Dallas County Arrest Records

Dallas County booking reports are maintained by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office and are available through several online and in-person channels. The county operates the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, one of the largest jail complexes in Texas, with a 24-hour inmate information line and a public online search tool. Whether you need to check current custody status or request older booking records, the Sheriff's Office and the Dallas County inmate search portal are your primary resources.

Dallas County Sheriff's Office

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for jail operations and booking records in Dallas County. The office is led by Sheriff Marian Brown and is headquartered at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard in Dallas. The Sheriff's Office manages the county's jail complex, which is one of the busiest detention systems in Texas. All arrests made by county law enforcement agencies are booked through this system.

Dallas County also has a separate inmate information line that runs 24 hours a day. You can call (214) 761-9025 at any time to ask about an inmate currently in custody at Lew Sterrett. Staff can provide basic status information, including whether someone is booked, what charges they are facing, and what their bond amount is. The online search tool at dallascountycourt.us lets you search by name, booking number, or state ID without calling.

Dallas County Sheriff's Office Online Resources

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office website provides access to inmate information, records requests, and department information.

This page gives you an overview of the Sheriff's Office operations, including links to inmate information and public records resources for Dallas County.

The Inmate Information page on the Dallas County Sheriff's website provides details on how to look up current inmates, post bond, and contact individuals in custody.

From this page you can get information on visitation, commissary, and bond procedures at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center complex.

The Dallas County Inmate Search portal allows the public to look up current custody information by name, booking number, or state ID.

Search results show custody status, court dates, bond amounts, and charges. This tool is updated regularly and is one of the most direct ways to check whether someone is currently held in Dallas County.

How to Search Dallas County Booking Reports

Dallas County gives you several ways to find booking information. The fastest option is the online inmate search at dallascountycourt.us/inmate-search. You can search by name, booking number, or state ID. Results show current custody status, charges, bond amounts, next court dates, and court location.

If you prefer to call, the 24/7 inmate information line at (214) 761-9025 is available around the clock. For written records requests, you can contact the Sheriff's Records Division at (214) 653-3450 or visit in person at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard during business hours. Under the Texas Public Information Act, most booking records are public. The office must respond to your written request within 10 business days.

Dallas Police Department maintains its own records for arrests made by city officers. You can reach the DPD Records Division at (214) 671-3000, or visit their headquarters at 1400 S. Lamar Street. The Dallas Police Department website also has an online open records request portal. If your search involves a city arrest rather than a county one, DPD is the right contact.

Note: Court case records are maintained separately by the Dallas County District Clerk. If you need case filings tied to an arrest, contact the District Clerk's Office rather than the Sheriff's Office.

What Dallas County Booking Records Include

A booking record is created each time someone is processed into the Dallas County jail system. These records document the details of the arrest and the status of the person in custody. They are considered public information under Texas law.

Dallas County booking reports typically contain the full name and any known aliases, booking number, booking date and time, arresting agency, charges with penal code citations, bond amount and type, next court date and court location, and attorney information. The system also includes visitation status. Some of the more detailed fields, such as those related to ongoing investigations or juvenile cases, may be withheld. Juvenile booking records are not public under Texas law and will not appear in searches.

If you need certified copies for legal purposes, contact the Sheriff's Records Division. Standard copy fees apply per page. The county also keeps older archived records. Call ahead if your request involves records more than a few years old.

Lew Sterrett Justice Center

The Lew Sterrett Justice Center at 111 W. Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202 is the main detention complex for Dallas County. It is one of the largest county jail systems in Texas and includes several separate towers with different security classifications.

The complex contains the North Tower, which holds approximately 3,292 inmates and is the largest individual facility. The West Tower holds around 1,530 inmates and includes specialized housing for mental health cases, medical needs, protective custody, and other special classifications. The Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility also operates within the complex. Together, these facilities handle all pretrial detainees, sentenced misdemeanants, and others in Dallas County custody.

Individuals booked into the complex go through intake, which includes identity verification, health screening, and classification. After booking, they are assigned to housing based on their charges and classification level. Bond is set by the court. Those who post bond are released from the complex. Visitation schedules, phone access, and commissary services are managed by the facility. Contact (214) 761-9025 for current visitation policies before making a trip.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Lew Sterrett complex and all other county jails in Texas. They set minimum requirements for housing, health services, staffing, and facility conditions. You can contact the Commission at 512-463-5505 or info@tcjs.state.tx.us with concerns about jail operations.

Public Records Requests in Dallas County

The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, gives you the right to request booking and arrest records from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. This law applies to all government agencies in Texas. The Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days. If the request is complex or involves a large volume of records, they may request additional time.

To submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office, send a letter to 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207. You can also call (214) 653-3450 or walk in during business hours. Include the full name of the subject, the approximate date of arrest, and your contact details. Standard copy fees apply per page for records provided in paper form. If you believe records are being improperly withheld, you can request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division.

Dallas Police Department also accepts public records requests through their online portal at dallaspolice.net/reports. Police report fees are $0.10 per page in person, and accident reports cost $6.00. Body camera footage requests are $25.00 plus $0.50 per minute after the first 30 minutes. Certified copies cost $5.00.

Cities in Dallas County

Dallas County is one of the most populous counties in Texas and includes many large cities. The county seat is Dallas. Other major cities within the county include Irving, Garland, Mesquite, and Grand Prairie. Arrests made by city police departments are initially documented by those departments, then booked into the Dallas County Jail system.

Nearby Counties

If you are unsure whether a booking record falls under Dallas County or a nearby jurisdiction, check which agency made the arrest. Each neighboring county has its own sheriff's office and separate booking records.