Dallas County Jail Roster Search | Inmate and Booking List

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Dallas County, Texas · Current inmates, book-in records, jail locations and bonds

Search Dallas County Bookings by Name, Book-In or Case Number

Dallas County does not make you scroll through thousands of names. Its official jail roster is a search-based system: enter the person’s identifying details, an exact book-in number or a criminal case number, then open the matching custody record.

Save the book-in number, jail location, warrant or case number, charge and bond before leaving the result. Those details are needed for court verification, visitation, personal mail, deposits, commissary packages and calls to jail staff.

Open Dallas County Jail Lookup Check the criminal court case Fix a missing inmate result
First and last name Race and sex Date of birth Book-in number Case number
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Custody is not conviction. A Dallas County jail result shows booking and detention information available through the Sheriff’s system. It does not establish guilt or prove how the criminal case ended.
Roster format

Individual lookup rather than a browse-all daily list.

Three search routes

Name, exact book-in number or criminal case number.

Jail information

Call 214-761-9025 for custody and release questions.

Main jail complex

Lew Sterrett Justice Center, 111 W. Commerce.

Official review

Procedures checked August 4, 2026.

Start with the real question

Which Dallas County answer do you need?

ARRESTED RECENTLY Is the booking online yet?

Search by full prisoner information. If nothing appears, retry with the correct race, sex and date of birth before calling jail information.

Run the roster search
STILL IN JAIL? What tower or facility holds the person?

Open the current jail result and save the displayed jail location before travelling, scheduling a visit or mailing anything.

Check Dallas jail locations
BOND OR RELEASE Will paying the displayed bond release them?

Check every listed charge, case, bond and hold. A single displayed amount may not clear the entire custody record.

Verify bond before paying
COURT OUTCOME Was the charge filed or dismissed?

Use the warrant or case number in the Dallas County criminal court database and read each disposition code separately.

Follow the case to court
VISIT OR CONTACT How can family communicate?

Dallas County has separate rules for in-person visits, SmartInmate video, personal mail, legal mail, calls and deposits.

Prepare for a visit
RELEASE OR PROPERTY How can property be collected?

The inmate must authorize the release. Dallas County requires separate forms for clothing and other property.

Review release and property steps

Go directly to the Dallas County task

Use the first four links for an urgent booking. The later sections help with visits, communication and court follow-up.

Roster result decoder

What the Dallas County inmate result means

Use each jail field to reach the next correct action
Result field
What it identifies
What it does not prove
Best next step
Book-in number
A particular Dallas County jail intake record.
The final criminal disposition.
Use it for jail questions, mail, deposits and packages.
Book-in date
When the person entered the displayed county custody process.
The exact date or time of the alleged offense.
Compare it with the arrest report and court filing.
Jail location
The tower or facility currently shown by Dallas County.
The person will remain there.
Recheck before visiting or sending location-dependent material.
Warrant or case number
A criminal matter connected with the custody record.
That every booking allegation became a filed charge.
Search the Dallas County criminal case database.
Charge
The allegation associated with the displayed jail entry.
Guilt, conviction or the final filed offense.
Read the court disposition for that case.
Bond amount
The most recent bond set by a magistrate or criminal judge for that matter.
That payment will clear every case or hold.
Confirm every listed case with jail or Bond Administration.
Booking photograph
A photograph associated with the current custody record.
Identity by itself or guilt.
Match the photo with DOB and book-in number.
Release information
Status connected with the jail event.
Dismissal or acquittal.
Check the criminal court case after release.
Do not rely on one matching name. Dallas County’s required race and sex fields can narrow the search, but you should still compare date of birth, book-in number, booking date and case number.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the right person before taking action

First and last name match the known person
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth matches
Race and sex fields are consistent
Book-in date fits the known arrest timeline
Book-in number matches another source
Charge or arrest location fits the known event
Court case follows the same booking
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, arranging bail, sharing a booking photograph or treating the result as belonging to one individual.
No-result troubleshooting

