Fort Worth TX Arrest Records Search | Police & Court

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Fort Worth, Texas · Police reports, Tarrant County bookings and criminal courts

Trace a Fort Worth Arrest From Police Report to Court Disposition

For most Fort Worth arrests, begin with the Tarrant County inmate search, save the CID and booking details and identify the arresting agency.

Then search the correct misdemeanor or felony court record. This guide also covers daily bookings, early probable-cause documents, bonds, visits, inmate mail, calls, deposits, appointed counsel, victims, Texas DPS checks and record relief.

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Arrest is not conviction. A jail charge records an allegation at arrest or intake. The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney may decline, amend or replace it, and every court count may have a different outcome.
Current custody

Use the Tarrant County inmate search.

Recent bookings

Daily reports cover the latest 14 days.

Misdemeanors

Class A and B records: County Clerk.

Felonies

Felony records: District Clerk.

Official review

Procedures checked July 31, 2026.

County-routing warning

Confirm the county before searching a Fort Worth arrest

Fort Worth’s city limits include portions of Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Johnson and Wise Counties. Most Fort Worth Police arrests are processed through Tarrant County, but a Fort Worth address alone does not guarantee that Tarrant County owns the booking or court case.

Read the booking county on release paperwork
Check the arresting agency shown in the report
Use the court name printed on a citation
Search the county where custody began
Check Tarrant before expanding outward
Do not confuse Fort Worth Municipal Court with county criminal court
Most common route: Fort Worth Police report → Tarrant County Jail booking → Tarrant County County Clerk misdemeanor case or District Clerk felony case.
Choose the correct record

Five systems can hold different parts of one arrest

TARRANT COUNTY JAIL Is the person held now?

Find the CID, booking date, charges, bond, holds and custody location.

Best first step for a recent Fort Worth arrest.
FORT WORTH POLICE What did officers report?

Locate the offense report, arrest narrative and police case number.

The jail does not replace the police report.
COUNTY CLERK Was it a misdemeanor?

Class A and B misdemeanor cases are filed in the County Criminal Courts.

Contact the County Clerk for outcomes and copies.
DISTRICT CLERK Was it a felony?

Felony filings, judgments and certain pre-filing magistration documents.

Use the District Clerk for felony records.
TEXAS DPS Is statewide history needed?

Search public Texas conviction and deferred-adjudication information.

A Tarrant County search is not statewide.

Go directly to the Fort Worth task

Daily booking reports

Find a recent arrest from the last 14 days

The Sheriff publishes Daily Booked In Reports for the latest 14 days. Day 1 is the newest report and day 14 is the oldest.
Open the Daily Booked In Reports page View recent Tarrant County bookings
Select the likely booking day Use the day of jail intake rather than only the date the incident began.
Search the report for the surname Use the browser’s page-search function to move through a long report.
Compare the booking information Confirm age, agency, charge and booking date.
Save the official identifiers Use the CID or booking information in later records requests.
Search the court outcome separately Appearance in a daily booking report does not prove prosecution or conviction.
Booking-field decoder

Understand a Tarrant County inmate result

What common booking fields establish—and what they do not
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
CID or inmate number The person inside the Tarrant County detention system. The final criminal outcome. Use it for mail, deposits and jail questions.
Booking number or date The current jail-intake event. When the alleged offense occurred. Match it to the Fort Worth Police report.
Arresting agency The department responsible for the arrest. The Sheriff maintains the police narrative. Request the report from that agency.
Charge An allegation entered at arrest or intake. What prosecutors filed or guilt. Read the complaint, information or indictment.
Bond A monetary release entry for a listed charge. Payment clears every charge or hold. Confirm the full release picture with the jail.
No bond Release may require later judicial action. Another listed bond can produce release. Check the newest court order.
Hold or detainer Another agency or court may control release. Local bond is sufficient. Ask which jurisdiction owns the hold.
Release The listed custody event ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Search the court disposition.
Mugshot A photograph connected to booking. Identity alone or criminal responsibility. Match the CID, birth date and case.
Identity safeguard

