The Richardson City Jail is a 70-bed jail located in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 972-744-4820.
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 Richardson City Jail at 972-744-4820 for assistance.
Phone: 972-744-4820
Physical Address:
140 North Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX 75080
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Richardson City 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 972-744-4820 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'.
Richardson City Jail Inmate Search
The Richardson City Jail maintains an average of 70 offenders in custody on any given day. The Richardson City 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
The Richardson jail serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting release on bond, transfer to other facilities, or their court appearance. For information regarding the Richardson jail, it is recommended to contact the appropriate authorities directly.
Arraignments, which are initial court appearances, generally take place once a day around 11:00am, but the schedule may vary to accommodate magistrate availability.
When arrested for a felony or misdemeanor (excluding Class C misdemeanors), individuals can secure their release from jail by paying the bond at either the Dallas County Sheriff's Office located at 111 Commerce in Dallas or the Collin County Sheriff's Office located at 4300 Community Blvd in McKinney.
In cases where vehicles have been impounded by the Richardson Police Department, they are taken to the City of Richardson's contracted Vehicle Impound Facility. The facility, operated by Signature Towing, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is located at 1204 Municipal Drive in Plano, Texas. For inquiries related to impounded vehicles, it is advised to contact Signature Towing at (972) 423-4010.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Richardson City Jail. 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 Richardson City Jail 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 972-744-4820.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Richardson City Jail in Richardson 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 972-744-4820 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 Richardson City Jail Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Richardson City Jail? What is the Schedule?
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 Richardson City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Richardson City Jail?
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 Richardson City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Richardson City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richardson City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Richardson City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richardson City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Richardson City Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Richardson City 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 Richardson City 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:
140 North Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX 75080
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
140 North Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX 75080
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 Richardson City Jail 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 Richardson City 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:
140 North Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX 75080
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richardson City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Richardson City Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richardson City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Richardson City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richardson City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Do Inmates in the Richardson City 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 Richardson City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-744-4820 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
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 "Richardson City Jail" is also known as Richardson Police Department, Richardson City Jail , Richardson City Jail , Texas, Dallas.
