Arlington Police Department Jail

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Arlington Police Department Jail Information

Arlington Police Department Jail is a 100-bed jail in Arlington, Dallas County, Texas. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 817-459-5700.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Arlington Police Department Jail at 817-459-5700 for assistance.

Phone: 817-459-5700

Physical Address:
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 W. Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011

Other Jails and Prisons

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 817-459-5700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Dallas County and anywhere in Texas. The Dallas County Sheriff has an online Active Warrant Search tool to look up 'future jail inmates'.

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 Dallas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 334,800 offenders.

The following charts of Dallas County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Dallas County Corrections Department, the state of Texas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Dallas County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Dallas County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Arlington Police Department Jail

Visitation Rules and Hours:

  • The Arlington City Jail operates 24/7, but the visiting hours are limited.
  • Visitation is only allowed on Wednesdays and Sundays from 4 pm to 6 pm.
  • Please note that the jail supervisor may cancel visitation without prior notice.
  • Each visitation is limited to 15 minutes per visit.
  • A maximum of 2 people can visit a single inmate at a time.
  • Visitors must dress appropriately, although specific guidelines are not provided.
  • Visitors must be at least 17 years old and present a valid driver's license or state-issued identification card.
  • Visitors should not have any outstanding arrest warrants.
  • Parents are not allowed to bring children under 17 years of age for jail visits and are not permitted to leave children in the lobby during visits.

Therapeutic and Recreational Programs:

  • The jail offers over 100 therapeutic and recreational programs aimed at minimizing disruptions and promoting positive behavior.
  • Program offerings include sessions on addiction, foreign languages, money management, and quilting, which is popular among both men and women.
  • Quilting sessions, held three times a week, involve inmates making baby blanket-sized quilts using donated materials.
  • Many of the quilts are donated to Borromeo Housing Inc., a local nonprofit organization that supports homeless young mothers and their children.

Jail Facilities and Daily Routine:

  • The jail was built in 1994 and accommodates individuals awaiting trial, sentencing, or those sentenced to 12 months or less.
  • It features a full legal library with a collection of hardcover books. However, inmates increasingly rely on the online tool LexisNexis for legal research.
  • Inmates stay in single- or double-occupancy cells and follow a regimented schedule.
  • Breakfast is served around 5:30 am, with cell inspections conducted at 7:30 am.
  • Lunch is served around 11 am, and surveillance walk-throughs occur every 30 minutes.
  • Dinner is served around 4:30 pm, and lights-out is at 11:30 pm.
  • Inmates are allowed two 20-minute visits per week, excluding meetings with lawyers.
  • Except for maximum security units on the 11th floor, inmates can participate in programs based on their compliance with jail rules.
  • Inmates who violate rules may be placed in disciplinary segregation, while those who pose a danger may be placed in administrative segregation.
  • Maximum security units on the 11th floor confine inmates to their cells, and meals are served through slots in the doors. The need for continued confinement on this floor is reassessed weekly.

Booking and Detainee Procedures:

  • Officers assigned to booking handle an influx of individuals on Friday nights, Saturday nights, and holidays, primarily for public intoxication.
  • Detainees are brought into the facility through back doors, some of which connect to the adjacent court.
  • Floor markings guide detainees as they wait to be fingerprinted and have their mugshots taken.
  • Detainees receive informative pamphlets that provide guidance on various topics, including reporting sexual misconduct and the personal items they are allowed to keep (e.g., a wedding band without stones, worn only on the left ring finger).
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Arlington Police Department Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Arlington Police Department Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Arlington Police Department Jail include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Arlington Police Department Jail at 817-459-5700.

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Directions / Map to the Arlington Police Department Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Dallas County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Arlington Police Department Jail in Arlington for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 817-459-5700.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Dallas County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Dallas County, Texas, visit the Arlington Police Department Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Arlington Police Department Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 W. Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011
817-459-5700

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 72 hours in advance. (Approvals take 72 hours, which is three days)
  • NO CHILDREN ALLOWED UNDER THE AGE OF 17 DURING THE WEEK.
  • All ONSITE Video sessions will occur at the:
    Suzanne Kays Detention Center-South Tower
    111 West Commerce Street
    Dallas Texas 75202
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY No video sessions
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM

Arlington Police Department Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
  • There is no limit on the number of remote video visits.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM

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 817-459-5700 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?

Arlington Police Department Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 W. Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011
817-459-5700

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 72 hours in advance. (Approvals take 72 hours, which is three days)
  • NO CHILDREN ALLOWED UNDER THE AGE OF 17 DURING THE WEEK.
  • All ONSITE Video sessions will occur at the:
    Suzanne Kays Detention Center-South Tower
    111 West Commerce Street
    Dallas Texas 75202
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY No video sessions
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM

Arlington Police Department Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
  • There is no limit on the number of remote video visits.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM

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 817-459-5700 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 817-459-5700 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?

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 817-459-5700 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?

Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Arlington Police Department Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Arlington Police Department Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 W. Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 W. Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Arlington Police Department Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Arlington Police Department Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 W. Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011

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 817-459-5700 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 817-459-5700 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 817-459-5700 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 817-459-5700 for further assistance.

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