Grimes County, TX Public Records
Grimes County has an estimated population of 33,448 (2024) across 787 square miles of land. In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Court cases are handled by the Texas Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Grimes County.
📍 Grimes County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 33,448 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 787 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | NavasotaPopulation 9,471 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Grimes County, TX
Criminal case records for Grimes County are kept by the Texas Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Grimes County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Grimes County, TX
A people search for Grimes County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Grimes County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Grimes County
| Sex offender registry | Texas Public Sex Offender Registry (Texas DPS) Source: sor.dps.texas.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Grimes County, TX
Arrest and booking records for Grimes County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Texas State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Grimes County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Grimes County, TX
Court records for Grimes County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Grimes County, with addresses from the official Texas Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Grimes County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Grimes County, TX
In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Grimes County
| Land records | In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Grimes County, TX
Certified birth and death certificates for Texas are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Grimes County
| State vital records office | Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics Source: dshs.texas.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Grimes County, TX
The official sex offender registry for Grimes County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Grimes County
| Official registry | Texas Public Sex Offender Registry (Texas DPS) Source: sor.dps.texas.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Grimes County, TX
Divorce cases in Texas are heard by the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Grimes County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Texas are heard by the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics Source: dshs.texas.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Grimes County
Navasota (9,471), Plantersville (519), Bedias (402), Iola (347), Anderson (212), Todd Mission (131) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.