Dallas County Mugshots Search | Recent Booking Photos

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Dallas County, Texas · Current booking photos, custody, charges and court outcomes

Find a Dallas County Booking Photo Without Mistaking It for a Conviction

Dallas County does not present its official booking photos as a simple chronological mugshot wall. Start with the Sheriff’s Jail Lookup and search the individual by name, date of birth, book-in number or case number. A current-custody result may include the booking photo and the identifiers needed to confirm that you found the right person.

If the person has already left custody, follow the Sheriff’s booking-photo request process instead of assuming that the image was deleted. Before using or sharing any photo, match the book-in record and check the Dallas County criminal court outcome. A booking image records intake—not guilt.

Search official Dallas County mugshots Check the related court case Request an older booking photo
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate booking date Book-in number Case number
DALLAS BOOKING-PHOTO LAB VERIFYING IDENTITY
BOOK-IN NUMBER + DOB + CASE
DISPOSITION CHECKED
PHOTO
PHOTO + BOOKING + CASE MATCHED
A mugshot is not proof of guilt. A Dallas County booking photo documents part of the intake process. Charges can be declined, changed, reduced, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Always check the corresponding case and final disposition.
Current photo

Search the official Dallas County Jail Lookup.

Released person

Request the photo through the Sheriff’s PIO.

Best identifier

Save the Dallas County book-in number.

Jail information

Call 214-761-9025 for unclear custody details.

Official review

Procedures checked August 5, 2026.

Important search reality

There is no official scrolling “recent mugshots” gallery

The Dallas County Jail Lookup is built around an individual search. It accepts prisoner information, a book-in number or a case number. To locate a recent booking photo, you must search for a particular person or identifying number.
Person still in custody

Use Jail Lookup. The Sheriff’s Public Information Officer directs current-custody photo searches to this system.

Person already released

Email the Sheriff’s PIO with enough identifying information for staff to locate the older booking photo.

Need the case outcome

Use the Dallas County felony and misdemeanor criminal case search. The photo itself does not answer what happened in court.

Choose your situation

What are you trying to confirm?

BOOKED RECENTLY Find the current jail record

Search by last name and first name. Add the date of birth to reduce same-name results.

Follow the lookup steps
PHOTO NOT SHOWING Confirm custody and processing

The person may still be processing, already released, listed differently or outside Dallas County custody.

Troubleshoot the missing photo
OLDER MUGSHOT Request the released-inmate image

Email the Sheriff’s PIO with the name, DOB, booking date, charge and identifying numbers.

Use the request script
CHARGE OR BOND Open every jail case entry

One booking can contain several cases with different charges, bond amounts and holds.

Decode the result
FINAL OUTCOME Search felony and misdemeanor courts

Match the case number and read the disposition for every count.

Verify the court case
REMOVE OR CORRECT Separate an error from a valid record

Correction, private-site removal, expunction and nondisclosure are different processes.

Review the options

Go directly to the Dallas County task

Photo availability guide

Where the booking image may be found

Use the person’s custody status to choose the correct route
Situation
Best official route
What to prepare
What may happen
Currently in Dallas County custody
Dallas County Jail Lookup
Name, DOB, book-in number or case number.
The current jail result may display the booking photo and custody details.
Recently released
Sheriff’s Public Information Officer
Booked name, DOB, arrest date, charge, book-in and case numbers.
Staff may need to locate the archived image manually.
Arrested by Dallas Police
County booking photo through DCSO; police report through City of Dallas
DPD report number and Dallas County booking identifiers.
The photo and offense report may come from different offices.
Arrested in another county
County that completed the booking
Arrest location, agency and date.
Dallas County may have no booking photo for that custody event.
Juvenile or restricted matter
Appropriate juvenile court or agency process
Relationship, authority and case details.
The image or record may be confidential or unavailable publicly.
Expunged, sealed or confidential record
Court or agency with legal authority over the record
Certified order and identifying information.
Public access may be restricted or removed.
Jail-record decoder

