Tarrant County Sheriff Inmate Search | Jail Custody

Tarrant County, Texas · Current jail custody, CID search, bookings, holds and bond

Find a Tarrant County Jail Booking, Facility and Bond Status

Use the official Sheriff’s search when you need to know whether someone is currently in Tarrant County custody. Start with the person’s last name, then add the first name or use the county-issued CID number when you have it.

Open the individual detail page and read both the Tarrant County Active Bookings and Other Agency Active Bookings sections. A local bond may be posted while another agency hold continues to block release.

Last name First name CID if known Approximate arrest date Arresting agency
FORT WORTH CUSTODY SIGNAL CHECKING STATUS
TCSO INMATE SEARCH CID LOOKUP
BOOKING RECORD
CID + FACILITY + BOND CONFIRMED
A jail booking is not a conviction. The inmate search shows custody and booking information available through the Sheriff’s system. Charges may be amended, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently in court.
Official search

Search by last name, first name or CID.

Jail information

Call 817-884-3000 for custody and bond help.

Bond desk

Open 24 hours at 100 N. Lamar Street.

Daily reports

Booking and bond reports cover the last 14 days.

Source review

Official procedures checked August 5, 2026.

Choose the fastest route

What do you need to know right now?

ARRESTED RECENTLY Check central booking

Search the surname and review the Daily Booked In Report. Call 817-884-3000 if the person may still be processing.

Follow the search steps
CURRENT CUSTODY Open the individual detail page

Verify the CID and read the statement identifying whether the person is currently held and at which facility.

Understand the result
BOND OR RELEASE Read both booking sections

A county bond can be posted while an outside hold or no-bond entry continues to prevent release.

Check bond and holds
VISIT OR CONTACT Use the last-name schedule

Visitation days depend on whether the inmate’s last name begins with A–L or M–Z.

Review visitation rules
POLICE OR JAIL RECORD Request the correct document

The arresting city police department may own the offense report even when the person is housed by Tarrant County.

Find the record holder
COURT OUTCOME Separate misdemeanor and felony cases

The County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanors. The District Clerk handles felony records.

Follow the court case

Go directly to the Tarrant County task

Use the urgent sections first. Family-support services, court records and record-clearing help appear farther down.

Result-field decoder

Understand the Tarrant County inmate detail page

What the public custody fields mean and what to verify next
Field
What it usually means
What it does not prove
Next action
CID
The person’s County Identification number in Tarrant County systems.
That every case under the CID belongs to the same arrest date.
Use it with the name, booking number and case number.
Current facility
The jail location currently displayed by the system.
That the person will remain there until your visit.
Recheck immediately before travelling.
Charge
The allegation attached to the active booking entry.
Guilt or the final filed offense.
Search the corresponding criminal court case.
Case
A Tarrant County court case number when one has been assigned.
That every magistration document is already in the filed case.
Use County Clerk or District Clerk records.
Warrant number
An outside-agency or warrant identifier connected to the hold.
That a separate local bond clears the warrant.
Contact the commitment authority or a lawyer.
Booking number
The identifier for a specific jail intake.
The legal outcome of the case.
Use it for jail and records questions.
Commitment authority
The court, agency or jurisdiction responsible for the booking or hold.
Tarrant County can remove that authority’s hold.
Identify the correct court or outside agency.
Book-in date
When the person entered the displayed custody event.
The exact time the alleged offense occurred.
Compare it with the arrest report and court filing.
Bond type
The form of release security shown for that entry.
That the person qualifies for immediate release.
Confirm the current bond with 817-884-3000.
Posted
Whether the displayed bond has been posted in the system.
That release processing is complete.
Check every remaining booking and hold.
Conds
Conditions may be attached to the bond or release order.
That the short public field lists every condition.
Read the magistration or court paperwork.
Hold No-Bond
That entry currently lacks an ordinary releasable bond.
The reason or how long the hold will last.
Ask which court or agency controls the hold.
Bond amount
The dollar amount shown for one booking or charge.
That paying it clears all other cases.
Total every releasable bond and check outside holds.
Do not rely on a name alone. Match the CID or at least two independent details before sending money, discussing allegations publicly or treating the result as belonging to a particular person.

