Find a Dallas County Inmate and Confirm the Current Custody Status
Start with the official Dallas County Jail Lookup when someone may have been booked into Lew Sterrett, North Tower, West Tower or Kays Tower. Search by personal information, book-in number or case number, then save the person’s exact housing and case details before calling, visiting or sending money.
The lookup can show the jail location, tank location, book-in date, charges, warrant numbers, magistrate, holds and bond amounts. It does not show the final court outcome, so this guide also explains how to connect the jail result with the Dallas County criminal court record.
Search by personal information, book-in number or case number.
Call 214-761-9025 when the online status is unclear.
111 W. Commerce Street, open 24 hours a day.
Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas.
Procedures checked August 5, 2026.
What are you trying to confirm?
Search by name, date of birth, race and sex. Call the jail when the arrest was recent and no result appears.
Follow the search stepsThe result may identify Lew Sterrett, North Tower, West Tower or Kays Tower, along with a tank location.
Read the custody fieldsOne case may have bond while another case, warrant or hold prevents release.
Confirm bond and releaseIn-person and video visits use different schedules and identity requirements.
Check visitation rulesThe book-in number is required for mail, trust deposits, commissary packages and other services.
Mail, calls and depositsUse the Dallas County court portal to find the filed case, docket and disposition.
Verify the court outcomeHow to use the Dallas County Jail Lookup
Understand the Dallas County inmate record
Field |
What it identifies |
What it does not prove |
Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
Name and DOB |
The identity information attached to the booking. |
Identity when only the name matches. |
Compare the book-in date and case number. |
Jail location |
The Dallas County facility shown for the current custody record. |
That the person will remain in that building. |
Recheck before visiting. |
Tank location |
The housing unit shown in the jail system. |
That housing will not change after classification or medical review. |
Use it when staff or visitation asks for housing. |
Book-in number |
One Dallas County jail intake. |
The final court outcome. |
Use it for mail, deposits and jail questions. |
Book-in date |
When the person entered Dallas County booking. |
The exact date of the alleged offense. |
Compare it with the arrest report. |
Charge |
The allegation linked to a listed warrant or case. |
Conviction or that the prosecutor kept the same charge. |
Search the related court case. |
Warrant number |
The number Dallas County uses to connect the jail entry with a criminal matter. |
That an old warrant remains active. |
Enter it in the court portal. |
Magistrate |
The magistrate associated with the displayed bond decision. |
That the bond has not changed since that decision. |
Read the newest court order. |
Bond amount |
The most recent bond amount shown for that charge or warrant. |
That paying it releases the person from every matter. |
Check all charges and holds. |
$0 bond |
The jail page states that no bond was permitted to be set by the magistrate judge for that entry. |
The status of another case. |
Contact counsel or check the latest court order. |
Hold |
Another agency or legal reason that may affect release. |
How long the hold will remain. |
Ask which agency placed the hold. |
Total bond |
The total displayed monetary bond amount. |
That all non-monetary release barriers are cleared. |
Call the Bond Desk before paying. |
Why the Dallas County inmate search may show nothing
Detentions Administration: 214-653-2902
Inmate Housing Bureau: 214-653-2601
How to tell whether the person is still in Dallas County custody
Understand the Dallas County jail locations
Dallas, TX 75202
The official facility page lists a capacity of 3,292 maximum-security inmates.
Dallas, TX 75202
Houses several custody and medical or behavioral classifications.
Dallas, TX 75202
Also called South Tower; the official page lists a capacity of 2,304.
Dallas, TX 75202
Bond Desk, visitor processing, property release and other jail services are handled in this complex.
A centralised jail medical and mental-health facility with medical, dental, radiology and specialised housing functions.
Dallas, TX 75202
The Sheriff’s current detention-centres page states that this former jail is depopulated and no longer used as an active detention facility.
