Grand Prairie Public Safety building and detention center
Detention Facility

GRAND PRAIRIE DETENTION CENTER

1525 Arkansas Ln, Grand Prairie, TX 75051

The Grand Prairie Detention Center handles initial bookings for the Grand Prairie Police Department in southwest Dallas County. Grand Prairie straddles the Dallas-Tarrant county line, so the arrest location determines which county has jurisdiction — Dallas County arrests transfer to Lew Sterrett Justice Center approximately 18 miles northeast via I-30. Act Quick Bail Bonds handles all Dallas County bonds from Grand Prairie and can determine your jurisdiction immediately — call (214) 744-1414 around the clock.

Facility
Grand Prairie Detention Center
Address
1525 Arkansas Ln, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
County
Dallas County
Bond Agent

About Grand Prairie Detention Center

The Grand Prairie Detention Center at 1525 Arkansas Ln serves as the booking facility for the Grand Prairie Police Department. Grand Prairie's dual-county position — straddling Dallas and Tarrant counties — adds complexity to the booking process, as the arrest location determines county jurisdiction. For Dallas County arrests, defendants are transferred approximately 18 miles northeast to Lew Sterrett Justice Center via I-30. The detention center handles initial intake, classification, and short-term holding before county transfer. Grand Prairie PD processes a significant volume of arrests from the I-30 and SH-161 corridors.

How to Post Bond at Grand Prairie Detention Center

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Arrest & Intake

Grand Prairie PD processes arrested individuals at the detention center at 1525 Arkansas Ln. Intake includes jurisdiction determination — whether the arrest falls in Dallas County or Tarrant County.

02

Jurisdiction Assignment

Based on the arrest location, the case is assigned to either Dallas County or Tarrant County. This determination affects where the defendant is transferred and where bond must be posted.

03

Transfer to County Facility

Dallas County defendants are transferred approximately 18 miles northeast to Lew Sterrett via I-30. Tarrant County defendants go to the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth.

04

Bond Posting

For Dallas County charges, a bail bond agent can post bond at the Lew Sterrett bond window once the magistrate sets the amount.

05

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.

Grand Prairie Detention Center

1525 Arkansas Ln, Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Grand Prairie Bail Bonds

This facility serves Grand Prairie, TX. View our full Grand Prairie bail bond service page for detailed information about local booking processes, bond procedures, and what to expect after an arrest.

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Grand Prairie Detention Center FAQs

How does Grand Prairie's dual-county status affect bonding?
The arrest location determines whether the case goes to Dallas County (Lew Sterrett) or Tarrant County (Fort Worth). Act Quick handles Dallas County bonds; for Tarrant County charges, a separate bond agent is needed.
How far is Grand Prairie from Lew Sterrett Justice Center?
The Grand Prairie Detention Center at 1525 Arkansas Ln is approximately 18 miles northeast of Lew Sterrett via I-30, roughly a 25 minute drive outside of rush hour.
Can the Grand Prairie Detention Center hold defendants long-term?
No. The Grand Prairie facility is designed for short-term holding and initial processing only. Defendants are transferred to the appropriate county facility after processing is complete.
What types of arrests are common at the Grand Prairie Detention Center?
The I-30 and SH-161 corridors generate frequent DWI, drug, and traffic-related arrests. The facility also processes warrant arrests and domestic disturbance cases.
Call (214) 744-1414