How do I find someone in the Tarrant County jail?
Use the county's online inmate search — it searches across all five detention facilities and is updated continuously with charges, booking status, and bond information.
- Inmate search
- inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com — search by name; shows charges, booking status, bond amount
- Daily booked-in
- Daily Booked-In Reports — running log of recent bookings
- By phone
- Tarrant County Detention Bureau (817) 884-3000 — 24 hours
The county tool searches by last and first name (you can also narrow by sex or race). Results show the person's charges, whether bond has been set, and booking details. Because Tarrant County operates five separate facilities, the online search is the fastest way to locate someone without calling each building individually. Tarrant County is one of all 9 DFW county inmate searches covered on this site.
Where is the Tarrant County jail and what happens after booking?
Full Tarrant County Jail visitor guide — inmate search, visitation, money & bond →
Tarrant County runs five detention facilities. Main booking and the Bond Desk are at the Corrections Center on N. Lamar. After arrest, a magistrate sets bond at Central Magistration.
- Main intake
- Tarrant County Corrections Center (TCCC) — all inmates are centrally received, booked, and photographed here
- Address (TCCC)
- 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth, TX 76196 — Bond Desk & main booking
- Detention Bureau
- (817) 884-3000 — all facilities
- Sheriff's Office
- Tarrant County Sheriff · (817) 884-3099
All five facilities
| Facility | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County Corrections Center (TCCC) | 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth 76196 | Central intake & booking; Bond Desk (24/7) |
| Lon Evans Correction Center | 600 W. Weatherford, Fort Worth 76196 | 207,700 sq ft, 5-story, maximum-security, LEED Gold (certified 2012); houses the jail kitchen that feeds all five facilities |
| Green Bay Unit | 2500 Urban Drive, Fort Worth 76106 | Satellite detention facility |
| Cold Springs (Labor Detail) | 1813 Cold Springs Road, Fort Worth 76196 · (817) 884-1638 | Listed by the Sheriff as the Labor Detail facility — confirm before visiting whether general inmates are housed here |
| Belknap Unit | Fort Worth 76196 — exact address not published on the Sheriff's site | ⚠️ Counted within the Sheriff's "five facilities" but not individually addressed on official pages — call (817) 884-3000 to confirm before visiting |
- Arrest & bookingThe person is booked into a Tarrant County facility; personal property is logged and held.
- MagistrationA magistrate at Central Magistration (100 E. Weatherford, Fort Worth) reviews the charges and sets bond based on five factors: the alleged offense, pre-trial risk, financial capacity, court-appearance history, and community safety.
- Bond postedOnce a bond amount is set, anyone can post it at the 24/7 Bond Desk at TCCC, 100 N. Lamar.
- ReleaseAfter the bond clears, the defendant is released with paperwork showing their court date, location, and appearance time.
How does visitation work at the Tarrant County jail?
Tarrant County offers in-person visitation on a last-name schedule. Visitors register at the facility — no external scheduling app was found on the official page.
- How to register
- Arrive at the facility and register in person at least 30 minutes before visiting hours begin — no advance online scheduling
- Length
- 30 minutes (local visitors); 40 minutes for visitors 150+ miles away
- Visitors allowed
- Maximum 2 adults + 2 children (under 18) per visit; max 3 visits per week per inmate
- Bring (adults 18+)
- Valid photo ID — driver's license, Real ID card, passport, military ID, immigration card, or Mexican Consulate card. Minors may use a valid school photo ID.
- Official page
- Tarrant County visitation (official)
Last-name schedule
| Last name | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A–L | Saturdays & Mondays | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| A–L | Fridays | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| M–Z | Sundays & Tuesdays | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| M–Z | Fridays | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Attorneys | Wednesday–Thursday | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (anytime if needed) |
| Hospital visits | Daily | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
Dress code & prohibited items
- No revealing shorts, halter tops, see-through or low-cut garments, miniskirts, sleeveless clothing, khaki/green/military-style clothing, or anything more than 2 inches above the knee.
- No tobacco, lighters, matches, cameras, recording devices, cell phones, backpacks, bags, purses, or unlabeled medications. Exception: a diaper bag with the specified infant items.
How do I put money on an inmate's books in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County offers three deposit channels. Electronic deposits via Access Corrections are fastest. Money orders by mail are also accepted — but no cash by mail.
