Free Grayson County Warrant Search (Access Case Records)

Run a free Grayson County warrant search right away to see whether you or someone else in the community is wanted.

Whether the unlawful activity was committed intentionally or inadvertently, the result is the same, and a warrant may have been issued for someone’s arrest without their knowledge.

Becoming aware of an active warrant can alleviate the consequences of being arrested in public in an unexpected encounter with law enforcement, such as a routine traffic stop. This resource holds useful information on searching warrants for anyone throughout Grayson County, Texas.

A Look at What’s Needed To Conduct a Free Grayson County Warrant Search

The Texas Public Information Act grants citizens access to government records that are public, including warrants.¹ County-level databases are where most warrant records are consolidated and can be searched most efficiently.

Also, most county-level online search tools are free for the public to use. However, the availability of it depends on the specific type of warrant, whether it has been executed or if it may interfere with law enforcement investigations or operations. It is necessary to know the individual’s first and last and which county the individual resides in.

In Grayson, the county court and the sheriff’s office are the primary custodians of warrant information. These custodians offer online tools and resources that can be accessed for free.

There are multiple types of warrants (which will be discussed in the preceding section), most of which are issued following acts of criminal activity.

How To Check if Someone Else or Yourself Has an Active Warrant in Grayson County Texas

The Grayson County Court public website provides members of the public the means with which to search criminal court records with free Judicial Records Search Tools.²

Criminal records that originated in Grayson County will include information on any associated warrants. If the status of the warrant is active, it will be indicated in the record.

A search of the database only requires the first and last name of the person that is the subject of the warrant. A case type needs to be selected from the provided list in order to initiate the search.

The search can be narrowed down by entering additional data fields including middle name, birthdate, case status, and the date the case was filed. The default for the “Sort By” setting is by filed date.

The result of the search is a list of criminal records that are based on the search criteria entered in the search fields. Included in the list is a case number that is linked to a webpage that contains the full court case record. A highlighted “W” precedes the record number if a warrant is associated on the record.

Clicking on the case number will retrieve the full record. If there is a warrant listed on the case record, its status will be indicated as active or executed.

Members of the public can also make in-person or phone inquiries on criminal court records by visiting or calling the Grayson County Clerk’s Office. The location and contact information is as follows:

Grayson County Clerk’s Office
100 W. Houston
Sherman, TX 75092

Phone: 903.813.4200

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office can also be used as a resource to obtain information on warrants. Online search tools are not provided on the Sheriff’s Office website.

The warrant information webpage only states that individuals that want to inquire about warrants need to contact the Sheriff’s Office via telephone or in-person.⁵ The webpage does not specify if persons with outstanding warrants will be arrested if they present themselves at the Sheriff’s Office to inquire about and/or resolve such.

The contact and phone information is as follows:

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, Texas 75090

Phone: 903.813.4200 ext. 2229

The three most populous cities/towns in Grayson County include Sherman, Denison, Whitesboro. All three have municipal courts and police stations which can be contacted to make inquiries about warrants that have been generated at the local level.

Sherman is the largest city in Grayson County. The City of Sherman Municipal Court does not provide online search tools that can be used by members of the public to lookup warrants.

The frequently asked questions page regarding warrants explicitly states that inquiries about outstanding warrants need to be made by telephone at 903.892.7295.⁶ In-person inquiries can be made by visiting the municipal courthouse at the following location:

City of Sherman Municipal Court
405 North Rusk Street
Sherman, Texas, 75090

The Sherman Police Department can also be contacted to inquire about outstanding warrants. Inquiries can be made via telephone or in person. The phone and location information is as follows:

Sherman Police Department
2600 West Travis Street
Sherman, Texas, 75092

903.892.7290

There is no indication on the public websites of either the Sherman Municipal Court or Police Department of fees charged for inquiries, or if an in-person inquiry results in a person’s arrest if an outstanding warrant does exist.

The City of Denison is the second largest in Grayson County. The Denison Municipal Court does not provide free online search tools which can be used to look up outstanding warrants.

