Fort Worth Arrest Records
Fort Worth booking reports are accessible through the Fort Worth Police Department and Tarrant County Sheriff's Office. FWPD posts a real-time jail inmate list on its website showing people currently in custody after recent arrests. For Class A and B misdemeanor and felony cases, detainees transfer to Tarrant County facilities, where a separate inmate search tool is available. Both systems are public and updated on a regular basis, giving you a way to find current booking information without filing a formal records request.
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Fort Worth Police Jail Inmate List
One of the most direct ways to find recent Fort Worth booking reports is the FWPD Recent Arrests and Jail Inmate List. This page is posted on the Fort Worth Police Department website and shows people who have been recently arrested and booked by city officers. The list is updated on a regular basis throughout the day. It shows each person's name, booking date and time, report number, booking number, the charge or charges they face, and their current status in the system.
Go to police.fortworthtexas.gov/Crime-Public-Info/Jail-Inmate-List-Recent-Arrests to view the current list. No account or login is needed. The data is public and available without a formal records request. This is a good first stop if you are trying to find out if someone was arrested in Fort Worth recently and want basic booking details quickly.
| Office | Fort Worth Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 W. Felix Street Fort Worth, TX 76115 |
| Non-Emergency | 817-469-8477 |
| Records Division | 817-392-4469 |
| Records Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| FWPD Website | police.fortworthtexas.gov |
For those transferred to Tarrant County facilities, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office runs a separate inmate search at inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com. You can call the Tarrant County Jail at 817-884-3000 for inmate information as well. The county holds multiple facilities serving Fort Worth and the rest of Tarrant County.
Fort Worth Police Online Resources
The Fort Worth Police Department provides public access to arrest data and records request services through its main website.
The FWPD site is a central hub for Fort Worth police records. From there you can find recent arrests, submit an open records request, and access contact information for the Records Division.
The dedicated inmate list at Fort Worth Recent Arrests is updated throughout the day and shows current booking data for recent arrests made by FWPD officers.
The inmate list shows names, booking dates, charge descriptions, and case status. It does not require registration or a fee to view and is accessible to anyone with internet access.
The City of Fort Worth police page also links to department services, crime reporting, and community programs connected to the department.
Both the FWPD domain and the city's main site provide access to police services. Either one can be a starting point for finding Fort Worth booking records and arrest information.
Requesting Fort Worth Police Records
If you need more than what the inmate list shows, you can file a formal public information request with FWPD. The department accepts requests online and in person at 505 W. Felix Street. When you submit a request, you should include the date of arrest, the name of the person involved, and any report or case numbers you already have. The more detail you give, the faster the department can locate the right records.
FWPD publishes a fee schedule for records requests. Police reports cost $0.10 per page. Accident reports are $6.00. If you request body camera or dash camera footage, the base fee is $25.00 plus additional charges for processing and any required redaction. Open records requests follow standard Texas Public Information Act rates under Government Code Chapter 552. The department typically responds within 10 business days. If the request is large or involves sensitive material, the timeline may extend with written notice to you.
For Tarrant County court records tied to Fort Worth arrests, you can contact the Tarrant County District Clerk's office. Court filings, case dispositions, and judgment records are separate from the booking data held by FWPD and the county jail system.
Note: Records from FWPD cover arrests made by Fort Worth city officers only. Arrests made by the Tarrant County Sheriff or other agencies in the area go through different channels.
What Fort Worth Booking Reports Include
Fort Worth booking reports contain a standard set of data fields. Each report includes the arrested person's full name and physical description. It also shows the booking date and time, the case report number, and a unique booking number tied to that arrest event. The charges are listed with statute references, and the current status of the person in the system is noted, such as whether they remain in custody, have been transferred to Tarrant County, or have been released.
Tarrant County booking records include additional information gathered during county processing. Those records typically show bond type and amount, the facility the person is held at, and information about the arresting agency. If the case proceeds through the court system, additional documents are generated and become part of the official court file. You can access those through the Tarrant County District Clerk.
Texas law requires that basic arrest information be treated as public record. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 outlines the state's criminal history record system and governs how arrest data is collected and maintained across agencies. Agencies can withhold some information if it relates to an active investigation or falls under a specific statutory exemption, but routine booking data is generally available.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data that includes arrest records from Fort Worth and all other Texas jurisdictions. A DPS check gives you a full history across the state rather than just Fort Worth-specific records.
Tarrant County Booking Records
Fort Worth is the county seat of Tarrant County. Most serious arrests in Fort Worth end up at Tarrant County detention facilities after processing by FWPD. The Tarrant County Sheriff runs the jail system and maintains countywide booking records. For more information on the county inmate search, facilities, and records access, visit the Tarrant County booking reports page.