Dallas County Booking Lookup: Find Custody, Bond, Visits and Court Details
When someone has just been arrested, the difficult part is not only finding a name. Families also need to know whether the record is current, which jail tower holds the person, whether bond is available, when visits are allowed, and which identification number is needed for calls, mail or money.
This guide brings the important Dallas County rules into one place. Use the live county search only for the final lookup; the sections below explain what each result means and exactly what to do next.
Name, book-in number or criminal case number.
111 W. Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202.
Open 24 hours daily at Lew Sterrett.
July 13, 2026 using county sources.
What should you do first?
Search the last name first. Add the first name or birth date only when several possible records appear.
Use it directly. The book-in number is also needed for mail, trust-fund deposits and many jail-service questions.
Use it for the jail lookup, then copy it into the county court portal to check filings, dockets and court status.
How to search the Dallas County jail roster without missing the record
How to read a Dallas County inmate-search result
| Field | What it means | Practical next action |
|---|---|---|
| Book-in number | The identifier assigned to the jail booking. | Use it for calls, mail, deposits, property and service-provider accounts. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the county booking process. | Compare it with the known arrest date and distinguish current from older bookings. |
| Charge | The allegation or booked offense associated with a case. | Use the court portal to see later filings, changes, dismissals or dispositions. |
| Bond amount | The bond information presently connected with the listed case. | Confirm every case and hold before paying; one payable bond may not clear all matters. |
| Case number | The number used by the criminal court system. | Use it for court records, the daily docket and clerk questions. |
| Housing location | The inmate’s current assignment in the county jail system. | Call before traveling because classification and housing can change. |
| Pending release | Release work may be underway but not completed. | Do not travel for pickup until the jail confirms that the person has physically exited. |
| No bond or hold | Release may require court action or resolution of another agency matter. | Check the court case and ask whether another warrant, agency or jurisdiction controls release. |
No Dallas County inmate record found? Follow this order
What happens after a person enters Dallas County Jail?
Understanding the process explains why a search result, housing location or release status can change.
Dallas County Jail facilities and the Lew Sterrett complex
Dallas County describes its detention system as operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The primary public jail complex is Lew Sterrett Justice Center at 111 West Commerce Street.
| Facility | Officially published detail | What families should know |
|---|---|---|
| Lew Sterrett Intake/Release | Dallas County processes incoming and releasing inmates through the Lew Sterrett complex. | Use 111 W. Commerce Street for the jail complex, bond desk and property-release activity. |
| North Tower | The county lists a capacity of 3,292 maximum-security inmates and 188 single cells. | Confirm the exact housing location before a visit because a person may be reassigned. |
| West Tower | The county lists 132 tanks, 25 single cells and capacity for up to 1,530 male inmates, including specialized medical and behavioral housing. | Medical or protective classification may affect movement, calls and visits. |
| Suzanne Lee Kays / South Tower | A direct-supervision facility with a county-listed capacity of 2,304. | It is part of the same Lew Sterrett address. |
Dallas, TX 75202
Inmate information: 214-761-9025
Inmate Housing Bureau: 214-653-2601
Warrant information: 214-761-9026
Dallas County cash bond, personal bond and scam checks
Cash bond at the county Bond Desk
Dallas County Bond Desk
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
The Sheriff lists the Bond Desk as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Cash, cashier’s check or money order payable to Dallas County. Debit and credit cards are not accepted for cash bonds.
Dallas County personal bond through Pretrial Services
Dallas County Pretrial Release provides a low-cost alternative for qualifying DFW residents arrested for Class A or B misdemeanors and some felonies. An interview and background investigation may examine community ties, family ties, reliability, prior record and current charges.
| Bond amount | Personal-bond fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $20 | $20 minimum applies. |
| $1,000 | $30 | Three percent is greater than $20. |
| $2,500 | $75 | Three percent of the bond. |
| $5,000 | $150 | Three percent of the bond. |
| $10,000 | $300 | Three percent of the bond. |
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Use this number for county bond-administration questions.
