Dallas County, Texas Inmate Search

An inmate search provides the public access to a database of individuals incarcerated in a local county, city, or state in Dallas County. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office oversees the county's inmate search tool. The portal provides information on the whereabouts of individuals jailed in the county, including their names, charges, jail location, and bond details.

Besides the roster information, individuals may also obtain inmate information by contacting the Dallas County Sheriff's Office at:

How to Find an Inmate in Dallas County Jail

The official Dallas County Jail Lookup System, maintained by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, provides a convenient way to locate inmates in the County Jail. This roster contains records of all inmates incarcerated in the North Tower, South Tower, and the Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility.

To search for an inmate using the roster, requesters need their basic identifying information, such as their full name, date of birth, or booking number. Searches on the platform typically yield inmate details like their custody status, current housing location, and other essential booking information.

Interested parties who prefer not to perform an online search may contact the Sheriff's Office directly or in person at the jail complex.

Facility Addresses

How to Use the Dallas Jail Roster

The following section explains the step-by-step process for using the Dallas County inmate search tool:

• Visit the Dallas County Sheriff's Office website homepage and click on the "Inmate/Jail Information" icon.
• On the Inmate Information page, select "Inmate Look Up" from the available options.
• Click on the "Inmate Information Search" button to access the Dallas County Jail Lookup System.
• The portal allows searches using the prisoner's details (full name, sex, and race), booking number, or case number.
• To locate a prisoner using their information, enter the inmate's full name (including first and last names), sex, and race in the corresponding fields. These details are required for a successful search.
• Users may also narrow their search by including the inmate's date of birth, specifying the month, day, and year.
• Click the "search by prisoner info" button to start the inquiry.
• Click an inmate's name in the search results to view full details.
• Each profile displays an inmate's mugshot, physical description, current charges, booking number and date, jail location, and the inmate's holding tank assignment.

What Information is Included in the Dallas Inmate Roster

The Dallas County inmate roster typically displays inmate information, such as:

• Full name: The inmate's official name recorded during the booking process.
• Booking number: A unique tracking number assigned following arrest and booking.
• Demographic information: The inmate's age, race, and sex.
• Booking (arrest) date: The date and time when the person was formally taken into custody and processed into the county jail.
• Charges: A brief description of the offenses for which the person was arrested, such as theft, driving while intoxicated, assault, probation violations, and robbery.
• Jail/Tank location: The detention facility and the inmate's housing assignment, including tower name, floor, or tank number.
• Warrant number: A unique court-assigned number linking an arrest to a specific case or charge.
• Magistrate: A judge or judicial officer who handled the case initially, issuing warrants, setting bail, or making early rulings after arrest.
• Bond amount: The amount of money set by the court that must be paid for the inmate's release pending further proceedings or trial.

Some inmate information that is not accessible to the public under Section 552.001 of the Texas Public Information Act includes juvenile records, home addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and family details. Other protected information includes data that may hinder the detection, investigation, or prosecution of an offense or pose a threat to someone's life or physical safety.

Contact Details for Dallas Jail or Sheriff's Office

Requesters seeking inmate-related information may contact jail staff or the Dallas County Sheriff's Office at the following addresses:

Jail Facility Overview in Dallas

In Dallas County, active detention facilities include the LewSterrettJustice Center, which consists of the North Tower, West Tower, and the Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility. The largest is the North Tower, located beside the Frank Crowley Courts. Building. This facility houses a maximum of 3,292 inmates.

With a capacity of 1,530 inmates, the West Tower is a mixed-classification facility that houses male inmates with diverse needs. Inmates here typically include those with mental health, medical, and protective custody requirements. Others are inmates on suicide watch, HIV-positive individuals, and more.

The Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility can hold approximately 2,304 inmates. It is the Sheriff's Department's first facility with direct supervision, where correctional officers interact directly with inmates within the housing units.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Lew Sterrett Justice Center?

Inmates in the Lew Sterrett Justice Center jail facilities maintain an inmate trust fund account, accessible via a bar code on their armbands. Depositors may send money into an inmate's trust fund account using one of the available payment options:

• In-person: Family and friends may make case deposits at kiosk machines situated at each jail facility.
• Walk-in locations: Depositors may use CashPayToday.com to send cash to inmates' trust fund accounts. For a flat fee of $5.00, this service is available at various national retailers, including Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, and more.
• By Internet: Depositors may sign up on the Access Corrections website or mobile app to securely send money to inmates.
• By phone: Friends and family may call AccessCorrections' toll-free number at 1-866-345-1884 to send money (using major credit or debit cards) over the phone. This service requires the inmate's complete name or booking number and the amount to be sent.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office oversees several jail facilities, including the North Tower, West Tower, and the Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility. All adult searches conducted at these facilities are integrated into a single system. Inquirers do not need to check individual rosters as the Dallas County Jail Lookup System combines information on inmates from multiple locations.

Dallas Visitation Rules and Schedules

The conditions for visiting inmates in Dallas County Jail are as follows:

• Only individuals on the approved inmate visitation list are permitted to visit incarcerated persons.
• Inmates are permitted only two visitors per week for in-person visits. Individuals who are the sole approved visitors may visit twice weekly.
• Residents living more than 75 miles away may be granted special visits, provided they have proof of address and obtain advance approval.

Visitor Requirements

• Visitors (18 years and above) are expected to provide a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, state ID card, passport, military ID, or similar) when registering.
• Children (17 years or younger) are expected to visit jail facilities in the company of an adult (18 years of age and above).

Dress and Behavior Expectations

• Visitors are advised to dress conservatively and avoid wearing tight or revealing clothing. Clothing items, such as tank tops, halter tops, and skirts/dresses that are more than 2 inches above the knee, are not permitted.
• Disruptive or inappropriate conduct, signs of intoxication, weapons, gang-related colors or gestures are not permitted.
• Visitors who violate the visitation rules may be banned for 30 days as a first-time offender or longer/permanently for repeat offenses.

Dallas County Jail In-Person Visitation Schedule

Video Visitation

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office offers video visitation as an option. However, this is a privilege, not a right. Visitors and inmates are expected to behave appropriately at all times during visits. The following table details the Dallas County video visitation schedule:

Dallas County Jail Video Visitation Schedule

Mailing and Commissary Information

As of August 2025, the Dallas County Jail handles inmate emails through a scan-and-destroy mail process and has also centralized its P.O. Box. The County Jail has also stopped accepting money orders and checks. Individuals wishing to send mail to inmates via the central P.O. Box are advised to use the mailing format below:

Mails Allowed

• Personal letters (expected to be one-sided and not more than 10 pages)
• Photos (no Polaroids, nothing larger than 8"x10")
• Legal mail (will be inspected in the presence of the inmate)

Mails Not Allowed

• Payroll or personal checks, money orders, insurance checks, stimulus checks, tax refunds, child support payments, or Social Security checks
• Stickers, glitter, tape, fragrance, or laminated products
• Blank paper, stamps, and envelopes
• Obscene, threatening, or gang-related content
• Books or magazines by mail (all reading materials must be purchased electronically by the inmate using their tablet)

Note: All personal mail is scanned and transmitted electronically to inmates; originals are destroyed once scanned.