Collin County Booking Records | Charges, Bond and Release

Collin County, Texas · Current inmates, recent releases, charges, bond and linked cases

Follow a Collin County Booking From Intake to Release

If someone was recently arrested in McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen or another Collin County community, start with the county’s Judicial Online Search. It combines current jail information with mugshots, charges, bond amounts, warrants and links to related court cases instead of making you search several disconnected databases.

Find the correct person, save the SO number, then check every charge separately. From there you can confirm bond, understand the magistrate process, identify the correct court, prepare for release, schedule a visit, send mail or money, or request the actual arrest report.

Full booked name Date of birth or age SO number if known Approximate arrest date Case number if available
COLLIN COUNTY BOOKING LINE LIVE CASE ROUTE
BOOKING Photo · prints · SO#
CHARGES Cases · holds
MAGISTRATE Rights · bond
RELEASE Clear every case
RELEASE CHECK
ALL CASES CLEARED
BOOKING → COURT → RELEASE
A booking record is not a conviction. It records an arrest and detention event. Charges can be amended, rejected or dismissed, and a person can be released while the criminal case remains open.
Jail search

Includes current inmates and releases from the previous 24 hours.

Key identifier

Save the inmate’s SO number before leaving the search result.

Detention Bureau

972-547-5100 for booking, housing, release and jail-service questions.

Bonding

4300 Community Avenue; eligible bonds accepted 24/7.

Source review

Official Collin County procedures checked August 8, 2026.

Start with the problem you have

You probably do not need every Collin County database

ARREST JUST HAPPENED Find the booking

Search the current inmate list and people released during the previous 24 hours. Save the SO number and every charge.

Use the booking workflow
NEED THE BOND Check each case separately

Do not assume one bond amount clears the person. Verify every charge, warrant and hold before paying.

Review bond and release
NEED THE COURT RESULT Follow the linked criminal case

Misdemeanors and felonies are maintained by different clerk offices, even though Judicial Online Search can help locate both.

Find the correct court
NEED THE POLICE REPORT Identify the arresting agency

A person housed by Collin County may have been arrested by Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen or another agency.

Route the records request
HELPING SOMEONE IN JAIL Use the SO number first

You will need it for personal mail and should verify it before making deposits or arranging other jail services.

Mail, visits, calls and money
PERSON IS BEING RELEASED Meet them at the jail lobby

Released inmates exit through the Collin County Detention Facility lobby at 4300 Community Avenue.

Prepare for pickup
Shortest reliable path: booking → SO number → every charge and bond → linked criminal case → current court order → release status.

Jump directly to the Collin County task

Family members usually need the first eight sections. Older-record and court-copy information appears farther down.

Official booking search

Search current Collin County inmates and recent releases

Collin County’s inmate list includes people currently in custody and people released during the previous 24 hours. The broader Judicial Online Search also connects inmates with criminal cases, bonds and active warrants.
Open the official inmate search The direct county jail search is hosted on Collin County’s Judicial Records system. Open Collin County inmate search
Start with the last name A surname is enough to begin. Avoid adding uncertain middle names or spellings until you know the correct record.
Open every reasonable match Compare the displayed age, sex, middle name and known arrest circumstances before deciding which record belongs to the person.
Save the SO number This is one of the most useful Collin County jail identifiers and is needed for personal mail.
Record the booking and custody information Note the custody status, booking information and housing details that appear.
Open each charge A single booking may involve several criminal cases or warrants.
Write down every bond amount Do not combine several bonds into one assumption about release.
Use the linked case information Collin County’s Judicial Online Search can link a current inmate back to the criminal case.
Check active warrants separately when necessary A warrant or another case can keep a person in custody even after one bond is resolved.
Recheck before travelling Booking, bond and release information can change after magistrate review or court action.
Booking result decoder