Dallas County Jail visitation schedule and entry rules
| Inmate last name | Visiting days | Visitor-processing cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| A through L | Monday and Thursday, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| M through Z | Tuesday and Friday, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| All inmates | Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | No regular visitation | Not applicable |
Visit limits and authorization
The inmate’s authorization card is limited to five adults. The handbook states that revisions may be made once every 90 days.
One 20-minute visit per day and no more than two regular visits per calendar week.
Up to four visitors: no more than two adults and two minor children.
Who may be denied entry?
- A person not listed on the inmate’s approved visitor card.
- A person incarcerated in a Dallas County detention facility during the preceding six months, except where the county recognizes a marriage exception.
- A visitor wearing prohibited revealing, transparent, sleeveless, excessively short or open-toed clothing.
- A visitor who is disruptive, appears impaired or refuses facility directions.
- A visitor who brings a cellphone, camera, recording device or other prohibited property into the visitation area.
Dallas County visitation card when regular photo ID is unavailable
Dallas County publishes a separate $5 jail-visitation card process for U.S. citizens age 18 or older. The applicant follows the orange line at Lew Sterrett to probation check and must bring three original documents from the county’s accepted list.
Dallas County on-site and remote video visitation
Dallas County currently requires video visits to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
Each scheduled video visit lasts 20 minutes.
The registering visitor must be at least 17 and present valid government-issued photo ID.
| Day | Hours | Important restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. | No children under 17 during weekday on-site visits. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. | Schedule at least 72 hours ahead. |
| Wednesday | No visitation | Choose another day. |
| Thursday and Friday | 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. | No children under 17 during weekday on-site visits. |
| Saturday and Sunday | 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. | A parent or guardian must be present for visitors under 17. |
- On-site video visits are limited to two per week.
- Dallas County does not publish a weekly limit for off-site video visits.
- All video visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
- Arriving late does not extend the session; only the remaining scheduled time is available.
- Court, work assignments, lockdown, sick call, attorney visits or housing changes can cause rescheduling.
- Provocative clothing, nudity, weapons, drugs, gang displays, photographs or disruptive behavior can end the visit and lead to future restrictions.
How to send money to a Dallas County Jail inmate
Every deposit requires the inmate’s correct name and book-in number. Funds are placed in the inmate trust-fund account, which the inmate accesses using the barcode on an armband or jail identification card.
| Deposit method | Published cost or rule | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Jail lobby kiosk | Cash can be deposited at a kiosk at each jail. | A person already visiting Lew Sterrett who has the correct book-in number. |
| Cash Pay Today | Dallas County lists a $5 flat fee. | Cash deposit at a participating walk-in location. |
| Access Corrections online | County page lists fees as low as $2.95. | Remote debit or credit transaction after confirming the inmate. |
| Telephone deposit | Call 1-866-345-1884; county page lists fees as low as $3.95. | Users who cannot use the online portal. |
What the inmate can use the account for
- Approved commissary products.
- Writing materials, envelopes and stamps.
- Hygiene items and other permitted necessities.
- Tablet or communication content where available.
- Medical fees that may be deducted under county rules.
Dallas County inmate mail address, scanning rules and prohibited items
c/o Mail Processing Center
PO Box 9226
Seminole, FL 33775-9226
Place your full name and complete return address on the envelope. Mail is not forwarded after release.
Formatting rules that prevent rejection
Do not include these items
No cash, checks, money orders, blank paper, envelopes, stamps, pens or pencils.
No staples, clips, clasps, glue, stickers, tape, magnets, plastic, metal, ribbon, cloth or electronic devices.
No obscenity, pornography, sexually enticing content, violent material, weapon or drug depictions, or escape-related material.
No unsigned cards, oversized cards, padded or musical cards, glitter, confetti or photos larger than 8 × 10.
No clothing, jewelry, bus passes, bookmarks, phone cards, tobacco or perishable items.
No profanity, unknown stains or substances on the outside of the envelope.
