Fort Worth Booking Releases
Fort Worth booking releases are processed through the Tarrant County Jail system, which is one of the largest in North Texas. When Fort Worth Police make an arrest, the person is booked at the county facility. Those records become public under Texas law. This page explains how to search Fort Worth booking releases online, what the Tarrant County roster shows, how to reach the jail by phone, and how to submit a records request if you need documentation from a specific arrest.
Fort Worth Overview
Which Jail Handles Fort Worth Bookings
Fort Worth does not maintain its own county-level jail for Class A and B misdemeanors and felonies. When the Fort Worth Police Department makes an arrest for those offenses, the person is initially processed at the FWPD Detention Facility at 350 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth. After processing, they are transferred to the Tarrant County jail system.
The Tarrant County Corrections Center is at 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The system also includes the Lon Evans Correction Center, the Green Bay Facility, and the Cold Springs Facility. Combined capacity is approximately 4,500 inmates. The Detention Bureau headquarters is at 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196.
The Tarrant County Records Division is at 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76196.
How to Search Fort Worth Booking Releases Online
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office maintains a searchable inmate database at inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com. Search by last name, first name, CID (County Identification Number), race, and sex. Results display CID, name, race, sex, and custody status. Detailed entries include booking and hold information. If you have the CID number, use it since it ties directly to the jail file. Starting with just a last name is a good way to catch spelling variations.
Fort Worth Police Department also posts a recent arrest list at police.fortworthtexas.gov. That page shows name, race, sex, age, booking date and time, report number, booking number, and charge details with Texas Penal Code citations. It also shows status such as In Custody, Transferred, Released, or Magistrated. Bond information appears when it has been set.
| County Inmate Search | inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com |
|---|---|
| FWPD Recent Arrests | police.fortworthtexas.gov |
| Tarrant County Jail Info | (817) 884-3000 |
| Detention Bureau | (817) 884-3116 |
| Records Division | 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth |
| Corrections Center | 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
Fort Worth Police Department Arrest Records
FWPD makes all arrests within Fort Worth city limits. The department's detention facility at 350 W. Belknap St. is the initial processing point. Class C misdemeanor arrests may be handled at the city level, while higher offenses move through the county system. The Tarrant County Magistration Docket at tarranttx.org shows scheduled magistration times, charged offenses, and arresting agencies on a given day.
Inmate records maintained by the Tarrant County Sheriff include full legal name, aliases, booking photo, physical description, arrest date and time, arresting agency, officer information, charges, case numbers, assigned court, bond amounts, custody classification, housing assignment, and release date when determined.
What Fort Worth Booking Records Contain
Tarrant County booking releases are public information under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). Records are also maintained per Texas Administrative Code Title 37, Part 9, Chapter 269, which governs jail record-keeping statewide.
A standard booking entry from the Tarrant County system includes the full name, booking number, date and time of intake, charges, bond amounts, arresting agency, and custody status. Housing assignment and classification level are also noted. Once a person is released, the release date and reason are added to the record.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice holds parole violation holds for some inmates, which can keep a person in custody even after local charges are resolved. The "Other Agency Active Bookings" section of the Tarrant County search shows these external detainers. An arrest record does not establish guilt.
State Resources for Fort Worth Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for has been transferred to a state prison unit, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by name or TDCJ number. The general TDCJ line is (936) 295-6371. Parole Division status is available at (512) 406-5202.
Name-based criminal history searches are available from the Texas DPS Crime Records Division for $10. Fingerprint searches cost $25. Court records for Fort Worth and Tarrant County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes inspection and population data for Tarrant County facilities.
Texas Public Information Act and Fort Worth Records
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, any person can request booking and arrest records from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to explain why. The office has 10 business days to respond per Texas Government Code Section 552.221. Basic custody status can be checked by phone at (817) 884-3116 at no charge.
Written requests can be submitted by mail, email, fax, or in person at the Records Division on the 6th floor of 200 Taylor Street in Fort Worth. Fees may apply for printed copies. If charges will be assessed, the office will tell you before processing your request. Court records for Tarrant County criminal cases are held by the District Clerk and are requested separately.
Fort Worth Booking Records
The Fort Worth Police Recent Arrests is one of the key resources for Fort Worth booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Fort Worth Police Recent Arrests portal for searching Fort Worth booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the Fort Worth area also use the Tarrant County or nearby county jail systems for bookings.