Why the inmate may not appear in Dallas County Jail Lookup

Booking is still underway Intake, identification, medical screening and magistrate procedures can occur before the public record is available.
The person was released quickly A short custody event may be easier to trace through the criminal court database or arresting agency.
The name or identifying choice is wrong Confirm spelling, race, sex and date of birth. The name search requires all mandatory fields.
The person received a citation A citation or notice to appear can create a criminal case without a Dallas County jail stay.
The person is in a city jail Dallas County contains many municipal police departments. A recent arrest may begin in a city detention facility.
The person was booked in another county Search the county where the arrest was processed, not only the county where the person lives.
The person moved to state or federal custody Use TDCJ or the federal inmate locator after a transfer.
The information is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged and legally confidential records may not appear publicly.
Copy-ready jail information call
I am trying to confirm the booking, housing or release status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is processing, currently housed, released, transferred or listed under another spelling or book-in number?
Dallas County Jail/Inmate Information: 214-761-9025
Sheriff Dispatch: 214-749-8641
Warrant Information: 214-761-9026
Booking-to-court verification

Check what happened after the Dallas County booking

Dallas County provides one public database for felony and misdemeanor court case information. Search by name or case number after accepting the official terms of use.
Copy the warrant or case number from the jail result An exact number is safer than beginning with a broad name search.
Open Dallas County Criminal Background Search Open felony and misdemeanor case information
Accept the official disclaimer The county states that the online information is public-service data and is not certified for official use.
Search the exact case number first Use the number shown in the jail result whenever possible.
Use a name search when the case number is unknown Enter the last name, then add first name, middle name, DOB, race and sex to narrow the list.
Compare filing date, charge and court Make sure the court record logically follows the booking you found.
Read every disposition separately Several cases or counts can end in different ways.
Order a certified record when proof is required A screenshot is not the same as a clerk-certified disposition or judgment.
Helpful Dallas County disposition codes
Code
Meaning published by Dallas County
Practical reading
DISM
Charge dismissed
The identified charge was dismissed; review the docket for details.
NBIL
No-bill by grand jury
The grand jury did not return an indictment for that matter.
NACT
No action taken by grand jury
Read the docket and any later filing before drawing a conclusion.
INN
Found innocent of charge
The published code reflects a not-guilty outcome.
PGBC
Agreed guilty plea before the court
Review the judgment and sentence rather than relying on the code alone.
NAOG
Non-adjudication of guilt, agreed plea
This is not automatically the same as dismissal or expunction eligibility.
PASS
Diversion completed and charge dismissed
Obtain the final order when official proof is needed.
TRAN
Transferred to another county or district court
Continue the search in the receiving court.

Felony records

The Dallas County District Clerk maintains felony and Lew Sterrett Magistrate Court records.

Online information dates back to 1975, and most felony documents filed after 2009 may be available online.

Felony Records Desk: 214-653-5950

Misdemeanor records

The Dallas County Clerk maintains Class A and B misdemeanor court records.

Criminal Courts Division: 214-653-7099

Central Records: 214-653-5767

Temporary records notice: Dallas County Clerk Central Records states that, beginning April 6, 2026, email requests are temporarily unavailable during a facility move. Criminal records from 2011 forward remain available online, while certified copies must currently be obtained in person at Frank Crowley or George Allen.
Bond and release

Confirm every charge before posting Dallas County bail

Dallas County warns against payment scams. Do not send bail through Cash App or another method requested by an unsolicited caller. Verify the person and bond through official county channels.
Verify the correct book-in record Match name, DOB and book-in number.
Write down every warrant or case number One person may have several matters.
Record every displayed bond amount The jail page says the amount reflects the most recent bond set by a magistrate or criminal judge.
Ask whether another hold prevents release Another county, state, federal or court hold may remain after a Dallas County bond is paid.
Choose an accepted cash-bond payment Dallas County accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order. Debit and credit cards are not accepted for posting cash bonds.
Prepare proof for cashier’s checks or money orders Dallas County currently requires them to come from a local DFW financial institution with proof of purchase.
Use a licensed bond company when posting a surety bond Check the Dallas County Bail Bond Board rather than choosing an unverified caller.
Keep every receipt and agreement Preserve the book-in number, cause number, amount, premium and collateral terms.
Dallas County Bond Desk
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Read current bond instructions Open the Bail Bond Board
Bond Administration: 214-653-2755
Warrant Information: 214-761-9026
Western Union is currently listed as unavailable. The Sheriff does not process bond refunds; refund questions belong with the appropriate County Clerk or District Clerk office.
Dallas detention locations

Do not confuse the jail tower with the courthouse

Dallas County describes four active detention facilities within its jail system. The main North, West and Suzanne Lee Kays towers are located together at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center complex.
North Tower
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Dallas County identifies this as a maximum-security detention facility.

