Richardson Arrest Records
Arrest records in Richardson, Texas are maintained by the Richardson Police Department, which is located at 200 N. Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081. Felony arrestees and those with more serious charges are transferred to the Collin County Jail, where inmate records and booking information are publicly accessible. The Texas Public Information Act ensures that most arrest and booking data is available on request, and the county provides online search tools for finding current inmates.
Richardson Police Records Division
The Richardson Police Department Records Section can be reached at 972-744-4836. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on major holidays. The fax number is 972-744-5976 for written requests. The Records Section handles all reports generated by the Richardson Police Department, including crash reports, which can be purchased online or in person.
For most records other than crash reports, you need to submit an Open Records Request under the Texas Public Information Act. Requests must be in writing and should include specific details about what you need. The department has 10 business days to respond. Fees may apply for record retrieval, copying, and any required redaction of sensitive information. Requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person.
Richardson sits in both Dallas and Collin counties, so depending on the location of the arrest, the case may route through either county's court system. For most Richardson arrests, Collin County is the primary jurisdiction.
Collin County Jail
The Collin County Jail houses inmates arrested by Richardson Police and other agencies in the county. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search system for current detainees. Jail services include visitation, commissary accounts, and inmate account management. The Jail Division can be contacted at 972-547-5100 for inmate inquiries. Inmate records include booking dates, charges, bond information, and projected release dates.
Collin County's approach to police records is important to understand: the county advises that police records from Richardson must be requested directly from the Richardson Police Department. The county does not maintain police incident reports, 911 calls, or accident reports from municipal police departments. For court records, however, the county system is the right place to look.
Collin County Court Records
The Collin County District Clerk maintains criminal court records for all felony cases from Richardson. The office is located at 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071. Criminal case records can be searched online through the Collin County Court Records portal. Records include case filings, judgments, orders, and hearing schedules for criminal proceedings. Certified copies of court records are available for a fee.
For Class A and B misdemeanor cases, the Collin County Clerk maintains the records from county courts. Online case searches and in-person access are both available. Court records show what happened after the arrest, including plea information, trial outcomes, and sentencing.
Note: Richardson cases in the Dallas County portion of the city will be found in Dallas County court records rather than Collin County records.
State and Additional Resources
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers Richardson residents serving state prison sentences. The Texas DPS Criminal History portal provides a $3 name-based search covering all Texas arrest and conviction records. This is useful for checking records across multiple jurisdictions beyond just Collin County.
Victim services through VINELink (877-894-8463) allow registered users to get alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes inspection reports and population data for the Collin County facility.
The Collin County Sheriff's Office operates the main jail facility serving Richardson residents arrested on felony charges.
Richardson Police and the Collin County Sheriff's Office work together to process and house arrested individuals from the Richardson area.
Nearby Cities
Neighboring cities with arrest record pages include Allen, Plano, and Garland in the Dallas-Collin County area.