Access Arlington Arrest Records
Arlington arrest records are public documents that include booking information, charges, bond status, and custody location for individuals arrested in the city. The Arlington Police Department handles initial arrests and operates a city jail for temporary holding. Felony charges and longer-term detentions move to the Tarrant County Jail system. This page covers where to find records, who maintains them, and what online tools are available.
Tarrant County Handles Arlington Felony Arrests
Arlington is one of the largest cities in Tarrant County. When the Arlington Police Department arrests someone on felony charges, that individual is typically transferred to the Tarrant County Jail within 24 to 72 hours of arrest. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains an online inmate lookup that includes all Arlington arrestees transferred to county custody.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office provides jail information at 817-884-3116 and victim information at 817-894-8463. The Tarrant County Jail Inmate Information Line at 817-884-3000 handles phone inquiries about current inmates, including Arlington residents. The Warrant Division can be reached at 817-884-1320 for warrant-related questions.
Tarrant County also operates the Green Bay Facility for additional inmate housing. For court records, the District Clerk handles felony criminal records at 817-884-1342, and the County Clerk handles misdemeanor and civil records at 817-884-1066. General county information is available at 817-884-1111.
Arlington Police Department
The Arlington Police Department serves one of the largest cities in Tarrant County with a comprehensive law enforcement approach. APD provides online crime reporting for non-emergency incidents to improve public access. The department operates a city jail at the police headquarters for temporary holding before transfer to Tarrant County facilities.
APD maintains active community policing programs and neighborhood watch initiatives throughout the city. The department's records division handles public information requests for offense reports, incident logs, and other public records. Requests can be submitted through the city's website or in person at the police headquarters.
Victims of crimes involving Arlington arrestees can register with VINELink at 877-894-8463 to receive automated notifications when custody status changes for any Tarrant County inmate.
Arlington Municipal Court Records
Arlington Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance offenses. These are separate from Tarrant County court proceedings. For Class C matters, the municipal court is the right place to look. For felony cases and Class A/B misdemeanors, Tarrant County District and County Courts handle prosecution and maintain those records.
The Tarrant County court system provides online case search for criminal and civil matters. The District Clerk's office at 817-884-1342 handles felony case inquiries. Most basic case information is available online for free. Certified copies of records carry a per-page fee. Requests can be submitted in person at the Tarrant County courthouse in Fort Worth.
State Resources for Arlington Arrest Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers Arlington residents convicted and transferred to state prison. Use it when someone is no longer in county custody after conviction. Search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID number.
For a complete criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History Search returns name-based arrest records statewide for $3 per search. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains this database covering all Texas arrests including those in Arlington. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGo provide more detailed results.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors Tarrant County Jail. The Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request most Arlington arrest records, and agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a written request.
How to Find Arlington Arrest Records
Start with the Tarrant County Sheriff's online inmate search for current custody information. It is free and covers all county-held inmates including Arlington transfers. For the Arlington city jail, contact APD directly. For older arrest records or offense reports, submit a public information request to APD or the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
Court records for felony cases are with the Tarrant County District Clerk. Misdemeanor records are with the County Clerk. Both can be accessed online or in person in Fort Worth. For federal cases, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator handles individuals in federal custody.
Note: Warrant inquiries should go to the Warrant Division at 817-884-1320 or through the Tarrant County court's online search tools.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office shown below provides inmate lookup for all Tarrant County facilities including those housing Arlington arrestees.
Check the county inmate portal to confirm custody location before calling or visiting a facility.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities in the DFW area with arrest record pages include Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Dallas, and Irving. All are in the same metro area and share Tarrant or Dallas County jail systems.