Tarrant County, Texas Inmate Search
An inmate search is a searchable online database that provides information about individuals detained in a correctional facility. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies maintain inmate search tools for tracking individuals in their custody. Depending on the arrest location and criminal charges, individuals arrested in Tarrant County are detained in correctional facilities operated by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
For Tarrant County, the local Sheriff’s Office provides official up-to-date information about individuals incarcerated at county-level jails through an inmate search tool. The Tarrant County Inmate Search System tracks individuals incarcerated at the county's local jails, including:
- Tarrant County Corrections Center (TCCC)
- Lon Evans Corrections Center
- Green Bay Facility.
Some police departments in major incorporated cities inside Tarrant County operate their own holding centers and maintain separate inmate search tools. For instance, the Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate List provides information about individuals detained at the Arlington City Jail. Likewise, information seekers may use the Mansfield Jail Inmate Search to access records of persons arrested and booked within the Mansfield City limits.
Inmate search tools provide access to standard intake details, such as:
- Personal identification information
- Custody status
- Location of the detention facility
- Legal information
- Bail and bond details.
For direct inquiries about Tarrant County inmates, call the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office at (817) 884-3099 or the Tarrant County Detention Bureau Administration at (817) 884-3000. Alternatively, mail or visit these agencies at:
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
200 Taylor Street, 7th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Detention Bureau Administration
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196.
How to Find an Inmate in Tarrant County Jail
Tarrant County operates several jail facilities and provides access through an online searchable database. Interested individuals may access the records of individuals incarcerated at Tarrant County jail facilities through the Tarrant County Inmate Search System.
For offline access to information about individuals in custody at local jail facilities in Tarrant County, call the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office at (817) 884-3099, or send mail to or visit the agency at:
200 Taylor Street, 7th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196.
Some police departments in Tarrant County’s incorporated cities also maintain separate digital rosters. For information about individuals detained by the Arlington Police Department, search the Arlington Police Department Jail Roster. Similarly, record seekers may access information about persons booked and incarcerated by the Mansfield Police Department through the Mansfield Jail Inmate Search portal.
How to Use the Tarrant County Jail Roster
In Tarrant County, the local Sheriff’s Office maintains a searchable digital roster where interested parties may find information about individuals incarcerated at detention facilities under its supervision. The Tarrant County Inmate Search System is the official tool for tracking individuals in custody at the Tarrant County Corrections Center (TCCC), Lon Evans Corrections Center, Greenbay Facility, and Cold Springs Jail.
To search for a Tarrant County inmate record:
- Access the Tarrant County Inmate Search System through the “Inmate Search” link on the official Tarrant County or Sheriff’s Office website.
- Enter the subject's name into the name field.
- Provide other relevant data or select from the available options.
- Click the “Search” button to submit the query.
- Review the search results.
For information about persons detained by the Arlington Police Department or the Mansfield Police Department, visit the Arlington Police Department Jail List or the Mansfield Jail Inmate Search portal to find the required records. Record seekers may also call jail facilities or their supervising agencies to inquire about inmate records not available online. For instance, inquirers may call the following lines to inquire about Tarrant County local jail records:
- Jail facilities supervised by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office - (817) 884-3000, (817) 884-3116
- Arlington City Jail - (817) 459-5648
- Mansfield Public Safety Center (Mansfield City Jail) - (817) 804-5731, (817) 804-5729
- City of Keller Regional Detention Center - (817) 743-4770.
What Information Is Included in the Tarrant County Inmate Roster
Tarrant County inmate rosters provide administrative and intake details for individuals incarcerated at the county's jail facilities. Typically, these include public-facing information, such as:
- The inmate’s full legal name and any known aliases
- Booking or County Identification Number
- Arrest date
- Charge description
- Housing or unit allocation
- Custody or release status
- Court date and case details.
Tarrant County's inmate rosters are public documents under Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. However, not all booking details are disclosable. Common exemptions include:
- Juvenile detention records (Texas Family Code Chapter 58)
- Medical and psychiatric evaluation records (Section 611.002 of the Texas Health & Safety Code and Section 159.002 of the Texas Occupations Code)
- Records related to active law enforcement investigations (Section 552.108 of the Texas Government Code)
- Information protected by state and federal laws
- Expunged records (Chapter 55A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure)
- Nondisclosure records (Subchapter E-1, Chapter 411 of the Texas Government Code).
