Dallas County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Dallas County, Texas · Jail lookup, booking, police report, warrant and court-case guide
Search a Dallas County Arrest and Verify the Final Court Outcome
Start with the Dallas County Jail Lookup to check current custody, booking numbers, charges, bonds and associated criminal cases.
Then identify the arresting agency and search the Dallas County Courts Portal to determine what prosecutors filed and how every charge was resolved.
Arrest does not mean conviction. Jail charges are allegations entered during booking. A prosecutor can reject, amend, reduce or dismiss a charge, and a court can enter a not-guilty finding.
Current custody
Use Dallas County Jail Lookup.
County warrants
Use Dallas County Wanted Search.
Misdemeanor case
Maintained by the County Clerk.
Felony case
Maintained by the District Clerk.
Official review
Information checked July 27, 2026.
Five records can come from one Dallas County arrest
DALLAS COUNTY JAIL
Is the person in custody?
Find the book-in number, housing, charges, bond entries and associated case numbers.
Use for current detention and release questions.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the offense report, arrest report, probable-cause material, video or supplements.
Dallas Police and Dallas Sheriff records use different request systems.
COUNTY CLERK
Is it a misdemeanor?
Dallas County Criminal Courts hear most Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases.
Use the County Clerk for misdemeanor documents and certified copies.
DISTRICT CLERK
Is it a felony?
Criminal District Courts handle felony indictments, pleas, trials, judgments and sentences.
Use the District Clerk for felony records.
TEXAS DPS
What appears statewide?
Search public Texas conviction and deferred-adjudication data or obtain a fingerprint-supported personal record.
Name searches are not positive fingerprint identification.
Best workflow: Search the jail, save the book-in and case numbers, verify the arresting agency, open the court case and request only the missing report or certified document.
How to search a Dallas County jail inmate
Open Dallas County Jail Lookup
Use the official county search rather than a commercial arrest-record site.
Open the live jail lookup
Choose the best search method
Search by prisoner information, book-in number or criminal case number.
For a name search, enter the required fields
The current form requires first name, last name, race and sex. Date of birth can narrow the result.
Use the book-in number when available
This is the most direct way to find one specific jail-intake event.
Use the case number to connect jail and court data
Enter the exact criminal case number without guessing missing digits.
Open every plausible name match
Do not identify a person from name similarity or a photograph alone.
Verify the birth date and physical descriptors
Compare them with a reliable independent source.
Save the book-in number
It is needed for inmate mail, money and many jail-service questions.
Read every charge, bond and hold
One bondable charge does not clear another no-bond matter or outside hold.
Continue to the court portal
The jail result does not provide the complete prosecution or final disposition.
Dallas County Jail and inmate information
Phone: 214-761-9025
Phone: 214-761-9025
Understand the fields in a Dallas County booking
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book-in number | One Dallas County jail-intake event. | Every booking allegation became a filed charge. | Use it for mail, deposits and jail questions. |
| Case number | The court case connected to a charge. | The docket has reached final disposition. | Search the County or District Clerk portal. |
| Charge | An allegation associated with arrest or booking. | The final filed or convicted offense. | Find the complaint, information or indictment. |
| Bond amount | A release amount connected to one charge or case. | Payment clears every warrant or hold. | Confirm all cases before paying. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court or agency may control release. | The Dallas bond resolves custody. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Housing location | The displayed jail assignment. | The inmate will remain in that unit. | Recheck before visiting or releasing property. |
| Magistrate information | Initial judicial action, bond or release conditions. | A later judge did not change the order. | Read the newest court entry. |
| Release information | The end or expected end of the custody event. | The case was dismissed. | Verify the final disposition. |
| Booking photograph | A photograph associated with jail intake. | Identity by itself, guilt or conviction. | Match the birth date, book-in and case number. |
Fast-changing fields: Housing, bond, court date, release and hold information can change after magistration, court action, transfer or completion of release processing.
Verify the right person before using a Dallas arrest record
First and last names match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth is consistent
Race and sex fields are consistent
Book-in number matches another record
Arrest date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Court case follows the same booking
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, contacting an employer, publishing an allegation or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
No Dallas County inmate found? Check these causes
Booking is incomplete
Fingerprinting, medical screening, warrant review, magistration and data entry can delay publication.
