Collin County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
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Find a Collin County Arrest and Verify the Jail and Court Record
Use Collin County’s combined Judicial Online Search to check current inmates, people released during the previous 24 hours, active warrants and related criminal cases.
This page also explains one-week arrest reports, mugshots, Sheriff records, bonds, visits, mail, calls, deposits, appointed counsel, victim assistance and Texas record relief.
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An arrest or mugshot is not a conviction. A booking charge is an allegation recorded during arrest processing. Prosecutors may decline, amend, reduce or dismiss it.
Current inmates
Search the official Judicial Online Search.
Recent releases
The inmate list includes the previous 24 hours.
Recent activity
Run arrests and releases back to one week.
Felony court records
Online District Court coverage starts in 1988.
Official review
Procedures checked July 27, 2026.
Which Collin County record solves the problem?
JUDICIAL ONLINE SEARCH
Is the person in jail now?
Search current inmates, people released during the previous 24 hours, bond information, mugshots and linked cases.
Best first step after a recent arrest.
SHERIFF RECORDS
What did the deputy report?
Request the offense report, arrest record, inmate mugshot, dispatch log or jail record.
Use only when the Sheriff created or maintains the record.
COUNTY OR DISTRICT CLERK
What happened to the charge?
Find filed charges, warrants, hearings, plea, dismissal, judgment and sentence.
The court record determines the legal outcome.
ARRESTING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Was the arrest made by a city officer?
Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen and other municipal departments maintain their own reports.
The County does not keep every city police record.
Most reliable sequence: Find the inmate or arrest, save the SO and case numbers, identify the arresting agency, search the criminal court case and request only the missing official document.
Search current Collin County inmates and recent releases
Open Judicial Online Search
The mobile-friendly system combines inmates, active warrants and court information.
Open Collin County Judicial Online Search
Select the inmate search
Use the inmate option when the immediate question is custody or recent release.
Start with the last name
A surname-first search reduces missed results caused by middle-name, suffix or spelling differences.
Add the first name gradually
Use the complete first name only when the surname produces too many matches.
Open every plausible match
Do not rely only on the mugshot or name.
Verify the SO number
The Sheriff Office number is important for mail, visitation, deposits and inmate questions.
Compare the birth date and booking date
Separate same-name people and multiple arrests involving one person.
Read every charge, bond and hold
One bondable charge does not clear another charge or warrant.
Open the linked criminal case
Use the court case to confirm what was formally filed.
Check the final disposition
Release from jail does not mean dismissal or acquittal.
The official inmate list includes current inmates and people released during the previous 24 hours. Use the separate Arrests and Releases Report for a wider one-week window.
Run the Collin County Arrests and Releases Report
Open Sheriff Public Resources
Open the Sheriff’s public reports
Select Arrests & Releases Report
Do not confuse it with Active Warrants or Court and Case Information.
Choose the date range
The report can be run for a period dating back up to one week.
Search the person’s name
Use the surname and compare identifying details.
Record the booking and release information
Save the SO number, booking date, release date, charge and agency.
Continue to the court record
The arrest report does not establish the outcome.
Understand the fields in a Collin County jail result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO number | The inmate within the Collin County Sheriff system. | The final court outcome. | Use it for mail, visits, calls and deposits. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the detention process. | The exact time of the alleged offense. | Compare it with the report and case filing. |
| Arresting agency | The Sheriff, city police, constable or other agency responsible for arrest. | The jail created the incident report. | Request the report from that agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during booking. | What the prosecutor formally filed. | Find the complaint, information or indictment. |
| Bond amount | A release amount connected to a charge. | Posting it resolves every charge or hold. | Confirm the full booking with the Bonds Office. |
| Active warrant | A court-issued process displayed by the system. | The status has not changed. | Confirm with the Sheriff, constable or issuing court. |
| Release date | When the displayed jail custody ended. | The criminal case ended. | Search the court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph created during jail processing. | Guilt or identity by itself. | Match the SO number, birth date and case. |
Verify the person before relying on an arrest record
Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
SO number matches another record
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Court case follows the same arrest
Charge and report details are consistent
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a specific person.
No Collin County arrest found? Check these causes
Booking is still underway
Identity verification, medical screening, property inventory and magistration can delay the listing.
The person was released more than 24 hours ago
Use the one-week Arrests and Releases Report or the criminal court case.
The name is entered differently
Try the surname alone, former name, maiden name, suffix or alternate spelling.
A city police department made the arrest
The detailed report may be held by Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen or another city agency.
The arrest occurred outside Collin County
Search the county where the person was actually booked.
The person was transferred
Custody may have moved to another county, TDCJ or federal authorities.