Verify the person before relying on the record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known arrest
Arresting agency matches the location
CID or booking number matches another record
Court case follows the same incident
Charge and timeline are reasonably consistent
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or using a result for an employment, housing or safety decision.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a Fort Worth arrest may not appear

Booking is still underway Identification, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry can delay the public result.
The person was released Use the 14-day booking reports, court search or Sheriff records request.
The name is entered differently Try the surname alone, maiden name, former name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The arrest occurred in another county Fort Worth includes portions of five counties. Search the actual booking county.
The person is in a city holding facility Call the arresting agency when transfer to county custody has not occurred.
The person was transferred Check another county, Texas Department of Criminal Justice or federal custody.
The felony case is not filed yet Request unfiled magistration documents from the District Clerk.
The record is restricted Juvenile, expunged, nondisclosed or otherwise confidential information may not appear.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through Fort Worth Police or [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, currently held, released, transferred or booked in another county?
Arrest-to-court lifecycle

Follow a Fort Worth arrest in the correct order

Police incident or arrest Fort Worth Police or another agency creates the offense report and arrest documentation.
County booking The jail records identity, fingerprints, property, allegations, bond entries and holds.
Magistration A magistrate reviews rights, probable cause, release, bail and emergency-protection issues.
Prosecutor review The Criminal District Attorney may file, amend, reduce or decline the arrest allegation.
Misdemeanor or felony filing Class A and B misdemeanors go to County Criminal Court; felonies go to a criminal district court.
Pretrial court events The docket may include hearings, discovery, motions, warrants, diversion, plea discussions and trial.
Final disposition Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, deferred adjudication, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or record relief Wrong information may be corrected, while an eligible record may qualify for expunction or nondisclosure.
Fort Worth Police records

Find or request the arrest narrative

Fort Worth Police Reports and Records
1000 Calvert Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: 817-392-4160
Customer-service hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search for the report online Use the Fort Worth Police current report-search portal. Open Current Report Search
Use the police case number when available The report number is stronger than a broad name search.
Check whether the report is public Reports involving juveniles, sexual offenses or other protected information may not be available online.
Request the exact records Ask for the offense report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements.
Provide focused identifiers Include the date, location, involved person, police case number, CID and court case number.
Use the City public-information process when needed The Public Information Act requires requests for existing records rather than questions or legal explanations. Open the City public-record process
Published Fort Worth Police report-copy information
Service Published cost or rule Practical use
Offense report under 10 pages No copy charge Routine personal review.
Offense report of 10 pages or more $0.10 per page Longer public offense reports.
Certified offense report Additional $5 Formal proof when certification is required.
Accident report $6 Crash record through the approved search process.
Certified accident report Additional $2 Certified crash-report copy.
Email delivery Limited to reports of 10 pages or fewer Faster electronic delivery for shorter reports.
Copy-ready Fort Worth Police request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable offense report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are Fort Worth Police report number [number], Tarrant County CID or booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Fort Worth local arrest history

Request a clearance letter or local FWPD history

Fort Worth Police Identifications Unit
Appointments for clearance letters: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Phone: 817-392-4168
Published Fort Worth local-history costs
Service Current cost What it covers
Clearance letter $5 Records of arrest maintained by Fort Worth Police.
Certified clearance letter Additional $5 Certified local FWPD arrest-history letter.
Schedule the appointment Call the Identifications Unit before traveling.
Bring current government photo identification Confirm accepted payment methods when scheduling.
Request by mail when outside the area Include a signed request, full name, race, gender, birth date and Social Security number for exclusionary purposes.
Include identification and return materials Add a front-and-back copy of government ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Use a money order for mailed payment Make the $5 money order payable to the City of Fort Worth and add $5 if certification is required.
Mail requests to
City of Fort Worth Police Department
Attn: Warrants/ID Unit
1000 Calvert Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
A Fort Worth clearance letter is a local police record. It does not replace a Tarrant County jail-history request or Texas DPS statewide search.
Sheriff jail and arrest records

