How do I find someone in the Grayson County jail?
Use the county's online Jail Search any time of day — it shows the charge, bond amount, and bond type for anyone currently booked.
- Inmate search
- Grayson County Jail Search — search by the inmate's name or booking number
- Court / case records
- Grayson County Judicial Records Search (cases and court settings)
- By phone
- Detention Bureau (903) 813-4200 · jail booking line (903) 892-8443
Search using the legal first and last name the person was booked under, or their booking number. Results show the charges they were booked on, the bond amount and type, and whether they're still in custody. If a booking is very recent, give it a few hours to appear. Looking for a different county? Compare all the DFW county inmate searches on one page.
Where is the Grayson County jail and what happens after booking?
Full Grayson County Jail visitor guide — inmate search, visitation, money & bond →
All county arrests are processed at the jail in downtown Sherman. Here's the address and the timeline from arrest to bond.
- Facility
- Grayson County Jail (operated by the Grayson County Sheriff's Office)
- Inmate address
- 200 S. Crockett St., Sherman, TX 75090 (use this for mail and deposits)
- Detention Bureau
- (903) 813-4200 · jail booking line (903) 892-8443
- Sheriff
- Sheriff Tony Bennie
- Sheriff's Office
- Grayson County Sheriff · (903) 813-4408
- Arrest & bookingThe person is booked into the Grayson County Jail; property is logged and held.
- MagistrationA magistrate reviews the charges, advises the person of their rights, and sets bond. Texas law requires this without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest.
- Bond postedOnce a bond amount is set, it can be posted at the jail. Confirm current hours and accepted payment by calling (903) 813-4200.
- ReleaseThe defendant is released from the jail after the bond clears. Processing time varies with jail volume.
How does visitation work at the Grayson County Jail?
There are two ways to visit: a paid video visit from anywhere, or a free in-person visit at the jail. In-person visits are non-contact.
- Video visits
- Through JailATM — 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., up to 20 minutes (fee applies)
- In-person days
- Tuesday through Saturday · up to 30 minutes · once per week per visitor
- In-person times
- Female inmates 8–9 a.m. & 3–4 p.m.; male inmates 9–11 a.m. & 1–3 p.m.
- Bring
- A valid government photo ID (age 16+); birth certificate for minors without a state ID. ID and keys only — nothing else inside
- Official page
- Jail visitation (official)
Rules at a glance
- In-person visits are non-contact; contact visits are not allowed at any time.
- The first three people an inmate approves become the visitor list for the whole month; changes are made the first Tuesday of each month.
- Dress code: no clothing above the knee, no sleeveless or low-cut/cut-off tops, nothing transparent.
How do I put money on an inmate's books in Grayson County?
Grayson County uses Correct Solutions Group (CSG). There are several ways to deposit; online and kiosk funds post the same day.
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Online | csgpay.com — use facility code 24102; credit or debit card (funds post same day) |
| Lobby kiosk | In the jail lobby at 200 S. Crockett St. — open 24 hours; cash, credit, or debit (funds post same day) |
| Visitation kiosk | In the visitation area during visitation hours; cash, credit, or debit |
| Money order to: [Inmate name], SO#, 200 S. Crockett St., Sherman, TX 75090. Include a full return address and nothing else in the envelope (mailed funds can take up to 10 business days) |
Inmate phone calls also run through Correct Solutions Group — set up an account at csgpay.com using facility code 24102. The phone account and the commissary account are separate.
What are the mail and property rules?
All inmate mail is screened. Address it to the inmate, with their SO number, in care of the jail at 200 S. Crockett St.
- Inmate mail
- [Inmate name], SO#, Grayson County Jail, 200 S. Crockett St., Sherman, TX 75090
- Correspondence rules
- Inmate correspondence policy (official PDF)
How do I bond someone out of the Grayson County jail?
New to bail? Start with our plain-English guide to how bail works in Texas, then come back for the local specifics.
| Bond type | Cost | Refundable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | Full bond amount | Typically yes, after the case ends if the defendant appeared | Confirm accepted payment with the jail |
| Surety (bondsman) | Non-refundable fee (often ~10%) | No | Through a bondsman licensed and approved by the Grayson County Bail Bond Board |
| Personal / PR | No payment | n/a | A judge decides eligibility |
- Where
- Grayson County Jail, 200 S. Crockett St., Sherman
- Hours / payment
- Confirm current bond-posting hours and accepted payment by calling (903) 813-4200 or the booking line (903) 892-8443 (the Sheriff's site does not publish them)
- Bondsmen
- Must be licensed; the county regulates them through the Grayson County Bail Bond Board, and you can verify a company with the Texas Dept. of Insurance
Where are the Grayson County courts and how do I find my court date?