Why the two booking tables matter

Tarrant County Active Bookings

These entries concern local Tarrant County cases and commitments.

A bond may be listed for each local charge separately.

Other Agency Active Bookings

These entries may involve another county, parole, a municipal agency or another jurisdiction.

An outside hold can keep the person in custody after local bonds are posted.

No-result troubleshooting

Why a Tarrant County inmate may not appear yet

The person is still being transported An arresting city may first transport the person to central booking at the Corrections Center.
Central booking is not complete Tarrant County centrally receives inmates for booking, photographing and iris enrollment before housing assignment.
The booked name is different Try the surname alone, a maiden name, hyphenated name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released quickly A person may leave custody before you search. Check the daily booking report and court docket.
The arrest happened in another county Search the county where the person was physically booked, not only where the alleged incident occurred.
The matter was a citation A fine-only citation or notice to appear may create a court case without county-jail custody.
The person transferred to state or federal custody Use TDCJ or the federal inmate locator after the appropriate transfer.
The information is legally restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged or confidential records may not appear publicly.
Copy-ready jail information call
I am trying to confirm the current booking or custody 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 still processing, currently in custody, released, transferred or listed under another name or CID?
Detention Bureau and inmate information: 817-884-3000
Sheriff non-emergency: 817-884-1213
Recent booking tools

Use the 14-day reports when a name search is not enough

Daily Booked In Reports

Tarrant County publishes booked-in reports for the most recent 14 days.

  • Day 1 is the newest report.
  • Day 14 is the oldest report currently listed.
  • Use the approximate arrest date to choose the report.
  • Return to the live inmate search for current custody.
Open Daily Booked In Reports

Daily Bond Reports

The Sheriff also publishes daily bond reports for the most recent 14 days.

  • Use the report as a date-based reference.
  • Compare the name and CID.
  • Do not assume an older amount remains current.
  • Call the bond desk before paying.
Open Daily Bond Reports
Best use: The daily reports help confirm that a booking or bond event occurred. The live inmate detail page is better for the current custody location and active holds.
Bond, holds and release

Confirm every active booking before posting bond

Bonds may be posted at any time, 24 hours a day, at the Bond Desk in the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196.
Verify the full name and CID Make sure the bond discussion concerns the correct person.
List every local case Write down each charge, case number, booking number, bond type and amount.
Read Other Agency Active Bookings A warrant or hold from another authority may prevent release.
Look for Hold No-Bond Ask which court or agency controls that entry.
Call before travelling Confirm that bond has been set and that the amount and type remain current.
Choose how the bond will be posted A person paying the bond directly must provide the full amount. A licensed surety may charge a nonrefundable fee and require collateral.
Keep the receipt and written agreement Save the CID, booking number, case number, amount, payer and bonding-company details.
Allow for release processing Staff must verify every booking, bond, condition and outside hold before release.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full booked name], CID [number]. Please confirm every active Tarrant County booking and outside-agency booking, the current bond type and amount for each one, whether any bond has been posted, all conditions and every hold or no-bond entry that could prevent release.
Tarrant County Bond Desk
Tarrant County Corrections Center
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Jail information: 817-884-3000
Open 24 hours
Scam warning: Do not send cryptocurrency, gift cards, wire transfers or payment to someone who claims a secret fee will guarantee immediate release. Verify the booking and bond directly with Tarrant County.
Jail locations

Confirm the facility before visiting or delivering documents

Tarrant County Corrections Center
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-3000

Central booking, inmate information and the 24-hour Bond Desk.

