Arlington Booking Releases
Arlington booking releases involve both the Arlington Police Department jail and the Tarrant County Jail. Short-term holds and city-level arrests often stay at the city facility, while felony bookings transfer to Tarrant County. To search Arlington booking releases, you may need to check both systems. This page explains how to find current Arlington inmates, what contact information you need for each facility, and how Texas public records law gives you the right to access these records.
Arlington Overview
Which Jail Handles Arlington Bookings
Arlington is one of the few large Texas cities that maintains its own jail facility for initial processing. The Arlington Police Department runs a city jail where arrested individuals are held shortly after booking. The live inmate list for the city jail is available online at arlingtonpd.org/apps/jailinmates and is updated every 5 minutes. It shows current inmates with arrival date and time, case number, booking number, arrest location, charges, warrant information, fine amount, bond amount, warrant agency, and disposition status.
However, for Class B misdemeanors and above, inmates are typically transferred to the Tarrant County jail system. Once transferred, you will need to use the Tarrant County inmate search to find them. The Tarrant County Corrections Center is at 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Lon Evans Correction Center also holds county inmates.
How to Search Arlington Booking Releases Online
Start with the Arlington PD jail inmate list at arlingtonpd.org/apps/jailinmates for anyone who was recently arrested and may still be at the city facility. The list updates every 5 minutes. Online bail and bond payment is also available through that page, along with an FAQ and phone numbers for questions.
If the person is not in the Arlington city jail, check the Tarrant County Sheriff's inmate search at inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com. Search by last name, first name, CID number, race, and sex. That system covers all Tarrant County facilities.
| Arlington City Jail List | arlingtonpd.org/apps/jailinmates |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County Inmate Search | inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com |
| Arlington PD Jail Inquiries | (817) 459-5648 |
| Tarrant County Jail Info | (817) 884-3116 or (817) 884-3117 |
| Tarrant County Corrections Center | 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
Arlington Police Department Arrest Records
The Arlington Police Department maintains a Records Division that handles public information requests for police reports and arrest records. Procedures at APD differ from those at the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, since each is a separate agency. Call ahead at (817) 459-5648 to confirm what you need to bring or submit. Online request options may be available through the department website at arlingtonpd.org.
Municipal court records for Arlington cover Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. You can search by name, citation number, or warrant number through the municipal court system. That court also handles fine payment and court date information.
What Arlington Booking Records Contain
Booking records created at the Arlington city jail and the Tarrant County Jail are both public records under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). The Arlington jail's live list shows a detailed view including the name, race, gender, age, arrival date and time, case number, booking number, arrest location, charges, warrant details, fine amount, bond amount, and disposition status.
Tarrant County booking records also include the full legal name, aliases, booking photo, physical description, arrest date and time, arresting agency and officer, charge information with case numbers and assigned court, bond amounts, custody classification, housing assignment, and release date when determined.
Records from active investigations or juvenile cases may be withheld. An arrest and booking record does not indicate that the person was convicted of the charges listed.
State Resources for Arlington Inmate Searches
For people transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. The general TDCJ number is (936) 295-6371. Parole status is available at (512) 406-5202.
Name-based criminal history is available from the Texas DPS Crime Records Division for $10. Fingerprint-based searches cost $25. Court records for Tarrant County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees Tarrant County jail facilities.
Texas Public Information Act and Arlington Records
Booking and arrest records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Both the Arlington Police Department and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office accept Public Information Act requests. Each office has 10 business days to respond. You do not need to state a reason. Basic inmate status is available by phone at no charge from either agency.
Submit written requests to the Arlington PD Records Division or to the Tarrant County Sheriff Records Division at 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth. Fees may apply for printed copies. The Texas Attorney General handles disputes about record access.
Arlington Booking Records
The Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate List is one of the key resources for Arlington booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate List portal for searching Arlington booking releases and current inmates.
The Arlington Police Department is one of the key resources for Arlington booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Arlington Police Department portal for searching Arlington booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the DFW area near Arlington use county jail systems for bookings.