A required name-search field is wrong
Recheck first name, last name, race and sex. Remove an incorrect birth date.
The name is recorded differently
Try a maiden name, former name, suffix, compound surname or alternate spelling.
The person was released quickly
Search the criminal court portal even when current jail custody is unavailable.
The arrest occurred in another county
Search the county where the person was booked, not the person’s Dallas address.
The person is in city, state or federal custody
Check the responsible municipal agency, TDCJ or federal locator.
The case involved only a citation
A citation or fine-only municipal case may not create a Dallas County jail entry.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim-related and confidential information may be unavailable.
Missing-inmate call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking 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, held, released, transferred or listed under a different identifier?
What happens after a Dallas County arrest?
Law-enforcement investigation
Dallas Police, the Sheriff, a suburban police department, constable or state agency creates the incident and arrest records.
Booking and identification
Jail staff record fingerprints, photograph, book-in number, property, charges, warrants and holds.
Medical screening and housing
The inmate is evaluated and assigned according to classification, safety and health needs.
Magistration
A magistrate addresses probable cause, rights, counsel and release conditions.
Prosecutor review
The Dallas County Criminal District Attorney decides whether and what to prosecute.
Formal filing
Most Class A and B misdemeanors proceed through County Criminal Courts; felonies proceed through Criminal District Courts.
Pretrial proceedings
The docket may include bond changes, discovery, diversion, motions, amended charges and plea negotiations.
Disposition
Each charge may end by rejection, no-bill, dismissal, acquittal, deferred adjudication, plea or conviction.
Correction or record relief
Wrong information may be corrected, while an eligible record may receive expunction or nondisclosure.
Which Dallas agency has the document?
| Record needed | Likely custodian | Useful identifiers | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current custody | Dallas County Sheriff | Name, birth date and book-in number. | Calling Dallas Police for jail housing. |
| Dallas Police offense or arrest report | Dallas Police Records Section | Police service number, date, location and involved name. | Requesting it from the jail. |
| Sheriff-created incident report | Dallas County Sheriff | Sheriff report number, date and location. | Using the City of Dallas request system. |
| Suburban police report | The arresting city police department | Agency report number, date and address. | Assuming every county booking was a Dallas Police arrest. |
| Class A or B misdemeanor | Dallas County Clerk | Case number, defendant name and filing year. | Searching only District Clerk felony files. |
| Felony criminal case | Dallas District Clerk | Felony case number, defendant name or book-in information. | Searching only County Clerk misdemeanors. |
| Dallas city citation | Dallas Municipal Court | Citation or municipal case number. | Looking for a fine-only case in felony records. |
Request a Dallas Police arrest or offense report
Verify Dallas Police created the record
Check the arresting-agency field before submitting a request.
Find the police service or report number
Use arrest paperwork, property paperwork or the criminal case.
Gather the minimum incident details
Dallas Police asks for the name of the person who requested assistance, offense date and incident location for an offense-report request.
Open the Dallas Police Records page
It explains report confirmation, customer-service access and formal public-information requests.
Open Dallas Police Records
Name the exact documents
Request the offense report, arrest supplement, probable-cause affidavit, call sheet or identified video.
Use the City open-records process when required
Email openrecords@dallas.gov or follow the official request instructions.
Request electronic delivery and an estimate
Ask for approval before extensive retrieval, redaction or reproduction costs are incurred.
Copy-ready Dallas Police request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable offense report, arrest report or supplement, probable-cause material and identified recordings concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. The Dallas Police service or report number is [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Dallas Police Records and Open Records Unit
1400 Botham Jean Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215
Open Records: 214-671-3343
Recorded information: 214-671-3345
Email: openrecords@dallas.gov
1400 Botham Jean Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215
Open Records: 214-671-3343
Recorded information: 214-671-3345
Email: openrecords@dallas.gov
Request a Dallas County Sheriff record
Confirm the Sheriff created the report
Reports created by Dallas Police, Irving Police, Garland Police or another agency must be requested from that agency.
Collect detailed identifiers
Include the full name, birth date, incident date, report type, book-in number and case number.