Lon Evans Jail
600 W. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-3000

Green Bay Jail
2500 Urban Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76106

817-884-3000

Housing can change. Reopen the live inmate detail page immediately before travelling. Do not assume that central booking remains the person’s permanent housing location.
Downtown parking availability and prices can change. The Sheriff’s general inmate pages do not guarantee dedicated visitor parking. Plan extra time and avoid arriving close to the visitation cutoff.
Last-name visitation schedule

Visit a Tarrant County inmate without arriving on the wrong day

General visitation is based on the first letter of the inmate’s last name
Last name
Visitation days
Hours
Final processing cutoff
A through L
Monday and Saturday
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
A through L
Friday
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
M through Z
Sunday and Tuesday
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
M through Z
Friday
3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Visitor sign-up begins 30 minutes before the start of visitation. All facilities use the same published general schedule, but custody status and facility location should still be checked before travel.

Visit limits

One 30-minute visit per inmate per day
Maximum of three general visits per week
Maximum of two adults at one time
Maximum of two children age 17 or younger
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No re-entry after leaving the building
Out-of-town visitors over 150 miles may receive 40 minutes
Recent Tarrant County inmates may be ineligible for six months

Identification accepted for adults

Common accepted documents
  • Valid REAL ID driver’s licence
  • Valid state REAL ID identification card
  • Valid passport
  • United States immigration photo identification
  • Mexican Consulate card
  • Military identification
Younger visitors

A visitor age 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

A valid school photo identification card may be used by a visitor under 18.

Clothing and property that can cause denial

Clothing restrictions

  • Revealing shorts or miniskirts
  • Sleeveless, backless or low-cut tops
  • See-through or tight-fitting garments
  • Pajamas, bathing suits or halter tops
  • Hats or caps
  • Khaki, green, institutional or military-style clothing

Prohibited property

  • Cell phones and recording devices
  • Backpacks, bags and purses
  • Tobacco, lighters and matches
  • Food and drinks, except approved infant items
  • Unlabelled prescription medication
Digital personal mail

Address Tarrant County inmate mail using the CID

Ordinary letters, postcards and greeting cards are sent to an outside mail processor. Approved mail is scanned and made available to the inmate through a tablet.

Your Full Name
Your Complete Return Address

Smart Communications – Tarrant County Jail
Inmate’s Full Booked Name and CID Number
P.O. Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Verify the address immediately before mailing. Mail-processing addresses can change. Compare the envelope with the live Tarrant County inmate-correspondence page.
General correspondence rules
  • Letters can be no larger than 12 by 16 inches.
  • Include the sender’s full return address.
  • Include the inmate’s booked name and CID.
  • Up to 10 unframed photographs may be enclosed.
  • Photographs can be no larger than 4 by 6 inches.
  • Use MailGuard Tracker to check delivery or rejection status.
Do not send with personal letters
  • Cash, checks or money orders
  • Packages or contraband
  • Oversized or framed photographs
  • Material promoting weapons, drugs, escape or violence
  • Content prohibited by jail safety rules

Legal mail, books and money orders use a different address

Inmate’s Full Booked Name and CID Number
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Legal mail continues to go directly to the jail. New soft-backed books must come directly from an approved established publisher. Publisher subscriptions are required for magazines and crossword-puzzle books. Ordinary Amazon courier packages may be rejected because third-party couriers are not accepted.
Trust-account deposits

Add money without confusing commissary, bond and phone accounts

Tarrant County directs inmate trust-account deposits through Access Corrections. Verify the full booked name and CID before paying.
Online or app

Use Access Corrections online or its mobile application.

Telephone

Call 866-345-1884, available 24 hours.

Lobby kiosk

Kiosks in jail lobbies accept cash and supported payment methods.

Cash walk-in

Register through Cash Pay Today and obtain the required barcode or customer ID.

Cash is not accepted through the mail or directly by staff. Cash received through the mail is returned to the sender.

