General Info

The Courts Division of Harris County s Sheriff s Office is responsible for the security of more than 80 courts in four different facilities in Harris County in Texas. Over 4,000 inmates are transferred to and from the different courts each week. The Courts Division of Harris County s Sheriff s Office also insures the safety and protection of more than 150,000 jurors each year. The division has a staff of over 175 professional certified sheriff s office deputies. Harris County Sheriff's Department was founded in 1837 and is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in Texas. The department is owned by the government of Harris County in Texas.