Sheriff
Anthony Betterton, Sheriff
Serving citizens of Upshur County since 1983
Location:
Upshur County Justice Center
Mailing Address:
- 405 North Titus
Gilmer, TX 75644
Office Hours:
8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone:
903-843-2541
Fax:
903-843-2368
Responsibilities:
The Sheriff Office is divided into the following divisions: Sheriff
Office, Jail Division and Dispatch. Jurisdiction includes the entire county
for the prevention of criminal actions and arrest of offenders.
Responsibilities include patrol of unincorporated areas,; detective and
investigative services; supervision of the jail system; return of prisoners
fro other jurisdictions; collection of bond forfeitures. The Sheriff is
elected by the qualified voters for a four-year term.
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