Postal or Western Union money order

Inmate’s Full Booked Name and CID Number
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Money placed in an inmate trust account is not bail. Phone charges and collect-call accounts are also separate from commissary deposits.
Booking and collect calls

Understand how Tarrant County inmate telephone service works

During booking

Holding cells have telephones that inmates can use to arrange bail, notify family or contact an attorney.

Calls within the local dialing area are available without charge during the booking process.

Outside the local area

Collect-call telephones are available. The recipient is responsible for the collect-call fee.

Smart Communications handles collect-call customer questions.

Smart Communications telephone assistance: 727-349-1561
Case-privacy warning: Ordinary jail calls are not confidential lawyer-client communications. Avoid discussing evidence, witnesses, passwords, alibis or defence strategy.
Read the current phone-service page
Sheriff records and proof of custody

Request the document that answers the actual question

Sheriff public-record request

Use the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Records Division for records created or maintained by TCSO.

  • Include the report number when known.
  • State the type of report or incident.
  • Provide the occurrence date and address.
  • Identify involved parties.
  • Include your contact information.
Open Sheriff public-record instructions

Arresting city police report

Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and other municipal police departments maintain reports created by their own officers.

  • Read the commitment authority and arrest information.
  • Identify the agency that created the narrative.
  • Use that agency’s open-records process.
  • Do not request a city report from the county jail.
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Records Division
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Email: TCSO_Records@tarrantcountytx.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Final customer accepted at 4:50 p.m.
Copy-ready Sheriff record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable arrest, booking, incident or offense records concerning [full legal name], CID [number], booking number [number], for the event on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known report, case or warrant numbers are [numbers]. Please provide electronic copies and a written cost estimate if charges will exceed $[amount].

Letter of Incarceration

A Letter of Incarceration can prove when an individual was held in the Tarrant County Jail. The person normally appears at the Records Division with valid state photo identification. A friend or relative cannot request another person’s letter unless that person is still in the Tarrant County Jail.
Appear at 200 Taylor Street, 6th floor
Bring valid state photo identification
No verbal request is accepted for mailed delivery
Attorneys and government agencies may request in writing
Read Letter of Incarceration requirements
From jail booking to court record

Use the correct clerk for the criminal charge level

Class A and B misdemeanors

The Tarrant County Clerk Criminal Division maintains Class A and B misdemeanor cases arising in Tarrant County.

  • Records date back to 1976.
  • Staff can provide the case number, court, court date, attorney and bondsman.
  • Call 817-884-1066 for record-copy help.
  • General County Clerk contact is 817-884-1195.
Open County Clerk Criminal Courts

Felony cases

The Tarrant County District Clerk maintains filed felony criminal cases.

  • Use the cause number when available.
  • Call 817-884-1342 or 817-884-1343 for felony records.
  • Public terminals and copy services are available at the Tim Curry Justice Center.
  • A county felony background check costs $5 and requires a full name and date of birth.
Open the District Clerk

Search the criminal docket

Copy the case number or CID from the inmate result A case or CID search reduces same-name errors.
Open the Tarrant County criminal docket Search by name, CID, court and date range. Open Criminal Court Docket
Check whether the charge is misdemeanor or felony This determines whether the County Clerk or District Clerk controls the record.
Compare the offense, court and filing date Confirm that the case logically follows the booking.
Read the newest setting or docket entry Court dates can be reset, cancelled or moved.
Find the disposition for every count One count may be dismissed while another remains pending or ends differently.
Request a certified judgment or dismissal when proof is required A screenshot may not be enough for licensing, employment, immigration or record clearing.

Documents available before a felony case is formally filed

The District Clerk’s unfiled criminal-record section can provide certain magistration documents created before formal felony filing.

Probable-cause records

Affidavit and probable-cause determination.

Arrest documents

Arrest warrant and warrant affidavit.

Magistrate warning

Rights and warnings given during magistration.

Bail documents

Conditions of bail and personal-bond paperwork.