Use the Sheriff Public Information Request process
Open the Sheriff records-request page
Request a current booking photo through Jail Lookup
A current inmate photograph may be available through the live jail result.
Request an older booking photograph separately
When the individual is no longer in custody, provide the name, birth date, charge and booking details to narrow the search.
Ask for electronic delivery and a cost estimate
Narrowly identify the record rather than requesting every record connected to a name.
Sheriff Records and police-clearance information: 214-653-2677
Find the formal charge and final court outcome
Dallas County provides public access to felony and misdemeanor case information without requiring registration. Criminal case information extends back to the 1970s, while online document availability varies by court and filing year.
Open Dallas County Online Record Search
Select Dallas County and District Court Case Information.
Open the official court-record portal
Use the exact case number first
Copy it from Jail Lookup, bond paperwork or a court notice.
Otherwise search the full defendant name
Compare date of birth, filing date and court type.
Separate misdemeanor and felony cases
County Clerk records generally cover Class A and B misdemeanors; District Clerk records cover felonies.
Find the formal charging document
Look for the complaint, information or indictment.
Compare the court charge with the jail allegation
They may differ after prosecutor review.
Review docket events in date order
Check magistration, bond, arraignment, indictment, diversion, motions, plea and trial.
Check every count separately
One charge can be dismissed while another produces deferred adjudication or conviction.
Find the final disposition
Look for rejected, no-billed, dismissed, acquitted, deferred, convicted or sentenced.
Order certified proof when needed
A portal printout may not satisfy an employer, licensing agency, immigration lawyer or another court.
| Outcome | Practical meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | The charge has not reached final disposition. | Newest docket entry and next court date. |
| Rejected | The prosecutor did not accept the charge for prosecution in that form. | Whether another charge or case was filed. |
| No-billed | The grand jury did not return an indictment on the presented felony. | Whether another count remained. |
| Dismissed | The identified charge ended without conviction. | Whether every count was dismissed. |
| Deferred adjudication | The court deferred a finding of guilt while imposing supervision and conditions. | Completion, discharge and nondisclosure eligibility. |
| Acquitted | The defendant was found not guilty. | Whether the acquittal covered every count. |
| Convicted | A judgment of guilt was entered. | Final offense, sentence and appeal status. |
Get official Dallas County criminal records
Felony records
- Maintained by the Dallas District Clerk.
- Most felony case documents filed after 2009 are available online.
- Older, confidential or sealed documents require staff assistance.
- Certified copies can be requested in person or by email.
Misdemeanor records
- Maintained by the Dallas County Clerk.
- Many criminal records from 2011 forward are available online.
- Certified copies must be obtained through Clerk services.
- The County Clerk currently lists a $5 assisted record-search fee.
Identify felony or misdemeanor jurisdiction
Use the court number and offense level.
Download or view public documents online
Save the case summary and relevant documents.
For felony copies, contact the District Clerk Records Desk
Confirm the exact cost before paying.
Attach the Criminal Records Request Form
Email felony requests to DCRecordsCriminal@dallascounty.org.
For misdemeanor copies, contact County Clerk Central Records
Email DC.CriminalRecords@dallascounty.org.
Ask for the exact document
Examples include dismissal, indictment, plea paperwork, judgment or expunction order.
District Clerk Felony Records Desk
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Second Floor
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-653-5950
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Second Floor
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-653-5950
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
County Clerk Criminal Courts Division
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Second Floor, Room A-1
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-653-7099
Misdemeanor Records: 214-653-5767
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Second Floor, Room A-1
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-653-7099
Misdemeanor Records: 214-653-5767
Check a county warrant without relying on a third-party list
Open Dallas County Wanted Search
Search the person’s name through the official county system.
Search Dallas County wanted records
Compare the full name and available identifiers
Do not assume a similar name belongs to the same person.
Search the related court case
Review the docket for issued, served, recalled or withdrawn warrant activity.
Read the newest entry
An older warrant event may have been resolved.
Call Dallas County Warrant Information
Dial 214-761-9026.
Contact a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, bond and court-appearance options.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed system updates can cause dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Dallas County says cash bonds must be paid through legitimate procedures. Do not send warrant or bond payments through Cash App, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
Search Dallas city citations and municipal warrants separately
Dallas Municipal Court handles City of Dallas ordinances and state-law misdemeanors punishable by fine only. It does not maintain Dallas Police arrest reports or felony court files.
