HIGHLAND PARK DPS JAIL
4700 Drexel Dr, Dallas, TX 75205
The Highland Park Department of Public Safety — a combined police and fire agency — handles arrests within the Town of Highland Park, a small affluent enclave entirely surrounded by the City of Dallas. Charges that fall under Dallas County jurisdiction municipal offenses 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 Highland Park DPS Jail
The Town of Highland Park is one of the small affluent residential enclaves in central Dallas County, entirely landlocked by the City of Dallas and forming half of the area locally known as the Park Cities (along with neighboring University Park). Highland Park is policed by the Highland Park Department of Public Safety, an unusual combined-services agency in which officers are cross-trained as both police and firefighters — a structure dating to the 1930s. The town has one of the lowest violent-crime rates in North Texas and a low overall arrest volume, but DPS does book defendants for traffic stops, DWI, and incidents along the Mockingbird Lane and Preston Road corridors. Charges that fall under Dallas County jurisdiction municipal offenses transfer to Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas for magistration and bond posting.
How to Post Bond at Highland Park DPS Jail
Arrest & Intake at Highland Park DPS
Highland Park DPS transport arrested individuals to the DPS facility for booking, including identification verification, fingerprinting, and personal property inventory.
Time-Sensitive Bond Window
Highland Park DPS keeps very small holding capacity and a low arrest volume, which compresses the window between booking and transfer to Lew Sterrett — defendants do not sit long here. That makes the call to Act Quick more urgent than at higher-volume facilities, because the window can close in minutes rather than hours.
Bond Posted Locally When Possible
If we reach the Drexel Drive DPS facility before Highland Park transports the defendant out, bond is posted there directly — meaningful because the Park Cities-to-Lew Sterrett trip is short and the transport happens fast. Once the trip is underway, the case completes at Lew Sterrett after a Dallas County magistrate sets the bond.
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.
Bail Bonds We Handle
These are the charges we post bond for most often at Highland Park DPS Jail. Every charge page covers the Texas statute, how Dallas County magistrates set bond, and what to expect after arrest.
DWI / DUI
→Texas Penal Code §49.04 classifies DWI as a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense, escalating to felony status with prior convictions or aggravating factors.
Controlled Substance ChargesDrug Possession
→Texas Health and Safety Code §481 governs drug possession charges, with penalties ranging from a Class B misdemeanor to a first-degree felony based on substance type and quantity.
Assault ChargesAssault
→Texas Penal Code §22.01 defines assault charges ranging from Class C misdemeanor for threats to second-degree felony for assaults against public servants.
Theft & Property CrimesTheft
→Texas Penal Code §31.03 classifies theft by the value of property stolen, from Class C misdemeanor for items under $100 to first-degree felony for values exceeding $300,000.
Family ViolenceDomestic Violence
→Family violence charges in Dallas County carry enhanced penalties and mandatory protective orders that significantly impact the bond process and release conditions.
Outstanding WarrantsWarrant Bonds
→Outstanding warrants in Dallas County can result in arrest at any time. Acting proactively with a bail bond agent can minimize jail time and simplify the surrender process.
Highland Park Bail Bonds
This facility serves Highland Park, TX. View our full Highland Park bail bond service page for detailed information about local booking processes, bond procedures, and what to expect after an arrest.
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