Dallas County Booking Records | Charges, Bond and Release

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Dallas County, Texas · Jail location, charges, bond, holds and release status

Decode Dallas County Jail Charges Before Paying Bond

Start with the official Dallas County Jail Lookup System. Search by name and date of birth, or use the book-in number or case number when you already have one. Open the possible match and first confirm the jail location, tank location, book-in number and booking date.

Then read every charge, bond amount, warrant number and hold separately. The total bond at the bottom of the page is useful, but it does not prove that payment will cause release. Another case, a zero-dollar no-bond entry, an outside hold or unfinished release processing may still keep the person in custody.

Search official booking records Check the criminal court case Why is release delayed?
Full booked name Date of birth Book-in number Case or warrant number Approximate arrest date
DALLAS RELEASE CONTROL CHECKING ALL CAUSES
HOLD + BOND CHECKED
CASE
ALL CHARGES CLEARED FOR REVIEW
A booking is not a conviction. Dallas County’s jail result shows custody and charge information available through the Sheriff’s system. It does not prove guilt, and the displayed charge may later be rejected, amended, dismissed or resolved differently in court.
Search choices

Name and DOB, book-in number or case number.

Release questions

Call Dallas County Jail Information at 214-761-9025.

Bond desk

111 W. Commerce Street; open 24 hours.

Court verification

Use the warrant number in the Dallas County Courts Portal.

Official review

Local details checked August 5, 2026.

Start with the urgent question

What do you need from the booking record?

ARRESTED RECENTLY Confirm the person was booked

Search by last and first name, then add the date of birth, race or sex to reduce same-name results.

Run the booking search
CHARGES Read every line separately

A person may have several felony, misdemeanor, hold or insufficient-bond entries under one book-in number.

Decode the charge list
BOND Do not use only the total

Confirm every individual amount, zero-dollar entry, warrant and hold before paying anything.

Review bond payment
RELEASE Check what still blocks release

Posted bond does not clear another case, outside hold, no-bond entry or unfinished release process.

Find the release blocker
COURT OUTCOME Search the warrant number

Use the Courts Portal to find the filed case, court settings, bond orders and final disposition.

Verify the court record
FAMILY SUPPORT Confirm the current jail first

Jail location and book-in number are needed for visitation, mail, telephone and trust deposits.

Visit, call or send money

Go directly to the Dallas County task

The sections are ordered around what families normally need during the first hours after an arrest.

Official Dallas County search

Find the correct booking without relying on a name alone

Dallas County provides three separate search routes: prisoner information, book-in number and case number. The official site spells the identifier “Bookin Number,” while this article uses the more familiar term “book-in number.”
Open the Dallas County Jail Lookup System Use the Dallas County government portal rather than a mugshot or people-search website. Open the official jail lookup
Start with last name and first name Add the date of birth when known. Race and sex can narrow a long result list but should not replace stronger identity details.
Search the book-in number when available This is the cleanest route back to one displayed jail intake.
Use the case number for a known charge A case-number search may locate the person when the name was entered differently.
Open every plausible result Compare the full name, date of birth, race, sex, booking date and known arrest circumstances.
Save the jail and tank location These fields show where the person is currently housed inside the detention complex.
Write down the book-in number It is needed for mail, trust deposits and many jail-service questions.
Copy every warrant number Dallas County directs users to these numbers when checking the related felony or misdemeanor court case.
Read each bond amount and hold Do not skip lines showing zero-dollar amounts, insufficient bond or outside-agency holds.
Save the total bond—but do not treat it as a release quote The total is a mathematical summary of displayed bond amounts. It does not confirm that every release condition is satisfied.
Save before closing the page: name, date of birth, jail location, tank location, book-in number, booking date, every charge, every bond amount, every warrant number, magistrate, hold and total bond amount.
Exact result-field decoder