Open Dallas Municipal Court
Select Citation Search to review city cases.
Open Dallas Municipal Court
Enter the citation or case number
Follow the portal’s formatting instructions.
Look for warrant status
The city search displays warrants in red.
Identify the type of warrant
An alias warrant generally follows failure to appear; a capias pro-fine follows failure to comply with a judgment.
Review resolution choices before paying
Options can include online resolution, payment plan, appearance, bond or attorney representation.
Confirm the housing location before visiting or releasing property
Dallas County operates four active detention facilities within its jail system, with Lew Sterrett Justice Center serving as the main jail and intake-and-release location.
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 West Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Dallas, TX 75202
Main jail, bond desk, intake and release services.
North and West Towers
Major housing towers connected to the Lew Sterrett jail complex.
Confirm the inmate’s exact housing location before visiting.
Suzanne L. Kays Facility
Also known as the South Tower facility within the Dallas County jail system.
Housing assignments can change.
Exact booked name
Date of birth
Book-in number
Housing location
Every charge
Every bond amount
Every warrant or hold
Court and arresting agency
Confirm every charge before posting a Dallas County bond
One cash bond does not clear another charge, municipal warrant, probation hold, immigration detainer or outside-agency warrant.
Cash bond
- Dallas County accepts cash, qualifying cashier’s checks or money orders.
- Payment must be made payable to Dallas County.
- Debit and credit cards are not accepted for cash bonds.
- The person posting bond must bring acceptable identification.
Surety or professional bond
- Use a legitimate Dallas County bail-bond company.
- Obtain the premium, collateral and refund terms in writing.
- Verify the company before transferring money.
- Do not send payment through an unverified social-media contact.
Verify the inmate and book-in number
Match the date of birth before arranging payment.
List every charge and current bond
Read the entire jail result and court record.
Identify every warrant and hold
Ask which court or agency controls it.
Confirm the newest order
A judge may change bond after the original booking entry.
Call Bond Administration
Dial 214-653-2755 for Dallas County bond-process information.
Use a locally issued instrument when required
Cashier’s checks or money orders for cash bonds must meet the County’s current DFW financial-institution and proof-of-purchase rules.
Post at the official Bond Desk
The Bond Desk operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Lew Sterrett.
Keep every receipt
Save the payer name, book-in number, case number, amount and instrument receipt.
Dallas County Bond Desk
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 West Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 West Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Use the inmate’s last name to find the visit day
| Inmate last name | Visit days | Visit hours | Processing cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| A–L | Monday and Thursday | 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Visitors are not processed after 8:30 p.m. |
| M–Z | Tuesday and Friday | 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Visitors are not processed after 8:30 p.m. |
| All inmates | Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Visitors are not processed after 1:30 p.m. |
Confirm current custody and housing
Recheck Jail Lookup on the visit day.
Choose the correct last-name day
Weekday schedules are divided between A–L and M–Z.
Arrive before visitor signup closes
Signup starts 30 minutes before visiting hours.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification
Accepted identification includes valid state identification, passport, certain immigration cards and military identification.
Follow the visitor-card process when needed
Eligible U.S. citizens age 18 or older without standard identification may need a Dallas County jail visitation card.
Leave prohibited property outside
Cellphones, purses, cameras, weapons, cigarettes, lighters, packages and many containers are prohibited.
One 20-minute visit per inmate per day
Maximum two ordinary visits per week
Maximum two adults and two minor children at one time
Children must be supervised by an eligible adult
Visitors incarcerated in Dallas County within six months are not authorized
Out-of-town visitors over 75 miles away may receive one 40-minute visit
Cellphones are prohibited inside visitation. Plan ahead when a phone controls an electric vehicle, parking application, digital identification or transportation service.
Schedule SmartInmate video visitation 72 hours ahead
Confirm the inmate and book-in number
Recheck custody before registering.
Create a SmartInmate account
Open SmartInmate visitation
Register at least 72 hours before the visit
Dallas County generally reviews visitor approval within the same period.