Request a historical Tarrant County booking record

Tarrant County Sheriff Records Division
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Criminal-history and jail-record questions: 817-884-2942
Email: TCSO_Records@tarrantcountytx.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; final daily customer accepted at 4:50 p.m.
Confirm the request concerns Tarrant County records Use this office for local jail, incarceration and Sheriff-created records.
Provide the legal name and birth date Add the CID, booking number and approximate custody dates.
Name the exact document Request a booking record, custody history, release information or Sheriff report.
Include the report details when applicable Add the report number, incident type, occurrence date and address.
Submit through the designated channel Use the online portal, designated email, mail or in-person address. Open Tarrant County Sheriff records instructions
Copy-ready Sheriff request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable Tarrant County jail-booking and custody records for [full legal name], date of birth [date], CID or booking number [number], concerning the custody event beginning on or about [date]. Please include the booking date, release date, listed arresting agency, charges and releasable bond or hold information.

Letter of incarceration

A former inmate requesting proof of Tarrant County incarceration must ordinarily appear at the Sheriff Records Division with valid state photo identification. A friend or family member cannot request another person’s letter unless that person is still in the Tarrant County Jail. Attorneys and government agencies may submit written requests.
Before a felony case is filed

Obtain Tarrant County magistration documents

The District Clerk can provide certain unfiled criminal documents created during magistration before a felony court case receives a normal filed-case number.
Probable-cause records

Probable Cause Affidavit and Probable Cause Determination.

Warrant records

Arrest Warrant and Arrest Warrant Affidavit when releasable.

Magistration and bail

Magistrate Warning, Conditions of Bail and Personal Bond.

Protection documents

Order of Emergency Protection and Firearm Warning.

Mental-health documents

Some Article 16.22 records exist, although protected reports may be filed under seal.

Other magistrate records

Additional documents designated by the magistrate may be available.

District Clerk Unfiled Criminal Documents
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 3rd Floor – Criminal
401 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Whitney Amador: 817-884-3355
Cory Reed: 817-884-2526
Published unfiled-document copy costs
Copy type Published cost
Non-certified paper $1 per page
Non-certified electronic $1 for 1–10 pages, then $0.10 per page beginning with page 11
Certified paper $1 per page plus $5 certification and seal
Certified electronic Electronic copy charge plus $5 certification and seal
Open unfiled criminal-document instructions
Class A and B misdemeanors

Request Tarrant County misdemeanor records

Tarrant County Clerk – County Criminal Courts
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Case status and copies: 817-884-1066
Main County Clerk: 817-884-1195
Criminal-section hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Confirm the case is a Class A or B misdemeanor These cases are maintained by the County Clerk’s Criminal Section.
Search the case online first Save the case number, court and charge.
Locate the final disposition Read the result for every count.
Request the exact document Ask for the complaint, dismissal, judgment, sentence or other named record.
Contact the County Clerk for official proof Call 817-884-1066 for a judgment, sentence, dismissal or trial outcome.
Fort Worth Municipal Court and Tarrant County Justice Courts generally handle fine-only municipal or Class C matters. Class A and B misdemeanor jail cases are handled through the County Criminal Courts.
Felony court records

Request indictments, judgments and felony dispositions

Tarrant County District Clerk – Criminal Section
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 3rd Floor
401 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Felony records: 817-884-1342 or 817-884-1343
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the defendant and case number Confirm the felony court and filing date.
Locate the indictment or information This establishes the felony offense formally filed in court.
Check amended and dismissed counts Do not rely only on the original indictment.
Read warrant and bail events chronologically Later court action may replace an earlier order.
Locate the judgment and sentence This is the controlling document for a conviction result.
Use the case number to avoid a research charge The District Clerk publishes a $5 basic records-search fee when staff must find the case without a case number.
Court-document checklist