Criminal cases are heard in Sherman. Felonies go to the 15th, 59th, and 397th District Courts; misdemeanors to the two County Courts at Law.
- Justice Center
- Grayson County Justice Center, 200 S. Crockett St., Sherman, TX 75090 · (903) 813-4200
- Felony courts
- 15th District Court (Judge James P. Fallon), 59th District Court (Judge Larry Phillips) & 397th District Court (Judge Brian Gary) · District Clerk Kelly Ashmore
- Misdemeanor courts
- County Court at Law No. 1 (Judge James C. Henderson, coordinator (903) 813-4324) & No. 2 (Judge Rick Dunn) · County Clerk Deana Patterson
- JP courts
- 4 precincts (Judges Hampton, Michael, Vannoy, Fox) — Class C, traffic, evictions, small claims
- Find your setting
- Grayson County Judicial Records Search
To find a court date, open the county's Judicial Records Search, look up the case by name or cause number, and check the court setting. If you can't find it, call the county at (903) 813-4200 with the cause number and ask for the District Clerk (felony) or County Clerk (misdemeanor). County offices are open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. For courts in other DFW counties, use our full DFW court directory.
Worried about a warrant?
Missing a court date or an unpaid fine can trigger a bench warrant.
Checking for and clearing a warrant in Grayson County — bench, traffic, capias, or failure-to-appear — is covered in depth by our sister site. Don't walk into a court or jail with an active warrant before you understand your options.
City courts & jails in Grayson County
Class C tickets and city-ordinance cases are handled by municipal courts. These cities don't run their own jails; custodial arrests go to the Grayson County Jail.
All Grayson County city pages — municipal court, city jail, ticket payment & how to find someone in custody:
"Which county am I in?" — the Van Alstyne edge
Some Grayson County cities sit near a county line, which decides which jail and court you deal with.
Van Alstyne sits at the southern edge of Grayson County, where the city limits reach toward the Collin County line. The city is in Grayson County, and Van Alstyne Police book their arrests into the Grayson County Jail (200 S. Crockett St., Sherman) — even when the person also has a Collin County warrant. If you can't find someone in the Grayson County search, check Collin County next.
What to bring to court (and how to act)
- Bring: a photo ID, your citation or paperwork, any court notice, and proof of anything the court asked for (insurance, classes, payment).
- Dress: business casual — no hats, tank tops, shorts, or offensive graphics. Phones silenced.
- Arrive early: security and parking take time; being late can mean a warrant or a reset.
- Don't guess: if you're unsure what a setting means (arraignment, plea, pretrial), ask the coordinator or talk to a lawyer first.
Quick glossary
- Magistration
- The first appearance before a magistrate after arrest, where you're read your rights and bond is set.
- Surety bond
- A bond posted by a licensed bondsman for a non-refundable fee, instead of paying the full amount in cash.
- Personal (PR) bond
- Release on your written promise to appear, with no money up front, if a judge approves.
- Commissary
- The jail store; "money on the books" funds an inmate's account for snacks, hygiene, and phone time.
- SO number
- The Sheriff's Office booking number assigned to an inmate; include it when you mail money or letters in Grayson County.
For the full set of jail, bond, and court terms, see our complete jail, bond & court glossary.
Grayson County jail & court FAQ
How do I find out if someone is in the Grayson County jail?
Use the Grayson County Jail Search and look up the person by name or booking number; it shows the charge, bond amount, and bond type. If it's down, call the Detention Bureau at (903) 813-4200 or the jail booking line at (903) 892-8443.
How fast can someone bond out?
Once a bond amount is set at magistration, it can be posted at the jail. Actual release timing depends on how busy the jail is. Call (903) 813-4200 to confirm current bond-posting hours and accepted payment.
Can I put money on the books with a credit card?
Yes — online at csgpay.com (facility code 24102) or at the lobby kiosk at 200 S. Crockett St., open 24 hours. Online and kiosk deposits post the same day. Mailed money orders go to the inmate with their SO number and can take up to 10 business days.
Do I have to visit in person?
No. You can do a paid video visit through JailATM (8 a.m.–9 p.m., up to 20 minutes) from anywhere, or an in-person, non-contact visit at the jail Tuesday–Saturday (up to 30 minutes, once a week). Confirm the current schedule at (903) 813-4200 before you go.
Is there a bail schedule for Grayson County?
No published schedule was found — a magistrate sets each bond individually. The amount appears in the jail search once set.
Does Sherman have its own jail?
No. The Sherman Municipal Court handles fine-only Class C citations and the Sherman Police Department does not run its own jail. Custodial arrests go to the Grayson County Jail at 200 S. Crockett St.; the booking line is (903) 892-8443.
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