Understand what the Dallas County booking page is showing

Each field answers a different question
Field
What it usually means
What it does not prove
Best next action
Name
The name under which the person is displayed in the jail system.
Identity when several people share that name.
Match DOB and book-in number.
Race and sex
Demographic descriptors currently displayed by the jail system.
Identity without stronger matching information.
Use only as supporting comparison fields.
Date of birth
A strong identity detail connected to the displayed booking.
That every same-name record with that DOB is the event you need.
Also match booking date or warrant number.
Jail location
The Dallas County detention facility where the person is currently shown.
That the person will remain there.
Recheck before visiting or collecting property.
Tank location
The person’s current housing area inside the displayed jail.
Public access to the housing unit.
Use it when jail staff request the housing location.
Book-in number
The identifier for the displayed Dallas County jail intake.
The final court result.
Use it for mail, money and jail-service questions.
Book-in date
When the person entered the displayed Dallas County booking process.
The exact incident or offense time.
Compare it with the arrest report and filing date.
Charge
The allegation or case status currently attached to that line.
Guilt or final prosecution.
Search the warrant number in the Courts Portal.
Bond amount
The most recent bond shown as set by a magistrate, District Judge or County Criminal Judge.
That paying it clears every charge or hold.
Verify all entries with the Bond Desk.
Warrant number
The number Dallas County uses to connect the booking entry with a criminal matter.
That the warrant remains active.
Run it through the Courts Portal.
Magistrate
The judicial officer associated with the displayed bond decision.
That the bond has not changed since the result was viewed.
Read the newest court order.
Hold
Another agency, case or legal authority may have placed a restriction on release.
The reason has been fully explained on the public page.
Ask jail information which agency controls the hold.
Total bond
The total of the displayed monetary bond amounts.
Immediate eligibility for release.
Check zero-dollar entries, holds and court restrictions.
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers—preferably date of birth plus book-in number, booking date or warrant number—before sending money or treating the result as belonging to a particular person.
Charges, holds and bond labels

Read the full charge stack instead of the first line

Ordinary charge line

A charge line may display an allegation, bond amount, warrant number and magistrate.

Use the warrant number to find the court case and current judicial orders.

“Insufficient bond” label

This indicates that the displayed case has a bond-related status requiring closer review.

Do not assume the older amount, a prior payment or another case satisfies the current requirement.

Zero-dollar entry

The jail result explains that $0.00 means the magistrate did not permit a bond to be set for that entry.

Ask the assigned court or a lawyer what must occur next.

Hold entry

A hold may be connected to another county, municipal case, state agency, federal authority or separate legal process.

Ask which agency owns it and what event clears it.

Example: one total bond, four different problems

CASE 1 Cash bond listed

The amount may be payable, but only for that cause.

CASE 2 Insufficient bond

The current court order must be checked before payment.

CASE 3 $0.00 bond

No bond was permitted to be set by the magistrate for that entry.

HOLD Outside agency

Dallas County may not control when the hold is removed.

A total bond can look payable even while a separate zero-dollar entry or outside hold prevents release. Always ask the Bond Desk or Jail Information to read the complete record.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a Dallas County booking may not appear

Booking is still underway Intake, fingerprinting, medical screening, identification and magistrate review may occur before the public result appears.
The name was entered differently Try the surname alone, a hyphenated name, maiden name, former name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released quickly A short custody event may be easier to trace through the Dallas County Courts Portal or arresting agency.
The arrest occurred in another county Search the county where the person was actually booked.
The case was a citation or municipal matter A criminal or traffic case can exist without a Dallas County jail intake.
The person entered federal or state custody Use the federal locator or TDCJ after a transfer out of county custody.
The record is legally restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged and confidential matters may not appear publicly.
You have a case number but no name match Use the dedicated case-number search in the Dallas County jail lookup.
Copy-ready jail-status call
I am trying to confirm the booking 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 still processing, currently housed, released, transferred or listed under another spelling or book-in number?
Dallas County Inmate General Information: 214-761-9025
Communications and dispatch: 214-749-8641
Detentions Administration: 214-653-2902
Booking to court verification

