Grimes County Jail
Grimes County Jail
If you need information on an inmate, the 111-bed Grimes County Jail is available 24 hours a day at 936-873-2151.
Law enforcement brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered held until their trial is decided.
Check the inmate search tool for a roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Inmates who are convicted and sentenced to under a year stay here. Those with longer sentences are sent to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the official roster, calling the facility at 936-873-2151, getting directions, and using inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Make a note of the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since mail and other services often require it. If it isn’t online, call Grimes County Jail at 936-873-2151.
Inmate Services
Phone
936-873-2151Mailing address (personal mail)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Grimes County Jail
382 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
(when sending a Money Order,
write Att: Trust Fund on envelope)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Grimes 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 936-873-2151 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Grimes County and anywhere in Texas.
Grimes County Jail Inmate Search
The Grimes County Jail maintains an average of 111 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grimes 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 Grimes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,220 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Jail Division of the Grimes County Sheriff's Office is overseen by Jail Administrator Lt. Michael Briggs, with additional supervision provided by Sgt. Elsa Magnus and Sgt. Angelica Alfaro. The division consists of a staff of 22 jailers and 1 nurse, all of whom meet the requirements for licensing as jailers through the TCLEOSE.
The old Grimes County Jail facility became operational in December 1998, but has now been replaced with the $10.4 million, 32,000 jail and Justice Center, which includes the Sheriff's Office.
The jail has a capacity to house 111 inmates, including both males and females charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Some inmates are awaiting trial, while others have been convicted and are awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Inmates have access to religious services and library resources through volunteer programs. The jail also operates two inmate work programs: the diversion work program, which provides community services, and the garden project, which allows inmates to cultivate produce for the jail's kitchen.
To send money to an inmate, the Grimes County Jail only accepts money orders or cashier's checks made out to the Inmate Trust Fund. The inmate's name must be noted on the money order or cashier's check, and the sender's name, address, and phone number should appear in the "sender" section. Personal letters should not be enclosed in the same envelope as the money order or cashier's check. For correspondence, letters should be addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Grimes County Jail
382 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
A new facility was built in 2021, which provides a secure connection from the jail to the new court space. This secure walkway eliminates the need for inmates to be transported outside when going from the jail to court, making the process more convenient and secure.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Grimes County that were recently charged with a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
Inmate services include money deposit, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
Inmate Communication Costs
Offsite Price Per Minute (Taxes May Apply): $0.30
Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply): $0.25
Cost Per Attachment (Taxes May Apply): $0.35
Please schedule your visit ahead of time to make sure your detainee is available.
- Jail (Main): 936-873-2151
What happens during booking at Grimes County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Grimes County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Grimes County Jail:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 936-873-2151.
How do you post bail in Grimes County?
If someone is taken to Grimes County Jail in Anderson for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 936-873-2151.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 936-873-2151.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Grimes County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Grimes County, Texas, visit the Grimes County Jail Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grimes County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Grimes County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
382 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
936-873-2151
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 936-873-2151 and get your inmate's times.
- Inmates are allowed one on-site visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 936-873-2151 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 2:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 12:00PM - 3:00PM |
Grimes County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
Grimes County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Grimes County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Grimes County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Grimes County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grimes County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Grimes County Jail?
Grimes County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grimes County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grimes County Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Grimes County Jail to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Grimes County Jail at 936-873-2151.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Call Grimes County Jail at 936-873-2151 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 936-873-2151 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Grimes County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Grimes County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select Grimes County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Grimes County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grimes County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Grimes County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Grimes County follow these instructions:
Grimes County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Texas.
- Choose Grimes County Jail
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Grimes County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Grimes County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Grimes County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Grimes County Jail, and what can I send them?
Grimes County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Grimes County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Grimes 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 & Inmate ID#
Grimes County Jail
382 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Grimes County Jail
382 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
(when sending a Money Order,
write Att: Trust Fund on envelope)
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Grimes County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Grimes County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Grimes County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Grimes County Jail
382 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
(when sending a Money Order,
write Att: Trust Fund on envelope)
Grimes County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Grimes County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Grimes County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Grimes County Jail
382 FM 149 West
Anderson, TX 77830
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grimes County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grimes County Jail, and what can I purchase?
The Grimes County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Grimes County Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Grimes County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Texas.
- Select Grimes County Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Grimes County Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grimes County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grimes County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Grimes County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Grimes County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Grimes County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Grimes County Jail follow these steps:
Grimes County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Grimes County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Grimes County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Grimes County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grimes County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Grimes County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Grimes County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Grimes County Jail
Ask Grimes County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Grimes County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grimes County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 936-873-2151 for further assistance.
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