UNIVERSITY PARK DPS JAIL
3800 University Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205
The University Park Department of Public Safety handles arrests within the City of University Park — a small affluent municipality surrounding Southern Methodist University in central Dallas County. 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 University Park DPS Jail
The City of University Park sits in central Dallas County immediately north of Highland Park, forming the second half of the area locally known as the Park Cities. The city is the home of Southern Methodist University (SMU), and SMU’s student population produces a distinctive arrest profile heavily weighted toward alcohol-related offenses: minor in possession, fake-ID violations, public intoxication, and DWI. University Park is policed by the University Park Department of Public Safety, which — like neighboring Highland Park — uses a combined police-and-fire model in which the same sworn officers respond to both. Charges that fall under Dallas County jurisdiction municipal offenses transfer to Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas for magistration and bond posting, with SMU campus incidents typically coordinated between UPDPS and the SMU Police Department.
How to Post Bond at University Park DPS Jail
Arrest & Intake at University Park DPS
University Park DPS transport arrested individuals to the DPS facility for booking, including identification verification, fingerprinting, and personal property inventory.
Time-Sensitive Bond Window
University Park bookings split between UPDPS for off-campus arrests and SMU PD for on-campus cases, both feeding the same Dallas County pipeline. The window between intake and transfer to Lew Sterrett is the sweet spot for local bond posting — and college-age defendants often have out-of-state parents, so the call delay matters here more than most cities. Move fast.
Bond Posted Locally When Possible
When our agent reaches University Boulevard before transport leaves for downtown, we post bond at UPDPS — for SMU students, this often means release back to family in time to avoid disruption to classes or finals. After transfer, the case proceeds at Lew Sterrett where bond is posted following Dallas County magistration.
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 University 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.
University Park Bail Bonds
This facility serves University Park, TX. View our full University 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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