Farmers Branch City Jail and Police Department in Farmers Branch Texas
Detention Facility

FARMERS BRANCH CITY JAIL

3723 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

The Farmers Branch Police Department operates the booking and holding facility for arrests made within the City of Farmers Branch — a Dallas County suburb in the northwest portion 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
Farmers Branch City Jail
Address
3723 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
County
Dallas County
Jail Phone
Bail Bond Hotline

About Farmers Branch City Jail

The City of Farmers Branch sits in northwest Dallas County, north of the City of Dallas and immediately east of the Dallas North Tollway. The city is bisected by Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway), which generates a significant share of Farmers Branch arrest activity through traffic stops and crash investigations. Farmers Branch Police operate municipal booking for arrests within city limits, but Dallas County charges transfer to Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas for magistration and bond posting. The arrest profile leans toward traffic-stop offenses on I-635, DWI enforcement on the Tollway service roads, and incidents in the city’s commercial business districts.

How to Post Bond at Farmers Branch City Jail

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Arrest & Intake at Farmers Branch PD

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

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Time-Sensitive Bond Window

Most Farmers Branch arrests start as I-635 traffic stops, so the defendant typically arrives at the Valley View Lane facility some time after the actual stop — the gap between booking and transfer to Lew Sterrett opens during that interval. That is the window when we can post bond directly at Farmers Branch, and the earlier you call, the deeper into the window we get.

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Bond Posted Locally When Possible

When our agent reaches the Farmers Branch facility on Valley View Lane before the transport van leaves for I-35E, we post bond on the spot — typically the fastest path to release in this corridor. Once that transport is en route, the case continues at Lew Sterrett where bond is posted 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.

Farmers Branch City Jail

3723 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

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Farmers Branch City Jail FAQs

Does I-635 traffic enforcement contribute to Farmers Branch arrests?
Yes. The LBJ Freeway (I-635) cuts directly through Farmers Branch, and Farmers Branch PD runs active enforcement along the city’s segment of the freeway. DWI stops, drug possession, and warrant-stop arrests originating on I-635 are a recurring source of Farmers Branch booking volume.
How far is Farmers Branch from Lew Sterrett Justice Center?
The Farmers Branch City Jail is roughly 10 to 12 miles north of Lew Sterrett Justice Center via I-35E. Transport timing varies based on Farmers Branch PD scheduling and Lew Sterrett intake volume.
Can I post bond locally for a Farmers Branch arrest?
Act Quick can frequently post bond at the Farmers Branch City Jail before the defendant is transferred to Lew Sterrett — when we are called quickly enough. Speed is the deciding factor. If transfer has already occurred, bond is posted at Lew Sterrett after a Dallas County magistrate sets the amount.
What should I do the moment I learn of a Farmers Branch arrest?
Most Farmers Branch arrests originate from I-635 traffic stops, which means there is typically a stretch of transport time from the highway shoulder to the Valley View Lane facility before intake even starts — that is time we can use to begin paperwork. Call (214) 744-1414 the moment you know about the stop, even before the defendant has arrived at the jail. The earlier we begin, the stronger our position to post bond at Farmers Branch directly before any transfer to Lew Sterrett.
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