The case is Class C or municipal
Search the relevant Justice Court or municipal court.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, expunged, nondisclosed or otherwise confidential information may not appear.
Missing-inmate call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody 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 processing, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or SO number?
What happens after a Collin County arrest?
Law-enforcement investigation
The Sheriff, municipal police department, constable or another agency creates the incident or arrest report.
Booking and identification
The detention facility records fingerprints, photograph, SO number, property and booking charges.
Magistration
The Magistrate advises the defendant of rights, determines probable cause, sets bond and may issue warrants.
Prosecutor review
The District Attorney determines what charge to prosecute.
Formal filing
Class A and B misdemeanors enter County Courts at Law; felonies enter District Courts.
Pretrial proceedings
The case may include bond review, discovery, motions, amended charges and plea negotiations.
Final disposition
Each charge may end by dismissal, acquittal, deferred adjudication, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or record relief
Wrong information may be corrected, while eligible records may qualify for expunction or nondisclosure.
Which office controls each Collin County record?
| Record needed | Likely custodian | What to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current inmate or recent release | Collin County Sheriff Detention Facility | Name, birth date and SO number. | Calling the court for housing information. |
| Sheriff offense or arrest report | CCSO Records and Warrants | Report number, date, location and involved names. | Requesting a city police report from the Sheriff. |
| Plano, Frisco, McKinney or Allen report | The municipal police department | City report number and incident details. | Sending the request to County Public Information. |
| Felony case | Collin County District Clerk | District Court case number or complete defendant details. | Searching only County Court records. |
| Class A/B misdemeanor | County Court at Law Clerk | County Court case number, name and birth date. | Searching only District Court felony records. |
| Justice Court or traffic matter | The relevant Justice of the Peace or municipal court | Citation or case number. | Assuming every warrant is a felony warrant. |
Request an arrest report, mugshot, dispatch log or jail record
Confirm the Sheriff owns the record
CCSO maintains its own offense, arrest, jail and investigative reports.
Name the exact document
Ask for an offense report, inmate mugshot, arrest record, jail record or dispatch incident log.
Provide the report or call number
This prevents the additional published search fee.
Add the incident details
Include date, address, involved parties, SO number, booking date and court number.
Submit through the official portal
Open CCSO Open Records
Choose electronic delivery
Electronic copies can reduce paper and mailing costs.
Respond to clarification or payment notices
The request is processed case by case under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Record | Published fee | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Accident report | $6 | Crash reports may also be available through TxDOT. |
| Inmate mugshot | $5 | Provide the inmate name, SO number or booking date. |
| Offense report | $5 | Some information may be redacted or referred for Attorney General review. |
| Dispatch incident log | $3 | A dispatch log is not the same as a completed offense report. |
| Search fee | $5 | Applies when the offense number, call number or jailing date is not provided. |
Copy-ready open-records request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable offense report, arrest record, inmate booking record, mugshot and identified dispatch log concerning [full legal name], date of birth [if known], for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are SO number [number], report number [number], call number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
CCSO Open Records
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 972-547-5199
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Payments accepted until 4:30 p.m.
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 972-547-5199
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Payments accepted until 4:30 p.m.
Find the formal charge and final Collin County outcome
District Clerk
Maintains felony criminal cases filed in the Collin County District Courts.
Online criminal case coverage generally includes cases filed or completed from 1988 to the present.
County Court at Law Clerk
Maintains Class A and B misdemeanors and Class C appeals filed in seven County Courts at Law.
The clerk can provide case and bond information for misdemeanor charges.
Open Judicial Online Search
Search Collin County court cases
Search by case number when available
A case number reduces same-name mistakes.
Otherwise search the complete name
Compare birth date, filing date, court and SO number.
Identify felony or misdemeanor jurisdiction
Use the assigned District Court or County Court at Law.
Locate the formal charging document
The information, complaint or indictment may differ from the jail charge.
Read the docket in date order
Review bond, warrant, attorney, hearing, plea, trial and sentencing events.
Check every count separately
One charge may be dismissed while another produces deferred adjudication or conviction.
Obtain certified proof when required
A web result may not satisfy an employer, licensing agency or lawyer.
Do not treat “closed” as the outcome. Read the final disposition entered for each charge.