Upload valid government photo identification
The registering visitor must be at least 17 years old.
Select onsite or offsite visitation
Onsite visits are limited to two per week; offsite visits are not subject to that weekly limit.
Join at the scheduled start time
Late participants receive only the time remaining in the 20-minute session.
| Day | Availability |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | No video visitation |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. |
All video visits are recorded and monitored. Nudity, provocative conduct, contraband displays, gang signs or disruptive behavior can result in immediate cancellation and future suspension.
Use separate addresses for ordinary and legal mail
Ordinary personal mail
Inmate Name and Book-In Numberc/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9226
Seminole, FL 33775-9226
Attorney correspondence
Inmate Name and Book-In NumberP.O. Box 660334
Dallas, TX 75266
Attorneys may also use the approved secure electronic legal-mail option.
Verify the inmate’s full name and book-in number
Use the current Jail Lookup result.
Include your full return address
Released-inmate mail is returned rather than forwarded.
Write or print on one side only
Two-sided letters are returned to the sender.
Do not send money through inmate mail
Personal checks, payroll checks, money orders and benefit checks are not accepted.
Keep greeting cards simple
Cards must not contain padding, music, metal, plastic, ribbon, confetti, glitter or lamination.
Limit photograph size
Photographs larger than 8 by 10 inches and Polaroid photographs are prohibited.
Order books directly
Books must be shipped from a publisher or bookstore.
Use attorney procedures for confidential legal communication
Ordinary mail sent to the Florida processing address is not confidential.
Items commonly rejected
Glue, staples, paperclips, tape or stickers
Plastic, metal, glass, cloth, ribbon or liquids
Blank paper, envelopes, stamps, pens or pencils
Polaroids or sexually explicit photographs
Tobacco, calling cards or bus passes
Food, clothing, jewelry or electronic devices
Crayon, marker or colored-pencil writing
Books not sent by an approved commercial source
Use SmartInmate without discussing confidential case facts
Confirm the inmate’s identity and book-in number
Use Dallas County Jail Lookup.
Create a SmartInmate account
Dallas County uses Smart Communications for inmate telephone and electronic communication services.
Open SmartInmate
Add the correct inmate
Match the full booked name and book-in number.
Fund the correct communication service
Telephone, message and video balances may be separate.
Do not share account access
Provider security or jail rules can suspend improper use.
Reserve case strategy for the attorney
Ordinary calls, messages and video visits can be monitored or recorded.
Do not discuss witnesses, evidence, alleged facts, passwords, financial accounts or defense strategy on ordinary inmate communications.
Deposit money with the inmate name and book-in number
Jail kiosk
- Cash deposits are available at kiosk machines in Dallas County jails.
- Use the exact inmate name and book-in number.
- Keep the printed receipt.
Remote deposit
- CashPayToday walk-in fee: $5.
- Access Corrections online fees start at $2.95.
- Telephone fees start at $3.95.
- Telephone deposit line: 866-345-1884.
Verify current custody
Do not deposit based on an old screenshot or social-media post.
Save the exact book-in number
The provider uses it to identify the inmate account.
Choose kiosk, retail, online or telephone deposit
Review the service charge before authorizing payment.
Do not mail checks or money orders to the jail
Dallas County does not accept personal checks, payroll checks, money orders, tax refunds, stimulus checks, insurance checks, child-support checks or Social Security checks.
Keep the confirmation
Save the inmate name, book-in number, amount, date and transaction number.
Telephone deposits: 866-345-1884
Get the inmate’s signature before collecting property
Confirm the inmate’s current housing location
Jail staff route the release form differently for inmates with and without housing.
Go to the Lew Sterrett front-lobby control center
Request the appropriate property-release form.
Obtain the inmate’s signature
The form is taken to the inmate or housing location for authorization.
Request all property after vault processing
Individual items cannot be released after property has been processed through the vault.
Use separate forms for clothing and other property
They cannot be released on one form.
Bring valid photo identification
Accepted identification includes state ID, driver’s license, passport and qualifying federal identification.
Published property-release hours
Sunday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Lew Sterrett Justice Center, 111 West Commerce Street
Sunday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Lew Sterrett Justice Center, 111 West Commerce Street
Report a serious concern with useful inmate details
Have the inmate’s identifying information ready
Provide the full name, birth date, book-in number and housing location.