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Access Corrections (online) | accesscorrections.com · accepts Visa / MasterCard |
| Access Corrections (mobile app) | Free Access Corrections app (iOS / Android) |
| Access Corrections (phone) | (866) 345-1884 — 24/7, bilingual agents |
| Cash Pay Today (retail cash) | cashpaytoday.com · (844) 340-2274 · Dollar General, Family Dollar, and other retailers — requires enrollment and barcode |
| Lobby kiosks | Located at detention facilities; accept cash for direct deposits |
| Money order by mail | U.S. Postal money orders or Western Union money orders only — mail to: Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Detention Bureau, 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth, TX 76196. Cash sent by mail will be returned. |
What are the mail rules in Tarrant County?
Regular personal mail is processed through the county's MailGuard scanning service, then delivered electronically to inmate tablets. Legal mail, approved books and magazines, and money orders go to the jail directly at 100 N. Lamar.
- Regular personal mail
- Scanned through MailGuard before it reaches the inmate. The current scanning address changes from time to time — confirm it on the official correspondence page before mailing, and always include the inmate's full name and booking number.
- Legal mail, books & money orders
- [Inmate Name] [Booking Number] [Housing Location]
100 North Lamar Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196. Legal mail is marked "legal mail" and is not electronically scanned. - Mail processing
- Regular mail is scanned via MailGuard Tracker and delivered to inmate tablets after approval — track delivery and rejection notices at mailguardtracker.com
Allowed: letters and postcards (max 12" × 16"), up to 10 unframed photos (max 4" × 6" each), new soft-cover books shipped directly from a publisher via UPS or USPS, and subscription magazines from the publisher. Not allowed: cash, obscene content, newspaper/magazines brought by individuals (must come from publisher), anything depicting weapons, explosives, or drugs, or content designed to incite disruption.
How do I bond someone out of the Tarrant County jail?
The Bond Desk at TCCC is open 24/7. New to bail? Start with our plain-English guide to how bail works in Texas, then come back for the Tarrant specifics.
| Bond type | Cost | Refundable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | Full bond amount | Yes, after case ends if defendant appeared | Paid at the Bond Desk, TCCC, 100 N. Lamar |
| Surety (bondsman) | Non-refundable fee (often ~10%) | No | Bondsman must be licensed through the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board |
| Personal / PR bond | No payment | n/a | Judge's discretion after individualized magistration assessment |
- Bond Desk
- Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth — open 24 hours, 7 days
- Accepted payment
- ⚠️ Official page does not enumerate accepted forms — call (817) 884-3000 to confirm (cash, cashier's check, etc.) before traveling
- Daily bond reports
- Daily Bond Reports · Cash redemption window: 8 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m.
- Bondsmen
- Licensed through Tarrant County Bail Bond Board; also verify via Texas Dept. of Insurance
Where are the Tarrant County courts and how do I find my court date?
Most criminal cases are heard at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in downtown Fort Worth. Felonies go to district courts; misdemeanors to county courts at law; traffic and Class C tickets to JP courts.
- Courthouse
- Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, TX 76196
- Felony courts
- 11 Criminal District Courts · Criminal Court Support (817) 212-6957 · Felony docket search
- Misdemeanor courts
- 10 County Criminal Courts at Law (same building) · Misdemeanor case search (Odyssey)
- JP courts
- 8 Justice Courts (one per precinct) — Class C, traffic, civil up to $20K · Traffic/JP search
- District Clerk
- (817) 884-1574 main · criminal section direct (817) 884-1342 · Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
To find a court date: for felonies, search by name or cause number at dcsa.tarrantcounty.com. For misdemeanors and JP cases, search at odyssey.tarrantcounty.com. For traffic tickets only, use cctraffic.tarrantcounty.com. If you can't find your setting, call Criminal Court Support at (817) 212-6957 with your cause number. For other counties and courthouses across the metroplex, see our full DFW court directory.
Worried about a warrant?
Missing a court date or an unpaid fine can trigger a bench warrant.
Checking for and clearing a warrant in Tarrant County — bench, traffic, capias, or failure-to-appear — is covered in depth by our sister site. Don't walk into a court or jail with an active warrant before you understand your options.
City courts & jails in Tarrant County
Class C tickets and city-ordinance cases are handled by municipal courts. Some cities hold arrestees briefly before transferring to the county jail. Arlington and Mansfield each have their own inmate search tools.