Books, newspapers and magazines
The current handbook emphasizes digital books through inmate tablets and states that physical books generally are not accepted. It also describes a limited publisher or approved-bookstore exception for housing areas without tablet access. Because housing and tablet availability vary, do not order a physical publication until the jail confirms that the inmate’s location qualifies.
Legal, government and voting correspondence
| Mail type | Address or handling | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney correspondence | PO Box 660334, Dallas, TX 75266, or secure electronic communication where available. | Mail sent to the Florida scanning address is not confidential. |
| Government checks, voter registration and ballots | Inmate name and ID, PO Box 660334, Dallas, TX 75266. | Use the special Dallas address rather than the ordinary scanning address. |
| Ordinary personal letters | Mail Processing Center, PO Box 9226, Seminole, FL 33775-9226. | The original material is destroyed after scanning. |
Dallas County inmate phone calls, tablets and electronic communication
Collect-call telephones are available in housing units. Dallas County contracts inmate telephone service through Smart Communications.
Account help: 727-349-1561
Family and friends may use SmartInmate for available telephone, tablet, message and visitation functions.
Practical phone rules
- Inmates generally cannot receive an ordinary incoming personal call.
- Set up the outside account using the exact inmate identity and book-in information.
- Missed, blocked or restricted calls should be checked with the communication provider rather than the jail search page.
- Telephone access is a privilege and can be restricted for misuse or disciplinary reasons.
- Do not use call forwarding or other conduct prohibited by the service provider or jail rules.
Tablet access
Tablets may provide electronic mail, digital content, books and other approved services. The current handbook says tablet use is a behavioral privilege and may be suspended for disciplinary, custody, sanitation or equipment-damage reasons.
Find the Dallas County criminal case, hearing and daily docket
The jail lookup answers “Is this person in custody?” The court system answers “What case is pending, which court has it, and what happened next?”
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Frank Crowley Courts Building, second floor.
Services the 17 District Courts hearing felony matters.
Use for county-level misdemeanor record questions.
Dallas, TX 75207
Collect inmate property, deliver glasses or handle medication
Property-release process
Excess property inside the jail
The inmate handbook says personal property must fit in a commissary bag. Excess property may be stored for pickup. Property not collected within 30 days may be destroyed, donated or otherwise disposed of according to law.
Eyeglasses, contacts, dentures and medication
Prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses and contact lenses may be delivered to building control at the appropriate jail facility.
The inmate handbook lists dentures among the limited personal medical items that may be accepted.
Medication is subject to approval and distribution by medical staff. Do not hand medication directly to an inmate.
Court clothes may be accepted only as an exchange for the clothing already held in the property room. Clothing and tennis shoes cannot be mailed.
Call before bringing medication or when a medical-delivery procedure needs clarification.
Medical care, health-service fees, grievances and PREA
How an inmate requests medical care
The inmate should immediately notify the detention officer on the floor. The handbook says licensed nurses are on duty 24 hours a day.
The inmate submits a medical kite stating the date, name, book-in number, tank or housing number and nature of the problem.
Dallas County inmate health-service fee
Health care is provided regardless of ability to pay. Dallas County may deduct an assessed fee from the inmate trust account, but the deduction may not reduce the account balance below $6.
| Service | Published charge | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Medical kite, verbal request or incident assessment | $10 | Applies when assessment by licensed health staff is required. |
| Family, friend or attorney inquiry resulting in an assessment | $10 | The inmate may be charged when the outside inquiry causes a licensed clinical assessment. |
| Intake nursing assessment | No fee | Listed by Dallas County as an exception. |
| MAP/PAP mental-health assessment | No fee | Medical and Psychiatric Assessment Programs are listed as exceptions. |
| Crisis stabilization or behavioral observation | No fee | Listed among county fee exceptions. |
| Prescription medication and provider-ordered follow-up | No fee | The handbook lists both as exceptions. |
| TB and sexually transmitted disease testing | No fee | Listed among county exceptions. |
Inmate grievance deadlines
PREA and outside misconduct contacts
For external complaints concerning Sheriff’s Office employee conduct.
