City of Balch Springs in southeast Dallas County Texas
Detention Facility

BALCH SPRINGS CITY JAIL

12500 Elam Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180

The Balch Springs Police Department operates the booking and holding facility for arrests made within the City of Balch Springs — a Dallas County suburb on the southeastern edge of the county. Cases that fall under Dallas County jurisdiction are transferred to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for magistration and bond posting. Act Quick Bail Bonds posts bonds at Lew Sterrett around the clock — call (214) 744-1414 the moment you learn of an arrest.

Facility
Balch Springs City Jail
Address
12500 Elam Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180
County
Dallas County
Jail Phone
Bail Bond Hotline

About Balch Springs City Jail

The City of Balch Springs sits in southeastern Dallas County, bounded by the City of Dallas to the west, Mesquite to the north, and Seagoville to the southeast. Balch Springs is a residential community served by Interstates 635 and 20 and US-175, which together generate a notable share of Balch Springs PD enforcement activity through traffic stops and crash response. Balch Springs Police operate municipal booking, but Dallas County charges transfer to Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas for magistration and bond posting. The arrest profile is weighted toward traffic offenses, family-violence calls, drug possession, and warrant-stop arrests originating from highway enforcement.

How to Post Bond at Balch Springs City Jail

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Arrest & Intake at Balch Springs PD

Balch Springs Police transport arrested individuals to the Balch Springs City Jail for booking, including identification verification, fingerprinting, and personal property inventory.

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Time-Sensitive Bond Window

The 12-mile-plus distance from 12500 Elam Road to Lew Sterrett means the transport step takes meaningful time on either I-30 or I-635 — that creates a working window during which we can post bond at Balch Springs directly. Calls placed in the first hour after the arrest give our agents the most usable runway.

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Bond Posted Locally When Possible

When our agent arrives at 12500 Elam Road before the transport leaves for Lew Sterrett — typically via I-30 or I-635 — bond is posted at Balch Springs directly. The 12-plus-mile transport gives us a real chance at this when families call promptly. After transfer, the case completes at Lew Sterrett after Dallas County magistration.

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Magistration & Bond at Lew Sterrett

A Dallas County magistrate reviews the charges and sets a bond amount. Once set, an Act Quick agent posts bond at the 24-hour bond window.

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Initial Check-In — Required

Within 24 to 72 hours of release, the defendant must report to our office for a mandatory initial check-in. We review all court dates, bond conditions, and reporting requirements. Failure to complete this check-in results in bond forfeiture and a new warrant for the defendant’s arrest.

Balch Springs City Jail

12500 Elam Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180

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Balch Springs City Jail FAQs

Is Balch Springs entirely within Dallas County?
Yes. The City of Balch Springs sits entirely within Dallas County, with its eastern boundary touching the Kaufman County line but not crossing it. All criminal cases originating in Balch Springs route through Dallas County courts.
Do I-635 and I-20 traffic stops contribute to Balch Springs arrests?
Yes. Both freeways pass through or border Balch Springs, and Balch Springs PD runs active enforcement on the city’s segments. Traffic-stop arrests for DWI, drug possession, and outstanding warrants are a recurring share of city booking volume.
How far is Balch Springs from Lew Sterrett Justice Center?
The Balch Springs City Jail is roughly 12 to 14 miles east-southeast of Lew Sterrett Justice Center via I-30 or I-635. Transport timing varies based on Balch Springs PD scheduling and Lew Sterrett intake volume.
What is the fastest way to get someone out after a Balch Springs arrest?
The 12 to 14 mile distance from the Balch Springs City Jail at 12500 Elam Road to Lew Sterrett gives our agents a reasonable transport-time window for local bond posting — but only if we are already in motion when the defendant clears intake. Phone calls placed in the first hour after the arrest are the single highest-leverage action you can take. Reach (214) 744-1414 and ask for an agent.
Call (214) 744-1414