All Tarrant County city pages — municipal court, city jail, ticket payment & how to find someone in custody:
Arlington · Azle · Bedford · Benbrook · Colleyville · Crowley · Euless · Forest Hill · Fort Worth · Grapevine · Haltom City · Hurst · Keller · Kennedale · Mansfield · North Richland Hills · Richland Hills · Saginaw · Southlake · Watauga · White Settlement
"Which county am I in?" — the Mansfield & Grapevine trap
Two Tarrant County cities cross county lines, which decides which jail and court you deal with.
Mansfield is primarily in Tarrant County, but small portions extend into Johnson County (Cleburne) and Ellis County (Waxahachie). If an arrest happens in one of those pockets, the person may be held in the Johnson or Ellis County jail instead of Tarrant's. If you can't find someone in the Tarrant search, check those counties as well.
Grapevine spans Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton Counties. People arrested by Grapevine PD may be transferred to any of the three county jails depending on arrest location. If the Tarrant search comes up empty, try Dallas County or Denton County next.
What to bring to court (and how to act)
- Bring: a photo ID, your citation or court paperwork, any court notice, and proof of anything the court asked for (insurance, classes, payment).
- Dress: business casual — no hats, tank tops, shorts, or offensive graphics. Phones silenced.
- Arrive early: the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center has security screening; parking and processing take time. Being late can trigger a warrant or a reset.
- Don't guess: if you're unsure what a setting means (arraignment, plea, pretrial, MTBI), ask the coordinator or speak with a lawyer before you walk in.
Quick glossary
- Magistration
- The first appearance before a magistrate after arrest, where you're read your rights and bond is individually assessed and set. In Tarrant County, Central Magistration is at 100 E. Weatherford, Fort Worth.
- Surety bond
- A bond posted by a licensed bondsman for a non-refundable fee, instead of paying the full amount in cash. Bondsmen in Tarrant County are licensed through the Bail Bond Board.
- Personal (PR) bond
- Release on your written promise to appear, with no money up front, if a judge approves after individualized review.
- Commissary
- The jail store; "money on the books" funds an inmate's account for snacks, hygiene products, and phone time.
- Booking number
- The unique ID assigned to a person in custody — essential for mail addresses, money deposits, and inmate searches.
- MailGuard Tracker
- Tarrant County's mail-scanning service — regular personal mail is scanned and delivered to inmate tablets rather than physical copies; track delivery at mailguardtracker.com.
Need a term that isn't here? Browse our complete jail, bond & court glossary.
Tarrant County jail & court FAQ
How do I find out if someone is in the Tarrant County jail?
Use the online inmate search at inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com — search by name to see which facility they're in, their charges, and whether bond has been set. If unavailable, call (817) 884-3000. Tarrant County operates five facilities, so the search covers all of them at once.
Is there video visitation at the Tarrant County jail?
The official Tarrant County visitation page describes in-person visits only — no video visitation option was confirmed during research. Many Texas jails added remote video options after COVID; call (817) 884-3000 to ask whether any video visit program currently exists before making travel plans.
How fast can someone bond out?
After a magistrate sets the bond amount (which happens at Central Magistration following arrest), you can post it any time at the 24/7 Bond Desk at 100 N. Lamar. Actual release timing depends on how busy the jail is and when paperwork processes.
Can I put money on the books with a credit card?
Yes — through Access Corrections online at accesscorrections.com, the free mobile app, or by phone at (866) 345-1884. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. You can also use Cash Pay Today at retail locations or lobby kiosks. Money orders (USPS or Western Union only) may be mailed.
Is there a bail schedule for Tarrant County?
No published countywide bail schedule was found. A magistrate sets each person's bond individually at Central Magistration based on five factors: the alleged offense, pre-trial risk, ability to pay, court history, and community safety. The amount appears in the inmate search once set.
Does Mansfield use the Tarrant County jail?
Mostly, yes — Mansfield transfers most higher-level charges to the Tarrant County Corrections Center. However, small portions of Mansfield fall within Johnson and Ellis Counties, which have their own separate jails and courts. Check the Mansfield city jail inmate search (p2c.mansfieldtexas.gov) first, then Tarrant County if needed.
Have a question we didn't cover? Read more DFW jail, bond & court FAQs.
Talk to a Tarrant County defense lawyer
If you or a loved one is facing charges in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County, L&L Law Group can review the case — free and confidential.