Finding an inmate in Tarrant County could potentially be a bit more complicated than searching in many other Texas counties. That’s because several cities have their own jails and maintain their own records. 

If you search Tarrant County and can’t locate someone, you may need to narrow your search to specific cities, including Mansfield, Arlington, and Keller.

It’s important to note that you should never be asked to pay for this information. If a website demands a fee, you’re not at the official county/city site. All of the sources listed below are free.

How to Find an Inmate in Tarrant County

Tarrant County operates five jail facilities with a combined capacity of approximately 5,000 inmates. Additionally, several municipalities within Tarrant County, including Arlington, Mansfield, and Keller, manage their own city jails, so you may need to check these separately if you can’t find someone by searching Tarrant County records.

Online

To find out if someone is in custody in a Tarrant County Jail facility:

Tarrant County provides a searchable database at https://inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com/.

You will need to have the inmate’s last name. If you find the name you’re searching for, click on details. There you will find specific information about the charges, bail, and a mug shot. 

It will look like this: 

By Phone

You can also call the Tarrant County Jail Information hotline at (817) 884-3116 or (817) 884-3117.

In Person

Visit the Tarrant County Jail at 100 N Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

How to Find an Inmate in Mansfield, TX

If you’re searching for someone who was arrested in Mansfield, Kennedale, or Burleson, they may not be listed in the county database. These municipalities send people to Mansfield Jail. You can look up inmates online at https://p2c.mansfieldtexas.gov/.

There you will find the following information:

Alternatively, you can call the Mansfield Jail at 817-804-5731.

You can also visit the Mansfield Law Enforcement Center at 1601 Heritage Parkway, Mansfield, Texas 76063

How to Find an Inmate in Arlington, TX

The Arlington Police Department maintains its own searchable database at https://arlingtonpd.org/apps/jailinmates.

There you will find the following information:

You can also call (817) 459-5648.

How to Find an Inmate in Grand Prairie, TX

If you’re looking for someone in Grand Prairie, you’ll need to call 972-237-8951 or inquire in person in the lobby of the Detention Center at 1525 Arkansas Lane, Grand Prairie TX 75052. Both the phone line and the lobby are open 24/7.

How to Find an Inmate in Keller, TX

The Keller City Jail houses people arrested in Keller, Colleyville, Roanoke, Southlake, and Westlake. 

You can find a list of current inmates here: https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/regional-detention-center.

Information will look like this:

Call the Keller City Jail at (817) 743-4770 or email police@cityofkeller.com, though email response times may be slow. 

You can also visit the Keller City Jail in person at 330 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller, TX 76248

What is VINELINK in Texas?

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a service that allows crime victims and the general public to access information about the custody status of offenders in jail or prison. It will also notify you of any changes in the inmate’s status, including:

• Release
• Transfer
• Escape

The VINE system can be accessed via the VINELINK mobile app, which you can download for iPhone (iOs) and Android.

Online at https://www.vinelink.com.

By phone at (877) 894-8463

If you’re struggling to find an inmate, we can help. Contact us to set up a free consultation.

Jail Facilities in Tarrant County

Tarrant County Corrections Center (aka Tarrant County Jail)

100 N. Lamar

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Lon Evans Corrections Center

600 W. Weatherford

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Green Bay Unit

2500 Urban Drive

Fort Worth, TX 76106

Mansfield Law Enforcement Center

1601 Heritage Parkway

Mansfield, TX 76063

Arlington Police Department Jail

OTT Cribbs Public Safety Center

620 W Division St, 

Arlington, TX 76011

Keller City Jail

330 Rufe Snow Drive

Keller, TX 76248

Grand Prairie Detention Center

1525 Arkansas Lane,

Grand Prairie TX 75052

Jail Phone Scam in the Fort Worth, TX, area

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be an officer with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office who has one of your family members in custody, please use caution. It’s probably not legitimate.

A common scam involves receiving a phone call from “Tarrant County Jail.” The caller will tell you that your family member is accused of causing a car crash and that they are in jail and need bail. The caller may even try to pose as a family member.

If anyone from the “jail” demands immediate payment (particularly by gift card, ApplePay, MoneyPak, or a wire transfer), do not pay. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office will never demand immediate payment. End the call and check the jail database to confirm that your family member is actually in police custody.