Order only the record that proves the answer

Document selector for Fort Worth and Tarrant County criminal cases
Question Document to request What it confirms
What offense was filed? Complaint, information or indictment The prosecutor-filed offense instead of the booking allegation.
Why was the person arrested? Probable-cause affidavit or arrest-warrant affidavit The sworn factual basis alleged at the time.
Was the charge dismissed? Dismissal or nolle-prosequi order Which charge ended and when.
Was the person convicted? Judgment The plea or verdict and formal result.
What sentence was imposed? Judgment and sentence Custody, supervision, fines and conditions.
Was a warrant cleared? Warrant return, recall or quash entry Later action after the warrant was issued.
Was the record restricted? Expunction or nondisclosure order The scope and date of court-ordered relief.

Published felony-copy charges

Tarrant County District Clerk criminal-copy fees
Copy type Published cost
Non-certified paper $1 per page
Non-certified electronic $1 for 1–10 pages plus $0.10 per page for page 11 and above
Certified paper $1 per page plus $5 certification and seal
Certified electronic Electronic copy charge plus $5 certification and seal
Basic staff records search $5 when the case number is not supplied
Open felony-copy instructions Open misdemeanor-record instructions
Warrant verification

Check a Fort Worth warrant through the correct office

Tarrant County Sheriff does not release general criminal-warrant information directly to the public. The Sheriff directs people seeking criminal-warrant information to a licensed attorney or bondsman.
Identify the possible case or citation Use a report number, prior booking, court notice or citation.
Search the newest court events Look for issued, served, returned, recalled, cancelled or quashed activity.
Separate criminal warrants from traffic warrants Traffic and municipal warrants must be checked with the court or agency that issued the citation.
Check the current jail record An incarcerated person’s current charges and bond information can be reviewed through the inmate search.
Contact counsel for direct criminal-warrant confirmation A licensed lawyer can explain appearance, surrender and release options.
Never rely on an old docket entry alone A later order may have changed the warrant’s status.
Tarrant County Sheriff Criminal Warrants
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Phone: 817-884-1289
Payment scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes, cash-transfer apps or an unsolicited text-message link.
Bond and release

Confirm every charge before posting a Tarrant County bond

Tarrant County Bond Desk
Tarrant County Corrections Center
100 North Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Open 24 hours a day
Inmate Information: 817-884-3000
Verify the inmate and CID Do not arrange payment using only a matching name.
List every current charge Record the bond or release condition for each charge.
Identify every no-bond charge and hold Another case, county, state or federal agency may prevent release.
Call the Inmate Information Line Confirm that bond is set and obtain the current total.
Choose the correct bond method A person posting the bond directly must pay the full amount. A licensed bonding company may charge a nonrefundable premium and require collateral.
Verify a private bonding company Obtain all premium, collateral, missed-court and collateral-release terms in writing.
Keep complete proof Save the signed agreement, receipt, booking information and transaction details.
Allow release processing Staff must verify bond paperwork, court orders and outside holds before release.
Bond-confirmation script
I am calling about [full legal name], CID or booking number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond or release condition for each charge, every outside hold, the total amount required and the accepted payment method.
Tarrant County visitation

Use the inmate’s last name to choose the visit day

Published general visitation schedule for all Tarrant County jail facilities
Inmate last name Visit days and times Final processing time
A through L Saturday and Monday, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
A through L Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
M through Z Sunday and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
M through Z Friday, 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Attorney and law enforcement Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; attorneys may visit when needed Confirm directly
Confirm current custody and facility Recheck the inmate search before traveling.
Choose the day from the inmate’s surname Do not use the visitor’s last name.
Arrive before the processing cutoff Visitor sign-up begins 30 minutes before visiting hours.
Bring accepted photo identification Adults must present qualifying government-issued photo identification.
Follow the visitor limits Each inmate receives one 30-minute visit per day, up to three visits per week. A maximum of two adults and two children may visit at one time.
Check the six-month incarceration restriction A person incarcerated in a Tarrant County detention facility during the previous six months is not authorized to visit.