Request a criminal search from the Collin County District Clerk
| Item | Current procedure |
|---|---|
| Online felony coverage | District Court criminal cases filed or completed from 1988 to the present. |
| Older felony cases | Cases completed from the 1800s through 1987 require a written, mail, email or in-person record request. |
| Record search fee | $5 for each search conducted by the District Clerk. |
| Mail request | Include complete name, birth date, self-addressed stamped envelope and check or money order. |
| Normal processing | The Clerk states searches are normally processed within one or two days of receipt. |
| Telephone searches | The District Clerk does not provide record searches by telephone. |
Collin County District Clerk
2100 Bloomdale Road
McKinney, TX 75071
2100 Bloomdale Road
McKinney, TX 75071
Check a Collin County warrant safely
Open the Sheriff’s public resources
Open the Active Warrants report
Search the person’s full name
Compare the birth date, court and case number.
Open the linked court case
Read the newest warrant, service, recall or cancellation event.
Confirm with the responsible office
The Sheriff warns that all warrants may not be visible to the public.
Contact the correct constable when applicable
Justice Court and traffic warrants may be handled by a constable precinct.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, appearance and bond options.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can cause dangerous mistakes.
CCSO Records and Warrants
Phone: 972-547-5133
Phone: 972-547-5133
Save the correct information before taking action
Collin County Detention Facility
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071
McKinney, TX 75071
Detention Bureau
Housing, booking, release, classification, mail, programs, kitchen, laundry and medical routing.
Exact booked name
Date of birth
SO number
Booking date
Every charge
Every bond amount
Every warrant or hold
Assigned court and attorney
The detention center uses a direct-supervision design. Detention officers are assigned inside housing units to supervise and interact with inmates.
Post a Collin County cash or surety bond
Cash bond
- Pay the full bond amount.
- Cash, money order or cashier’s check is accepted.
- Money orders and cashier’s checks must be payable to Collin County Sheriff’s Office.
- A cashier’s check requires bank contact information for verification.
Surety bond
- Use an approved Collin County bonding company.
- The company charges a service fee.
- The fee paid to the company is not refunded when the case ends.
- Verify that the company appears on the current approved list.
Verify the inmate and SO number
Match the birth date before arranging payment.
List every active charge
Confirm the bond amount and conditions for each charge.
Identify every hold or warrant
A separate agency may prevent release.
Choose cash or approved surety
A personal-recognizance bond can be granted only by a judge.
Post the bond at the Justice Center
The Sheriff accepts cash and surety bonds at 4300 Community Avenue.
Use the downstairs bonds window
Bond posting is available 24 hours a day.
Keep the cash-bond receipt
The name on the receipt matters when requesting a refund after disposition.
Allow release processing
Staff must verify the bond, clear holds and complete release procedures.
After a cash-bond case is disposed and required appearances are completed, the court processes the refund. Court fees deducted from a cash-bond refund may not exceed the amount allowed by law.
Prepare for a Collin County jail visit
Confirm current custody
Search again before planning the visit.
Ask the inmate to add your name
Visitors must appear on the inmate’s visitation list.
Check the facility schedule
Visitation times can change without notice.
Open current visitation rules
Arrive 20 minutes before the visit
Late visitors are not permitted to enter visitation.
Bring valid photo identification
A current driver’s license or Texas DPS identification card is an accepted example.
Dress completely and properly
Mini-skirts, sleeveless tops, transparent or provocative clothing are prohibited.
Leave prohibited property outside
Carry only items permitted by the facility.
Expect a 25-minute visit
Five additional minutes are allowed for walking to the housing cluster.
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advance arrival | Visitors must be signed up 20 minutes before visitation begins. |
| Early registration | Visitors cannot sign up more than one hour before the visit. |
| Adult visitors | One adult visitor per inmate on each visitation day. |
| Children | Admitted on a space-available basis and subject to relationship rules. |
| Shorts | Must be no shorter than five inches above the knee. |
| Incoming messages | The jail does not accept messages for inmates. |
Visitation schedule help
972-547-5224
972-547-5224
Send inmate mail to the Phoenix processing address
Personal-mail address
Collin County Detention Facility
Inmate’s Full Name and Inmate SO Number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Inmate’s Full Name and Inmate SO Number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Verify the inmate’s full name and SO number
Recheck custody before addressing the envelope.
Use the Phoenix address
Personal mail sent directly to the McKinney facility is returned.
Include a return name and address
Mail without a proper return address is returned.
Understand the scanning process
Personal mail is scanned for viewing on inmate kiosks.
Include a return envelope for photographs
Add a stamped, self-addressed envelope when you want photographs returned.
Do not mail money
The facility does not accept cash, checks or money orders through personal mail.
Use approved sellers for publications
Magazines must come directly from the publisher, and used or hardcover books are refused.
Commonly refused items
Cash, checks or money orders
Blank writing paper or envelopes
Postage stamps
Blank greeting cards
Food or hygiene supplies
Hardcover or used books
Instant-developing photographs
Stickers, cards, titles or credit cards
Mail delivery problems should be directed to TextBehind support at info@TextBehind.com.