West Tower
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

The Sheriff describes West Tower as including medical, mental-health and specialized housing classifications.

Suzanne Lee Kays Tower
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Also known as South Tower, this is a direct-supervision facility.

George Allen is not a current inmate destination. Dallas County’s detention-center page states that the former George Allen Jail is depopulated. Use the live jail result rather than travelling to an old address found in a directory.
In-person visitation

Use the inmate’s last-name schedule before travelling

Current Dallas County general visitation schedule
Inmate last name
Visit days and times
Latest visitor processing
A through L
Monday and Thursday, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Visitors are not processed after 8:30 p.m.
M through Z
Tuesday and Friday, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Visitors are not processed after 8:30 p.m.
All inmates
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Visitors are not processed after 1:30 p.m.
Visitor sign-up begins 30 minutes before the session
One visit is limited to 20 minutes
Maximum two visits per inmate each week
Maximum two adults and two minor children at one time
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
Valid accepted identification is required
Conservative clothing is required
Visitors jailed in Dallas County within six months are not authorized
Out-of-town visit: A visitor who lives more than 75 miles from Dallas city limits may receive one 40-minute visit after residency is verified. Later visits return to the normal 20-minute duration.
No cellphones are allowed. The Sheriff specifically warns that this can affect visitors who depend on a phone to operate or access an electric vehicle. Make a plan before entering.
Cameras, purses, umbrellas, packages, phones, pagers, cigarettes, lighters, glass or metal containers, baby strollers, toys, knives and weapons are among the prohibited items.
Check current visitation rules

No standard photo ID?

Dallas County jail visitation card

Eligible U.S. citizens age 18 or older may purchase a jail visitation card for $5 cash at Lew Sterrett, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dallas County requires three original supporting documents from its published list, such as a Social Security card, school ID, work ID, birth certificate, expired Texas DPS identification or DPS renewal slip.

Review visitation-card requirements
SmartInmate video visitation

Schedule video visits at least 24 hours ahead

Create a SmartInmate account Register through the provider linked by the Dallas County Sheriff. Open SmartInmate
Register with government-issued photo ID The registering visitor must be at least 17 years old.
Allow time for approval Dallas County states that approvals are generally made within 72 hours.
Schedule at least 24 hours in advance Both on-site and off-site visits require advance scheduling.
Join on time Late participants receive only the remaining portion of the scheduled session.
Dallas County video-visit rules
Item
Current published rule
Visit length
15 minutes.
Off-site weekly limit
No published weekly numerical limit.
On-site weekly limit
Two on-site video visits per week.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Wednesday
No on-site video visitation.
Children during weekdays
Children under 17 are not allowed during weekday on-site sessions.
Monitoring
Video visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
Court, work assignments, lockdowns, sick calls, attorney visits and housing changes can cause a scheduled visit to be cancelled or moved.
Personal and legal mail

Use the current mail-processing address—not an old jail address

Some older Dallas County pages still display a previous Dallas mailing route. The current Sheriff’s Inmate Mail and system-update pages direct ordinary personal mail to the Seminole, Florida processing center shown below.

Ordinary personal mail

Inmate’s booked name and book-in number
c/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9226
Seminole, FL 33775-9226
  • Include the sender’s full name and return address.
  • Use the exact booked name.
  • Place the book-in number directly with the inmate’s name.
  • Mail is not forwarded after release.
  • Returned mail may go back to the sender or Postal Service dead-letter processing.

Attorney correspondence

Personal mail sent through the Seminole processing center is not confidential.

