Fort Worth Arrest Records
Fort Worth arrest records are public and include booking details, charge information, bond amounts, and custody status for individuals arrested within the city. The Fort Worth Police Department posts a recent arrests list online, and Tarrant County maintains a full inmate search for longer-term detainees. Both tools are free and available without registration.
Tarrant County Jail and Fort Worth Bookings
Fort Worth is the seat of Tarrant County, and most felony arrests from the city end up at Tarrant County Jail. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and provides inmate information by phone and online. The jail's main number is 817-884-3116. For general county information, call 817-884-1111. The Warrant Division is at 817-884-1320.
The Tarrant County Jail Inmate Information Line at 817-884-3000 handles questions about bond and inmate location. The Sheriff's Office online portal allows name and booking number searches for current inmates. Tarrant County also operates the Green Bay Facility for additional inmate housing. For court record inquiries, the District Clerk handles criminal records at 817-884-1342. County Clerk criminal and misdemeanor records are at 817-884-1066.
Victims can register with VINELink at 877-894-8463 for automated release notifications for any Tarrant County inmate.
Fort Worth Police Department Recent Arrests
The Fort Worth Police Department Recent Arrests page is one of the most direct tools available. It lists current inmates at the FWPD Detention Facility at 350 W. Belknap St, Fort Worth, TX. Each entry shows booking date and time, report number, booking number, charge or charges, and current custody status.
Status options include "In Custody," "Transferred to Tarrant County Jail," "Magistrated," and "Released." So you can see at a glance whether someone is still at the city facility or has already moved to the county system. Common charges in recent arrest listings include Burglary of a Habitation (PC 30.02), Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02), Possession of Controlled Substances (HSC 481), and Public Intoxication (GC 080). Bond amounts are listed once magistration has occurred.
The Fort Worth Police Department also provides online crime reporting, community policing resources, and department contact information through the city's main website.
Fort Worth Court Records
Fort Worth Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance offenses. These records are managed separately from Tarrant County court filings. For felony cases and Class A/B misdemeanors, the Tarrant County District Clerk and County Clerk maintain those records. Both offices can be accessed through the county website or in person.
Tarrant County provides online case search through the county court system. If you need records for a specific case, the District Clerk's phone line at 817-884-1342 is the right starting point for criminal and felony matters. For misdemeanor and civil cases, call the County Clerk at 817-884-1066.
State Resources for Fort Worth Arrest Records
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers Fort Worth individuals who have been convicted and sent to a state prison unit. It will not show current county jail inmates. For a complete criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides name-based results for $3 per search. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the statewide arrest database that includes Fort Worth and all of Tarrant County.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors the Tarrant County Jail for compliance with state regulations. Their published reports include population data and inspection results. Under the Texas Public Information Act, most Fort Worth arrest records are public, and agencies must respond to written requests within 10 business days.
For federal inmates held in connection with Fort Worth-area cases, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator covers individuals in federal custody from 1982 forward.
How to Access Fort Worth Arrest Records
For current custody information, check the FWPD recent arrests page first. Then use the Tarrant County Sheriff's inmate search for anyone transferred to county facilities. Both searches are free and online. For warrant information, the Warrant Division at 817-884-1320 handles inquiries.
For offense reports, submit a public records request to FWPD through the department's website or by mail. County court records can be searched online through the Tarrant County clerk system. Certified copies require a per-page fee. Basic case lookups are typically free online.
The FWPD Recent Arrests page shown below lists current bookings at the city facility with status updates showing transfers and releases in near real time.
Cross-reference the FWPD list with the Tarrant County inmate portal for a complete view of who is in custody in the Fort Worth area.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities in the Fort Worth area with arrest record pages include Arlington and Grand Prairie. Dallas is nearby in Dallas County. Irving also falls within the DFW metro area.