Use the warrant number to find the filed criminal case

Dallas County’s jail result specifically directs users to the warrant numbers when searching the county’s criminal court portal.
Save every warrant number from the jail result Felony warrant numbers commonly begin with F, while misdemeanor numbers often begin with M, but use the full number exactly as displayed.
Open the Dallas County Courts Portal The portal covers Dallas County felony and misdemeanor case information and does not require public registration.
Search the warrant or case number first This is more precise than a broad party-name search.
Compare the defendant and filing details Match the name, birth information when displayed, filing date, court and booking timeline.
Read the newest bond order The amount in the court record may have changed since booking.
Review every count One count may be dismissed while another remains pending or ends differently.
Find the actual disposition Look for dismissal, no-bill, plea, deferred adjudication, conviction, acquittal, sentence or another controlling order.
Open the official court-record gateway Open Dallas County Courts Portal

Which clerk maintains the criminal record?

Felony and magistrate records

The Dallas County District Clerk maintains felony criminal court records and Magistrate Court records associated with the Lew Sterrett Justice Center.

Online criminal information dates back to 1975, and documents are available for most felony cases filed after 2009.

Class A and B misdemeanors

The Dallas County Clerk maintains records for the county criminal courts handling Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases.

Plain misdemeanor documents from 2011 forward are generally available through the Courts Portal.

County-court portal questions: CC-Inquiry@dallascounty.org
District-court portal questions: DC-Inquiry@dallascounty.org
Court copies and proof of outcome

Get the correct felony or misdemeanor document

Dallas County criminal-record copy routes
Document needed
Office
Current public guidance
Next step
Online felony information
District Clerk
Case information dates back to 1975; documents for most felony cases after 2009.
Search the Courts Portal.
Certified felony disposition
District Clerk Felony Records Desk
Request in person or by email with the Criminal Records Request Form.
Contact the Records Desk before paying.
Plain misdemeanor document, 2011–current
County Clerk
Available to view online without charge when the document is public and digitized.
Use the Courts Portal.
Certified misdemeanor copy
County Clerk
$1 per page plus $5 per case when certification is required.
Obtain it in person under the current temporary service notice.
Misdemeanor record search
County Clerk Criminal Courts
$5 record-search fee.
Provide full name and date of birth.
Older misdemeanor file
County Clerk
Pre-2011 cases may be stored offsite and can require retrieval time.
Check current access instructions before travelling.
Temporary County Clerk service notice: Effective April 6, 2026, Dallas County Central Records states that email requests and telephone follow-ups are temporarily unavailable during its move. Criminal records from 2011 forward remain online, while certified criminal copies must currently be obtained in person at the Frank Crowley or George Allen courthouse with exact payment.
District Clerk Felony Records Desk
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Dallas, TX 75207

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Phone: 214-653-5950

Email: DCRecordsCriminal@dallascounty.org

County Clerk Criminal Courts
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Room A-1
Dallas, TX 75207

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Phone: 214-653-7099

For a certified felony copy paid online, contact the District Clerk first and obtain the exact amount. Dallas County warns that overpayments are generally not refunded and shortages may delay processing.
Dallas County bond desk

Post bond without using an unverified payment request

Dallas County Bond Desk
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Confirm the correct person Match the full booked name, date of birth and book-in number.
List every charge and warrant number Do not ask only about the total bond.
Ask about each zero-dollar entry The public result says $0.00 means no bond was permitted to be set by the magistrate for that entry.
Ask whether an outside hold exists Determine which agency owns it and whether Dallas County can release the person.
Confirm the current amount A judge can increase, reduce, revoke or otherwise change bond after booking.
Choose cash or a legitimate surety bond Dallas County warns against unverified payment requests and CashApp scams.
Bring acceptable adult identification An adult may post an eligible bond in person at the Bond Desk.
Use an accepted cash-bond payment Dallas County accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order payable to Dallas County. Debit and credit cards are not accepted for cash bonds.
Follow the DFW financial-institution rule Cashier’s checks and money orders must be issued by a local DFW-area bank or financial institution, and proof of purchase must be shown.
Keep the receipt and bond agreement Save the book-in number, warrant numbers, payment amount, payer name and surety terms.
Western Union is currently unavailable for Dallas County bonds. Do not send money through CashApp or another method given by an unsolicited caller claiming to control release.
Bond-status call script
I am calling about [full booked name], date of birth [date], book-in number [number]. Please confirm every charge and warrant number, the current bond on each entry, every zero-dollar no-bond entry, every outside hold, the total amount currently payable and whether any other condition prevents release.
Read Dallas County bond rules Open Bond Administration
Bond Administration: 214-653-2755
Bail Bond Investigator: 214-653-2756
Release-status troubleshooting

Why posted bond may not produce immediate release

ANOTHER CASE One charge remains unpaid

Every separate warrant number must be reviewed.

