COCKRELL HILL CITY JAIL
4125 W Clarendon Dr, Dallas, TX 75211
The Cockrell Hill Police Department operates the booking and holding facility for arrests made within the City of Cockrell Hill — a tiny Dallas County enclave entirely surrounded by the City of Dallas. 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.
About Cockrell Hill City Jail
The City of Cockrell Hill is one of the smallest municipalities in Dallas County, occupying roughly half a square mile entirely surrounded by the City of Dallas in the southwestern part of the county. Despite its tiny footprint, Cockrell Hill maintains its own city government and Police Department, which handle municipal-jurisdiction arrests within city limits. Because the city sits adjacent to and is bisected by major Dallas thoroughfares, jurisdictional confusion is common at arrest scenes — streets a few blocks apart can fall under different agencies. Cockrell Hill PD handles initial booking, but Dallas County charges transfer to Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas for magistration and bond posting.
How to Post Bond at Cockrell Hill City Jail
Arrest & Intake at Cockrell Hill PD
Cockrell Hill Police transport arrested individuals to the Cockrell Hill City Jail for booking, including identification verification, fingerprinting, and personal property inventory.
Time-Sensitive Bond Window
Cockrell Hill PD operates one of the smallest holding facilities in Dallas County, meaning the gap between booking and transfer to Lew Sterrett can be shorter than at any other city jail in our service area. Local bond posting at 4125 W Clarendon is possible — but only when our agent is already moving the moment of the call.
Bond Posted Locally When Possible
Cockrell Hill's tight transfer schedule means there is a narrow operational window for local bond posting at 4125 W Clarendon. When our agent gets there in time, bond posts on the spot; otherwise we move directly to Lew Sterrett, which is only a few miles away — a short drive that does not give us much margin to operate.
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.
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.
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Cockrell Hill Bail Bonds
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