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Where to search Jones County records

Jones County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Justice of the Peace contact and county courthouse location. 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 casesJustice of the Peace contact and county courthouse location
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.

Jones County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Justice of the Peace contact and county courthouse location	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Jail and custody	County Sheriff contact and VINELink custody-status referral	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Statewide records	Texas Judicial Branch statewide judicial directory	State	Open source	August 20, 2026
Court cases	County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Court cases	District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

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?

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. Use County Sheriff contact and VINELink custody-status referral for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Where is the Jones County Courthouse and which clerk handles a record request?

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. Open County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I search Jones County land, probate, marriage, birth, or death records?

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. Use County Clerk land, probate, vital, marriage, and records-search information for the current official access path.

What records does the Jones County District Clerk maintain?

The District Clerk page identifies Lacey Hansen, lists telephone number 325-823-3731, and states that the Eleventh Court of Appeals serves Jones County. Open District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which court handles a Jones County felony, probate, juvenile, or Justice of the Peace matter?

Current approved sources for Jones County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Justice of the Peace contact and county courthouse location to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which counties are served by the 259th Judicial District 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. Check District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I contact the Jones County Justice of the Peace about a citation or small-claims matter?

The approved official source set for Jones County does not document one current directory covering every relevant official. Use Texas Judicial Branch statewide judicial directory to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.

How can I determine whether a case belongs in a municipal court or a Jones County court?

No reviewed official source for Jones County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

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.

Official Jones County and Texas record sources

For an official starting point, use District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use District Clerk, child-support, and Eleventh Court of Appeals information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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