Arlington Police Department Jail

• To view the list of current inmates, please visit the following website: Arlington City Jail Inmates

Visitation Rules and Hours:

• The Arlington City Jail operates 24/7, but the visiting hours are limited.
• Visitation is only allowed on Wednesdays and Sundays from 4 pm to 6 pm.
• Please note that the jail supervisor may cancel visitation without prior notice.
• Each visitation is limited to 15 minutes per visit.
• A maximum of 2 people can visit a single inmate at a time.
• Visitors must dress appropriately, although specific guidelines are not provided.
• Visitors must be at least 17 years old and present a valid driver's license or state-issued identification card.
• Visitors should not have any outstanding arrest warrants.
• Parents are not allowed to bring children under 17 years of age for jail visits and are not permitted to leave children in the lobby during visits.

Therapeutic and Recreational Programs:

• The jail offers over 100 therapeutic and recreational programs aimed at minimizing disruptions and promoting positive behavior.
• Program offerings include sessions on addiction, foreign languages, money management, and quilting, which is popular among both men and women.
• Quilting sessions, held three times a week, involve inmates making baby blanket-sized quilts using donated materials.
• Many of the quilts are donated to Borromeo Housing Inc., a local nonprofit organization that supports homeless young mothers and their children.

Jail Facilities and Daily Routine:

• The jail was built in 1994 and accommodates individuals awaiting trial, sentencing, or those sentenced to 12 months or less.
• It features a full legal library with a collection of hardcover books. However, inmates increasingly rely on the online tool LexisNexis for legal research.
• Inmates stay in single- or double-occupancy cells and follow a regimented schedule.
• Breakfast is served around 5:30 am, with cell inspections conducted at 7:30 am.
• Lunch is served around 11 am, and surveillance walk-throughs occur every 30 minutes.
• Dinner is served around 4:30 pm, and lights-out is at 11:30 pm.
• Inmates are allowed two 20-minute visits per week, excluding meetings with lawyers.
• Except for maximum security units on the 11th floor, inmates can participate in programs based on their compliance with jail rules.
• Inmates who violate rules may be placed in disciplinary segregation, while those who pose a danger may be placed in administrative segregation.
• Maximum security units on the 11th floor confine inmates to their cells, and meals are served through slots in the doors. The need for continued confinement on this floor is reassessed weekly.

Booking and Detainee Procedures:

• Officers assigned to booking handle an influx of individuals on Friday nights, Saturday nights, and holidays, primarily for public intoxication.
• Detainees are brought into the facility through back doors, some of which connect to the adjacent court.
• Floor markings guide detainees as they wait to be fingerprinted and have their mugshots taken.
• Detainees receive informative pamphlets that provide guidance on various topics, including reporting sexual misconduct and the personal items they are allowed to keep (e.g., a wedding band without stones, worn only on the left ring finger).

What should you know about the booking process at Arlington Police Department Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Arlington Police Department Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Arlington Police Department Jail include:

• Confirming identity.
• Taking mugshots for record.
• Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
• DNA collection if applicable.
• Comprehensive physical search.
• Seizing personal property.
• Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Arlington Police Department Jail at 817-459-5700.