact the local police department or the Sheriff's Office for records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hood County. Check the incident location to know which county handles the records.