Describe the concern clearly
State symptoms, known medication, diagnosis, suicidal statement or urgent behavior.
Call Jail Information for a wellness check
Dial 214-761-9025.
Contact Parkland Jail Health for medical routing
Dial 214-653-2621.
Use 911 for an immediate outside emergency
Jail-information numbers do not replace emergency services outside the facility.
Medical privacy rules can prevent staff from disclosing treatment details. Family members can still provide important medication, diagnosis and safety information for clinical review.
Request a Dallas County Public Defender or appointed lawyer
Dallas County Public Defender attorneys represent court-determined indigent clients in misdemeanor, felony, capital, appellate and other qualifying matters.
Ask for counsel during magistration or the first court appearance
Clearly state that the defendant cannot afford a private attorney.
Complete the financial-indigency process
Provide accurate income, asset, household and expense information.
Check the court portal for appointed counsel
The attorney’s name may appear after the court enters the appointment.
Contact the Public Defender after appointment
Have the defendant’s name, book-in number, case number and court ready.
Open Dallas County Public Defender
Use privileged attorney communication
Attorney visits may occur in person or through privileged video procedures.
Do not discuss legal strategy on family calls
Ordinary calls and video visits can be monitored.
Dallas County Public Defender
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Ninth Floor
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-653-3550
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Ninth Floor
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-653-3550
Get court updates, advocacy and compensation help
Save the report, book-in and case numbers
These identifiers help victim-services staff locate the matter.
Contact Dallas County DA Victim Services
Ask about court dates, safety planning, victim rights and case routing.
Open Dallas County Victim Services
Register for VINE notifications
Receive available custody and release alerts.
Register with VINE
Apply for Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation when eligible
The program can help with qualifying crime-related expenses.
Contact Community Supervision Victim Services after sentencing
That unit assists victims when the offender is supervised by Dallas County CSCD.
Dallas County DA Victim Services
Phone: 214-653-3600
Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard
Phone: 214-653-3600
Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard
Texas VINE
877-894-8463
877-894-8463
Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation
800-983-9933
800-983-9933
Use statewide history only after checking the Dallas court case
A Dallas County jail search is not a statewide criminal-history check. A Texas DPS public name search is also not positive fingerprint identification.
Open the Texas DPS public criminal-history site
Open Texas DPS Criminal History Search
Create a public account
Public users must register before searching.
Purchase search credits
Each search credit costs $1. Card purchases include a 2.25% fee per credit and a $0.25 transaction fee.
Enter the strongest available identifiers
Use the full legal name and complete date of birth.
Preview possible matches carefully
DPS uses exact, partial and similar-sounding name matching.
Understand the no-match rule
A search credit is used even when no matching record is returned.
Verify important results through Dallas court records
Obtain a certified disposition for employment, licensing or legal disputes.
| Issue | What users should know |
|---|---|
| Identity | Only fingerprints can positively link a person to a criminal record. |
| Search charge | One $1 credit is charged for the initial search. |
| No result | A no-match result still uses the search credit. |
| Public scope | Public access focuses on information legally available for public dissemination. |
| Evidence | Save or print the result because detailed availability can change. |
Texas DPS public-search support: 855-481-7071
Correct the agency that owns the inaccurate information
Identify where the error appears
Compare Jail Lookup, the police report, the court portal and Texas DPS.
Save the inaccurate result
Record the URL, date, book-in number, report number and case number.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, corrected judgment, amended report or signed record-relief order.
Correct police information through the arresting agency
Dallas Police, the Sheriff or another department controls its own report.
Correct court information through the proper clerk
County Clerk and District Clerk maintain separate criminal jurisdictions.
Send certified proof to Texas DPS Error Resolution
DPS requires certified documents to update or correct criminal-history data.
Open Texas DPS Error Resolution
Recheck every connected system
Correcting one government record may not immediately update another database.
Correction is different from record relief. Correction fixes information that is factually wrong. Expunction or nondisclosure restricts an accurate record that qualifies under Texas law.
Evaluate every Dallas County charge before filing
Expunction
Can require covered agencies to destroy or return qualifying arrest, court and criminal-history records.