Protection orders

Orders of emergency protection and firearm warnings.

Mental-health documents

Available Article 16.22 orders, subject to confidentiality rules.

Unfiled criminal-record contacts:
817-884-3355 or 817-884-2526
Tim Curry Justice Center, 3rd Floor – Criminal
401 W. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196
Review unfiled criminal documents

Current copy charges

Published District Clerk criminal-record copy charges
Copy type
Published charge
Non-certified paper
$1 per page
Non-certified electronic, 1–10 pages
$1 total
Non-certified electronic, 11+ pages
$1 for the first 10 pages plus $0.10 per additional page
Certified paper
$1 per page plus $5 certification/seal
Certified electronic
Electronic-copy charge plus $5 certification/seal
Medical concerns, property and re-entry

Know what family members can—and cannot—arrange

Medical and dental care

Emergency care, assessment of significant illness, chronic-condition monitoring, dental triage, abscess treatment, extractions and eye examinations are available.

Medical attention is provided regardless of ability to pay.

Read inmate health services
Medical privacy

An inmate can sign an authorization allowing someone to contact MHMR or JPS and receive verbal information about the inmate’s condition and treatment.

Open the medical authorization page
Re-entry support

Inmates can request information, classes and community resources designed to support successful release and reintegration.

Re-entry and Chaplaincy: 817-884-3088

Property release is limited

Tarrant County states that routine property and clothing release is generally limited to inmates being transferred to TDCJ or a TDCJ-contracted facility. The inmate designates the recipient during transfer processing, and the recipient has 30 days to claim the property.
A person claiming undue hardship can ask Jail Administration for review, but approval requires a Captain or higher-ranking official, or the Booking Watch Commander when appropriate.
Read property-release rules
Victim and custody notification

Get safety help without repeatedly checking the jail page

Sheriff Victim Assistance

Provides crisis support, safety planning, rights information, advocacy and Crime Victims’ Compensation assistance.

817-884-3697

District Attorney Victim Assistance

Helps victims follow the prosecution and understand court-related services.

817-884-2740

Protective Orders

Contact the Tarrant County District Attorney for protective-order information.

817-884-1623

VINE provides automated custody-status notification. Tarrant County lists the victim information and notification line as 877-894-8463.
State and federal transfers

Use another locator only after county custody changes

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Use TDCJ after a person enters Texas state-prison custody.

  • Search by name, SID or TDCJ number.
  • Do not use it as the first search for a fresh county arrest.
  • Verify the transfer date before contacting a state facility.
Open TDCJ Inmate Information

Federal custody

Use the Bureau of Prisons locator after a confirmed federal transfer or for a person serving a federal sentence.

  • Search by name or federal register number.
  • A recent federal arrest may still be in U.S. Marshals custody.
  • The county search may continue to show an outside hold during transition.
Open Federal Inmate Locator
Correction and record clearing

Do not confuse a custody error with expunction

Correct inaccurate information

Identify whether the inaccurate field belongs to the Sheriff, arresting police agency, County Clerk, District Clerk or Texas DPS.

Obtain the controlling report, judgment or dismissal and send the correction to the office that owns the error.

Expunction or nondisclosure

An accurate record may qualify for legal relief depending on the arrest, charge, disposition, waiting period, prior history and other facts.

Tarrant County’s Felony/Civil section handles felony and misdemeanor expunctions and felony nondisclosure matters.

Expunction information: 817-884-1231
Nondisclosure information: 817-884-2508
Contacts and locations

Tarrant County jail, records and court contacts

Detention Bureau
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-3000

Sheriff Administration
200 Taylor Street, 7th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-3099

Sheriff Non-Emergency

817-884-1213

Use 9-1-1 only for an emergency.