NO BOND A $0.00 entry remains

The magistrate did not permit a bond to be set for that entry.

HOLD Another agency controls release

Dallas County may have to wait for pickup or clearance.

PROCESSING Release paperwork is incomplete

Staff must verify every cause, payment and restriction.

COURT ORDER The bond changed

A later order may supersede the amount initially displayed.

INSUFFICIENT BOND The prior bond no longer resolves the entry

Check the current court order before paying more.

IDENTITY Release recipient must be confirmed

Some questions require clarification about who the inmate is released to.

TRANSFER The person is moving systems

Another county, state or federal agency may assume custody.

Dallas County directs non-attorney release questions—including release date, who the inmate must be released to and whether bond posted—to Jail Information at 214-761-9025.
Release-delay call script
Bond was posted for [name], book-in number [number], on [date and time]. Can you confirm whether the bond has been received, whether another charge, zero-dollar entry, warrant or outside hold remains, whether the inmate must be released to a specific person or agency, and whether release processing is still underway?
Lew Sterrett detention complex

Confirm the jail location and tank before travelling

The North Tower, West Tower and Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility are located together at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center complex beside the Frank Crowley Courts Building.
North Tower Detention Facility
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

The jail lookup may display “North Tower” followed by a tank location.

West Tower Detention Facility
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

The lookup may display “West Tower” for a person housed in that building.

Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

The lookup may display “Kays Tower” for this direct-supervision facility.

Do not use an old jail location. Housing changes can occur after classification, medical placement, court movement or operational reassignment. Reopen the booking result before visiting or collecting property.
In-person jail visitation

Use the inmate’s last name to choose the visit day

General Dallas County in-person visitation schedule
Inmate surname
Visit days
Published hours
Final processing time
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 visit period
One 20-minute visit is allowed per day
Maximum two visits per inmate each week
Up to four visitors may attend one visit
No more than two adults and two minor children
Weekend minors must be with an adult parent or legal guardian on the visitor card
A person jailed in Dallas County during the prior six months is not authorised to visit
Cellphones are prohibited inside visitation
Electric-vehicle warning: Dallas County specifically warns that cellphones are prohibited, which can affect visitors who rely on a phone to start, unlock or manage an electric vehicle. Make another plan before entering the jail.
Hospital visits are not normally allowed. A one-time family visit may be approved only when medical professionals determine the inmate’s condition is seriously declining and detention leadership approves it.
Check current in-person visitation
SmartInmate video visits

Verify the confirmation because Dallas County posts conflicting details

Important source conflict: Dallas County’s dedicated Video Visitation page says visits must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance and last 20 minutes. Its newer phone, tablet and mail update says at least 24 hours in advance and a 15-minute duration. Treat the date, time, duration and fee shown in your live SmartInmate confirmation as controlling.
Create a SmartInmate account The registering visitor must be at least 17 and provide valid government-issued photo identification.
Submit registration early Dallas County says approvals are generally completed within 72 hours.
Schedule the correct inmate Use the booked name and book-in number.
Read the live confirmation Confirm the visit duration, start time, location and whether the session is on-site or off-site.
Log in before the scheduled start Late visitors receive only the remaining time.
Expect monitoring Social video visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
Published on-site video availability
Day
Availability
Important rule
Monday
8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
No children under 17 during weekday on-site visits.
Tuesday
8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
No children under 17 during weekday on-site visits.
Wednesday
No video visitation
Do not schedule travel for Wednesday.
Thursday
8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
No children under 17 during weekday on-site visits.
Friday
8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
No children under 17 during weekday on-site visits.
Saturday and Sunday
8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
A parent or guardian must be present for visitors under 17.
Open SmartInmate Review Dallas County video rules
Mail, telephone and inmate money

Use the booked name and book-in number for every service

Personal inmate mail

Address ordinary personal mail as follows:

[Inmate’s booked name] #[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.
  • Mail is not forwarded after release.
  • Released-inmate mail is returned or sent to the postal dead-letter department.
  • Mail sent to the Florida processing address is not confidential legal mail.

