Arlington, Texas Inmate Search
An inmate search is the process of seeking information about someone currently or recently held in jail. It brings up information about the incarceration, mainly the reason for the detention, booking information, custody information, and release information. Under Texas’s Public Information Act, arrest records are public. As such, any member of the public can perform an inmate search via the online jail inmate list provided by the police department or by visiting the department at 620 West Division Street, Arlington, TX 76011.
How to Find an Inmate in Arlington Jail
To find an inmate held at the Arlington City Jail, search the Arlington Police Department Inmate List. This online resource is managed by the city police department and can be used to look up past and current inmates at the city jail. Users will be able to view an inmate’s first and last name, arrest charges, warrant type and number, intake/booking date and time, case number, booking number, disposition, and name of law enforcement agencies involved.
Access is free and does not require a name or number search. While current inmates are displayed on the home page, a researcher will have to specify a date range to look up information about past inmates. To find any information not available online, contact the police department at:
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 West Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011
How to Use the Arlington Jail Roster
To access inmate information on the online Arlington jail roster:
- Visit the Jail, Arrest and Offenders page
- On the page, scroll down and select Jail Inmate List, just below the image of the city jail entrance.
- Navigating the jail roster does not require a name search. Simply scroll down until you locate the name of the inmate of interest
- To look for inmate information not found on the Jail Inmate List, select Jail History Search at the top of the page
- On the Jail History Search page, enter a date range (begin and end date) in the appropriate fields in the mm/dd/yyyy format, then complete the CAPTCHA and click on Search at the bottom of the page.
If you have any trouble using the online roster, call the jail at (817) 459-5648.
What Information is Included in the Arlington Inmate Roster
The Arlington jail roster typically covers the following information:
- Full name—inmate’s first and last name
- Booking number—a unique identification number assigned to each inmate at the jail
- Arrest date and location
- Case number (from the court)
- General charge description and classification—the underlying offenses behind the arrest
- Names of involved law enforcement agencies
- Warrant number and type
- Bail amount
Contact Details for Arlington Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Interested persons can contact the Arlington jail using the details below.
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
620 West Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (817) 459-5648 (jail)
Phone: (817) 274-4444 (non-emergency)
Phone: (817) 459-500 (general information)
The table below summarizes the contact information for the Arlington Police Department and the City Jail:
| Agency | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Police Department | Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center 620 West Division Street Arlington, TX 76011 | (817) 459-5700, (817) 274-4444 | 24 hours a day, including weekends |
| Arlington City Jail | Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center 620 West Division Street Arlington, TX 76011 | (817) 459-5648 | N/A |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Tarrant County Jail?
The Tarrant County Jail is run by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau. Friends and family can deposit money into an inmate’s account at money kiosks located in the jail lobby. Money can also be sent to inmates online via the Access Corrections website (fastest option). Allowed mail-in payment methods are US Postal Service and Western Union money orders sent to:
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Detention Bureau
100 North Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Cash sent to an inmate by mail or in person will be returned to the sender. Access Corrections allows users to send money using a Visa or MasterCard.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
Arlington Jail only holds inmates for a limited duration. Inmates with longer detention schedules are transferred to the Tarrant County Jail. Members of the public can search for inmates at the Tarrant County Jail via the county-wide Inmate Search portal. Note that this facility also houses inmates arrested by other agencies like the Fort Worth Police Department and Mansfield Police Department.
Searches require the inmate’s first name, last name, or CID number. The search will return the searched inmate’s full name, race, CID, sex, charge information, case number, booking number, booking date, bond type and amount, and information about active bookings by other agencies. See below for the jail’s contact information:
Tarrant County Corrections Center
100 North Lamar Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Phone: (817) 884-3000
Arlington Visitation Rules and Schedules
The Arlington City Jail does not provide a public visitation schedule on its website. Call the jail for visitation rules and schedules prior to your visit. For inmates transferred to the Tarrant County Jail, visitation schedules depend on the first letter of an inmate’s last name.
- Inmates whose last names begin with A through L have visitation hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Mondays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays.
- Inmates with surnames starting from M through Z have visitation hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays and Tuesdays, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays.
Each inmate will be limited to one 30-minute visit per day, with a maximum of two adult visitors at any one time. Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors must be dressed in clothing that is appropriate for a large gathering of women, men, and children. The following are not allowed:
- Institutional or military clothing
- Hats or caps
- Backless tops and halter tops
- Revealing shorts and short skirts (that are two inches or more above the knee)
- Sleeveless garments
- Pajamas
- Leotards, spandex, or any tight-fitting pants or blouses
- See-through dresses
N/B: the above list is not exhaustive
Visitors 18 years and above must present a valid photo ID (e.g., state-issued ID card, driver’s license, valid passport, immigration card with photo, military ID card. Prohibited items include tobacco, lighters, cameras, electronic recording devices, and bags. No food or drinks are allowed in the visitation area.
Mailing and Commissary Information | Arlington Jail
Members of the public are allowed to send mail to individuals held at any jail. Call the Arlington Jail for inmate mail instructions. For inmates held at the Tarrant County Jail, they can both send and receive mail in line with certain regulations. Mail sent to inmates must include a return address and be addressed as follows:
Smart Communications / Tarrant Co Jail
Inmate full name and CID number
PO Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Letters sent to inmates must be no larger than 12" by 16", while photographs must be unframed and no larger than 4" by 6". In addition, the following rules apply:
- Books must be soft-backed and shipped directly from an established publisher via UPS or USPS
- Magazines will not be allowed unless they are a subscription from a publisher
- All regular inmate mail (letters, postcards, greeting notes, etc.) will be scanned into the system and will be available to inmates via mobile electronic devices
Prohibited mail includes but is not limited to:
- Items considered unlawful materials under the Texas Penal Code
- Any material determined to display inappropriate subject matter or images that tend to promote deviant sexual intercourse, physical violence, sexual bestiality, etc.
- Newspapers or magazines brought to the jail by individuals
- Items containing information on the manufacture of explosives, drugs, or weapons