Bring

  • Valid Real ID driver’s license or state ID.
  • Valid passport, qualifying military ID or accepted immigration ID.
  • School photo ID for an eligible visitor under 18.
  • Only permitted infant supplies when necessary.

Leave outside

  • Cell phones and recording devices.
  • Backpacks, bags and purses.
  • Tobacco, lighters and matches.
  • Food and drinks except permitted infant items.
  • Unlabeled prescription medication.
Review the complete visitation rules
Scanned mail and legal correspondence

Send Tarrant County inmate mail correctly

Ordinary personal mail is scanned by an outside service and delivered to the inmate electronically. The official Sheriff page displays the current personal-mail format. Recheck that page immediately before mailing because outside scanning addresses can change.
Verify the full booking name and CID Use the official inmate search before addressing the envelope.
Open the current Sheriff correspondence page Copy the displayed personal-mail address exactly. Open current inmate-mail instructions
Use the name and inmate number format Missing identifiers may cause rejection or delay.
Keep letters within the size limit Letters may be no larger than 12 by 16 inches.
Limit photographs Correspondence may contain no more than 10 unframed photographs, each no larger than 4 by 6 inches.
Use the jail address only for specified items Legal mail, approved books, magazines and qualifying money orders continue to use 100 North Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196.
Order books from an established publisher Books must be new and soft-backed. The Sheriff states that Amazon and distributor shipments are not accepted under the current rules.
Track scanned mail when needed MailGuard Tracker can provide processing or rejection status. Open MailGuard Tracker
Legal mail, approved publications and qualifying money orders
Inmate’s Full Name and CID Number
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau
100 North Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Legal mail is handled differently from ordinary correspondence. Do not label personal material as legal mail.
Calls, money and commissary

Use the current approved Tarrant County services

Inmate telephone calls

Free local calls are available during the booking process so an inmate can arrange bail, contact family or reach an attorney. Collect calls outside the local area may involve charges.
Confirm the inmate is still in Tarrant County custody Recheck the official roster.
Use Smart Communications for current call questions Call 1-727-349-1561 for collect-call account and fee information.
Remember that ordinary calls may be monitored Do not discuss confidential case facts outside the approved attorney-call process.

Money deposits

Verify the inmate’s full name and CID A mistaken deposit may be difficult to reverse.
Use Access Corrections online Review the handling fee before paying. Deposit through Access Corrections
Deposit by telephone when preferred Call Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884.
Use a facility lobby kiosk Kiosks accept cash for inmate accounts.
Use Cash Pay Today for an approved retail payment Register and obtain the required barcode or customer information before visiting a retailer. Open Cash Pay Today
Do not mail cash Cash sent through the mail is returned.
Mail only qualifying money orders The Sheriff accepts U.S. Postal and Western Union money orders by mail at the Detention Bureau address.
Money-order address
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau
100 North Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Inmate Information: 817-884-3000
Court-appointed lawyer

Request appointed criminal counsel in Tarrant County

Tarrant County uses an Office of Attorney Appointments to administer its indigent-defense plan and maintain approved appointment lists.
Request a lawyer during magistration or court State clearly that you cannot afford counsel and want to apply for an appointed attorney.
Complete the affidavit of indigence Provide accurate income, benefits, assets, debts, expenses and household information.
Track the request while in jail Tarrant County states that appointed-attorney issues for jailed defendants are addressed no later than 48 hours after arrest.
Ask at Initial Appearance after release A defendant who posts bond before counsel is addressed can request review at the Initial Appearance docket if an attorney has not been hired.
Do not discuss case facts on recorded calls Use approved confidential attorney-client communication.
Tarrant County Office of Attorney Appointments
401 West Belknap Street
5th Floor, Room 5043
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Phone: 817-884-2370
Open appointed-attorney instructions Verify a Texas lawyer
Victim assistance and notifications

Get help from police, the prosecutor and Texas IVSS

Fort Worth Police Victim Assistance

817-392-4390

Law-enforcement advocacy, crisis support, safety planning and referrals.