Read the booking record without jumping to the wrong conclusion

What to save from a Collin County booking result
Item
What it helps identify
What it does not prove
Next move
SO number
The Sheriff’s Office identifier associated with the inmate.
That every historical case belongs to the same booking event.
Save it for jail services and identity checks.
Jailing or booking event
The custody event displayed by the jail system.
The exact time the alleged offense occurred.
Compare it with the police report.
Mugshot
A photograph created during detention processing.
Guilt or identity by itself.
Compare name, age, SO number and case details.
Charge
An accusation connected with the jail or criminal case.
That the charge resulted in conviction.
Open the linked court case.
Bond
A release amount or condition assigned to a particular matter.
That posting it clears every case or hold.
Review every charge and warrant.
Time served
Custody-related information connected to the displayed record.
That the court case is complete.
Read the disposition or judgment.
Release
That the county-jail custody event ended.
Dismissal or acquittal.
Search the linked criminal case.
Active warrant
A warrant currently displayed by the county system.
That an older screenshot is still current.
Verify the newest live result before acting.
Before sending money or repeating an allegation: match at least two independent identity details. A name or mugshot alone is not enough.
No result or confusing status

If the person does not appear in the Collin County jail search

Booking may still be underway New inmates go through intake, photographing, fingerprinting, medical screening and initial processing.
The person may still be in a city jail An arrest by Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney or another city agency does not always mean the person has already reached the county detention facility.
The person may have been released quickly The county list includes releases from the prior 24 hours, so check those results as well.
The name may be entered differently Try the surname only, hyphenated name, maiden name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person may have a case without a county booking Citations and some lower-level matters can create a court case without a long jail stay.
Another agency may have custody An outside county, state agency or federal agency may be responsible for the detention.
Useful call script
I am trying to confirm the current custody or booking status of [full legal name], approximately [age/date of birth]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, housed here, released, transferred, or waiting for another agency?
Collin County Detention Bureau: 972-547-5100
What happens after booking

The magistrate—not the booking desk—sets the legal release conditions

Admission and booking The Detention Facility processes the person, takes fingerprints and photographs, inventories property and money, and completes medical screening.
Initial classification Staff evaluate criminal history, behaviour, mental-health needs and other factors before permanent housing.
Magistration A magistrate advises the defendant of rights, determines probable cause, sets bond and may impose bond conditions.
Bond or detention decision The result may be a cash bond, surety bond, personal bond, pretrial-release option or another judicial condition.
Case routes to the proper court Class A/B misdemeanors generally go to a County Court at Law; felony matters go to a District Court.
Release only after all holds clear The jail processes release after every active case, warrant, bond and agency hold has been addressed.
Collin County’s inmate FAQ states that magistration normally occurs twice daily, generally sometime between 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 2:00–5:00 p.m.. The actual time can change depending on the judge.
The general public cannot attend magistration in person. Collin County states that attorneys may attend and that the magistration process is available by video in the Detention Facility lobby.
Charges, bond and release

Do not pay a Collin County bond until every case is checked

Eligible cash and surety bonds are accepted at the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, TX 75071. The Sheriff states that bonds can be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Confirm the correct person and SO number Do not discuss payment using only a common name.
Write down every active charge A person can have several cases with separate bond amounts.
Check for active warrants A warrant can affect release even when another case has a payable bond.
Ask whether another agency has a hold A county or city hold can delay transfer or release.
Confirm the current bond type The amount or conditions can change after magistrate or court review.
Choose the correct payment route Collin County accepts eligible cash bonds and surety bonds through approved Collin County bond companies.
Keep the receipt in the correct name Cash-bond refunds are handled after the case is disposed and court requirements are met.
Do not promise an immediate release Jail staff still have to clear all legal and administrative release requirements.

Collin County bond types in plain English

Cash bond

The full bond amount is deposited. HCSO states cash, money order or cashier’s check may be used.

Surety bond

An approved Collin County bonding company guarantees the defendant’s appearance and charges its own fee.

Personal bond

No security is required, but only a judge can approve release on the defendant’s promise to appear.