Receive calls or connect through approved services
Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls
Inmates make prepaid-account calls
Friends and family fund a specific number through ICSolutions
Inmates can purchase telephone time from commissary
Tablets support messages and photo sharing
Tablet services are paid through the trust fund or provider account
Create an ICSolutions account
Use the provider linked by the Sheriff.
Open ICSolutions
Add the correct receiving telephone number
Fund the number that will accept inmate calls.
Use the approved tablet service when available
Available services include on-demand visits, messages and photo sharing.
Do not discuss confidential legal strategy
Ordinary jail calls and messages are not attorney-client communications.
ICSolutions customer support
888-506-8407
888-506-8407
Send inmate money through Access Corrections
The Collin County Detention Facility does not accept cash, checks or money orders by mail.
Verify the inmate’s full name and SO number
Confirm current custody before depositing.
Create an Access Corrections account
Open Access Corrections
Choose online, app, kiosk or telephone deposit
Kiosks are located in detention-facility lobbies.
Use a walk-in cash retailer when preferred
Register through Cash Pay Today and receive a barcode for an approved retailer.
Use the provider lockbox for a money order
Do not mail the money order directly to the jail.
Review the transaction fee
Provider fees vary by deposit method and amount.
Keep the receipt
Save the inmate SO number, date, amount and confirmation number.
Access Corrections deposit help
636-888-7004
636-888-7004
Send an approved commissary package
Use Access Securepak
The jail does not accept personal care packages from individuals.
Create an account
Select Collin County Detention Facility.
Match the inmate name and SO number
Confirm custody before completing the order.
Choose only approved items
The provider menu contains products allowed by the facility.
Pick up inmate property or meet a released inmate
Valuable property
An authorized person may collect items such as keys, a telephone or driver’s license. Identification is required.
Bulk property
All property, including bulk property, may be picked up between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. each day.
Release pickup location
Released inmates exit through the detention-facility lobby at 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, TX 75071.
Released inmates exit through the detention-facility lobby at 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, TX 75071.
Confirm actual release before traveling. Bond payment does not mean the person will immediately exit the facility.
Provide prescription medication or report a health concern
Confirm current custody
Have the inmate’s exact name, birth date and SO number ready.
Bring prescription medication to the main lobby
Medication may be delivered for an inmate currently in custody.
Keep the medication in the original labeled container
Do not combine medication or remove the pharmacy label.
Explain the medical concern clearly
Provide useful information for medical staff without demanding protected details.
Understand HIPAA limits
The medical department does not release a patient’s medical status to friends or family by telephone.
Detention Bureau and medical routing
972-547-5100
972-547-5100
Apply for a court-appointed Collin County lawyer
A defendant who cannot afford counsel can request an appointed attorney. The court—not the Sheriff or family—determines financial eligibility and makes the appointment.
Ask for counsel at magistration or the first court hearing
Clearly state that the defendant cannot afford a private lawyer.
Complete the indigence application
Provide truthful income, asset, household and expense information.
Open the Collin County indigence application
Select Adult Criminal
Choose Request Court Appointed Attorney as the requested action.
Complete the defendant’s oath
The form is signed under penalty of perjury.
Check the court case after submission
The appointed lawyer may appear in the online case record.
Respect attorney-client confidentiality
The lawyer may not discuss the client’s confidential case with relatives without authorization.
Court-appointed attorney fees may later be assessed as court costs when permitted by the court and Texas law.
Get safety planning, court support and compensation help
Contact the Crime Victim Advocate
The Sheriff’s advocate assists victims of sexual assault, family violence, assault and families of homicide victims.
Have the report and case numbers ready
These help identify the investigation and court matter.
Ask for criminal-justice process information
The advocate can explain victim rights and what happens next.
Request safety planning or crisis intervention
Assistance is available for immediate safety concerns and community referrals.
Ask about Crime Victims’ Compensation
The advocate can help identify eligible expenses and application steps.
Ask about a protective order
Assistance is available with the process for obtaining a permanent protective order.
Use a statewide record only after verifying the Collin County case
A Collin County jail result is not a statewide criminal-history report. A Texas DPS public search is also not the same as a fingerprint-supported personal review.
Start with the Collin County court disposition
Obtain the exact outcome for every charge.
Use the Texas DPS public site for public history
The public search focuses on information Texas law permits DPS to disclose.
Open Texas DPS public criminal history
Use strong identifiers
Name-based searches can return another person.
Request your personal record when accuracy matters
Fingerprints provide a stronger identity match.
