The Garland Detention Center is a 137 bed jail in the city of Garland, Dallas County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 972-485-4890.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 972-485-4890, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Garland Detention Center at 972-485-4890 to get it.
Phone: 972-485-4890
Physical Address:
1900 W State Street
Garland, TX 75042
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Garland Detention Center, 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 972-485-4890 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Dallas County and anywhere in Texas. The Dallas County Sheriff has an online Active Warrant Search tool to look up 'future jail inmates'.
Garland Detention Center Inmate Search
The Garland Detention Center maintains an average of 137 offenders in custody on any given day. The Garland Detention Center 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 Dallas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 334,800 offenders.
The following charts of Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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.
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The Garland Detention Center operates as a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week facility designed for the temporary confinement of pre-trial individuals involved in the judicial process and those serving sentences assessed on misdemeanor Garland Municipal Court cases. The detention center prioritizes maximum security for pre-trial prisoners, who are presumed innocent but require a secure environment before their trial. However, if pre-trial prisoners cannot secure their release, they are held for only a minimal time before being transported to another detention facility.
With a capacity of 137 adult prisoners and a separate processing area for detained juveniles, the Garland Detention Center has consistently been one of the busiest jails in Dallas County, second only to the Dallas County Jail. Juveniles typically spend no more than six hours at the facility and are either released to a parent or guardian or transferred to a Dallas County Juvenile Department detention facility. As a holding facility, prisoners at the Garland Detention Center are generally confined for less than 72 hours before being transferred to another facility or released.
In terms of communication, prisoners have limited access to free telephone calls once the booking process is complete. They are not allowed incoming phone calls but may have the opportunity to make collect phone calls from inside their cell area. The detention center also has designated visitation times for family and friends of the prisoners. Regular visitation hours are on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is important to note that these visitation times are subject to change, and it is advisable to confirm the current schedule with the Garland Detention Center before planning a visit.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Garland Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 972-485-4890.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Garland Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Dallas County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Dallas County and other Texas and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Garland Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Call 972-485-4890 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Dallas County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
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| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No video sessions |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No video sessions |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Garland Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Garland Detention Center may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes or paper letters due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
To confirm that the Garland Detention Center still allows letters in envelopes call 972-485-4890 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Garland Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
To confirm that the Garland Detention Center continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 972-485-4890.
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
When a jail allows the inmate to receive Care Packages they must come directly from an approved company that specializes in serving the inmates of jails.
Call 972-485-4890 to see if the Garland Detention Center participates in a Care Package program and if so, how to purchase one.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Garland Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Garland Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garland Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-485-4890 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Garland Detention Center" is also known as Garland City Jail, Garland Police Department, Garland City Jail , Garland City Jail , Texas, Dallas.
