Denton County, Texas Inmate Search
A Denton County inmate search is the process of finding information about an inmate currently in custody or who has passed through the local jail system. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office runs the county jail and manages inmate records in compliance with the Texas Public Information Act (PIA).
Notably, Denton County also has several city jails run by their respective police departments. Examples include the City of Denton Jail, Lewisville City Jail, and Flower Mound Jail. These jails also offer inmate searches for their detained population. However, city jails are temporary detention/holding facilities, not permanent ones. These facilities are mainly utilized for initial booking, for holding individuals while they sober up, or as a temporary measure before transferring them to a larger facility. Individuals who require longer pre-trial detention are moved to the county jail.
A typical Denton County inmate search returns an inmate’s personal information, charges, booking data, and bond information.
Individuals interested in locating Denton County inmates housed in state prisons may use the Inmate Information Search application on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) website. The user will need a name, TDCJ number, gender, SID number, or race to locate an inmate. Those in federal prisons may be found through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate Locator. A number or name is required for the search.
How to Find an Inmate in Denton County Jail
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office provides free online access to Denton County Jail inmate records through two distinct databases: the Jail Bond Records Search and the Jail Records Search. These portals allow individuals to search for inmate information from any location. However, the search only yields basic details, and the results are not considered valid for official use. Alternatively, individuals may conduct an in-person search for inmate information.
To conduct an in-person search, one may visit the Sheriff’s Office during normal business hours to speak with records staff. This approach is recommended for comprehensive searches, obtaining copies of records, and accessing confidential inmate records. Please note that a minor fee for searching or copying may apply.
Denton County Jail/Denton County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Center
127 North Woodrow Lane
Denton, TX 76205-6397
How to Use the Denton County Jail Roster
The Sheriff’s Office has two jail rosters where individuals can find information about inmates currently detained in the Denton County Jail. These jail rosters are available to the public free of charge.
- Click the plus (+) sign next to "Services" on the left navigation pane of the Sheriff’s Office website.
- Select either "Jail Bond Records Search" or "Jail Records Search" from the dropdown.
- Enter the defendant’s name, booking number, or bond company in the available boxes. Users can provide additional information, such as the booking date or the date the bond was posted, to streamline the search results.
- Select "Search" and view the results.
What Information is Included in the Denton County Inmate Roster
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office maintains inmate rosters that contain basic information on individuals currently housed in the county jail. The data is publicly available under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA) and includes
- The inmate’s first, middle, and last name
- Inmate’s address, race, height, weight, eye color, and hair color
- Booking number, housing facility, and the arresting agency’s name
- Booking and release dates, issuing authority, and offense date
- Warrant number, charge, disposition, and fines
Some inmate records are legally confidential and are not publicly accessible on the Sheriff’s Office inmate rosters, in accordance with the PIA. Confidential records include medical records, police investigative records, documents revealing a crime victim’s identity, and juvenile offender records. These records are provided exclusively to inmates, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and persons with a valid court order. Access to these confidential documents is granted in person at the office during regular business hours.
Contact Details for Denton County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Members of the public may contact the Denton County Sheriff’s Office in several ways to speak with jail officials or obtain official inmate information. Staff can confirm custody status, answer questions about bookings and visitation, and point users to the appropriate resources for public records requests. The contact details of the Sheriff’s Office are below.
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Contact Type |
Details |
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Address (Denton County Jail/Denton County Sheriff’s Office) |
Law Enforcement Center 1127 North Woodrow Lane Denton, TX 76205-6397 |
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Main Phone Number |
(940) 349-1600 (972) 434-5500 |
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Booking/Visitation Line |
(844) 394-6639 |
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Fax |
(940) 349-1604 (972) 434-5020 |
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Website |
Jail Facility Overview in Denton County
The Denton County Jail is the county’s largest detention facility. The jail has two units managed by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Bureau.