Contact Details for Tarrant County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, through its Detention Bureau, operates the county's local jails. These facilities include:
- Tarrant County Corrections Center (TCCC)
- Lon Evans Corrections Center
- Green Bay Facility.
In addition to County jails, several city police departments in Tarrant County maintain temporary detention facilities. Individuals seeking information about the Tarrant County jail system may contact the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office or the Detention Bureau using the following details:
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Administration
Tarrant County Plaza Building
200 Taylor Street, 7th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Phone: (817) 884-3099
Detention Bureau
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Phone: (817) 884-3000
Record seekers may also contact Tarrant County local jail facilities directly using the information in the table below.
| Jail Facility | Address | Phone | Booking/Visitation Line | Web Directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County Corrections Center | 100 N. Lamar Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-3000 | (817) 884-3000 | Tarrant County Corrections Center |
| Lon Evans Corrections Center | 600 W. Weatherford Street Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-3116, (817) 884-3000 | (817) 884-3000 | — |
| Green Bay Facility | 2500 Urban Drive Fort Worth, TX 76106 | (817) 884-3116, (817) 740-4318 | (817) 884-3000 | — |
| Arlington City Jail | 620 W. Division Street Arlington, TX 76011 | (817) 459-5648 | (817) 459-5648, (817) 459-5649 | Arlington City Jail |
| Mansfield Public Safety Center | 1601 Heritage Parkway Mansfield, TX 76063 | (817) 804-5724 | (817) 804-5729 or (817) 804-5731 | Mansfield Public Safety Center |
Jail Facility Overview in Tarrant County
Tarrant County operates multiple detention facilities with a combined capacity of over 5,000 beds. The Tarrant County Corrections Center (the county's largest jail) is the county’s central booking facility and primary intake hub for law enforcement agencies. This facility is a multi-security-level jail housing 3,500 to 4,000 male and female pre-trial detainees and post-conviction inmates serving county-level sentences. The TCCC also has specialized floors that provide medical evaluation and psychiatric care.
Other facilities in the Tarrant County jail system include the Lon Evans Corrections Center (a maximum-security facility for high-risk adult detainees) and the Green Bay Facility (which serves as a medium-security jail for the general inmate population and overflow capacity). City-run facilities, such as the Arlington City Jail and the Mansfield Public Safety Center, are temporary jails that hold arrestees awaiting transfer to county jails or release on bond.
Tarrant County also operates a detention center for minors. The Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center is a secure pre-adjudication and pre-placement detention facility for juveniles aged 10 to 17.
| Agency | Office and Mail Address | Phone Number | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County Corrections Center | 100 N. Lamar Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-3000 | Facility operations - 24/7 Administrative office hours - 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. on workdays | — |
| Lon Evans Corrections Center | 600 W. Weatherford Street Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-3116, (817) 884-3000 | Facility operations - 24/7 Administrative office hours - 8:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except on holidays) | — |
| Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center | 2701 Kimbo Road Fort Worth, TX 76111 | (817) 834-4610, (817) 838-4600 | Facility operations - 24/7 Visiting hours- 12:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays | — |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Tarrant County Corrections Center
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office provides both online and offline options for friends and family to deposit money into an inmate's commissary account. Deposits may be made online through the authorized link on the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau's Money Deposit Webpage, or by calling (866) 345-1884 to speak with a representative. Individuals may make in-person cash, credit, or debit deposits at lobby kiosks within the Tarrant County Corrections Center. For cash deposits at participating retail stores, depositors must first register through the third-party link on the Detention Bureau's webpage.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
In Tarrant County, the Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau operates the central adult detention facilities. However, juvenile detention, municipal city booking, specialized work/labor programs, and state prisons fall under separate jurisdictions. The Tarrant County Inmate Search System is the official tool for accessing information about individuals detained at the county's local jails.