Compare every listed arrest and disposition
Missing court outcomes should be corrected through the reporting agency or court.
Texas DPS states that reported arrest information remains on a criminal-history record indefinitely unless corrected, expunged or restricted by an applicable court order.
Correct the office that owns the inaccurate information
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the jail result, Sheriff or police report, court case and DPS history.
Save the incorrect entry
Record the date viewed, SO number, report number, court number and disputed field.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or written agency correction.
Correct Sheriff data through CCSO Records
Use the Records and Warrants section for Sheriff-maintained information.
Correct municipal police information through that department
The County cannot correct a city police report.
Correct court information through the correct clerk
District Clerk controls felony records; County Court at Law clerks control misdemeanor records.
Submit certified proof to Texas DPS when necessary
Use DPS criminal-history error-resolution procedures.
Open Texas DPS Error Resolution
Recheck every connected system
Correcting one agency does not automatically update every public or private database.
Correction and record relief are different. Correction fixes inaccurate information. Expunction or nondisclosure restricts an accurate record that meets legal requirements.
Evaluate expunction or an order of nondisclosure
Expunction
Can require covered agencies to destroy or return qualifying arrest, court and criminal-history records.
Nondisclosure
Restricts qualifying criminal-history information from ordinary public disclosure without destroying the record.
Collect every record from the arrest
Include the Sheriff or police report, SO number, charges and court case numbers.
Obtain certified dispositions
Eligibility can depend on how every charge from the arrest ended.
Check waiting periods and exclusions
Dismissal alone does not automatically guarantee expunction.
Identify every agency holding the record
Include the arresting agency, Sheriff, prosecutor, clerks and Texas DPS.
Use the correct petition and court
Expunction and nondisclosure use different statutes, forms and filing procedures.
File through the appropriate Collin County clerk
Confirm the current filing fee, court and service requirements before submission.
Attend the hearing when required
Bring certified dispositions and eligibility evidence.
Obtain certified copies of the signed order
Keep them for government and private-record disputes.
Verify the result after processing
Recheck the Sheriff search, court search and DPS history.
Expunction and nondisclosure eligibility can affect immigration, licensing, professional and firearm consequences. Legal review may be important before filing.
Collin County jail, records and criminal court contacts
Collin County Detention Facility
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, TX 75071
McKinney, TX 75071
CCSO Open Records
Offense reports, mugshots, jail records and dispatch logs.
Records and Warrants
Records custodian and warrant questions.
Visitation Schedule
Confirm the current inmate visitation schedule.
District Clerk
2100 Bloomdale Road
McKinney, TX 75071
McKinney, TX 75071
Felony court records and historical searches.
Misdemeanor Case Information
Crime Victim Advocate
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Inmate Programs
Education, personal development and reentry programs.
Map to Collin County Detention Facility
Map to Collin County District Clerk
Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, office location, hours, identification requirements, accepted payment and whether an appointment is required.
What readers can understand without visiting multiple portals
Search and record routing
Current inmates, 24-hour releases, one-week arrest reports, active warrants, court linking, agency routing and missing-result troubleshooting.
Jail and family procedures
Cash and surety bonds, 24-hour bond posting, visit timing, personal-mail scanning, inmate calls, deposits, care packages, property and medication.
Court and record relief
Felony versus misdemeanor clerks, 1988 online coverage, $5 historical searches, appointed counsel, corrections, expunction and nondisclosure.
Collin County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search a current Collin County inmate?
Use Judicial Online Search, select the inmate option and verify the name, birth date, SO number, charges and bond.
Does the inmate search include released people?
Yes. It includes current inmates and people released during the previous 24 hours.
How do I search arrests older than 24 hours?
Use the Sheriff’s Arrests and Releases Report for a period dating back up to one week, then search the court case.
Where do I find a felony case?
Search District Court criminal records through Judicial Online Search. Online felony coverage generally begins in 1988.
Where do I find a Class A or B misdemeanor?
Search the County Court at Law record and contact the misdemeanor criminal clerks when additional case or bond information is needed.
How much is a Sheriff offense report?
The published common fee is $5. A separate $5 search fee may apply when the report number, call number or jailing date is missing.
What is the inmate personal-mail address?
Use the inmate’s full name and SO number at P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.
How long is a jail visit?
Published visits last 25 minutes. Visitors must arrive and sign up 20 minutes before the visit.
How do I check a Collin County warrant?
Use the Active Warrants report or Judicial Online Search and confirm the current status with the Sheriff, constable or issuing court.
Can a Collin County arrest be expunged?
Some Texas arrests may qualify for expunction. Other qualifying records may be eligible for nondisclosure. Every charge and disposition must be reviewed.
