Dallas County Jail (Lew Sterrett Justice Center)
Looking for someone who was arrested in Dallas County? The Lew Sterrett Justice Center is the main Dallas County jail complex and is commonly referred to as the Dallas County Jail. Use this guide to find an inmate, check bond information, locate the jail, review visitation rules, send money, and find important phone numbers.
Lew Sterrett Justice Center / Dallas County Jail, Dallas, Texas
Someone You Know Was Arrested in Dallas County. What Should You Do?
If a friend or family member has been arrested in Dallas County, start by confirming that the person is being held in the Dallas County Jail system.
People booked into the county jail system are processed through Lew Sterrett Intake/Release and may later be assigned to another housing area within the jail complex.
Start with the Dallas County inmate search to locate available booking information. From there, you can determine what you need to do next.
Find the inmate
Confirm that the person is in Dallas County custody.
Check the charges
Review available booking and case information.
Check the bond
Determine whether bond has been set and the amount.
Confirm the location
Find out where the inmate is currently being housed.
Get the information you need
Find bond, visitation, phone, money, mail, court and release information below.
Dallas County Jail Inmate Search
The quickest way to determine whether someone is being held in the Dallas County Jail is to use the Dallas County Sheriff's official online inmate search.
Use the search to locate available booking and custody information. If the arrest happened very recently, information may not yet appear while the individual is being processed.
SEARCH DALLAS COUNTY INMATES →Opens the official Dallas County online jail search.
Dallas County Jail Locations
The jail complex commonly called the Dallas County Jail is officially known as the Lew Sterrett Justice Center. Dallas County identifies several detention facilities within the complex at 111 W. Commerce Street in Dallas.
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
The Lew Sterrett complex is located next to the Frank Crowley Courts Building in downtown Dallas.
GET DIRECTIONS →An inmate may be housed in a particular tower or housing unit within the Dallas County jail system.
Confirm current custody information through the inmate lookup before traveling.
North Tower
Part of the Lew Sterrett Justice Center complex at 111 W. Commerce Street.
West Tower
Located within the Lew Sterrett Justice Center jail complex.
Suzanne L. Kays / South Tower
Also located within the Lew Sterrett Justice Center complex.
Dallas County currently lists the former George Allen Jail as depopulated.
How to Post Bond at the Dallas County Jail
Dallas County accepts bonds through its Bond Desk at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center. The Bond Desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Dallas County Bond Desk
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
111 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Dallas County states that cash bonds may be paid using cash, cashier's check, or money order.
Debit and credit cards are not accepted for posting a cash bond. Cashier's checks and money orders are subject to Dallas County requirements.
Review the county's current instructions before traveling to the Bond Desk.
OFFICIAL DALLAS COUNTY BOND INFORMATION →Dallas County Jail Visitation
Dallas County currently uses a general in-person visitation schedule for its detention facilities. Visitors should confirm the latest rules before traveling because schedules and restrictions can change.
Monday & Thursday
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Visitors are not processed after 8:30 p.m.Tuesday & Friday
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Visitors are not processed after 8:30 p.m.Saturday & Sunday
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Visitors are not processed after 1:30 p.m.General Visitation Rules
- Visitor sign-up begins approximately 30 minutes before visiting hours.
- A regular visit is generally limited to 20 minutes.
- Each inmate may receive a maximum of two regular visits per week.
- No more than four people may visit one inmate at one time, including no more than two adults and two minor children.
- Visitors age 18 and older must present acceptable photo identification.
- Visitors age 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Dallas County Jail Video Visitation
Dallas County uses Smart Communications / SmartInmate for video visitation.
Video visits must be scheduled in advance. On-site and off-site video options may be available, subject to current jail rules.
VIDEO VISITATION INFORMATION →How to Receive Calls and Messages From an Inmate
Dallas County currently directs family and friends to SmartInmate by Smart Communications for inmate communication services.
Account requirements, costs, and available services may change. Use the Dallas County Sheriff's current inmate telephone page before adding funds or creating an account.
INMATE TELEPHONE INFORMATION →How to Send Money to a Dallas County Jail Inmate
To deposit money into an inmate's trust account, Dallas County says you will need the inmate's name and booking number.
At the Jail
Cash may be deposited using a kiosk at a Dallas County jail facility.
Online
Dallas County currently directs online deposits through Access Corrections.
How to Send Mail to a Dallas County Jail Inmate
Dallas County currently processes general inmate correspondence through an off-site Mail Processing Center.
The inmate's full name and book-in number should be included.
Inmate Name + Book-In Number
c/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9226
Seminole, FL 33775-9226
Picking Up an Inmate's Property
Dallas County permits inmate property releases under specific rules. The inmate's authorization may be required before property can be released.
Dallas County currently lists property release hours as:
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday through Saturday
Finding a Dallas County Criminal Court Case
Jail custody information and court case information are not the same thing.
After locating an inmate, you may also need to determine which Dallas County court is handling the criminal case.
Dallas County provides an online criminal case information search.
SEARCH DALLAS COUNTY COURT CASES →When Will Someone Be Released From Dallas County Jail?
There is no single release time that applies to every inmate. Release depends on factors such as bond processing, court orders, holds, warrants, paperwork, and jail processing.
After Bond Is Posted
Posting bond does not necessarily mean the person will immediately be released.
Jail staff must complete the release process and determine whether any additional holds or legal issues prevent release.
Continue checking the inmate lookup or contact Jail/Inmate Information for current custody information.
Can't Find Someone in the Dallas County Jail Search?
Not finding someone immediately does not necessarily mean the person is not in custody.
The person may still be going through intake and booking.
The arresting agency may initially hold the person in a city or municipal facility.
The person may already have bonded out or otherwise been released.
The person may have been transferred to another agency or facility.
For Dallas County jail information, call (214) 761-9025.
Dallas County Jail FAQ
Is Lew Sterrett Justice Center the Dallas County Jail?
Lew Sterrett Justice Center is the main Dallas County jail complex at 111 W. Commerce Street. People commonly refer to the complex simply as the Dallas County Jail.
How do I find someone in the Dallas County Jail?
Use the official Dallas County Online Jail Search. If the arrest occurred recently and the person does not appear, contact Jail/Inmate Information at (214) 761-9025.
What is the Dallas County Jail phone number?
Dallas County currently lists Jail/Inmate Information at (214) 761-9025.
Where is the Dallas County Jail?
Lew Sterrett Justice Center is located at 111 W. Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas 75202.
Is the Dallas County Bond Desk open 24 hours?
Dallas County currently states that the Bond Desk at Lew Sterrett Justice Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Can I use a credit card to post a cash bond?
Dallas County currently states that debit and credit cards are not accepted for posting cash bonds. Review the county's current bond page for accepted payment methods.
Can I send money to a Dallas County Jail inmate?
Yes. Dallas County provides several methods for depositing money into an inmate trust account. You generally need the inmate's name and booking number.
Can Dallas County Jail inmates receive mail?
Yes. Dallas County currently processes general inmate mail through its Mail Processing Center. The inmate's name and book-in number should be included.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office Resources
These links take you directly to official Dallas County resources.
Search the Dallas County Jail
Use the official Dallas County inmate lookup to check current jail and booking information.
Last verified: September 2026. Jail policies, schedules, addresses, phone numbers, and procedures can change. Confirm important information with Dallas County before traveling, sending money, posting bond, or making other decisions.
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