Pretrial release

If approved by a judge, the current county fee is 3% of the bond or $20, whichever is greater.

For cash bonds paid by money order or cashier’s check, make the payment payable to Collin County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). A cashier’s check requires bank-contact information so the funds can be verified while the bank is open.
Surety-bond fee: Collin County states that a $15 fee is required for each surety posting, with the total fee capped at $30 when multiple Class B-or-higher bonds are posted at the same time.

Can someone bond out from Plano, Frisco or another city jail?

Yes, when the person is being held on a Collin County charge and a bond has been set. The defendant signs the bond at the city jail, and the bond is then brought to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office for processing.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full name], SO number [number]. Please confirm every current Collin County charge, the bond on each charge, whether any warrant or outside hold remains, and whether the person is eligible for release if those bonds are posted.
The Bail Bond Board publishes dated lists of companies approved to write Collin County jail bonds. Use the newest list on the county page rather than an old screenshot or advertisement.
After the bond clears

Where to pick up someone released from Collin County Jail

Release location
Collin County Detention Facility
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071

Released inmates exit through the Detention Facility lobby.

Before driving there
  • Recheck the online inmate status.
  • Confirm that all cases and holds have cleared.
  • Have the SO number available.
  • Do not rely solely on the time the bond was paid.
A bond being accepted and a person physically walking out of the jail are two different events. Release processing can continue after payment while staff verify the legal paperwork.
Visiting the detention facility

Get on the inmate’s visitation list before making the trip

The inmate must place your name on the visitation list. Collin County states that inmates may change the list only on the schedule allowed by the facility.
Confirm the person is still housed in Collin County Check the inmate search immediately before scheduling.
Make sure your name is on the visitation list Showing up at the jail does not override the inmate’s approved list.
Check the current visitation schedule Housing-cluster schedules can change, so use the live Sheriff page rather than an old timetable.
Arrive 20 minutes early Late visitors are not permitted to proceed to visitation.
Bring current photo identification The visitor must present valid identification displaying a photograph.
Leave personal property outside the visitation area The Sheriff does not allow visitors to carry items into the visitation area.
Current Collin County visitation rules to remember
Rule
What the Sheriff currently publishes
Arrival
Be signed up 20 minutes before the visit begins.
Visit length
25 minutes, plus five minutes for walking to the housing cluster.
Early signup
Visitors cannot sign up more than one hour before the visit.
Adult visitors
One adult visitor per inmate per visitation day.
Children
Allowed on a space-available basis under the Sheriff’s published relationship rules.
Admissions area
Social visitors cannot visit inmates in Admissions; attorneys may.
Dress
Mini-skirts, sleeveless, transparent or provocative clothing are prohibited; shorts must extend to within five inches above the knee.
Visitation schedule assistance: 972-547-5224
Mail, phone, tablets and money

Use the SO number before sending anything

Personal mail

Personal mail is not delivered directly to 4300 Community Avenue. It is scanned for the inmate to view electronically.

Collin County Detention Facility
Inmate’s Full Name, Inmate SO Number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

The sender’s return name and address must appear on the envelope.

Read current mail rules

Legal mail and publications

Legal mail and qualifying new publications use the physical jail address:

Inmate’s Full Name, Inmate SO Number
Collin County Detention Facility
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071

Books, magazines and newspapers must come directly from an approved publisher, distributor or authorised retailer and must meet jail-content rules.

Phone calls and tablets

Inmates cannot receive normal incoming calls.

  • Prepaid phone accounts are handled through ICSolutions.
  • Inmates can purchase phone time using commissary funds.
  • Tablets support paid messages, photo sharing and Visit Now services.
  • ViaPath / GettingOut services are also used for supported tablet features.

Trust-account deposits

The Sheriff’s current inmate-account page directs deposits through Access Corrections.

