Grayson County Jail
Grayson County Jail
Call 903-813-4200 any time, 24 hours a day, to get inmate information from the 487-bed Grayson County Jail.
This is the county’s intake point for people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. Every arrestee goes through booking and processing here, and depending on the charges, may stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
For a current list of inmates, use the inmate search tool.
Short sentences, those under one year, are served at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page: how to search the official roster, directions to the jail, the visitation schedule, depositing money for an inmate, mailing letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Tip: save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Mail and many other services require it. If it isn’t online, Grayson County Jail can provide it at 903-813-4200.
Inmate Services
Phone
903-813-4200Mailing address (personal mail)
JailATM.com – Grayson County Jail
2830 S Hulen St.
Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Grayson County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 903-813-4200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Grayson County and anywhere in Texas.
Grayson County Jail Inmate Search
The Grayson County Jail maintains an average of 487 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grayson County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Grayson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,340 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Grayson County Jail, located at 200 S. Crockett in Sherman, TX 75090 is a 391 bed medium to maximum security jail that holds misdemeanor and felony offenders, both pretrial and those who have been sentenced to one year or less for their crimes.
The facility, managed and staffed by the Grayson County Sheriff's Department, has been faced with increased pressure for the past several years because of serious overcrowding issues. The county has been devbating whether to the expand the jail in the existing location downtown, or to build an entirely new jail outside of town.
If they decided to build the jail elsewhere they could plan for future expansion, which seems likely they will need it because of the increase in population due to major Taiwanese computer chip manufacturers and other tech companies locating there, but it could cost up to $100 million or more, something the county does not want to commit to.
The decision was recently made to begin construction on the downtown expansion. The new building should be completed by the end of 2024.
You can reach the jail 24 hours 24 hours a day by calling 903-813-4200 to get information abiout an inmate in custody. When you call, make sure you ask for the inmate's SO# (inmate ID), as you will need that to send them a letter using the USPS. Note that all mail goes to an address different the jail. They will not accept personal mail at the Grayson County Jail. You can also look up offenders online using the official Jail Records Inmate Roster which also has court records and court dates. The Jail Roster provides current and previous arrest records, mugshots, criminal charges and bond information.
There are several ways to make deposits to inmates' commissary accounts at the Grayson County Jail. One option is to visit the website www.csgpay.com and use the facility code 24102. Deposits made through this online platform will be applied to the inmate's account on the same day as the transaction. Payment kiosks are also available in the jail lobby, accessible 24 hours a day, and in the visitation area during visitation hours. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted at these kiosks, and funds will be applied to the inmate's account on the same day.
Another method is to mail a money order to the following address: Inmate Name, SO#, 200 S Crockett St, Sherman, Texas 75090. It is important to include a full return address on the envelope and avoid including any other items in the envelope. Please note that funds deposited through this method may take up to 10 business days to be applied to the inmate's account. Failure to follow the specified rules for money order deposits may result in the entire letter being returned.
In terms of inmate correspondence, family members writing to inmates at the Grayson County Jail must include their full name and address on the envelope. Any letter without a full return address will be returned to the sender. Additionally, the inmate's full name and SO# should be listed on the envelope, which should be addressed to "JailATM.com – Grayson County Jail, SO# and Inmate Full Name, 2830 S Hulen St., Box 809, Fort Worth, TX 76109." Non-privileged mail will be scanned offsite, and inmates will have electronic access to review their mail.
Video visitation is available at the jail between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, unless the inmate is on visitation restriction. Each visit has a maximum duration of 20 minutes, and there is a fee associated with this service through the video visitation provider. Restrictions may be imposed on video visitation to ensure the safety and security of the facility, and violations of facility rules during visits may lead to restrictions for visitors and/or inmates. To set up a video visitation account, the website www.jailatm.com can be accessed.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. The original letter will be scanned and then destroyed. Friends and family of inmates in the Grayson County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 903-813-4200.