Legal correspondence

Attorneys should not send confidential legal mail to the ordinary Florida processing address.

[Inmate’s booked name] #[book-in number]
P.O. Box 660334
Dallas, TX 75266

Dallas County also encourages attorneys to use SmartInmate for secure legal communication.

Trust deposits

  • Use the inmate’s booked name and booking number.
  • Cash kiosks are available at each jail.
  • CashPayToday walk-in deposits list a $5 flat fee.
  • Access Corrections online fees start as low as $2.95.
  • Telephone deposits through 866-345-1884 start as low as $3.95.

Telephone and tablet communication

Dallas County’s current communication pages direct families to SmartInmate for telephone, tablet, messaging and video services.

Ordinary communications may be recorded or monitored. Do not discuss witnesses, evidence, passwords, alibis or defence strategy.

Dallas County does not accept personal checks, payroll checks, money orders, tax refunds, stimulus checks, insurance checks, child-support checks or Social Security checks for an inmate trust account.

Mail items likely to be rejected

Jewellery or non-paper property
Items with glued surfaces or adhesive backing
Books not obtained through the approved electronic process
Hardback books
Illegal material or instructions involving weapons, explosives or drugs
Material encouraging riots, strikes or escape
Mail without the booked name and book-in number
Mail without the sender’s full return address
Read current inmate-mail rules Review trust-deposit options Open inmate telephone information
Access Corrections telephone deposits: 866-345-1884
Property, health and wellness

Handle property release and medical concerns correctly

Property release
  • The requester begins at the front lobby or control centre.
  • The inmate must sign the property-release form.
  • After vault processing, the release must cover all property rather than individual items.
  • Clothing and other property require separate forms.
  • Bring acceptable government-issued photo identification.

Published hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., every day.

Medical or wellness concern

Call Jail Information at 214-761-9025 for a wellness-check question.

Dallas County states that health services are provided regardless of ability to pay, although eligible medical fees may be deducted from the inmate trust account.

A family or public inquiry that causes a licensed medical assessment can result in a $10 medical-service fee charged to the inmate account, subject to published exceptions.

Dallas County states that a medical-fee deduction cannot reduce the inmate trust-fund balance below $6.
Read inmate-property rules Review medical-fee guidance
Arrest and offense reports

Request the narrative from the arresting agency

The Dallas County jail may not own the arrest report. The person may have been arrested by the Dallas County Sheriff, Dallas Police, Irving Police, Garland Police, a constable, a state agency or another department.

Dallas County Sheriff report

  • Use the Dallas County GovQA Public Records Center.
  • Select the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office as the department.
  • Provide the full name, DOB, arrest date, location and report number.
  • Describe the exact record: arrest report, offense report, incident report or identified supplement.
Submit a Dallas County public-record request

Dallas Police arrest report

  • Provide the arrested person’s name, date of birth, sex, race and arrest date.
  • The Dallas Police Records Section states that only the first page of an arrest report is generally available through this route.
  • Some restrictions may apply.
  • Police will not provide arrest-report details over the telephone.