Confirm every charge before posting Dallas County bail
Visit the correct inmate on the correct Dallas County day
Inmate’s last name |
Visit days |
Visiting time |
Last processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
A through L |
Monday and Thursday |
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
8:30 p.m. |
M through Z |
Tuesday and Friday |
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
8:30 p.m. |
All inmates |
Saturday and Sunday |
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
All inmates |
Wednesday |
No general visitation |
Not applicable |
When a visitor does not have standard government photo ID
Schedule video visits early and follow the confirmation screen
- Registering visitor must be at least 17.
- Use valid government-issued photo identification.
- Approval may take up to 72 hours.
- Visitors under 17 need a parent or guardian present.
- On-site visits are limited to two per week.
- Monday: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- No video visitation on Wednesday.
Use the book-in number for every Dallas County inmate service
Personal mail
Address personal correspondence as follows:
c/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9226
Seminole, FL 33775-9226
- Include the sender’s full name and return address.
- Mail is not forwarded after release.
- Released-inmate mail may be returned or sent to the postal dead-letter department.
- Do not use this address for confidential attorney correspondence.
Legal correspondence
Mail sent through the Florida processing centre is not confidential.
P.O. Box 660334
Dallas, TX 75266
Dallas County also encourages attorneys to use the secure SmartInmate legal-mail option.
Trust-fund deposits
- Use the booked name and book-in number.
- Cash kiosk at each jail.
- CashPayToday walk-in locations: currently listed flat fee of $5.
- Access Corrections online: fees listed as starting at $2.95.
- Telephone deposits: 866-345-1884, fees listed as starting at $3.95.
Calls, tablets and messages
Dallas County currently directs families to SmartInmate for communication services.
- Create the account using accurate personal information.
- Confirm the inmate with the booked name and number.
- Expect communications to be monitored unless they qualify as privileged attorney contact.
- Do not send passwords, witness information or case strategy.
Commissary care packages
Handle inmate property without making two trips
Sheriff’s Vault: 214-653-2648
Medical or wellness concern
Call jail information at 214-761-9025 and provide the inmate’s booked name, DOB, book-in number and current location.
Parkland Jail Health: 214-653-2621
Dallas County currently assesses a $10 health-service fee for certain inmate requests and outside inquiries that result in assessment by licensed healthcare staff.
Care must still be provided regardless of the inmate’s ability to pay.
Connect the Dallas County jail result with the court case
Felony record
The Dallas County District Clerk maintains felony and Magistrate Court records.
Felony Records Desk: 214-653-5950
Class A or B misdemeanor
The Dallas County Clerk maintains County Criminal Court records.
County Clerk Criminal Courts: 214-653-7099
Central Records information: 214-653-5767
Request the missing document from the office that created it
What you need |
Starting office |
Information to provide |
|---|---|---|
Current booking or housing |
Dallas County Sheriff |
Booked name, DOB and book-in number. |
Sheriff-created incident report |
Dallas County Sheriff Public Information |
Date, time, location, names and report number. |
City police report |
The arresting municipal police department |
Incident number, location, date and involved person. |
Felony court disposition |
Dallas County District Clerk |
Warrant or cause number, name and DOB. |
Misdemeanor court disposition |
Dallas County Clerk |
Case number, name and DOB. |
Booking photo for current inmate |
Dallas County Jail Lookup |
Search and verify the active booking. |
Older booking photo |
Sheriff Public Information Officer |
Name, DOB, charge and approximate booking date. |
Do not treat an online Dallas County warrant result as final confirmation
Dallas County Sheriff warrant information:
The county provides an online wanted and delinquent-offender lookup, but warns that it may not be current enough for legal action.
Open Dallas County Wanted SearchFind legal help after the inmate is located
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 9th Floor
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-653-3550
The court appoints counsel after determining eligibility. A family member cannot independently hire the Public Defender for the inmate.
Open the Public Defender websiteAssists with appointed-attorney information, indigent information and court documents that must be delivered to or signed by an inmate.
