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Arlington Police Department Jail Information

The Arlington Police Department Jail is a 100 bed jail in the city of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 817-459-5648, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Inmate Services

Phone: 817-459-5648

Physical Address:
 620 W. Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name and CID Number
Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76102

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How Do You Find Someone in the Arlington Police Department Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 817-459-5648 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Tarrant County and anywhere in Texas.

Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate Search

The Arlington Police Department Jail maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Arlington Police Department Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Tarrant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 173,660 offenders.

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About the Arlington Police Department Jail
While the Arlington City Jail is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the visiting hours are limited and the visitation rules are strictly enforced: Visitation limited to Wednesdays and Sundays from 4pm – 6pm and is subject to cancellation by the jail supervisor without notice; The jail offers more than 100 therapeutic and recreational programs to minimize disruptions and reinforce positive behavior. Sessions on addiction, foreign languages and money management are among the program offerings, and quilting is one of the most popular activities for men and women alike. Started about two years ago by a jail employee who quilts in her free time, the sessions are now held three times per week. The inmates make baby blanket-sized quilts on the jail’s sewing machines, using donated materials. Many of the quilts are given to the local nonprofit Borromeo Housing Inc., which aids homeless young mothers and their children. The jail built was built in 1994 and houses those awaiting trial, awaiting sentencing and those sentenced to 12 months or less. The jail includes a full legal library, with rows of hardcover tomes. Inmates increasingly prefer to use the online tool LexisNexis to learn about laws and their rights. Librarians there try to get inmates the reading material they want. Inmates stay in single- or double-occupancy cells with an early wakeup time. Breakfast is served about 5:30 a.m., and then guards inspect inmates’ cells about 7:30 a.m. Lunch is served about 11 a.m., and guards conduct surveillance walk-throughs every 30 minutes. Dinner is served about 4:30 p.m., and lights out is at 11:30 p.m. Inmates are allowed two 20-minute visits twice a week, not including meetings with lawyers. With the exception of maximum security units on the building’s 11th floor, inmates are allowed to attend programs based on their compliance to jail rules. Inmates who break rules can be placed in solitary cells for “disciplinary segregation. Those who are a danger to themselves or others can be put into “administrative segregation.” The separations can last as little as an hour or extend for weeks, said Barrett, a 23-year veteran of the facility. Maximum security units are located on the jail’s 11th floor, where just 18 men were held as of Friday. The inmates there are confined to their cells and served meals through slots in the doors. Whether they must remain on that floor is reassessed weekly. Officers assigned to booking see a rush of people on Friday nights, Saturday nights and holidays, mostly for public intoxication, they said. Detainees are escorted into the facility through back doors, some of which are connected to the court next door. Footprints painted on the floor show where they must stand as they wait to be fingerprinted and have their mugshot taken. Every detainee receives a handful of pamphlets guiding them through everything from how to report sexual misconduct to what personal items they’re allowed to keep, like a wedding band without stones, worn only on the left ring finger.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Arlington Police Department Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Arlington Police Department Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 817-459-5648.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Arlington Police Department Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Tarrant County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Tarrant County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Arlington Police Department Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Tarrant County and other Texas and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Arlington Police Department Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Arlington Police Department Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Arlington Police Department Jail
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Arlington Police Department Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Arlington Police Department Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Arlington Police Department Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Arlington Police Department Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 817-459-5648 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Tarrant County

What are the other City and County Jails in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County County Jails
Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility Green Bay Facility Lon Evans Corrections Center Tarrant County Belknap Facility Tarrant County Corrections Center Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
Tarrant County City Jails
Arlington Police Department Jail Grand Prairie City Jail Grand Prairie Detention Center
Tarrant County Juvenile Facilities
Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tarrant County?

Tarrant Ellis Johnson Parker Dallas Denton Wise
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