There is however, a “Resolving Warrants” webpage that indicates persons may make phone or in-person inquiries.⁷

Further indicated is the “Safe Harbor Initiative” which dictates that subjects of outstanding warrants may visit the Municipal Courts to resolve it without being arrested. In-person or phone inquiries can be made by visiting or calling the municipal courthouse at the following location:

Denison Municipal Court
300 W. Main
Denison, Texas, 75020

903.465.2765

The Denison Municipal Court also has a dedicated City Marshal that is charged with serving warrants issued by the local court.⁸ The City Marshal can also be contacted directly by phone to inquire about outstanding warrants at 903.465.2720 ext. 2523.

Another resource that can be used to inquire about outstanding warrants is the Denison Police Department. Inquiries can be made via telephone or in person. The same “Safe Harbor Initiative” outlined above applies. The phone and location information is as follows:

Denison Police Department
108 W. Main Street
Denison, Texas, 75021

903.465.2422

The City Whitesboro is the smallest of the top three population centers in Grayson County. Like the other two, The Whitesboro Municipal Court does not provide online search tools to lookup warrants.⁹ Inquiries about outstanding warrants must be made by telephone or in-person.

In-person or telephone inquiries can be made by visiting or contacting the municipal courthouse at the following location:

Whitesboro Municipal Court
111 West Main Street
Whitesboro, Texas 76273

The Whitesboro Police Department may be contacted to check on outstanding warrants. Inquiries can be made via telephone or in person. The police department’s address and contact information is as follows:

Whitesboro Police Department
113 West Main Street
Whitesboro, Texas 76273

903.564.6254

Each Warrant Type & Their Meanings

There are multiple types of warrants in the U.S. judicial system. Most warrants authorize law enforcement to arrest people, each specific type is meant to carry out a specific objective.

The single characteristic that all warrants do share is that they must be signed and approved by a judge or magistrate before they are enforced.

If a warrant is active it allows law enforcement to immediately enforce it. If it is inactive, it has most likely been resolved, or an arrest has already been made. Except for search warrants, an inadvertent encounter with a police officer usually results in an arrest.

The various types of warrants are outlined below.

Arrest Warrant: A court order issued resulting from a grand jury indictment or declaration of probable cause by prosecutors or police that authorizes the arrest of a person.

Bench Warrant: Judge issued order if a person does not comply with the rules of the court. Usually ordered when a defendant doesn’t show up for a court date.

Probation & Parole Violation Warrants: Specific to parolees or probationers that violate the terms of their parole/probation, and when they are found guilty of other criminal acts.

Traffic Warrants: Warrants that are generated for failing to take care of traffic citations within the time allowed, or failing to appear for traffic court.

Child Support Warrants: Directed at non-custodial parents that do not make child support payments that are based on a court-order.

Capias & Capias Pro Fine Warrants: For defendants that are judged to be guilty in court, or plea deal, or arraignment while incarcerated, and choose to not comply with the conditions, including paying fines on time, a capias for capias Pro Fine Warrant is issued.

Fugitive Warrant: For fugitives fleeing from to other jurisdictions to evade prosecution or jail time, a fugitive warrant gives law enforcement the flexibility to arrest such fugitives across multiple jurisdictions.

Search Warrants: In contrast to other types of warrants, this type only grants law enforcement the right to search a person’s specified premises and property for the purpose of acquiring evidence of a criminal.

What To Do if You Have an Active Warrant in Grayson County Texas

In Grayson County, warrants that are issued by the County Court can be resolved by initiating the following steps.

Arrest warrants involving felony and misdemeanor crimes require contacting the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and surrendering oneself.

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office
Justice Center
200 South Crockett
Sherman, Texas 75090

Phone: 903.813.4200 x2229

This begins the process of compliance with the warrant.⁵

For warrants that are non-criminal, they can be recalled by a judge. This requires that the defendant appear before a judge. The defendant may make arrangements to comply with the underlying case that originated the warrant.

It is advisable that when adjudicating legal matters involving warrants, soliciting the assistance of family members, or legal advocates such as an attorney or a bondsman is helpful.

If you have any information regarding a criminal activity or you know someone wanted for arrest, you can submit a tip anonymously through the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Online Tip-Line Form.¹⁰

It is also helpful to be able to conduct a Grayson County warrant search as outlined in this resource; the information in this article may prove to be most useful for this purpose.