Garland Detention Center entrance in Garland Texas
Detention Facility

GARLAND CITY JAIL

1900 W State St, Garland, TX 75042

The Garland Detention Center processes arrests for the second-largest city in Dallas County, serving over 240,000 residents in northeast Dallas County. Garland PD is known for proactive warrant enforcement along the I-30 and I-635 corridors, and defendants held here are transferred approximately 15 miles southwest to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for magistration and bond posting. Call Act Quick Bail Bonds at (214) 744-1414 the moment you learn of the arrest — we act fast to get bond posted before your loved one spends another hour in custody.

Facility
Garland City Jail
Address
1900 W State St, Garland, TX 75042
County
Dallas County
Bond Agent

About Garland City Jail

The Garland City Jail at 1900 W State St serves as the holding facility for the Garland Police Department, which handles law enforcement for Dallas County's second-largest city with over 240,000 residents. This facility processes a high volume of arrests from the I-30 and I-635 corridors. Defendants are held here for initial processing before transfer to Lew Sterrett Justice Center, approximately 15 miles southwest. Garland PD is known for proactive warrant enforcement during routine traffic stops, meaning many Garland jail bookings involve outstanding Dallas County warrants.

How to Post Bond at Garland City Jail

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Arrest & Intake at Garland Jail

Garland PD transports defendants to the Garland City Jail at 1900 W State St for initial processing including identification, fingerprinting, and property inventory.

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Hold & Transfer Decision

Garland jail staff determine whether charges are handled through Garland municipal court or require Dallas County prosecution. Most criminal charges above Class C result in transfer to Lew Sterrett.

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County Transfer

Defendants are transferred approximately 15 miles southwest to Lew Sterrett Justice Center after initial processing at the Garland facility.

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Magistration & Bond Posting

After magistration at Lew Sterrett, a bail bond agent can post bond at the 24-hour bond window once the magistrate sets the amount.

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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.

Garland City Jail

1900 W State St, Garland, TX 75042

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Garland City Jail FAQs

How far is the Garland City Jail from Lew Sterrett?
The Garland City Jail at 1900 W State St is approximately 15 miles southwest of Lew Sterrett Justice Center via I-635 and I-35E, roughly a 20 to 30 minute drive.
Does Garland PD frequently serve Dallas County warrants?
Yes. Garland PD is known for proactive warrant enforcement. Outstanding Dallas County warrants are frequently discovered and executed during routine Garland traffic stops and other law enforcement contacts.
Can I post bond at the Garland City Jail?
For Garland municipal violations only. Dallas County charges require transfer to Lew Sterrett, where bond is set by a magistrate and posted at the county facility.
What is the busiest time for arrests at the Garland City Jail?
Weekend evenings and early morning hours see the highest arrest volume, particularly DWI stops along the I-30 and I-635 corridors and nightlife-related offenses in commercial districts.
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