Tarrant County DA Victim Advocates

817-884-2740

Court-process, prosecution, notification and victim-impact assistance.

Tarrant County Sheriff Victim Assistance

817-884-3697

Support connected to Sheriff-investigated offenses.

Have the police report and court case numbers ready These identifiers help staff locate the correct matter.
Contact the advocate connected to the case stage Police advocates assist near the investigation stage; prosecutor advocates assist with court proceedings.
Request hearing and disposition information Ask about plea, dismissal, sentencing and restitution procedures.
Register for county custody notifications IVSS-Counties provides notifications for participating county jail and court-status changes. Register with IVSS-Counties
Register for post-conviction notifications when applicable Use TDCJ IVSS for prison, parole and mandatory-supervision notifications. Open Texas IVSS
Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Main: 817-884-1400
Victim Advocates: 817-884-2740
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Texas statewide criminal history

Use Texas DPS when local records are too narrow

Fort Worth Police and Tarrant County provide local records. The Texas DPS public Criminal History Name Search covers qualifying public Texas conviction and deferred-adjudication information reported to the state system.
Texas DPS public name-search costs and limitations
Item Current rule Important limitation
Search credit $1 per search One credit is charged even when no match is returned.
Credit-card purchase 2.25% per credit plus a $0.25 transaction fee The added charge applies to card purchases.
Search method Name and date-of-birth matching A name search is not fingerprint identity confirmation.
Search expansion The system automatically tries broader name combinations Carefully review every possible match.
Documentation Save or print searches and returned records Search history does not preserve the complete returned rap sheet indefinitely.
Create a DPS public account Use the public Criminal History Name Search. Open Texas DPS Criminal History Search
Purchase the minimum search credits needed Check all identifying information before spending a credit.
Enter the complete name and birth date A full birth date narrows possible matches.
Review identifying details before relying on a result Do not treat a similar name as proof of identity.
Compare the state result with Tarrant County court documents Obtain the judgment or dismissal when a state disposition is missing or unclear.
Record correction

Fix an incorrect Fort Worth or Texas criminal record

Identify which system is wrong Compare the police report, jail record, County Clerk, District Clerk and DPS history.
Save the inaccurate entry Record the URL, date, CID, report number, case number and disputed information.
Obtain the controlling document Use a certified dismissal, corrected judgment, amended order or agency correction.
Correct the originating office first A Fort Worth Police report error goes to FWPD; a jail error goes to Sheriff Records; a court error goes to the correct clerk or court.
Submit proof for a Texas DPS error Use the DPS criminal-history review and error-resolution process. Open Texas DPS criminal-history guidance
Dispute private background reports separately A government correction may not automatically update a commercial database.
Correction versus expunction: Correct a record when it is factually wrong. Seek expunction or nondisclosure when the record is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Texas record relief

Understand expunction and nondisclosure in Tarrant County

Expunction

A qualifying order can require identified agencies to remove or destroy records under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A.

Order of nondisclosure

A qualifying order restricts ordinary public disclosure while authorized criminal-justice agencies retain access.

