Garland Arrest Records
Garland arrest records are public under Texas law and include booking information, charges, bond status, and custody details for people arrested by Garland Police or held at the Garland Detention Center. Felony arrests are transferred to Dallas County custody. This page covers the city detention facility, the Dallas County jail lookup, court records access, and state resources available for Garland arrest searches.
Garland Detention Center
The Garland Detention Center serves as the city's primary holding facility for recent arrests. It is located at 1900 W. State Street, Garland, TX 75042, and can be reached by phone at (972) 485-4890. People arrested by Garland Police are brought here first. The facility handles intake, booking, and the initial magistration process.
Visitation at the Garland Detention Center is limited to set hours: Sundays from 8 to 10 AM and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 PM. Family members and others looking to visit someone in custody should confirm current schedules directly with the facility, as hours can change. The detention center does not hold long-term inmates. People with felony charges are transferred to Dallas County Jail within 24 to 72 hours of arrest.
Dallas County Jail for Garland Felony Cases
Garland is part of Dallas County, and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office takes custody of all Garland felony arrestees after the city's initial processing. The main county jail is the Lew Sterrett Justice Center at 111 W. Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202. This facility holds over 7,100 inmates across its North Tower, South Tower, and Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility.
The Dallas County Jail Lookup System is available online and allows searches by name, birthdate, booking number, and other identifiers. For phone inquiries, the Inmate Information Line operates 24 hours a day at (214) 761-9025. Results show current custody status, charges, and bond details. The Texas Public Information Act requires that inmate name, ID number, age, physical description, offense details, and release dates be publicly disclosed.
All felony prosecutions for Garland arrests go through the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. The Frank Crowley Courts Building at 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas handles these cases.
Garland Police and Municipal Court Records
The Garland Police Department handles crime reporting, public records requests, and non-emergency services for the city. Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance offenses are handled by the Garland Municipal Court. These records are separate from the county court system and must be accessed through the city's own offices.
For offense reports, arrest logs, and other police records, submit a written public information request to the Garland Police Department. The state requires a response within 10 business days. Some records are available online; others require a formal request with possible fees for paper copies. Court records for Class C cases are stored at Municipal Court and can be accessed by contacting that office directly.
Dallas County Court Records for Garland Cases
Felony criminal court records for Garland arrests are maintained by the Dallas County District Clerk. Records requests can be sent to dcrecordscriminal@dallascounty.org. The Records Information Office is at the Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75202. The county also provides online access to civil, family, and criminal court records through its website.
Misdemeanor records are held by the County Clerk. Both offices provide case status, hearing dates, and filing information. Most basic lookups are free. Certified copies carry a per-page fee set by the county.
State-Level Garland Arrest Record Resources
The TDCJ Inmate Search is useful when you believe someone has been convicted and sent to a Texas state prison. County jail inmates are not in this database. For a full statewide criminal history check covering all Texas arrests including Garland records, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Search for $3. This name-based search returns results from the statewide database maintained by the DPS Crime Records Division.
Victims in Garland cases can sign up with VINELink at 877-894-8463 to receive automatic notifications when an inmate's status changes. This service is free and covers both city and county facilities. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors Dallas County Jail compliance and publishes inspection results.
The Garland Police Department website is shown below as the main city resource for arrest and records information.
This image reflects the Garland city resource for checking local arrest records and police department contact details.
Nearby Cities
Garland is in Dallas County with several other qualifying cities nearby. See pages for Dallas, Irving, Mesquite, and Carrollton. Richardson borders Garland to the northwest.