  • Access Corrections mobile app
  • Online deposits
  • Detention Facility kiosk
  • Phone deposits
  • Participating CashPayToday retailers
  • Access Corrections lockbox

Deposit support: 636-888-7004

Do not use old TouchPay instructions found on cached county FAQ pages. The current dedicated Collin County inmate-account page identifies Access Corrections Secure Deposits as the active deposit system.

Care packages

The current Sheriff page identifies Access Securepak as the authorised commissary-package provider. Friends and family can order only approved products from the Collin County menu; outside care packages are not accepted.
Case privacy: ordinary calls, tablet messages and social visits should not be treated as confidential attorney-client communication. Avoid discussing evidence, witnesses or legal strategy.
Property and medical help

Some urgent family tasks do not require waiting for release

Valuable property

An inmate can authorise the release of valuable property such as keys, a phone or identification on an all-or-nothing basis at any time.

Bulk property

Bulk property may be released once while the person is in custody, generally between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. daily. The inmate keeps a change of clothing.

Prescription medication

Family members may bring qualifying current prescription medication to the main lobby. It must remain in the original pharmacy container and pass medical verification.

Glasses and contacts

Prescription glasses may be brought to reception. Prescription contact lenses must be in sealed, untampered packaging.

Medical staff do not normally disclose an inmate’s medical status to friends or relatives over the phone because of medical-privacy rules. They can receive information from family when it may help the patient’s care.
Arrest and offense reports

Request the record from the agency that created it

Collin County Jail may hold the inmate without owning the arrest report. If Plano Police made the arrest, request the police narrative from Plano. The same rule applies to Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Wylie, DPS or another arresting agency.
Sheriff arrest

Use the Collin County Sheriff Open Records portal for reports created by CCSO deputies or Sheriff divisions.

City police arrest

Use the open-records process of the city police department that created the offense or arrest report.

Court document

Do not send a court-record request to the Sheriff. Criminal judicial records come from the proper clerk.

How to request a Sheriff-created record

Open the Sheriff Open Records page Collin County recommends its online portal for faster submission. Open Sheriff Open Records
Ask for an existing record—not an explanation The Public Information Act does not require the Sheriff to create a new document, perform research or answer general questions.
Provide the report or call number when possible This helps avoid search delays and additional search fees.
Add the incident date and address Also include names of involved parties and the type of incident.
Specify exactly what you need For example: offense report, mugshot, dispatch incident log, 911 recording or certified copy.
Common Collin County Sheriff open-record fees currently published
Record
Published fee
Useful detail
911 call recording
$1
Identify the call date, time or incident number.
Accident report
$6
Crash reports may also route through TxDOT CRIS.
Body-camera recording
$10 per recording
Additional review/redaction charges can apply.
Call-for-service report
$3
Useful when the incident narrative is not required.
Inmate mugshot
$5
Request the correct person and jailing event.
Inmate visitor log
$1
Subject to applicable disclosure rules.
Offense / media report
$5
Provide the offense number when known.
Records search
$5
Can apply when offense number, call number or jailing date is not provided.
Collin County Sheriff Open Records
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Payment window: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Records questions: 972-547-5199
Copy-ready Sheriff record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable [offense report / arrest-related record / dispatch log / 911 recording / mugshot] concerning [full name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. The known report or call number is [number], and the inmate SO number is [number], if applicable. Please provide the record electronically when available and notify me before processing if additional charges will apply.
From booking to legal outcome

The charge determines which Collin County clerk controls the court record

Felony charge

Felony criminal cases are maintained by the Collin County District Clerk.

Online District Court criminal records cover cases filed or completed from 1988 to the present.

Open District Clerk

Class A or B misdemeanor

These criminal cases are maintained by the County Clerk’s County Court at Law division.

Collin County has seven statutory County Courts at Law handling these criminal matters.

Open misdemeanor criminal clerk

One-search shortcut

Collin County’s Judicial Online Search is particularly useful because it brings together current inmates, active warrants and criminal cases. The county describes it as a one-stop search that can connect an inmate directly to associated criminal cases.

