Grayson County, located in North Texas, covers an area of about 979 square miles and is home to about 135,000 Texans. Established in 1846, Grayson County has its county seat in Sherman. The county is named after Peter Wagener Grayson, an attorney general of the Republic of Texas. Grayson County is known for Lake Texoma, one of the largest reservoirs in the United States.

Courts in Grayson County

The Grayson County court system consists of District, Constitutional, County, Justice, and Municipal Courts. The 15th, 59th, and 397th District Courts in Grayson County have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, including felonies and civil disputes for monetary compensation. The court also presides over family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and child visitation cases, and juvenile matters, such as delinquencies, child abuse, and adoption.

The Constitutional Court in Grayson County shares jurisdiction with the Justice Courts in civil cases with dispute claims below $10,000 and with the District Court for cases with dispute amounts below $5,000.

The County Courts have jurisdiction over misdemeanors, civil cases for disputes less than $200,000, workers' compensation, and eminent domain cases. The County Courts have original jurisdiction over probate cases such as estates, wills,  guardianships, and mental health commitments.

The Justice Courts in Grayson County, JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4, have limited jurisdiction and handle cases involving small claims up to $10,000, landlord/tenant disputes, misdemeanors punishable by fine only, and traffic offenses. The Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction. They preside over traffic infractions, minor offenses, and violations of city ordinances within municipalities.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Grayson County

Public court records are documents from the courts, publicly accessible by Grayson County residents. Public court records in Grayson County are available online through the Grayson County Judicial Records Search. Record seekers may also visit the courthouses to access the records or mail requests for the documents.

Types of Public Court Records in Grayson County

Access to public court records is necessary to maintain an open judicial system and increase confidence in the county’s legal system. The following court documents are publicly accessible by Grayson County residents:

• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors
• Civil Court Records: Foreclosures, boundary disputes, contract breaches, landlord/tenant disputes, and restraining orders
• Family Court Records: Child and spousal support, child custody, child visitation, legal separation, divorce, and marriage annulment
• Probate Records: Estate and wills, guardianships, conservatorships, and trusts
• Traffic Records: Reckless driving, stop sign violations, speeding tickets, red light violations, and illegal parking

Confidential Court Records in Grayson County

Confidential court records are documents and information produced during legal proceedings in the county that are not accessible to the general public. Confidential court records are protected to maintain the security and privacy of the persons named on the court document. Examples of confidential court records in Grayson County include:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Mental health records
• Substance abuse treatment records

Court records contain personal identifiers that are excluded from public view. Personal identifiers contain information used to identify an individual. They are redacted from public court records to protect individuals from harm and minimize the risk of fraudulent use of personal data.

• Social Security numbers
• Passport numbers
• Health insurance identification numbers
• Financial account numbers
• Tax identification numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Grayson, TX

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Grayson County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Texas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 213 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Grayson County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 213 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Grayson County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Grayson County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Grayson County, TX

https://texas.gov/

County Seat:	Sherman
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1846
Total Square Miles:	979
2019 Population:	131,140
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	100 W Houston St County Courthouse Sherman , TX 75090-6019 http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/

Grayson County, TX Courts