LOVE FIELD AIRPORT (DALLAS PD)
Arrests at Dallas Love Field Airport are handled by the Dallas Police Department. Because the City of Dallas does not operate a city jail, every Love Field arrest is transported directly to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for booking, 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 Love Field Airport (Dallas PD)
Dallas Love Field is owned and operated by the City of Dallas and sits entirely within Dallas County, which means Love Field arrests follow a different path than DFW International Airport arrests. The Dallas Police Department has primary jurisdiction over Love Field, including the terminal, parking facilities, and surrounding airport property. Because Dallas operates no city jail, defendants do not pass through any intermediate municipal facility — they are transported directly to Lew Sterrett Justice Center at 111 W Commerce St in downtown Dallas for booking, magistration, and bond posting. The arrest profile at Love Field is heavily traveler-driven: weapons in carry-on luggage flagged at the TSA checkpoint, public intoxication from arriving and departing passengers, drug possession, and theft from vehicles in the airport parking lots.
How to Post Bond at Love Field Airport (Dallas PD)
Arrest at Love Field by Dallas PD
Dallas Police Department officers handle the arrest — whether at the TSA checkpoint, in the terminal, at the gates, or in airport parking. There is no separate airport jail because Dallas does not operate municipal jails.
Direct Transport to Lew Sterrett
Defendants are transported directly from Love Field to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for booking. The trip is short — Love Field sits roughly 6 miles northwest of Lew Sterrett.
Booking & Intake at Lew Sterrett
Lew Sterrett intake includes identification verification, fingerprinting, photographs, medical screening, and property inventory. Booking duration varies with current facility volume.
Magistration & Bond
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 Love Field Airport. 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.
Dallas Bail Bonds
This facility serves Dallas, TX. View our full Dallas bail bond service page for detailed information about local booking processes, bond procedures, and what to expect after an arrest.
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Defendants arrested in these Dallas neighborhoods are processed at Love Field Airport (Dallas PD). Act Quick agents post bond 24/7 at this facility.