This page helps you use official Dallas County, Texas inmate search tools to check whether someone is in jail and move to the right Sheriff Department pages for related jail information. It points you to the Dallas County Online Jail Search and the Sheriff Department’s Inmate Information pages.

This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official county resources to confirm names, booking details, and related jail policies.

The main online lookup is the county’s jail search tool. You can search by prisoner information, by booking number, or by case number.

  • Last name if you are searching by prisoner information
  • Booking number if you are searching by booking number
  • Case number if you are searching by case number

Extra details such as first name, date of birth, race, and sex can help narrow a name search when you do not have a booking or case number.

  • Open the Dallas County Online Jail Search.
  • Choose the search method that matches the information you have.
  • Enter the available identifying details and run the search.
  • If you need jail policies or related inmate services after the lookup, use the Sheriff Department’s Inmate Information page.

Tip: If a name search is too broad, try again with date of birth or switch to a booking number or case number search when you have one.

After you find the person, the Sheriff Department groups several common next steps under its inmate services pages. These pages cover mail, money, property, telephone access, visitation, and the inmate handbook.

  • Video visits are scheduled through Smart Communications and must be set at least 72 hours in advance. On-site visits are limited to two per week, and each visit lasts 20 minutes.
  • Mail should include the inmate’s name and book-in number. Money deposits require the inmate’s name and booking number.
  • Property releases are handled at the front lobby control center of the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, and the requester must present valid picture identification.
  • Telephone communication is handled through SmartInmate.

Video visitation rules

If your search is part of planning a visit, Dallas County uses video visitation. Registration must be approved, and both the visitor and inmate must be ready at the scheduled start time.

On-site video visitation hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. There are no visitations on Wednesday. Visitors must be at least 17 years old to register, and a parent or guardian must be present for anyone under 17 during the video visit.

Important: Clothing, behavior, contraband displays, and late sign-ins can lead to canceled visits or future restrictions.

Mail, money, and property

These services usually depend on the same identifiers you use during an inmate search, especially the inmate’s name and booking number.

Service What you need Key rule
Mail Inmate name and book-in number Mail is not forwarded after release, and legal mail follows separate handling rules.
Money deposit Inmate name and booking number Personal checks, money orders, tax refunds, stimulus checks, insurance checks, child support checks, and Social Security checks are not accepted.
Property release Signed release and valid picture identification Once processed through the vault, the release must be for all property, not individual items.

Property release hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.

Dallas County inmate contacts

Use these contacts when you need help after checking the online search.

  • Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207
    Jail/Inmate Information: (214) 761-9025
    Warrant Information: (214) 761-9026

Common questions

How do I check if someone is in the Dallas County jail?

Use the county’s online jail lookup tool. You can search by prisoner information, booking number, or case number. Start with the search type that matches the information you already have, then review the result before moving to other inmate service pages.

What should I do if I do not have a booking number?

Run the search by prisoner information instead. The tool shows fields for last name and lets you add first name, date of birth, race, and sex to narrow the result. If the result is still unclear, call Jail/Inmate Information at (214) 761-9025.

The Sheriff Department’s inmate pages handle related topics such as mail, money, property, telephone access, video visitation, and the inmate handbook. Use the inmate information section to move to the service you need after confirming the person in custody.

Can I schedule a video visit right away?

Video visits must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance, and approvals are generally made within 72 hours. On-site video visits are limited to two per week, while off-site visits are not limited the same way. Check the video visitation rules before scheduling to avoid a canceled visit.

What details do I need to send money or mail?

For both money deposits and inmate mail, you need the inmate’s name and booking number. Mail must be addressed correctly, and money deposits follow specific payment rules. Confirm the booking number from the search result first so the transaction or mailing is tied to the right person.