What to look for after opening the criminal case

Correct defendant and date of birth
Cause or case number
Court assigned to the case
Filed criminal charge
Bond orders or conditions
Court settings and resets
Plea or trial activity
Dismissal, judgment or other disposition
Do not use “released from jail” as the court disposition. Release answers the custody question. The court record answers what happened to the criminal charge.
Certified dispositions and older cases

Know whether you need the County Clerk or District Clerk

Misdemeanor copies

County Court at Law criminal records are handled by the County Clerk at:

2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12165
McKinney, TX 75071

Criminal case / bond information: 972-548-6420 or 972-548-6422

Felony copies

District Court felony records are handled by the District Clerk at:

2100 Bloomdale Road
McKinney, TX 75071

Older felony records completed before 1988 require a manual District Clerk search.

County Clerk misdemeanor record-request charges currently published
Copy type
Published charge
Non-certified paper copy
$1 per page
Non-certified electronic copy
$1 for the first 10 pages; $0.10 per page over 10
Certified copy
$5 per document plus $1 per page
Both the District Clerk and County Court at Law Clerk publish a $5 manual record-search fee. Have the defendant’s full name, date of birth and case number ready whenever possible.
The County Clerk record-request form states that requests normally take one or two days, although users should allow up to five business days.
Active warrants

Use the live Collin County Judicial Search—not an old warrant list

Collin County’s Judicial Online Search can search active warrants and link a warrant to the associated case. That makes it more useful than a static list because you can move from the warrant result into the criminal court record.

Open the county Case Information page Select the Judicial Online Search application.
Select Active Warrants The same tool can search inmates, cases and civil papers.
Search the person carefully Compare the name with the linked case before assuming the warrant belongs to one individual.
Open the associated case Check whether the warrant is tied to a felony, misdemeanor, traffic or other court matter.
Verify the live status before acting Warrants can be served, recalled or otherwise changed.
Do not attempt to arrest or confront another person. If the warrant concerns you, consider speaking with a Texas criminal-defense lawyer before deciding how to appear or surrender.
Lawyer and indigent defense

Collin County uses court-appointed attorney systems—not one county public-defender office

Collin County maintains attorney-appointment lists for eligible indigent defendants. The court determines whether a defendant qualifies for appointed counsel.
If the defendant cannot afford counsel
  • Tell the magistrate or court that appointed counsel is needed.
  • Complete the required indigence information honestly.
  • Provide financial and asset information requested by the court.
  • Check the criminal docket later for the appointed attorney.
If hiring private counsel
  • Verify active Texas Bar status.
  • Ask whether the lawyer regularly handles Collin County criminal cases.
  • Give the lawyer the SO number, case number, court and next setting.
  • Request a written fee agreement.
Family members cannot independently choose a court-appointed attorney for an inmate. Appointment is handled through the court’s indigent-defense process.
Victim and safety resources

If you are following the booking because you are the victim

The Collin County Sheriff’s Crime Victim Advocate assists with the criminal-justice process, victim rights, safety planning, Crime Victims’ Compensation, counselling referrals, crisis intervention, court accompaniment and permanent protective-order assistance.

Sheriff Crime Victim Advocate

Service hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Open Victim Assistance Program
Custody notifications

The Sheriff also links to Texas IVSS-Counties for victim notification involving custody-status changes.

Open Sheriff public resources
If there is an immediate safety emergency or threat, use emergency services rather than relying on an online booking or warrant record.
Save these before calling around

Collin County booking, jail and court contacts

Collin County Detention Facility
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071

Detention Bureau: 972-547-5100

Visitation Information

972-547-5224

Confirm housing and current schedule before travelling.

Sheriff Open Records
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071

972-547-5199

Records & Warrants

972-547-5133

Useful for records-custodian and subpoena questions.