Sheriff Records Division
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

TCSO_Records@tarrantcountytx.gov

County Clerk Criminal Division
401 W. Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

Copies: 817-884-1066

District Clerk Felony Records
401 W. Belknap Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1342

Office of Attorney Appointments
401 W. Belknap Street, Room 5043
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-2370

Sheriff Victim Assistance
200 Taylor Street, 7th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-3697

Map to Tarrant County Corrections Center

Map to Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

Map to Green Bay Jail

Before leaving home: Recheck custody, confirm the facility, verify the visitation day and cutoff, bring accepted identification and allow time for parking and security screening.
Local mistakes to avoid

Small details that prevent wasted calls, trips and payments

Use the CID after the first match

It is more reliable than repeatedly searching a common surname.

Read the outside-agency table

It often explains why release has not occurred after a county bond was posted.

Do not arrive on the wrong Friday shift

A–L visits Friday morning and afternoon; M–Z visits Friday afternoon and evening.

Do not mail personal letters to 100 N. Lamar

Ordinary correspondence goes through the current Smart Communications address.

Do not send cash through the mail

Use Access Corrections, an approved kiosk, cash walk-in or an accepted money order.

Separate felony and misdemeanor records

The District Clerk and County Clerk maintain different criminal case types.

10 custody questions

Tarrant County Sheriff inmate-search questions answered

How do I search for an inmate in Tarrant County Jail?

Open the official Tarrant County Inmate Search. Enter the person’s last name, first name or CID number. You can also filter by race and sex. Open the correct result and verify the full name, CID, custody facility, booking number, charge, commitment authority, book-in date and bond information.

What is a Tarrant County CID number?

CID means County Identification number. Tarrant County uses it to identify a person in its local jail and criminal-justice systems. A CID search is usually more precise than a name search, but you should still compare the full name, race, sex, booking information and current custody location.

Why is a recently arrested person not showing in the Tarrant County inmate search?

The person may still be transported or processed at central booking, may be listed under another spelling, may have been released quickly, may be held by another county or agency, or may have received a citation instead of a jail booking. Check the Daily Booked In Reports and call the Detention Bureau at 817-884-3000 when the result remains unclear.

Does the Tarrant County inmate search show the current jail facility?

The inmate detail page states whether the person is currently in custody and may identify the current Tarrant County facility. Recheck the page before visiting because housing can change between the Corrections Center, Lon Evans Jail, Green Bay Jail or another approved location.

What does Hold No-Bond mean in the Tarrant County inmate search?

Hold No-Bond indicates that the displayed case or outside-agency booking does not currently have a releasable bond through the ordinary bond process. The reason may involve a judicial order, another jurisdiction, parole, immigration or another legal hold. Confirm every active booking with the jail at 817-884-3000.

Where can I post bond for a Tarrant County inmate?

Bonds may be posted 24 hours a day at the Bond Desk in the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 North Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196. Call 817-884-3000 first to confirm that bond has been set, the amount, the bond type and whether another hold will prevent release.

When can I visit an inmate in Tarrant County Jail?

General visitation depends on the inmate’s last name. A through L visits are Monday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. M through Z visits are Sunday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors should review the current rules before travelling.

What is the personal mailing address for a Tarrant County inmate?

The current personal-mail format is Smart Communications – Tarrant County Jail, the inmate’s full booked name and CID number, P.O. Box 9195, Seminole, Florida 33775-9137. General mail is scanned for tablet delivery. Legal mail, approved publications and postal or Western Union money orders follow different instructions.

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

Tarrant County uses Access Corrections for online, app and telephone deposits. The deposit telephone number is 866-345-1884. Lobby kiosks accept cash, and approved cash walk-in locations are available through Cash Pay Today. Verify the inmate’s name and CID before submitting money.

How do I find the court case after a Tarrant County jail booking?

Use the case number shown in the jail result. Class A and B misdemeanor records are maintained by the Tarrant County Clerk, while felony records are maintained by the Tarrant County District Clerk. Very recent magistration documents may be available through the District Clerk before the felony case is formally filed.

Official resources reviewed

Primary Tarrant County and Texas sources

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