Unit One comprises three sections: Main Jail, PODS, and Barracks. The Main Jail is a linear-style jail that houses 257 inmates, both male and female. The PODS are a direct-supervision jail with a capacity of 48 inmates per POD. Denton County Jail currently has eight pods, with a total capacity to hold 384 inmates.
Unit Two consists of a pre-trial facility with 466 beds and the Tower Jail with 384 beds.
Juvenile offenders are not housed in the Denton County Jail or any of the city jails, but in the Juvenile Detention Center.
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Agency |
Office and Mail Address |
Phone Number |
Office Hours |
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Denton County Jail |
1127 North Woodrow Lane Denton, TX 76205-6397 |
(940) 349-1600 (972) 434-5500 |
Not provided | |
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Denton County Juvenile Detention Center |
210 South Woodrow Lane Denton, TX 76205 |
(940) 349-2470 |
Not provided |
Not provided |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Denton County Jail
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office offers several ways for friends and family to send money to inmates. Interested persons can deposit money into the inmate’s trust account at the jail’s front lobby kiosk or online/phone through the jail’s vendor.
In-person depositors may deposit funds by credit card, cash, or debit card. If the inmate’s trust account has over $300, families/friends will not be allowed to send money via credit or debit cards. However, a cash deposit can be made.
Inmates can use the funds in their commissary account to pay for their medicals, purchase commissary items, or post bond or pay court costs/fines (released directly to the Bail Bonding Company).
Inmates also have a phone debit account that families and loved ones can use to send them money. The funds may be sent online through the vendor’s website or by calling the customer service/support.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
Requesters may conduct searches for adult inmates at the Denton County Jail or the specific city jail where a person is being held. These facilities offer inmate information in person during business hours and also have designated inmate rosters on their websites for free inmate searches.
Specifically, the Denton County Jail provides access to inmate records online via the Jail Bond Records Search portal and the Jail Records Search tool on the Denton County Sheriff’s Office website. Meanwhile, the City of Denton Jail publishes inmate information daily on its Jail Custody Report page. The site reveals the inmate’s full name, booking date and time, charges, and bond amount paid.
Juvenile offender records are not available online because they are deemed confidential under state law. Such records are only issued to eligible individuals in person at the Denton County Juvenile Detention Center. Interested persons must provide the necessary documents and ID to be granted access.
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Facility Name |
Search Options |
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Denton County Jail |
In Person Online through the Jail Bond Records Search and Jail Records Search portals |
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City of Denton Jail |
In Person Online through the Jail Custody Report site |
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Denton County Juvenile Detention Center |
In Person Only |
Denton County Visitation Rules and Schedules
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office exclusively uses video for inmate visitation, which can be conducted either remotely via a third-party service or on-site in a designated public area.
Remote Visits:
- No appointment is necessary.
- Only the inmate can initiate these visits.
- Costs 10 cents per minute.
On-Site Visits:
- Requires a scheduled appointment.
- Visitors can use one of the two public kiosks provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
- Visitors are permitted to visit twice per week.
- These visits are free of charge.
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Category |
Details |
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Who Can Visit |
Maximum of three visitors per visit. A parent, guardian, or legal counsel must accompany a minor. |
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ID Required |
Government-issued photo ID |
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Dress Code |
Modest clothing; no revealing or offensive attire |
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Behavior |
Respectful and orderly; no contraband |
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Visit Duration |
20 minutes |
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General Days & Hours |
Onsite visits: Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Remote Visits: Monday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Mailing and Commissary Information
All mail sent to the Denton County Jail must have the inmate’s name and booking/ID number clearly printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard. The jail receives both regular and legal mail. All regular inmate postal mail will be scanned into the system and made available to inmates for viewing via the kiosks. All regular mail should be sent to the designated address:
Privileged, legal mail is to
Denton County Jail
Inmate’s Name and Booking Number
127 North Woodrow Lane
Denton, TX 76205
Interested persons can review the Phone & Commissary Services section of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office website to learn about commissary account deposits.