Records assistance: 214-671-3345

Read Dallas Police report instructions
Dallas County Sheriff open records
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Attention: Legal
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, LB-31
Dallas, TX 75207-4313
Dallas Police Open Records Unit
1400 Botham Jean Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215
Telephone: 214-671-3343
Copy-ready arrest-report request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable arrest record, public portion of the offense or incident report, probable-cause information and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers include Dallas County book-in number [number], warrant or case number [number] and agency service or report number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Dallas County Wanted search

Use the wanted search as a lead, not a legal conclusion

Dallas County’s Wanted system can search by name, ZIP code, case number, citation number, licence plate, VIN and demographic information. It also includes filters for photos, warrants and scofflaw restrictions.
Open Dallas County Wanted Open the official wanted search
Use the case number when known It is safer than relying on a common name.
Compare the date of birth and other identifiers Do not assume that a same-name result is the correct person.
Verify the current court docket The warrant may have been served, recalled or satisfied after the wanted page was updated.
Call the proper authority Use Dallas County warrant information or local law enforcement rather than confronting anyone.
Dallas County warns that its wanted information may not be current and should not be used alone for legal action. Do not confront, follow or attempt to detain anyone.
Sheriff warrant information: 214-761-9026
Dallas County Wanted verification: 214-653-3530
Statewide checks and record clearing

Separate correction, expunction and nondisclosure

Texas DPS criminal history

Use the Texas DPS public name search when you need a broader statewide record rather than one Dallas County booking.

A name-based possible match is not fingerprint confirmation.

Open Texas DPS criminal-history search

TDCJ inmate search

Use TDCJ after the person enters Texas state-prison custody or when you need the state location, offense or projected release date.

Open TDCJ Inmate Information
Identify the system containing the error Compare the Dallas County booking page, arresting-agency report, court case and DPS history.
Save the exact incorrect entry Record the book-in number, warrant number, URL, date viewed and disputed field.
Obtain the controlling proof Get a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or written agency correction.
Contact the office that owns the error The Sheriff cannot rewrite a Dallas Police report, and the Clerk cannot independently change a jail-entry field.
Dispute private reports separately Send the background-reporting company the certified court result and identify the inaccurate item.
Expunction

An eligible Texas expunction can require covered arrest records to be destroyed or removed. Not every dismissal or old arrest qualifies.

Review current expunction guidance
Order of nondisclosure

A nondisclosure order restricts public disclosure of an eligible record but does not erase it from every government or authorised-agency system.

Open official nondisclosure forms
Correction is different from clearing. Correction fixes inaccurate data. Expunction or nondisclosure concerns an accurate record that may qualify for legal restriction.
Dallas County contacts and parking

Jail, bond, court and records offices

Dallas County Jail Information

214-761-9025

Custody, release, bond-posting and wellness questions.

Dallas County Sheriff
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207

Dispatch: 214-749-8641

Dallas County Bond Desk
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Open 24 hours.

Bond Administration

214-653-2755

Bond acceptance and Dallas County warrant confirmation.

District Clerk Felony Records
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Dallas, TX 75207

214-653-5950

County Clerk Criminal Courts
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Room A-1
Dallas, TX 75207

214-653-7099

Dallas County Public Defender
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 9th Floor
Dallas, TX 75207

214-653-3550

Dallas County District Attorney
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, LB-19
Dallas, TX 75207

214-653-3600

Dallas Police Records
1400 Botham Jean Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215

214-671-3345

Dallas County Security

214-653-7000

County-building security information.

Parking near Lew Sterrett and Frank Crowley

Frank Crowley C Garage
199 N. Riverfront Drive
Dallas, TX 75207

Published facility hours: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Frank Crowley D Garage

Located across from the courthouse.

Published facility hours: 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Frank Crowley Lot F
199 N. Riverfront Drive
Dallas, TX 75207

Published as open 24 hours.

County parking is first come, first served. Dallas County’s jury-parking page warns that there is no free parking; juror discounts do not automatically apply to jail or records visitors.

Map to the Lew Sterrett Justice Center

Map to the Frank Crowley Courts Building

Confirm before driving: Recheck the current jail location, office hours, acceptable identification, parking hours, exact payment and whether a temporary service notice affects the counter you need.
Dallas-specific mistakes

Details that prevent wasted time or lost money

Use “book-in number” for jail services

The official portal spells it “Bookin Number.” Save the number exactly as displayed.

Use the warrant number for court research

Dallas County’s booking result directs users to that number for the related court case.

A $0 bond is not a free release

The official result says no bond was permitted to be set by the magistrate for that entry.

