Dallas County Inmate Search
Look up anyone held at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center (Dallas County Jail) by name or SPN. The official lookup is free and runs 24/7 — open it below, then call us to start the bond.
Lew Sterrett only. Held at a city jail? Scroll down for Irving, Garland, Mesquite & other city lookups.
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office runs a free online inmate lookup for everyone held at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center at 111 West Commerce Street — the county’s primary detention facility. The tool operates 24 hours a day, and you can search by the defendant’s name or by their System Person Number (SPN). When a record is found, it shows current custody status, the charges, the bail amount set by the magistrate, the booking number, the housing tower and tank, and a booking photo.
If a recently arrested person doesn’t appear yet, they may still be in booking — during overnight arrests or busy weekends it can take several hours for a record to post. You can also reach the Dallas County Jail information line at 214-761-9025 around the clock. If you still can’t locate them, they may be at a city jail (see below), and we can help you find them.
How to Search for Someone in Dallas County Jail
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Open the official Dallas County inmate search
Use the Dallas County Sheriff’s online jail lookup for the Lew Sterrett Justice Center. It is free and available 24 hours a day.
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Enter the defendant’s name or SPN
Search by last name and first name, or by System Person Number (SPN) if you have it. The form also asks for the defendant’s sex and race for accurate results.
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Review the custody record
A match shows current custody status, the charges, the bail amount set by the magistrate, booking number, housing tower and tank, and a booking photo.
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Note the bail amount and SPN, then call a bondsman
Write down the full name as listed, date of birth, SPN, charges, and bail amount for each charge. Call Act Quick Bail Bonds at (214) 744-1414 to start the bond immediately.
Information That Speeds Up the Bond
Full Legal Name
Exactly as it appears in the system — nicknames and shortened names may not return a result.
Date of Birth
Confirms identity and distinguishes between defendants with similar names.
SPN Number
The System Person Number assigned at booking. Helpful but not required to start.
Charges & Bail Amount
The bail set per charge is what a bondsman uses to calculate your premium.
City Jails the Lew Sterrett Lookup Doesn’t Cover
The official Dallas County inmate search only shows people at Lew Sterrett. If your loved one was arrested by a city police department, they may still be at that city’s facility awaiting transfer. Pick the city below, or call us at (214) 744-1414 and we’ll locate them.