Grimes County
Grimes County was founded in 1846 from part of Montgomery County. It is home to about 29,442 people and covers approximately 787.5 square miles. The county seat is Anderson.
Grimes County's courts include District Courts, a County Court of Law, Justice Courts, and a Municipal Court. The District Courts have jurisdiction over felony, domestic relations, juvenile, and civil cases. The County Court at Law handles divorces and family matters such as parent-child relationships, adoptions, and terminations. It also hears misdemeanors, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases. In addition, the County Court of law has jurisdiction over civil cases where the amount in dispute is between $200 to $200,000. The Justice Courts primarily operate in three precincts conduct preliminary hearings and deal with misdemeanors, traffic infractions, small claims (less than $20,000), and ordinance violations. The Navasota Municipal Court addresses cases involving misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and ordinance violations.
Grimes County public court records include documents, indexes, exhibits, and judgments filed or received during court sessions. The Grimes County District Clerk is the custodian of court records in the District Court and County Court at Law, which include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Family Law records
In compliance with Chapter 522 of the Texas Government Code, the public may access court records in Grimes County. Anyone may request court records by visiting the clerk's office at:
270 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
Phone: (936) 873-4433
Fax: (936) 873-2514
In Grimes County, individuals may search public court records online through the re:Search Texas Portal. Users may view or search the index information on records for free but must pay a specific fee to purchase full images. The public may access probate records by completing the Probate Record Request Form and submitting it by mail or in-person visit to the Grimes County Clerk. Under Section 51.318 of the Texas Government Code, court records cost $1 per page for paper copies, $5 for certified copies, and an additional $5 fee for exemplifying each page.