County Clerk Criminal
2100 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 12165
McKinney, TX 75071

972-548-6420 / 972-548-6422

District Clerk
2100 Bloomdale Road
McKinney, TX 75071

Felony District Court records and historical searches.

Magistrate Court
2100 Bloomdale Road
McKinney, TX 75071

Court Administrator: 972-547-5488

Access Corrections

Deposit support: 636-888-7004

Collin County Detention Facility

Russell A. Steindam Courts Building

Courthouse visitors go through security screening. Collin County advises arriving early and leaving prohibited items—including weapons, sharp tools, pepper spray, recording devices and other restricted property—outside the courthouse.
Collin County shortcuts

Details that save families unnecessary calls and trips

Save the SO number immediately

It is more useful for jail-related tasks than repeatedly searching a common name.

City arrest does not mean city court

A Plano or Frisco arrest can still produce a Collin County misdemeanor or felony court case.

One search links multiple systems

Use Judicial Online Search before calling several offices; it links inmates, warrants and criminal cases.

Do not send personal mail to McKinney

Ordinary personal correspondence goes to the Phoenix, Maryland scanning address.

Use current Access Corrections instructions

Older county FAQ text still references a former deposit provider. The dedicated current inmate-account page is the safer source.

Check the court after release

Release from 4300 Community Avenue says nothing by itself about dismissal, conviction or the final case result.

10 Collin County booking questions

Answers people usually need after a Collin County arrest

How do I search Collin County booking records?

Use Collin County’s official Judicial Online Search or the Sheriff’s Find Someone in Jail link. The inmate list includes current inmates and people released during the previous 24 hours. Search by last name, open the correct person, and verify the SO number, age, booking information, charges, bond amounts and linked court cases.

Does the Collin County inmate search include recent releases?

Yes. Collin County states that its jail list includes current inmates and inmates released within the previous 24 hours. Older custody events may require the Judicial Online Search, court records or a Sheriff open-records request.

What is the SO number on a Collin County inmate record?

The SO number is a Sheriff’s Office identifier used for the inmate in Collin County. Save it after locating the correct person because it is useful for inmate mail and other detention-related services. Always verify the person’s name and other identifying information before relying on it.

Where can I see Collin County charges and bond amounts?

Collin County’s Judicial Online Search can display current inmates, mugshots, bond amounts and links to associated criminal cases. Review every charge separately because different cases can have different bonds, conditions or holds.

Where can I post bond for a Collin County inmate?

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office accepts eligible cash and surety bonds at 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, TX 75071. The Sheriff states that bonds can be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Confirm every charge and bond condition before paying.

How do I visit an inmate at the Collin County Detention Facility?

The inmate must place the visitor on the approved visitation list. Visitors must arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled visit, present valid photo identification and follow the current visitation schedule and dress rules. Standard visits are 25 minutes, with additional walking time to the housing cluster.

What is the mailing address for a Collin County inmate?

Personal mail should be addressed to Collin County Detention Facility, followed by the inmate’s full name and SO number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Personal mail sent directly to the McKinney detention facility is returned. Legal mail and approved publications use the physical detention-facility address instead.

How do I put money on a Collin County inmate account?

The current Collin County Sheriff inmate-account page directs deposits through Access Corrections. Deposits can be made online, by app, at a facility kiosk, by phone at 636-888-7004, through participating cash retailers or through the Access Corrections lockbox procedure.

How do I request a Collin County arrest or offense report?

For a report created by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, use the Sheriff Open Records Request process. Include the report or call number when known, incident type, date, address and names of involved parties. Reports created by Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Wylie or another police department must be requested from that agency.

How do I find the final outcome of a Collin County criminal charge?

Use Collin County’s Judicial Online Search to connect the booking to the criminal case. Class A and B misdemeanor cases are maintained by the County Clerk’s County Court at Law division, while felony District Court records are maintained by the District Clerk. Read the disposition or judgment for each charge rather than treating a booking or release as the final outcome.

Official research used

Primary Collin County resources checked for this page

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