Mesquite Arrest Records
Mesquite arrest records are public under Texas law and cover bookings made by the Mesquite Police Department at the city's police jail. These records include charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. Felony arrests are transferred to Dallas County facilities. This page covers the Mesquite Police Jail, the Dallas County inmate lookup, court records access, and the state tools that apply to Mesquite arrests.
Mesquite Police Jail
The Mesquite Police Jail is located at 777 N. Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149, phone: (972) 216-6243. This facility serves as the city's booking and short-term holding location. People arrested by Mesquite Police are brought here first. Visitation hours at the Mesquite facility are daily from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Family members or others seeking to visit someone in custody should call ahead to confirm current policies.
The city jail handles intake and booking for Mesquite arrests. It does not hold people long-term. Those facing felony charges are typically transferred to the Dallas County Jail within 24 to 72 hours of arrest. Class C misdemeanor cases may be resolved at the city level without transfer to county custody.
Dallas County Jail for Mesquite Felony Cases
Mesquite is in Dallas County, and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office handles all felony bookings for Mesquite arrests. The main county jail is the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, at 111 W. Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202, with a capacity of over 7,100 inmates across three facilities: the North Tower, South Tower, and Suzanne Lee Kays Detention Facility. The Dallas County Jail Lookup System lets you search by name, birthdate, booking number, or other identifying information. The Inmate Information Line operates 24 hours at (214) 761-9025.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, inmate name, ID number, age, physical description, offense details, and release dates must be disclosed publicly. Dallas County courts handle all felony prosecutions for Mesquite arrests through the District Attorney's Office at the Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207.
Mesquite Municipal Court Records
The City of Mesquite Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance offenses. These records are managed separately from the Dallas County system. For traffic tickets, warrant checks, and lower-level matters, start with the Municipal Court. The city provides online tools for case status and payment where available.
For offense reports and arrest records from Mesquite Police, submit a written public information request. The department must respond within 10 business days under Texas law. Some records may be available online; others require a formal request with applicable fees for printed copies.
Dallas County Court Records for Mesquite Cases
Felony criminal court records for Mesquite arrests are maintained by the Dallas County District Clerk. You can reach this office at dcrecordscriminal@dallascounty.org or visit in person at the Frank Crowley Courts Building. The county provides online access to criminal case records, making basic lookups available without a courthouse visit. Misdemeanor records are held by the Dallas County Clerk at 817-884-1066.
Most basic court record information is free online. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. Court records show filings, hearing dates, and case outcomes for all Mesquite felony cases prosecuted in Dallas County courts.
State Resources for Mesquite Arrest Records
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers Mesquite residents who have been convicted and transferred to a state prison unit. County jail inmates are not included. For a complete statewide arrest history covering all Texas jurisdictions, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Search for $3 per name. Victims in Dallas County cases can use VINELink at 877-894-8463 for free notifications about inmate status changes.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors Dallas County Jail operations and publishes compliance inspection data. Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477) accepts anonymous tips for crimes in the Dallas area including Mesquite.
The Mesquite Police Department resource is shown below as the primary city-level tool for Mesquite arrest records and city jail information.
This image links to the Mesquite Police Department resource showing city-level arrest and booking information for Mesquite, Texas.
Nearby Cities
Mesquite is in Dallas County east of Dallas. Nearby qualifying cities include Dallas, Garland, Irving, and Carrollton. Grand Prairie is to the west.