Read the record behind the Dallas County mugshot

The photo is only one field in the booking record
Field
What it identifies
What it does not prove
Best next action
Booking photo
An image created during the displayed jail intake.
Guilt, conviction or the final charge.
Match the DOB, book-in number and court case.
Book-in number
One specific Dallas County jail intake event.
That every case listed ended the same way.
Save it for mail, deposits, photo requests and jail calls.
Booking date
When the displayed jail intake began.
The exact time of the alleged offense.
Compare it with the arrest report and court filing.
Case number
A criminal court matter connected with the booking.
That the booking allegation became the final filed charge.
Search the Dallas County court system.
Charge
An allegation associated with the arrest, booking or case.
That the prosecutor proved the offense.
Find the charging document and disposition.
Bond amount
A release condition attached to one case or charge.
That payment clears every case, warrant or hold.
Confirm every active case with the bond desk.
Housing location
The jail building or housing assignment displayed at that time.
The person will remain there.
Recheck before visiting or sending property.
Release status
Whether the displayed custody event may have ended.
Dismissal, acquittal or innocence.
Search the final court disposition.
A single booking may contain several case numbers. Read every case separately. One charge may be bonded while another case, warrant or hold keeps the person in custody.
Identity safeguard

Do not identify someone from the photograph alone

Full booked name matches
Date of birth matches
Book-in number matches another source
Booking date fits the known event
Case number matches the court record
Charge and arresting agency fit the event
Housing or release timeline is consistent
Final court disposition was checked
Minimum verification rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, contacting family, publishing an allegation or treating the booking photo as belonging to a specific person.
Facial resemblance is not a reliable substitute for a DOB, book-in number or case number. Image quality, age, hairstyle and lighting can make different people appear similar.
Missing result troubleshooting

Why the Dallas County mugshot may not appear

Booking is still underway Fingerprinting, medical screening, identification and system entry can occur before the public result is complete.
The person was released quickly A person who is no longer in custody may need a PIO booking-photo request.
The name is entered differently Try a former name, maiden name, hyphenated surname, suffix, alias or corrected spelling.
The DOB is wrong or incomplete Run a broader name search and compare other identifiers carefully.
The arrest occurred elsewhere Search the county that performed the booking rather than the person’s home county.
The event involved a citation A notice to appear or municipal matter may exist without a Dallas County jail photo.
The record is confidential Juvenile, protected, sealed, expunged and other restricted records may not be public.
The website is temporarily unavailable Retry in another browser, remove autofill, use a desktop device or call jail information.
Copy-ready missing-booking call
I am trying to confirm whether [full booked name], date of birth [date], was booked into Dallas County on or around [date]. The arresting agency may have been [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is processing, currently housed, released, listed under another spelling or associated with a book-in number?
Dallas County Jail/Inmate Information: 214-761-9025
Released-inmate photo request

Request a Dallas County booking photo that left the live lookup

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer states that current-custody booking photos should be located through Jail Lookup. When the person is no longer in custody, email enough identifying information to narrow the photo search.
Confirm that the person is no longer in custody Search the Jail Lookup and call 214-761-9025 when the current status is unclear.
Collect the identifying information Prepare the booked name, DOB, approximate arrest date, booking date, charge, book-in number and case number.
Email the Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Use a clear subject such as “Released inmate booking photo request.” Email sheriffmedia@dallascounty.org
Ask for one identified image Avoid asking for every mugshot from a broad date range when you need one person.
Provide your preferred delivery method Include a working email address and telephone number in case staff needs clarification.
Do not assume immediate release Confidentiality rules, identity concerns, record status and staff research can affect availability.
Copy-ready released-photo request
Subject: Dallas County released-inmate booking photo request

I request the Dallas County booking photograph associated with [full booked name], date of birth [date], for the booking on or about [date]. Known identifiers include book-in number [number], case number [number], charge [charge] and arresting agency [agency]. The individual no longer appears in current custody. Please let me know if additional identifying information or a formal public-information request is required.
Public Information Officer office hours are listed as 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. After-hours email is the Sheriff’s recommended contact route.
Photo versus arrest report

Request the incident narrative from the agency that created it

The Dallas County jail may hold someone arrested by Dallas Police, Irving Police, Garland Police, a constable, DPS or another agency. The booking photo and offense report can be held by different offices.

Dallas County Sheriff report

Use this route when a Dallas County Sheriff’s deputy created the offense, incident or arrest report.

  1. Open the Dallas County public-record portal.
  2. Identify the exact report or record needed.
  3. Provide the DOB, incident date, location, report number and involved names.
  4. Ask for electronic copies when suitable.
  5. Respond promptly to clarification or cost notices.
Submit a Dallas County records request Read the Sheriff’s request instructions

Dallas Police report

Use the City of Dallas process when Dallas Police created the incident or arrest report.

