Denton County Booking Releases
Denton County booking releases are public records maintained by the Denton County Sheriff's Office in Denton, Texas. You can search the jail roster online, call the records line, or submit a written request to find out who has been booked or released from the county detention center.
Denton County Overview
Search Denton County Booking Releases Online
The Denton County Sheriff's Office offers a Jail Records Search through the official county website at dentoncounty.gov. You can also search the jail roster at dentoncountycourt.org. Both tools let you look up current inmates by name and get basic booking and charge information.
The Denton County Sheriff's Office runs two separate detention centers at 127 North Woodrow Lane in Denton. Detention Center 1 has the main jail with capacity for 257 inmates plus pods that hold up to 384 more. Detention Center 2 is dedicated to pretrial confinement and holds up to 850 inmates. Total capacity across both facilities exceeds 1,400 beds.
Detention Center 1 was opened in 1986, with the pod section added in 1994. Each pod holds 48 inmates and is staffed by officers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The jail is managed by Captain Bruce Elsey, who oversees one lieutenant, three sergeants, six corporals, and detention officers on two 12-hour shifts.
The county's online records portal covers more than just jail records. Through the Denton County website, you can also search court records, bond records, death records, marriage licenses, property records, and the sex offender registry. This makes the county site a useful starting point for anyone researching a case or arrest in Denton County.
For bond records, a dedicated bond records search is available through the same portal at dentoncounty.gov. This is useful if you need to verify whether bail has been set or posted for a specific booking.
Denton County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Denton County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Tracy Murphree, is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. The office handles open records requests online, by mail, and in person under the Texas Public Information Act. The facility is at 127 North Woodrow Lane in Denton.
| Office | Denton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 127 North Woodrow Ln, Denton, TX 76205 |
| Phone | (972) 434-5502 |
| Jail Records Search | dentoncounty.gov Jail Search |
| Jail Roster | dentoncountycourt.org |
| Open Records Request | Available online at dentoncounty.gov |
For basic custody questions, call (972) 434-5502 or use the online jail records search. For open records requests, submit through the online form at dentoncounty.gov or by mail to the Sheriff's Office address. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests under the Texas PIA.
Visitation at the pod jail uses the public entrance on the Woodrow Street side of the facility. On-site visits must be scheduled ahead of time and are available Saturdays from 8 AM to 7:30 PM. Remote video visits through HomeWav are available Sunday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 9 PM.
Note: Written public records requests can be submitted online at dentoncounty.gov or mailed to Denton County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, 127 North Woodrow Ln, Denton, TX 76205.
What Denton County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Denton County detention system, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Denton County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, the charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and the date and time of intake. Release information is added once the person leaves custody.
Some records are not available. Active criminal investigation files, juvenile records, medical and mental health records, and certain law enforcement intelligence materials are exempt. If the Sheriff's Office denies a request, they may seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General before withholding or releasing the documents.
A booking record does not indicate conviction. It shows that law enforcement placed a person in custody and the jail processed them at a specific date and time. Charges listed at booking can change or be dismissed as the case moves through the courts. For case filings, bond hearings, and court judgments, contact the Denton County District Clerk.
Denton County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, sitting north of Dallas and Fort Worth. Multiple law enforcement agencies operate in the county, including the Sheriff's Office, Denton Police, Lewisville Police, Flower Mound Police, and others. The booking record shows which agency made the arrest.
State Resources for Denton County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for is in a Texas state prison rather than the Denton County Jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID. The TDCJ system covers all state prison units across Texas.
For a full criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. Fingerprint searches are more thorough and take about 10 business days to process.
Court records for Denton County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration. This is useful for tracking case numbers, dispositions, and court dates tied to specific Denton County arrests. Denton County also has its own online court and records portal through the county website.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates all county jails in Texas including Denton County. Their site has facility population reports and inspection records. VINELink at vinelink.com provides free victim notification and custody status tracking for Denton County inmates. The Texas Attorney General also provides victim services through the IVSS (Integrated Victim Services System) for Denton County victims.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Denton County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to give a reason. Written requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person. The office has 10 business days to respond.
Basic custody questions can be handled through the online records search or by phone at no cost. If a written request carries fees, the office must notify you before processing. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Large requests may include additional labor and overhead charges above the per-page rate.
For court records related to Denton County arrests, contact the Denton County District Clerk. Court filings, judgments, and case histories are kept by the clerk's office, separate from the jail's booking records. If a records request is denied and you believe the denial was improper, you can seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Office.
Victim notification services are available through VINELink and through the Texas Attorney General's IVSS program. The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's office also provides victim services and notification through their office.
Denton County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Denton County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Denton County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Denton County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Denton County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Denton County is north of Dallas and borders several other North Texas counties. Each has its own sheriff and booking records system.