Dallas County encourages attorneys to use the secure SmartInmate legal-mail process. The Sheriff also publishes this attorney correspondence address:

Inmate’s booked name and book-in number
P.O. Box 660334
Dallas, TX 75266
No cash through personal mail
No personal or payroll checks
No money orders
No jewelry or glued items
No physical books under the current tablet system
No hardback books
No material that prevents an effective security search
No illegal, escape-related or weapon-making material
Verify the current mail procedure
Trust fund and commissary

Add money using the booked name and book-in number

Dallas County inmate deposit methods
Method
Current route
Published service charge
Jail kiosk
Cash kiosk located at each jail
Check the kiosk before confirming the transaction.
Online
Access Corrections
Published as low as $2.95.
Telephone
866-345-1884
Published as low as $3.95.
Walk-in retail
CashPayToday locations
$5 flat fee.
Check the book-in number before submitting. A name-only mistake can place money on the wrong account.
Open Access Corrections Read Dallas County deposit instructions

Approved commissary packages

SecurePak inmate package program

Dallas County links its public commissary package program through DallasCountyPackages.com.

Provider telephone: 800-546-6283

Open the inmate package program
Calls, tablets and messages

Use the current SmartInmate communications system

Dallas County’s current Inmate Telephone page directs families and friends to SmartInmate by Smart Communications for inmate telephone and electronic communication services.
Before creating the connection
  • Confirm the exact booked name.
  • Save the book-in number.
  • Create the provider account using accurate personal information.
  • Follow identification and payment prompts.
During calls and messages
  • Assume ordinary communications may be recorded or monitored.
  • Do not discuss witnesses, evidence, passwords or defence strategy.
  • Do not attempt call transfers or prohibited conferencing.
  • Use an attorney channel for confidential legal communication.
Open SmartInmate Check the official phone page
Release and personal property

Get inmate authorization before requesting property

Check the current housing location If the inmate has a housing location, the requester must take the release form to that jail location for the inmate’s signature.
Request the correct property form Dallas County requires separate forms for clothing and other property.
Understand the all-property rule After the inmate has been processed through the vault, a property release must cover all property in that category rather than selected individual items.
Return the signed form to Lew Sterrett Bring it to the control center in the front lobby.
Present accepted photo identification A valid driver’s license, Texas DPS ID, jail-issued ID, passport, alien registration card or another accepted government photo ID may be used.
Sign after receiving the property The requester signs the release form acknowledging receipt.
Property-release hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
Dallas County Vault Operation: 214-653-2648
Review property-release rules
Legal, health and victim help

Use the right Dallas County contact after locating the inmate

Dallas County Public Defender
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 9th Floor
Dallas, TX 75207

Phone: 214-653-3550

The office represents eligible court-appointed clients in misdemeanor, felony, capital, appellate and other criminal matters.

Open the Public Defender website
Attorney and court liaison

Attorneys can use in-person or video visitation with required State ID or driver’s license and bar card.

Non-attorney questions about release date, bond, wellness checks or warrants should go to jail information at 214-761-9025.

Review attorney visitation
Parkland Jail Health

For a health-related jail contact, Dallas County publishes: 214-653-2621.

For an immediate safety or wellness concern, also call jail information and provide the inmate’s booked name, DOB, book-in number and housing location.

District Attorney Victim Services
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207

Victim/Witness: 214-653-5895

County Victim Coordinator: 214-653-3838

Open victim services
Victim custody notifications: Texas VINE provides custody and release notifications at 877-894-8463.
Dallas County contacts

Jail, bond, records and court telephone numbers

Jail/Inmate Information

214-761-9025

Custody, housing, release, bond-posted and wellness questions.

Sheriff Dispatch

214-749-8641

Dallas County Sheriff dispatch and emergency line.

Warrant Information

214-761-9026

Bond Administration

214-653-2755

Inmate Services

214-653-3474

Inmate Housing Bureau

214-653-2601

Parkland Jail Health

214-653-2621

Vault and Property

214-653-2648

Felony Records Desk

214-653-5950

Misdemeanor Criminal Records

214-653-5767

Public Defender

214-653-3550

District Attorney

214-653-3600

Map to Lew Sterrett Justice Center

Check before driving: Reopen the jail result, confirm the tower, review visitation eligibility and leave prohibited property elsewhere. Parking conditions and facility access can change.
Dallas-specific shortcuts

Avoid these common roster and jail mistakes

Do not look for a browse-all roster

The official interface requires an individual name, book-in number or case number search.

Do not omit race and sex

Both are mandatory on the current prisoner-information search route.