- Jail (Main): 903-813-4200
- Adult Probation: 903-813-4207
- Court: 903-813-4200
- District Attorney: 903-813-4361
- Sheriff: 903-813-4408
How is booking conducted at Grayson County Jail?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Grayson County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Grayson County Jail:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 903-813-4200.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Grayson County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Grayson County Jail in Sherman, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 903-813-4200 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 903-813-4200 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Grayson County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Grayson County, Texas, visit the Grayson County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grayson County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Grayson County Jail In Person Inmate Visitation Schedule
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
903-813-4200
- Visitation is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The first three people that an inmate allows to visit them will be approved as the inmate’s approved visitors for the entire month.
- The approved visitors may change on the first of each month.
- Each visitor will only be allowed to visit once per week.
- The last visitor will NOT be seated within 15 minutes prior to the end of the visitation period.
- The maximum visitation time is 30 minutes.
- Visitors 16 years of age or older MUST produce a valid State of Governmental Issued Photo ID.
- Children under the age of 17 MUST be accompanied by an adult on the inmate’s approved visitation list.
- Visitors 15 years old or younger, who do not possess a state or governmental ID, must provide an original or certified copy of a birth certificate to visit.
- An inmate’s child that is 12 years of age or less will be allowed to visit and not added to the inmate’s approved visitation list. The rules governing these visits are as follows:
- An Adult on the approved list must accompany the child.
- Proof of age and relationship must be established by an original or certified copy of a birth certificate for the child.
- The child may visit only one time per week.
| INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
| MALES | TUE | 9:00-11:00am 1:00-3:00pm |
| FEMALES | TUE | 8:00-9:00am 3:00-4:00pm |
| MALES | WED | 9:00-11:00am 1:00-3:00pm |
| FEMALES | WED | 8:00-9:00am 3:00-4:00pm |
| MALES | THU | 9:00-11:00am 1:00-3:00pm |
| FEMALES | THU | 8:00-9:00am 3:00-4:00pm |
| MALES | FRI | 9:00-11:00am 1:00-3:00pm |
| FEMALES | FRI | 8:00-9:00am 3:00-4:00pm |
| MALES | SAT | 9:00-11:00am 1:00-3:00pm |
| FEMALES | SAT | 8:00-9:00am 3:00-4:00pm |
Grayson County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
903-813-4200
- First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Grayson County Jail, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Grayson County Jail by going here.
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Grayson County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Grayson County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Grayson County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Grayson County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Grayson County Jail?
Grayson County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
200 S. Crockett
Sherman, TX 75090
903-813-4200
- First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Grayson County Jail, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grayson County Jail?
There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the Grayson County Jail whether it takes deposits in person or has a Correct Solutions Group kiosk, and where it is.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Grayson County Jail uses a private company called Correct Solutions Group to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Correct Solutions Group will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 877-618-3516.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How Do Inmates in Grayson County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Grayson County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
- Grayson County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516.
- Services for Grayson County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Grayson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
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$1Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Grayson County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
- Grayson County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516.
- Services for Grayson County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Grayson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Grayson County Jail, and what can I send them?
Grayson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Grayson County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Grayson County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
JailATM.com – Grayson County Jail
2830 S Hulen St.
Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Grayson County Jail
200 S Crockett St
Sherman, Texas 75090
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Grayson County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Grayson County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Grayson County Jail
200 S Crockett St
Sherman, Texas 75090
Grayson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Grayson County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Grayson County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
JailATM.com – Grayson County Jail
2830 S Hulen St.
Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Grayson County Jail
200 S Crockett St
Sherman, Texas 75090
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Grayson County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Grayson County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Grayson County Jail
200 S Crockett St
Sherman, Texas 75090
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grayson County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
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How to Email an Inmate at Grayson County Jail
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Grayson County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Grayson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Grayson County Jail now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.
Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.
The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.
All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Grayson County Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.
Tablet Services:
- Games – Play tested and approved games.
- Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
- Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
- Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
- Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
- Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
- Video Calling
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grayson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-813-4200 for further assistance.
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Grayson County County Jails
Grayson County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grayson County?
The Grayson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Grayson County: Denison, Gunter, Howe, Pottsboro, Sherman, Southmayd, Tom Bean, Van Alstyne and Whitesboro.