Dismissal does not automatically erase an arrest. Eligibility depends on the offense, filing history, disposition, waiting period, related charges and prior criminal history.
Collect the complete record before filing Save the police report, booking data, charging document and certified disposition.
Review the correct type of relief Expunction and nondisclosure have different eligibility rules and effects.
Identify every record-holding agency Include applicable police, Sheriff, clerk, prosecutor, DPS and private jail-service entities as required.
Use Tarrant County’s agency reference list The District Clerk publishes contacts that may hold records subject to an expunction. Open Tarrant County expunction contacts
File through the correct court and clerk The District Clerk’s Felony Civil Section handles felony and misdemeanor expunctions and felony nondisclosures.
Use mandatory electronic filing when required Tarrant County requires electronic filing for nondisclosure matters handled by its criminal clerks. Open eFileTexas
Use the current statewide nondisclosure forms Select the form matching the exact disposition and offense category. Open Texas nondisclosure forms
Pay or address the current filing cost Contact the District Clerk for expunction fees. The County Clerk currently publishes a $350 filing fee for misdemeanor nondisclosure applications.
Attend a hearing when required Bring certified dispositions, criminal-history information and proof supporting eligibility.
Keep certified copies of the signed order Use them to follow up with government agencies and dispute private background reports.
Tarrant County District Clerk Felony Civil Section
Expunctions: 817-884-1231
Felony nondisclosures: 817-884-2508
Petitioners are responsible for identifying all applicable agencies. Leaving a record holder out of the petition or order can prevent complete relief.
Contacts and maps

Fort Worth police, jail and court contacts

Fort Worth Police Reports
1000 Calvert Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107

817-392-4160

Tarrant County Jail Information

817-884-3000

Custody, charges and current bond information.

Sheriff Records Division
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-2942

County Clerk Criminal Records
401 West Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1066

District Clerk Felony Records
401 West Belknap Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1342

Bond Desk
100 North Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196

Open 24 hours a day.

Office of Attorney Appointments
401 West Belknap, Room 5043
Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-2370

DA Victim Advocates

817-884-2740

Criminal-case advocacy and notification support.

Tarrant County Corrections Center map

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, building, floor, office hours, visitor requirements and payment method directly with the responsible office.
Official facts included on-page

What this Fort Worth guide solves directly

Police and jail records

Fort Worth report search, report fees, clearance letters, Tarrant inmates, recent bookings, historical jail records and incarceration letters.

Court and release records

Misdemeanor-versus-felony routing, early magistration documents, court searches, copy costs, warrants, bonds and appointed counsel.

State checks and record relief

Texas DPS name-search costs, identity cautions, record corrections, expunction routing and nondisclosure forms.

Title-related questions

Fort Worth arrest, police and court questions answered

How do I search Fort Worth arrest records?

Start with the Tarrant County inmate search, save the CID and booking information, identify the arresting agency and then search the court case.

Are all Fort Worth arrests in Tarrant County?

No. Fort Worth includes land in five counties. Verify the actual booking county from police or court paperwork.

Where can I see recent Tarrant County bookings?

The Sheriff publishes Daily Booked In Reports covering the most recent 14 days.

How do I obtain a Fort Worth Police report?

Use the current online Report Search. Contact Police Reports and Records at 817-392-4160 when the record is unavailable online.

Where do I find the final court outcome?

Search Tarrant County Records Search and review every charge. The County Clerk handles misdemeanors and the District Clerk handles felonies.

Does a jail charge prove conviction?

No. It is an allegation. The court record establishes whether the charge was dismissed, deferred, pleaded, tried or resulted in conviction.

How do I check a criminal warrant?

Review the newest court events and consult a licensed attorney or bondsman. The Tarrant County Sheriff does not release general criminal-warrant information directly to the public.

Where can a bond be posted?

The Bond Desk at 100 North Lamar Street accepts bonds 24 hours a day. Call 817-884-3000 first to confirm the total and every hold.

How much is a Texas DPS name search?

One search credit costs $1. Card purchases include a 2.25% fee per credit and a $0.25 transaction fee.

Can a Fort Worth arrest be expunged?

Some records qualify for expunction and others for nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on current Texas law, the disposition, waiting period and criminal history.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not Fort Worth Police, the Tarrant County Sheriff, Tarrant County Jail, the County Clerk, District Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Texas DPS or a law firm.

Booking, charges, bond, holds, warrants, custody, release and court information can change. Verify the person through multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 31, 2026.

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