  1. Provide enough details to identify the event.
  2. Include the DPD report number when known.
  3. State the date, location, people and record type.
  4. Request the public portion rather than an undefined “complete file.”
  5. Keep the City request confirmation.
Open City of Dallas records guidance

DPD open-records telephone: 214-671-3343

Dallas County Sheriff written request address
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
Attention: Legal
133 N. Riverfront Blvd., LB-31
Dallas, TX 75207-4313
Copy-ready arrest-report request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable arrest, offense or incident report concerning [full name], date of birth [date], for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers include Dallas County book-in number [number], case number [number] and agency report number [number]. Please provide a written itemized estimate before processing if charges will exceed $40.
Court-outcome verification

Check what happened after the booking photo was taken

Dallas County offers a free online felony and misdemeanor case-information search dating back to 1975. Most online felony documents are available for cases filed after 2009, subject to confidentiality and access restrictions.
Open the Dallas County Criminal Background Search Search Dallas County criminal cases
Search the exact case number first Copy it from the jail result to avoid a broad same-name search.
Use the name search when the number is unknown Enter the last name, first name and DOB. Add race, sex or status only when needed to narrow results.
Compare the filing date and offense Confirm that the case follows the same booking event.
Identify whether the case is felony or misdemeanor The District Clerk maintains felony records. The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records.
Read the case status and events Look for charging documents, bond orders, settings, plea entries, dismissal, judgment and sentencing.
Review every count separately One charge may be dismissed while another ends in deferred adjudication, conviction or another result.
Order a certified record when proof is required A screenshot may not satisfy an employer, licensing body, lawyer or record-clearing filing.

Felony records

Dallas County District Clerk Felony Records Desk
133 N. Riverfront Blvd., second floor
Dallas, TX 75207

Phone: 214-653-5950
Email: DCRecordsCriminal@dallascounty.org

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

Misdemeanor records

Dallas County Clerk Central Records
600 Commerce Street, B-1
Dallas, TX 75202

Phone: 214-653-5767
Email: DC.CriminalRecords@dallascounty.org

Plain online documents are generally available for criminal misdemeanor cases from 2011 forward.

The Dallas County Criminal Background Search terms state that its online information is not for official use and that commercial use is prohibited. Obtain certified records when an official legal or employment purpose requires them.
County Clerk misdemeanor copy guidance currently lists $1 per page and an additional $5 per case when certification or exemplification is required. Confirm the amount before paying.
Bond and release

Do not pay based on one mugshot or one bond amount

Verify the full name, DOB and book-in number Confirm the correct person before discussing payment.
List every case and charge One booking may contain several cases with separate bond conditions.
Ask about holds and warrants Another agency, county, parole authority or court matter can prevent release.
Confirm the current court order Bond information can change after magistrate or judge review.
Use the Dallas County Bond Desk or a legitimate surety Never pay an unsolicited caller through Cash App, wire transfer or gift card.
Bring acceptable identification An adult posting bond in person must present valid ID.
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.
Keep every receipt and agreement Save the case numbers, amount, payer, company, premium and collateral terms.
Cashier’s checks and money orders for cash bonds must be issued by a local DFW-area bank or financial institution. Bring proof of purchase. Western Union is currently unavailable.
Dallas County Bond Desk
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Read the current Dallas County bond rules Open the Dallas County Bail Bond Board
Copy-ready bond call
I am calling about [full booked name], date of birth [date], book-in number [number]. Please confirm every active case, current bond for each case, any hold or warrant, the exact amount required and the accepted payment method before I travel to the bond desk.
Jail complex and parking

Confirm the building before travelling downtown

Dallas County’s main detention facilities are located within the Lew Sterrett Justice Center complex at 111 W. Commerce Street. The current Sheriff page identifies the North Tower, West Tower and Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility, also known as the South Tower.
North Tower
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Maximum-security housing within the Lew Sterrett complex.

West Tower
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Includes several specialised and medical housing classifications.

Suzanne Lee Kays / South Tower
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Direct-supervision detention facility within the same complex.

The George Allen jail at 600 Commerce Street is listed as depopulated. Do not use it as a current inmate housing location merely because it appears in an old directory.