Do not confuse book-in and case numbers

The book-in number identifies jail intake; the case number identifies a court matter.

Do not travel to George Allen Jail

Dallas County states that the former George Allen detention facility is depopulated.

Do not use an old mail address

Ordinary personal mail now goes through the Seminole, Florida processing center.

Do not pay bail through Cash App

The Sheriff explicitly warns families to use the official Bond Desk or a legitimate licensed company.

10 Dallas County questions

Dallas County jail roster questions answered

How do I search the Dallas County jail roster?

Open the official Dallas County Jail Lookup. You can search by prisoner information, book-in number or case number. The name search requires first name, last name, race and sex, while date of birth can help narrow the results. Open each possible match and compare the date of birth, book-in number, jail location, charges, warrant or case numbers and bond information.

Does Dallas County publish a complete daily inmate roster?

The current official Dallas County interface is a person-by-person lookup rather than a public page that displays every current inmate in one scrollable daily list. Search an individual by name, book-in number or case number. Call jail information at 214-761-9025 when you cannot identify the correct record.

What information is required for a Dallas County inmate name search?

The official name-search route requires the person’s first name, last name, race and sex. Date of birth fields are available and should be used when known because they reduce same-name results. You can avoid the name fields when you already have an exact book-in number or case number.

What is a Dallas County book-in number?

A book-in number identifies a particular Dallas County jail intake record. Use it to reopen the correct jail result, address personal mail, deposit money, purchase an approved commissary package and ask staff about the inmate. It is different from a court case or warrant number.

Why is a recently arrested person not showing in Dallas County Jail Lookup?

The person may still be processing, may have been released quickly, may be listed under another spelling, may have received a citation, may be held by a city or another county, or may have moved to state or federal custody. Retry the search with the correct race, sex and date of birth, search the Dallas County criminal court database and call 214-761-9025 when the status remains unclear.

Does the bond amount in Dallas County Jail Lookup guarantee release?

No. The lookup states that the displayed amount reflects the most recent bond set by a magistrate or criminal judge. Another charge, warrant, hold or court order may still prevent release. Confirm every listed case with Dallas County jail information or Bond Administration before paying.

How do I visit an inmate in the Dallas County Jail?

First confirm the inmate’s current jail location. For general in-person visitation, inmates with last names A through L are scheduled Monday and Thursday evenings, while M through Z are scheduled Tuesday and Friday evenings. All inmates may receive visits Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors begin signing in 30 minutes before the session and should review the current identification, dress and prohibited-item rules before traveling.

What is the current Dallas County inmate mailing address?

The current Sheriff’s mail page directs ordinary personal mail to the inmate’s booked name and book-in number, care of Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 9226, Seminole, Florida 33775-9226. Include the sender’s full name and return address. Attorney correspondence follows a separate confidential-mail procedure, so always recheck the official Inmate Mail page before mailing.

How do I add money to a Dallas County inmate account?

You need the inmate’s booked name and book-in number. Cash may be deposited at a jail kiosk. Dallas County also lists Access Corrections for online deposits, 866-345-1884 for telephone deposits and CashPayToday walk-in locations. The currently published minimum service charges begin at 2.95 dollars online, 3.95 dollars by telephone and a 5 dollar flat fee at CashPayToday locations.

How do I check the court outcome after a Dallas County booking?

Use the warrant or case number shown in the jail result to search the official Dallas County Felony and Misdemeanor Courts Case Information database. Review the court, charge, filing date, warrant status and disposition code for every case. The jail roster shows custody and booking information, but the court record is the better source for dismissal, no-bill, plea, deferred adjudication, conviction or another legal outcome.

Official resources

Dallas County sources used for this page

Jail and inmate services
Money, bond and property
Courts and assistance
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Dallas County District Clerk, Dallas County Clerk, Dallas County District Attorney, Public Defender, Smart Communications, Access Corrections or a law firm.

Jail location, custody, bond, visitation, mail, provider, fee and court information can change. Recheck the live official page and verify identity with multiple fields before sending money, posting bail, travelling, publishing an allegation or making a legal or employment decision.

An arrest or jail booking is not proof of guilt. Every accused person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 4, 2026. No unverified YouTube video or VideoObject metadata was added.

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