Located in Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, the Grand Prairie Detention Center is a 211-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 972-237-8951.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Grand Prairie Detention Center at 972-237-8951 for assistance.
Phone: 972-237-8951
Physical Address:
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Grand Prairie 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 972-237-8951 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'.
Grand Prairie Detention Center Inmate Search
The Grand Prairie Detention Center maintains an average of 211 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grand Prairie 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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After an arrest, individuals are transported to Grand Prairie Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Grand Prairie Detention Center:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 972-237-8951.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Grand Prairie Detention Center in Grand Prairie, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 972-237-8951 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Dallas County, Texas, visit the Grand Prairie Detention Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grand Prairie Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 2:00 PM - 4:00PM |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
MONDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Grand Prairie Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Grand Prairie Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
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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 Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
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To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Dallas County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Dallas County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Grand Prairie Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie 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:
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie 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:
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
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