Legal research, religious services, indigent supplies and re-entry help
Dallas County says inmates have access to law-library tools, including FAST CASE through a jail kiosk.
The inmate handbook lists the Dallas Bar Association referral number as 214-220-7400.
Volunteer chaplains and faith programs are coordinated through Inmate Services. Religious-services coordinator: 214-653-2838.
Dallas County lists 214-653-2839 for jail education, re-entry services and volunteer opportunities.
The current handbook lists Dallas County Veteran Services at 972-692-4939.
Inmates with less than $5 in their account may receive correspondence supplies without cost.
Release, transfer and pickup: what families should expect
Custody notifications and Dallas County victim assistance
Texas VINE can provide available custody and case notifications. It is helpful for monitoring, but automated notification should not be the only part of a safety plan.
Available custody and case notification service.
Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard.
Call 911. Do not wait for a website, email or automated custody alert.
Dallas County Jail contact directory by problem
| Your question | Office | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person in custody, released or transferred? | Inmate General Information | 214-761-9025 |
| Which tower or housing unit is assigned? | Inmate Housing Bureau | 214-653-2601 |
| What is the bond process? | Bond Administration | 214-653-2755 |
| Could the person qualify for a personal bond? | General Pretrial Release | 214-875-2302 |
| Is there an outstanding warrant? | Warrant Information | 214-761-9026 |
| How is a medical concern handled? | Parkland Jail Health | 214-653-2621 |
| How do I report a PREA concern? | PREA Inquiry | 214-653-3419 |
| How do I report employee misconduct? | Internal Affairs | 214-653-3414 |
| What is happening in a felony case? | Felony Records Desk | 214-653-5950 |
| How do I reach victim services? | District Attorney Victim Services | 214-653-3600 |
Lew Sterrett Justice Center map and arrival checklist
Official information reviewed for this guide
The article above incorporates the important operational details rather than requiring the reader to open each source. These official pages are retained here for verification and actions that must happen on an external system.
- Dallas County Sheriff visitation and video-visitation rules
- Dallas County bond, property, inmate-money and mail procedures
- Dallas County detention-center descriptions and contact directory
- Dallas County Pretrial Services release and fee information
- Dallas County District Clerk and District Attorney resources
- December 30, 2025 inmate rules handbook
Dallas County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Dallas County Jail?
Use the official Dallas County Jail Lookup System. Search by name, book-in number or case number. Start with the last name only, then add details one at a time.
What is the Dallas County Jail inmate information number?
Call 214-761-9025. Prepare the full legal name, birth date, arrest date, arresting agency, book-in number and case number.
Why is someone not appearing in the jail lookup?
The person may still be in intake, listed under another spelling, released, transferred or held by another agency. Retry with fewer fields and call Dallas County if needed.
Where is the Dallas County Jail?
Lew Sterrett Justice Center is at 111 West Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202.
What are the in-person visitation hours?
A–L visits are Monday and Thursday, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. M–Z visits are Tuesday and Friday, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. All inmates may receive visits Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
How far ahead must a video visit be scheduled?
Dallas County currently requires video visits to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance. Each visit lasts 20 minutes.
Does the Dallas County Bond Desk accept cards?
No. Dallas County states that debit and credit cards are not accepted for cash bonds. The county accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order under its published rules.
What is the personal-bond fee?
The fee is $20 or three percent of the bond amount, whichever is greater, when Pretrial Services and the court approve personal-bond release.
How do I send money to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s exact name and book-in number. Options include jail kiosks, Cash Pay Today, Access Corrections and telephone deposits at 1-866-345-1884.
What happens to physical inmate mail?
Personal mail sent to the Florida processing center is scanned for electronic delivery and the original contents are destroyed after processing.
How do I collect an inmate’s property?
Go to Lew Sterrett during property-release hours, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Obtain the inmate’s signed authorization, present acceptable photo ID and return the form to lobby control.
How does an inmate file a grievance?
The inmate may use a jail kiosk or submit a written grievance. The current handbook says the grievance must be submitted within seven days of the incident.