Jones County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Jones County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Jones County public records: common questions
Where to search Jones County records
Jones County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information. Check current custody through County Sheriff contact and VINELink custody-status referral. Use Texas Judicial Branch statewide judicial directory for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesCounty Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information
- Current custodyCounty Sheriff contact and VINELink custody-status referral
- Statewide recordsTexas Judicial Branch statewide judicial directory
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The Jones County Courthouse is at 100 Courthouse Square, Anson, Texas 79501.
- The County Clerk page identifies LeeAnn Jennings, lists telephone number 325-823-3762, and provides access links for land records from 1991 to present, probate records, birth and death indexes, and marriage records.
- The District Clerk page identifies Lacey Hansen, lists telephone number 325-823-3731, and states that the Eleventh Court of Appeals serves Jones County.
- The Sheriff page identifies Danny Jimenez, lists the Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 821, Anson, Texas 79501, and refers users to VINELink for offender custody-status checks.
- The county Justice of the Peace page identifies Judge Cheryl Guernsey and lists the office at P.O. Box 345, Anson, Texas 79501, telephone 325-823-3761.
- Official Texas court materials identify the 259th Judicial District Court as serving Jones County and Shackelford County; the county has one countywide Justice of the Peace court and a constitutional County Court with probate and juvenile jurisdiction.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | County Sheriff contact and VINELink custody-status referral | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | Texas Judicial Branch statewide judicial directory | State | Open source | |
| Court cases | District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Jones County official source (co.jones.tx.us) | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Jones County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Jones County has 20,861 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 48-253
- Population
- 20,861 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Jones County Courthouse is at 100 Courthouse Square, Anson, Texas 79501.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk page identifies LeeAnn Jennings, lists telephone number 325-823-3762, and provides access links for land records from 1991 to present, probate records, birth and death indexes, and marriage records.
- Local detail
- The District Clerk page identifies Lacey Hansen, lists telephone number 325-823-3731, and states that the Eleventh Court of Appeals serves Jones County.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff page identifies Danny Jimenez, lists the Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 821, Anson, Texas 79501, and refers users to VINELink for offender custody-status checks.
- Local detail
- The county Justice of the Peace page identifies Judge Cheryl Guernsey and lists the office at P.O. Box 345, Anson, Texas 79501, telephone 325-823-3761.
- Local detail
- Official Texas court materials identify the 259th Judicial District Court as serving Jones County and Shackelford County; the county has one countywide Justice of the Peace court and a constitutional County Court with probate and juvenile jurisdiction.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Jones County Courthouse is at 100 Courthouse Square, Anson, Texas 79501.
- Local detail: The County Clerk page identifies LeeAnn Jennings, lists telephone number 325-823-3762, and provides access links for land records from 1991 to present, probate records, birth and death indexes, and marriage records.
- Local detail: The District Clerk page identifies Lacey Hansen, lists telephone number 325-823-3731, and states that the Eleventh Court of Appeals serves Jones County.
How do I contact the Jones County Sheriff or check custody status through VINELink?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Jones County Sheriff or check custody status through VINELink depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
Where is the Jones County Courthouse and which clerk handles a record request?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Jones County Courthouse and which clerk handles a record request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
How can I search Jones County land, probate, marriage, birth, or death records?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Jones County land, probate, marriage, birth, or death records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
What records does the Jones County District Clerk maintain?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What records does the Jones County District Clerk maintain depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
Which court handles a Jones County felony, probate, juvenile, or Justice of the Peace matter?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Jones County felony, probate, juvenile, or Justice of the Peace matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
Which counties are served by the 259th Judicial District Court?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which counties are served by the 259th Judicial District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
How do I contact the Jones County Justice of the Peace about a citation or small-claims matter?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Jones County Justice of the Peace about a citation or small-claims matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
How can I determine whether a case belongs in a municipal court or a Jones County court?
For Jones County, start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information and District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I determine whether a case belongs in a municipal court or a Jones County court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The County Sheriff is the local custody and law-enforcement contact, and the official county page refers custody-status checks to VINELink. The reviewed county sources do not provide a complete current jail roster or detailed jail-policy page. Municipal: The reviewed official county and court sources do not provide a complete municipality-by-municipality municipal-court or police-service boundary table.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Jones County court and felony records
Start with County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information for the official Jones County court path. County: Jones County offices are centered at the courthouse in Anson, including the County Clerk, District Clerk, Sheriff, Justice of the Peace, and County Court functions. Court: Jones County is served by the 259th Judicial District Court, which also serves Shackelford County. The county has a constitutional County Court with probate and juvenile jurisdiction, one countywide Justice of the Peace court, and appellate service from the Eleventh Court of Appeals.
Police records and public-record requests
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The County Clerk states that staff will not conduct records searches unless authorized by statute, so online indexes or direct office requests may be necessary.
Jones County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with County Sheriff contact and VINELink custody-status referral. The Sheriff page provides a VINELink referral but does not display a live county inmate roster in the reviewed content.
Texas state-level record sources
Use Texas Judicial Branch statewide judicial directory as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Nearby county coverage in Texas
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Official Jones County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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