Order of nondisclosure
Restricts qualifying criminal-history information from ordinary public disclosure but does not destroy the record or block every authorized agency.
Situations that may require eligibility review
Acquittal
Pardon after conviction
No-billed felony
Dismissal meeting statutory requirements
Charge not filed within the applicable period
Identity theft or mistaken identity
Successful deferred adjudication
Qualifying first-offender or offense-specific relief
Collect the complete arrest episode
Obtain the book-in number, arresting agency, police report and every court case.
Obtain a certified disposition for every charge
Do not rely only on the jail allegation or an online summary.
Check the relationship between all charges
One charge arising from the same arrest can affect eligibility for another.
Choose the correct legal remedy
Expunction and nondisclosure have different eligibility rules and effects.
Identify every agency holding the record
Include the arresting agency, Sheriff, clerks, prosecutor, DPS and other repositories.
Use Dallas District Clerk criminal forms and contacts
Dallas County publishes expunction, nondisclosure and agency-contact resources.
Open Dallas criminal record-relief resources
Use the correct Texas nondisclosure form
Forms vary by offense, disposition and statute.
Open official Texas nondisclosure forms
File with the correct Dallas County clerk and court
Confirm the current filing method, service requirements and fee.
Attend the hearing when required
Bring certified records and proof of eligibility.
Obtain certified copies of the signed order
Keep permanent copies for government and private background-report disputes.
Verify every public database
Recheck Dallas jail, court and DPS records after agencies process the order.
Immigration, licensing, firearm, professional and federal consequences can be different from ordinary Texas public-record access. Obtain qualified legal advice when those consequences matter.
Dallas County arrest, jail and court contacts
Dallas County Jail Information
Custody, release, housing and general inmate questions.
Warrant Information
Confirm Dallas County warrant information.
Bond Administration
Bond acceptance and Dallas County bond procedures.
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 West Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Dallas, TX 75202
District Clerk Felony Records
County Clerk Criminal Courts
Misdemeanor court and records routing.
Dallas County Public Defender
Court-appointed representation after an indigency finding.
Dallas County DA
Prosecution and victim-services routing.
Dallas Police Open Records
Dallas Municipal Court
2014 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas, TX 75201
Map to Lew Sterrett Justice Center
Map to Frank Crowley Courts Building
Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, housing, office hours, identification requirements, accepted payment, correct entrance and whether an appointment is required.
What users can understand without opening multiple websites
Arrest and court workflow
Jail Lookup requirements, book-in and case-number searches, identity checks, no-result fixes, arresting-agency routing and disposition verification.
Jail and family procedures
Bond payment, in-person and video visits, scanned mail, calls, deposits, property release, medical contacts and attorney communication.
State history and record relief
Texas DPS search pricing and limits, error resolution, certified proof, expunction and orders of nondisclosure.
Dallas County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Dallas County arrest records?
Use Dallas County Jail Lookup and search by prisoner information, book-in number or criminal case number.
What information is required for a name search?
The current jail form requires first name, last name, race and sex. Date of birth can narrow the result.
How do I find a past Dallas County arrest?
Search the County and District Court portal. When an older mugshot or booking document is needed, request it from the Sheriff with the name, birth date and booking details.
Where do I find the final criminal charge?
Use County Clerk records for most Class A and B misdemeanors and District Clerk records for felonies.
How do I request a Dallas Police report?
Submit a Police open-records request using the report number or the involved name, offense date and incident location.
How do I check a Dallas County warrant?
Use Dallas County Wanted Search and confirm the result at 214-761-9026.
What is the Dallas inmate-mail address?
Use the inmate name and book-in number, c/o Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 9226, Seminole, Florida 33775-9226.
How do I schedule a Dallas County video visit?
Register through SmartInmate and schedule at least 72 hours in advance. Visits are 20 minutes.
How do I correct an inaccurate Dallas arrest record?
Obtain certified proof and contact the police agency, Sheriff, clerk or Texas DPS unit that owns the incorrect information.
Can a Dallas County arrest be expunged?
Some arrests qualify for expunction, while some deferred-adjudication or conviction records may qualify for nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on every charge and final outcome.
