Mesquite Police Department building in Mesquite Texas
Detention Facility

MESQUITE CITY JAIL

777 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149

The Mesquite City Jail serves over 150,000 residents on the eastern edge of Dallas County and processes a high volume of arrests from the I-30 and I-635 corridors. Defendants held here on Dallas County charges are transferred approximately 14 miles west to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for magistration and bond posting. Arrest volume spikes during Mesquite Championship Rodeo season from June through August. Act Quick Bail Bonds posts bonds for Mesquite arrests 24/7 — call (214) 744-1414 for immediate help.

Facility
Mesquite City Jail
Address
777 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149
County
Dallas County
Bond Agent

About Mesquite City Jail

The Mesquite City Jail at 777 N Galloway Ave serves as the primary holding facility for the Mesquite Police Department, covering a city of over 150,000 residents on the eastern edge of Dallas County. The facility processes arrests from the I-30 and I-635 corridors, two of the busiest traffic arteries in eastern Dallas County. Defendants facing Dallas County charges are transferred approximately 14 miles west to Lew Sterrett Justice Center. Mesquite's position near the Dallas-Kaufman county line means some arrests in the far eastern portions of the city may involve Kaufman County jurisdiction.

How to Post Bond at Mesquite City Jail

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Arrest & Intake at Mesquite Jail

Mesquite PD processes arrested individuals at 777 N Galloway Ave, including identification, fingerprinting, and medical screening as needed.

02

Classification & Hold

Jail staff determine the jurisdiction and charge level. Most criminal charges above Class C are flagged for transfer to Dallas County at Lew Sterrett Justice Center.

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Transfer to Lew Sterrett

Defendants are transported approximately 14 miles west to Lew Sterrett via I-30 after initial processing at the Mesquite 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.

Mesquite City Jail

777 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149

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Mesquite City Jail FAQs

How quickly are defendants transferred from Mesquite to Lew Sterrett?
Transfers from the Mesquite City Jail to Lew Sterrett occur after initial processing is complete. The 14-mile transport via I-30 is one of the more direct routes in eastern Dallas County.
Does the Mesquite City Jail accept bond payments?
For Mesquite municipal violations only. Dallas County criminal charges require bond to be posted at Lew Sterrett Justice Center after magistration sets the bond amount.
Can I visit someone at the Mesquite City Jail?
The Mesquite facility has limited visitation due to its holding-only function. Once transferred to Lew Sterrett, defendants have access to the county jail's structured visitation program.
What highways run through Mesquite that lead to frequent arrests?
I-30 and I-635 are the primary corridors where Mesquite PD conducts traffic enforcement, leading to frequent DWI, drug, and warrant-related arrests.
Call (214) 744-1414