Bond Conditions in Dallas County: What You Must Follow After Release
Covers every common bond condition imposed by Dallas County magistrates — no-contact orders, drug testing, GPS monitoring, curfews, travel restrictions, and pretrial services check-ins — with consequences for violations.
When a Dallas County magistrate sets bail at Lew Sterrett Justice Center, the order almost always includes specific bond conditions the defendant must follow as a requirement of release. Common conditions include no-contact orders that prohibit communication with the alleged victim, mandatory drug and alcohol testing, curfews, travel restrictions limiting the defendant to Dallas County or the state of Texas, and regular check-ins with a Dallas County Pretrial Services officer at the Frank Crowley Courts Building, located at 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207.
For higher-risk cases, Dallas County magistrates may order electronic monitoring through the Pretrial Services Electronic Monitoring program. This supervision uses either RF (radio frequency) or GPS monitoring equipment, typically worn as an ankle device that tracks the defendant’s location around the clock. The Pretrial Services office assigns a Pretrial Officer who monitors compliance and reports directly to the court. Defendants placed on electronic monitoring must report regularly — often weekly or more frequently depending on the charges — and pay associated supervision fees to Dallas County Pretrial Services.
Violating any bond condition in Dallas County carries serious consequences. If a Pretrial Officer flags a violation, the court can revoke the defendant’s bond entirely under Article 17.40 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, resulting in immediate re-arrest and return to custody at Lew Sterrett. Even minor infractions like missing a check-in or failing a drug test can trigger revocation proceedings. If you or a loved one has questions about bond conditions after release, call Act Quick Bail Bonds at (214) 744-1414.