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, LB 19
Dallas, TX 75207
Victim/Witness: 214-653-5895
Main DA office: 214-653-3600
Open victim resourcesVictims and concerned persons may register for custody-status notifications through Texas VINE.
Telephone: 877-894-8463
Open VINELinkCorrection, expunction and nondisclosure are different processes
Expunction status email: DCExpunctions@dallascounty.org
Nondisclosure status email: DCNondisclosures@dallascounty.org
Plan the downtown Dallas trip before leaving
Dallas, TX 75207
Published hours: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Located across the street from the courthouse.
Published hours: 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Dallas, TX 75207
Published as open 24 hours a day.
Dallas County Security: 214-653-7000
ABM parking at Frank Crowley: 214-761-9581
Map to Lew Sterrett Justice Center
Map to Frank Crowley Courts Building
Dallas County mistakes that cause avoidable delays
You will need it for mail, deposits, packages, calls and many staff questions.
The Sheriff manages jail housing. The clerks manage criminal court records.
Another charge, warrant or outside agency may still prevent release.
Cellphones are prohibited, and Dallas County specifically warns EV drivers to plan ahead.
Personal mail is routed through the processing centre in Seminole, Florida.
Current official Dallas County pages conflict, so rely on your SmartInmate confirmation.
Dallas County Sheriff inmate-search questions answered
How do I search for an inmate in Dallas County Jail?
Open the official Dallas County Jail Lookup. Search by the person’s first and last name with date of birth, race and sex, or use the book-in number or case number when known. Open the matching record and verify the date of birth, book-in number, book-in date, jail location, tank location, charges, warrant numbers, holds and bond amounts.
What information do I need for the Dallas County inmate search?
For a name search, prepare the person’s first name, last name, date of birth, race and sex. A Dallas County book-in number or criminal case number can produce a more precise result. The portal spells the identifier as Bookin Number.
Why is someone not showing in the Dallas County Jail Lookup?
The person may still be going through intake, may have been released quickly, may be listed under a different spelling, may have received a citation, may be held in a city jail or another county, or may have been transferred. Try another spelling, search the Dallas County court portal and call 214-761-9025.
What does a zero dollar bond mean in the Dallas County jail record?
The Dallas County jail result explains that a zero-dollar bond indicates no bond was permitted to be set by the magistrate judge for that entry. The person may also have another charge or hold. Confirm the newest court order and every listed warrant before making release plans.
Where can I post bond for a Dallas County inmate?
An adult with acceptable identification may post an eligible bond at the Bond Desk in the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, 111 W. Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202. The desk operates 24 hours a day. Cash, eligible cashier’s checks and eligible money orders are accepted for cash bonds; debit and credit cards are not.
What are the Dallas County Jail visitation hours?
Last names A through L receive visits Monday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Last names M through Z receive visits Tuesday and Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All inmates may receive visits Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no general visitation on Wednesday.
How do I schedule Dallas County video visitation?
Register through SmartInmate and select the Dallas County option. Two current official Dallas County pages contain different advance-scheduling and visit-duration figures, so schedule as early as possible and rely on the confirmation displayed in SmartInmate. Video visits are recorded and monitored.
What is the Dallas County inmate mailing address?
Personal mail should show the inmate’s booked name and book-in number and be addressed in care of the Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 9226, Seminole, FL 33775-9226. Include the sender’s full name and return address. This is not the confidential legal-mail address.
How do I put money on a Dallas County inmate account?
Use the inmate’s booked name and book-in number. Dallas County lists cash kiosks at each jail, CashPayToday walk-in locations, Access Corrections online and telephone deposits at 866-345-1884. Provider fees can change, so check the total before submitting payment.
How do I check the final outcome of a Dallas County inmate’s case?
Use the warrant or case number from the jail record in the Dallas County Courts Portal or Criminal Background Search. The District Clerk maintains felony records and the County Clerk maintains Class A and B misdemeanor records. Read the disposition for every count because release from jail does not mean the case was dismissed.