The Garland Detention Center is a 137-bed jail located in Garland, Dallas County, Texas. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 972-485-4890.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Garland Detention Center at 972-485-4890 for assistance.
Phone: 972-485-4890
Physical Address:
1900 W State Street
Garland, TX 75042
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Garland Detention Center, 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 972-485-4890 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'.
Garland Detention Center Inmate Search
The Garland Detention Center maintains an average of 137 offenders in custody on any given day. The Garland Detention Center 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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The Garland Detention Center operates as a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week facility designed for the temporary confinement of pre-trial individuals involved in the judicial process and those serving sentences assessed on misdemeanor Garland Municipal Court cases. The detention center prioritizes maximum security for pre-trial prisoners, who are presumed innocent but require a secure environment before their trial. However, if pre-trial prisoners cannot secure their release, they are held for only a minimal time before being transported to another detention facility.
With a capacity of 137 adult prisoners and a separate processing area for detained juveniles, the Garland Detention Center has consistently been one of the busiest jails in Dallas County, second only to the Dallas County Jail. Juveniles typically spend no more than six hours at the facility and are either released to a parent or guardian or transferred to a Dallas County Juvenile Department detention facility. As a holding facility, prisoners at the Garland Detention Center are generally confined for less than 72 hours before being transferred to another facility or released.
In terms of communication, prisoners have limited access to free telephone calls once the booking process is complete. They are not allowed incoming phone calls but may have the opportunity to make collect phone calls from inside their cell area. The detention center also has designated visitation times for family and friends of the prisoners. Regular visitation hours are on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is important to note that these visitation times are subject to change, and it is advisable to confirm the current schedule with the Garland Detention Center before planning a visit.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Garland Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Garland Detention Center include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 972-485-4890.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Garland Detention Center in Garland for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 972-485-4890 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Dallas County, Texas, see the Garland Detention Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
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| 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 |
| 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 Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
| 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 |
| 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 Garland Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Garland Detention Center 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 Garland Detention Center 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:
1900 W State Street
Garland, TX 75042
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1900 W State Street
Garland, TX 75042
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 Garland Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Garland Detention Center 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:
1900 W State Street
Garland, TX 75042
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Garland Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Dallas County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dallas County?
This facility, known as "Garland Detention Center" is also known as Garland City Jail, Garland Police Department, Garland City Jail , Garland City Jail , Texas, Dallas.