While the Tarrant County Inmate Search System provides information about individuals incarcerated at jail facilities operated by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, city police departments, such as the Arlington and Mansfield Police Departments, maintain separate inmate search tools for tracking individuals in their custody. The Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate List and the Mansfield Jail Inmate Search provide information about persons in temporary holding at the Arlington City Jail and the Mansfield Public Safety Center.
| Facility | Address | Phone Number | Inmate Search Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County Corrections Center | 100 N. Lamar Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-3000 | Tarrant County Inmate Search System |
| Lon Evans Corrections Center | 600 W. Weatherford Street Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-3116, (817) 884-3000 | Tarrant County Inmate Search System |
| Green Bay Facility | 2500 Urban Drive Fort Worth, TX 76106 | (817) 884-3116, (817) 740-4318 | Tarrant County Inmate Search System |
| Arlington City Jail | 620 W. Division Street Arlington, TX 76011 | (817) 459-5648 | Arlington Police Department Jail Inmate List |
| Mansfield Public Safety Center | 1601 Heritage Parkway Mansfield, TX 76063 | (817) 804-5724 | Mansfield Jail Inmate Search |
| Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center | 2701 Kimbo Road Fort Worth, TX 76111 | (817) 834-4610, (817) 838-4600 | — |
Tarrant County Visitation Rules and Schedules
Tarrant County jail facilities enforce structured rules to ensure the safety of visitors, inmates, and staff. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office outlines the following criteria for inmate visitation at the county's jails.
Who may visit
Individuals do not need to be on approved lists to visit inmates at Tarrant County jail facilities. Visitation is first-come, first-served, on a walk-in basis on designated visiting days. Anyone may visit, except individuals detained in a Tarrant County jail within the past 6 months. Up to 2 adults may visit at a time, and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office permits up to 2 supervised children aged 17 and under to accompany them.
Identification Requirements
All visitors aged 18 years or older must provide valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification. This includes any of:
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Passport
- U.S. military ID card
- Immigration ID with photo
- Mexican Consulate Card.
Individuals under 18 must provide valid school ID.
Dress code
All visitors must dress in a conservative manner. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office does not permit:
- Revealing, see-through, and low-cut clothing
- Sleeveless garments, backless tops, tank tops, and halter tops
- Shorts and skirts that are 2 inches above knee level
- Leotards, pajamas, spandex, and excessively tight-fitting pants
- Caps and hats, unless approved
- Olive green, khaki, Institutional, and military-style clothing.
Belongings
Visitors cannot bring the following items to Tarrant County jail facilities visiting areas:
- Cell phones
- Lighters
- Cameras
- Recording devices
- Tobacco
- Purses
- Backpacks
- Outside food or drinks.
Behavior
Visitors to Tarrant County jails must behave in an orderly manner. All visitors must follow staff instructions. Additionally, loud or disruptive behavior may result in immediate termination of the visit.
Length and frequency of visits
Inmates may have up to three 30-minute visits per week and a maximum of 1 visit per day (excluding official visits by attorneys). However, visitors residing more than 150 miles outside Fort Worth city limits may qualify for a 40-minute extended visit.
Visitation schedules and hours
The visiting days and hours at Tarrant County jail facilities are organized alphabetically by inmates' last names and are outlined in the table.
| Day | Inmate Last Name (A to L) | Inmate Last Name (M to Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturdays and Mondays | 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | No public visits |
| Sundays and Tuesdays | No public visits | 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Fridays | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesdays and Thursdays | Attorney and law enforcement only | Attorney and law enforcement only |
Mailing and Commissary Information | Tarrant County Jail
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office uses a digital scanning service for screening incoming mail. For safety reasons, incoming letters are sent to a central processing location and scanned electronically to ensure there is no contraband. Mail correspondence with a Tarrant County inmate must not contain:
- Glitter, stickers, tapes, confetti, musical greeting cards, or glue
- Perfume, lipstick mark, oil stain, or unknown substance
- Books shipped through third-party logistics couriers.
Inmates may receive:
- Letters written in blue or black ink on white paper not more than 12” by 16” in size.
- Maximum of 10 photos per letter, unframed, up to 4” by 6”, with no explicit or gang-related content.
- New softcover books sent directly from established publishers.
- Attorney mail sent directly to the jail facility address.
Mail to inmates at Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office-supervised facilities should be addressed in the following formats:
General Mail
[Inmate Name and County Identification Number/Criminal ID]
Smart Communications
P.O. Box 9195
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Legal Mail & Book Address
[Inmate full name and CID]
Tarrant County Corrections Center
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX 76196.
For money deposits into inmate commissary accounts, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office permits online payments through an approved third-party link on the agency's Money Deposit webpage. Individuals may also make cash or card deposits through lobby kiosks at the Tarrant County Corrections Center or approved retail outlets after registering through the link on the Detention Bureau's Money Deposit Webpage.