Parking near Frank Crowley and Lew Sterrett

Official Dallas County parking facilities are first come, first served
Parking option
Location
Published hours
Practical note
Frank Crowley C Garage
199 N. Riverfront Drive
7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Public county garage; parking is not free.
Frank Crowley D Garage
Across from the courthouse
7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
First-come availability.
Frank Crowley Lot F
199 N. Riverfront Drive
24 hours
Useful for late bond or release trips; verify rates on arrival.
Check current Dallas County parking
The Sheriff’s PIO page identifies a small number of designated media spaces. Those spaces are not general visitor parking.
On-site and remote video visits

Set up Dallas County visitation after confirming custody

Save the exact booked name and book-in number Use the live jail result rather than information copied from a private site.
Create a SmartInmate account Dallas County uses Smart Communications for video visitation and electronic communication. Open SmartInmate
Register at least 24 hours before the visit The registering visitor must be at least 17 and present valid government-issued photo ID.
Allow time for approval The Sheriff states that visitor approvals are generally made within 72 hours.
Choose on-site or off-site video Both types must be scheduled in advance through Smart Communications.
Log in before the start time Late visitors receive only the time remaining in the scheduled 15-minute session.
Follow clothing and conduct rules Provocative clothing, nudity, weapons, drugs, gang displays and disruptive conduct can end the visit and result in restrictions.
Expect recording and monitoring Dallas County states that video visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
Current Dallas County video-visitation basics
Rule
Published guidance
Visit duration
15 minutes.
Advance scheduling
At least 24 hours before the visit.
On-site limit
Two on-site video visits per week.
Off-site visits
The Sheriff does not publish a weekly numerical limit.
Wednesday
No on-site video visitation.
Weekday children
Children under 17 are not allowed during weekday on-site visitation.
Minor visitor
A visitor under 17 must have a parent or guardian present.
Published on-site availability:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
No visitation on Wednesday
Court, work assignments, lockdowns, sick calls, attorney visits, emergencies and housing changes can cause a scheduled visit to be cancelled or moved.
Mail, calls, deposits and packages

Use the book-in number for every inmate service

Personal mail

Address personal mail with the exact inmate name and book-in number:

[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.
  • Write or print letters on one side only.
  • Mail is not forwarded after release.
  • No checks, money orders or cash.
  • No Polaroids, staples, tape, stickers, glitter or physical books.
Read the current mail rules

Attorney correspondence

Mail sent to the Florida processing centre is not confidential. Dallas County provides a separate legal-mail route.

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

Attorneys may also use the confidential SmartInmate legal-communication option identified by the Sheriff.

Trust-fund deposits

You need the inmate’s exact booked name and book-in number.

  • Jail kiosk: cash
  • Online: Access Corrections
  • Telephone: 866-345-1884
  • Walk-in: CashPayToday locations

Current published starting fees include $2.95 online, $3.95 by telephone and a $5 walk-in fee. Verify the live fee before paying.

Open Dallas County inmate-money guidance

Packages and tablet communication

Dallas County links its SecurePak commissary programme and uses SmartInmate for telephone, tablet and electronic communication services.

  • Verify the book-in number before purchasing.
  • Do not send an unauthorised personal package.
  • Check product and eligibility restrictions.
  • Keep the order confirmation.
Open the authorised package programme
Dallas County does not accept personal or payroll checks, money orders, tax refunds, stimulus checks, insurance checks, child-support checks or Social Security checks for inmate trust accounts.
Ordinary telephone calls, video visits and tablet messages should not be treated as confidential legal communications. Avoid discussing witnesses, evidence, passwords, alibis or defence strategy.
Correction, removal and record clearing

A dismissed case does not automatically erase every mugshot copy

Find the controlling court outcome Obtain the dismissal, acquittal, judgment, deferred-adjudication order or other final disposition.
Identify where the photo appears Separate the official Dallas County record, a police page, a search-engine result and a private mugshot website.
Correct factual errors first Contact the agency that owns the inaccurate name, DOB, charge, book-in number or disposition.
Send private sites the certified disposition Identify the exact URL, incorrect statement and requested correction or removal.
Consider legal record clearing Determine whether the arrest qualifies for Texas expunction or whether the case may qualify for nondisclosure.
Recheck copies after an order Court and agency updates may not automatically remove cached or independently copied images.

Correction

Use correction when the record contains inaccurate identifying information, the wrong charge, an incorrect disposition or another factual error.

Expunction

A qualifying Texas expunction can require named government agencies to destroy or remove covered arrest records. Eligibility is limited and fact-specific.

Nondisclosure

A qualifying order of nondisclosure restricts public disclosure but does not erase every record or prevent every authorised agency from seeing it.

Private-site request

A private website or search engine may require its own correction, removal or de-indexing process even after the government record changes.

Correction and record clearing are different. Correction fixes inaccurate information. Expunction or nondisclosure addresses an accurate arrest or case record that may qualify for legal relief.
Read Texas expunction guidance Open Texas court forms
Dallas County contacts

Jail, booking-photo, court and records offices

Dallas County Jail Information

214-761-9025

Current custody, housing and book-in questions.

