Allen City Jail
Allen City Jail
Staff at the 25-bed Allen City Jail can be reached 24 hours a day for inmate information at 214-509-4200.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, the person is brought here for booking and processing. What happens next depends on the charges: they may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the end of their trial.
Check the inmate search tool to see the current list of people in custody.
Inmates who receive a sentence of less than one year stay at this jail to serve it. Those who receive longer sentences are moved to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the jail roster, getting directions, and using services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Hang on to the inmate’s booking or jail ID number; it’s often required to send mail or messages. If you can’t find it online, call Allen City Jail at 214-509-4200.
Inmate Services
Phone
214-509-4200Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Allen City Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 214-509-4200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Collin County and anywhere in Texas. The Sheriff of Collin County also maintains a database of people with Active Arrest Warrants in the county and all criminal and civil court cases.
The Allen City Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Allen City Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Collin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 41,340 offenders.
The following charts of Collin County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Collin County Corrections Department, the state of Texas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Collin County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Collin County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe City of Allen Jail, situated at Allen Police Headquarters on 205 W. McDermott Drive, primarily serves as a holding facility for individuals charged with Class C misdemeanors. While it temporarily detains inmates, the majority of them are later transferred to the Collin County Jail for further processing and incarceration.
For individuals wishing to visit an inmate or make payments for fines or bonds, they need to inquire at the front desk of Allen Police Headquarters or contact 214.509.4200. Visitation hours are scheduled twice a day from 9-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m., providing an opportunity for approved visitors to meet with inmates. It's important to note that inmates must spend a minimum of 24 hours in the Allen jail before they are eligible for visitation, except for attorneys or clergy who may have special access privileges. These protocols ensure the proper management and security of the facility while maintaining opportunities for necessary legal and emotional support for the inmates.
- Jail (Main): 214-509-4200
- Booking: 214.509.4369
- Police: 214.509.4200
The booking procedure at Allen City Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Allen City Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Allen City Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 214-509-4200.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allen City Jail? What is the Schedule?
Visitation Hours
9-11 a.m., 7-9 p.m. daily
Allen City Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 214-509-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Allen City Jail?
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Collin County
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Allen City Jail inmate.
1. Click the Create Account button.
2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
6. Click the Sign In button. - After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Allen City Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Allen City Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Collin County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 214-509-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allen City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Allen City Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
How to send a text or email to an inmate in Collin County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Collin County follow these instructions:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Choose a Security PIN and Password.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Texas, then the Allen City Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Allen City Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Collin County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 214-509-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Collin County?
Collin County County Jails
Collin County City Jails
Collin County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Collin County?
Nearby counties
The Allen City Jail serves the following cities and towns of Collin County: Allen, Anna, Blue Ridge, Celina, Farmersville, Frisco, Lavon, Lucas, McKinney, Melissa, Murphy, Nevada, Parker, Plano, Princeton, Prosper, Richardson, Royse City, Sachse, St. Paul and Wylie.