No credit card for a cash bond

The Bond Desk accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order—not debit or credit cards.

Do not take your phone into visitation

This includes visitors who need a phone to operate an electric vehicle.

Trust the live SmartInmate confirmation

Dallas County currently posts conflicting video-visit timing and duration instructions.

Mail goes to Florida

Ordinary inmate correspondence uses the Smart Communications processing address, not the downtown jail.

The arresting agency owns the report

A Dallas Police report is not requested from the Dallas County Sheriff merely because the person entered county jail.

Check the temporary clerk notice

County Clerk criminal-copy access changed during the 2026 Central Records move.

10 title-specific questions

Dallas County booking, bond and release questions

How do I search Dallas County booking records?

Open the official Dallas County Jail Lookup System. Search by the person’s last name and first name, add the date of birth, race or sex when needed, or search directly by book-in number or case number. Open the possible match and verify the name, date of birth, jail location, tank location, book-in number and booking date before reviewing charges or sending money.

Can I search the Dallas County jail by book-in number or case number?

Yes. The official lookup provides separate searches for prisoner information, book-in number and case number. A book-in number identifies the displayed jail intake, while the case or warrant number can be used to locate the related Dallas County court record.

What information appears in a Dallas County booking result?

A Dallas County booking result can show the person’s name, race, sex, date of birth, jail location, tank location, book-in number, booking date, charge, bond amount, warrant number, magistrate, holds and total bond. The result may also display a booking photograph for a person currently in custody.

What does a zero-dollar bond mean in the Dallas County jail lookup?

The official Dallas County result explains that a bond amount of zero dollars means no bond was permitted to be set by the magistrate judge for that entry. A zero-dollar hold or charge should not be interpreted as a free release. Contact Jail Information, Bond Administration or the assigned court for the current status.

Why can someone remain in Dallas County Jail after the listed bond is paid?

The person may have another charge, an insufficient-bond entry, a zero-dollar no-bond entry, an outside-agency hold, a warrant, a court restriction or unfinished release processing. Review every charge and hold in the lookup and confirm the complete release status with Dallas County Jail Information before paying.

Where can I post a Dallas County jail bond?

An adult with acceptable identification may post an eligible bond at the Dallas County Bond Desk in the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, 111 West Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas 75202. The desk operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dallas County accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order for cash bonds and does not accept debit or credit cards.

How can I check whether a Dallas County inmate was released?

Search the official jail lookup again and review whether the person remains listed with a current jail and tank location. Because release processing can continue after bond is posted, call the Dallas County Inmate General Information Line at 214-761-9025 to ask about release status, who the inmate must be released to, whether bond has posted or whether another hold remains.

How do I visit someone in Dallas County Jail?

For in-person visitation, check the inmate’s last name and current facility. Last names A through L generally visit Monday and Thursday evenings, while M through Z visit Tuesday and Friday evenings. All inmates may receive visits on weekends during published hours. Video visits are scheduled through SmartInmate, but Dallas County currently publishes conflicting advance-notice and duration details, so use the confirmation shown in SmartInmate as the controlling instruction.

How do I send mail or money to a Dallas County inmate?

Address personal mail with the inmate’s booked name and book-in number, followed by c/o Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 9226, Seminole, Florida 33775-9226. For trust deposits, use the inmate’s name and booking number. Dallas County lists jail kiosks, CashPayToday, Access Corrections and the Access Corrections telephone line at 866-345-1884.

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

Use the warrant or case number from the jail result in the Dallas County Courts Portal. The District Clerk maintains felony and magistrate records, while the County Clerk maintains Class A and B misdemeanor court records. Review every count and locate the actual dismissal, plea, deferred adjudication, judgment, acquittal or sentence rather than relying only on the booking charge.

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Primary Dallas County sources used for this article

Booking, bond and jail
Family and communication
Court and legal records
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

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Booking, custody, housing, bond, hold, release, visitation, fee, provider, parking and court information can change. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and recheck the current official source before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

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 5, 2026. The video-visitation conflict is disclosed rather than silently choosing one of two inconsistent Dallas County instructions.

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