Sheriff Public Information Officer

sheriffmedia@dallascounty.org

Released-inmate booking-photo requests and media information.

Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207

Main dispatch: 214-749-8641

Warrant Information

214-761-9026

Call rather than confronting or attempting to detain anyone.

Dallas County Bond Desk
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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

214-653-5950

County Clerk Misdemeanor Records
600 Commerce Street, B-1
Dallas, TX 75202

214-653-5767

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 Open Records

214-671-3343

Use for records created by Dallas Police.

Map to the Lew Sterrett Justice Center

Map to the Frank Crowley Courts Building

Check before travelling: confirm the inmate’s current location, office hours, parking availability, required identification, acceptable payment method and whether the service can be completed online or by email.
Common mistakes

Dallas County mugshot-search errors that waste time

Looking for a daily gallery

The official tool is designed for a person, book-in or case search—not a browsable mugshot feed.

Searching the released person repeatedly

Move to the Sheriff’s PIO request once current custody has ended.

Trusting the face alone

Always match the DOB, book-in number and court case.

Calling the jail for a police report

Request the incident narrative from the agency that created it.

Assuming release means dismissal

Release ends custody; it does not determine the prosecution outcome.

Paying a bond scammer

Dallas County warns against Cash App, gift cards, wire transfers and other unofficial payment demands.

10 Dallas County questions

Dallas County mugshot and booking-photo questions answered

How do I search Dallas County mugshots?

Use the official Dallas County Jail Lookup. Search by the person’s last name and first name, add the date of birth when available, or search by book-in number or case number. Open the possible result and compare the full booked name, date of birth, book-in number, booking date, charges and custody information before relying on the booking photo.

Does Dallas County publish a recent mugshot gallery?

The official Dallas County system is primarily a person, book-in number and case-number lookup rather than a chronological recent-bookings gallery. To find a recent booking photo, search the specific person’s identifying information in the Jail Lookup.

Can I see a Dallas County booking photo if the person is still in jail?

Yes. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer directs users to the Jail Lookup when the person remains in Dallas County custody. Availability can depend on the record, identity protections and the current status of the booking.

How do I request a Dallas County mugshot after the person was released?

Email the Dallas County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer at sheriffmedia@dallascounty.org. Include the person’s full booked name, date of birth, approximate booking or arrest date, charges, book-in number and case number when known so staff can narrow the request.

Why is a recent Dallas County arrest not appearing in the jail lookup?

The person may still be processing, may have been released quickly, may be listed under another spelling, may have received a citation instead of a jail booking, or may have been booked in another county or agency system. Search again using the surname, date of birth, book-in number or case number and call Dallas County Jail Information at 214-761-9025 when the status remains unclear.

Does a Dallas County mugshot prove that someone was convicted?

No. A booking photo documents part of the jail intake process. It does not establish guilt or show the final court outcome. Search Dallas County felony and misdemeanor court records to determine whether charges were filed, dismissed, reduced, resolved by plea, tried or otherwise disposed.

How do I find the charges and bond connected to a Dallas County mugshot?

Open the matching Dallas County Jail Lookup result and review every listed case and charge. Record the book-in number and case numbers, then verify the court cases through the Dallas County Criminal Background Search. Call jail information when a bond, hold or release condition is unclear.

Where can I post bond for a Dallas County inmate?

An adult with acceptable identification can post an eligible bond at the Dallas County Bond Desk inside 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 does not accept debit or credit cards for cash bonds.

How do I send mail or money to someone shown in the Dallas County jail lookup?

Save the exact booked name and book-in number first. Personal mail is sent to the Dallas County Mail Processing Center at P.O. Box 9226, Seminole, Florida 33775-9226. Trust deposits can be made through Access Corrections, by telephone at 866-345-1884, at approved walk-in locations or at a jail kiosk.

Can a Dallas County mugshot be removed after dismissal or expunction?

A dismissal alone does not automatically remove every booking photo from every website. Correct inaccurate government information with the agency that owns it. A qualifying Texas expunction can require covered agencies to remove or destroy specified records, while an order of nondisclosure restricts disclosure in different circumstances. Private websites and search engines may require separate removal or correction requests.

Primary official resources

Dallas County sources used for this page

Booking photos and jail
Inmate services
Court and records
Accuracy, privacy and legal-use notice

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

Booking photos, custody, housing, charges, bonds, visitation rules, providers, fees, parking and court information can change. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and review 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. A booking photo is not evidence of conviction. This page provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 5, 2026. No unrelated YouTube video or unverified VideoObject metadata was added.

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