Grand Prairie Detention Center
Grand Prairie Detention Center
You can call the 211-bed Grand Prairie Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 972-237-8951.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Grand Prairie Detention Center at 972-237-8951 for help.
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To search for an inmate in the Grand Prairie 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 972-237-8951 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'.
Grand Prairie Detention Center Inmate Search
The Grand Prairie Detention Center maintains an average of 211 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grand Prairie 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 316,280 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- The Detention Center is a part of the Investigative Services Bureau and can accommodate up to 210 inmates.
- It consists of five cell blocks, four temporary holding blocks, and two special management cells.
- Additionally, there are six separate cells specifically designed for short-term housing of juvenile offenders.
- The center is staffed by one Detention Manager, four Detention Supervisors, eight Detention Team Leads, and a total of 28 full-time and six part-time Detention Officers.
Facility Operations:
- The center functions as a holding facility, where prisoners are typically confined for less than 72 hours before being released or transferred to another facility.
- It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Note that the bond desk is unable to accept payments between 5 a.m.-6 a.m. and 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Monetary Value and Phone Calls:
- The City of Grand Prairie assigns a monetary value for time spent in the detention center related to City of Grand Prairie Class C misdemeanor tickets or warrants.
- The credit is determined by a municipal judge in accordance with state regulations. Generally, prisoners receive $100 for every 24 hours spent in jail.
- During the booking process, prisoners are allowed to make a free telephone call. Once the process is completed, they can make unlimited collect phone calls.
- Prisoners also have the opportunity to make collect phone calls from inside the cell blocks.
- Family members can purchase prepaid phone cards at a kiosk in the detention center lobby and deliver them to the Bond Desk.
- Alternatively, friends and family can set up an Advance Connect prepaid account or Direct Bill account online at securustech.net or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
Visitation Information:
- Visitation at the Detention Center typically occurs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. However, please note that visitation may be canceled without prior notice by the Detention Supervisor.
- Visitation is limited to 10-15 minutes per inmate, with a maximum of two visitors allowed.
- Visitors must dress appropriately, be at least 17 years old, present a valid driver's license or state-issued identification card, and have no outstanding arrest warrants.
- Children under the age of 17 are not permitted to visit inmates, and they should not be left unattended in the Detention Center Lobby or in a vehicle while a parent or adult visits an inmate.
- All visitors may be subject to search before entering the visitation room. It is recommended to call 972-237-8951 to confirm visitation approval.
- Jail (Main): 972-237-8951
- Adult Probation: 214-653-5300
- District Attorney - Juvenile: 214-698-4275
- Drug Court - Juvenile: 214-860-4324
- DWI Court: 214-653-5600
- Inmate Info: 214.761.9025
- Juvenile: 214-698-4212
- Juvenile Probation: 214-698-2200
- Police Tips: 214-671-4847
- Public Defender - Adults: 214-653.3550
- Public Defender - Juvenile: 214-698.4400
- Reentry Resources: 214-296-9258
- Sheriff: 214-653-3450
- Victims Help: 214-358-5173
How is booking conducted at Grand Prairie Detention Center?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Grand Prairie Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Grand Prairie Detention Center:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 972-237-8951.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grand Prairie Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Grand Prairie Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
972-237-8951
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 72 hours in advance. (Approvals take 72 hours, which is three days)
- NO CHILDREN ALLOWED UNDER THE AGE OF 17 DURING THE WEEK.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 2:00 PM - 4:00PM |
Grand Prairie Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
- There is no limit on the number of remote video visits.
- Visits cost $12.99 for 20 minutes
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 11:00 AM - 10:00PM |
Grand Prairie Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
SRemote video visitation is available every day.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Grand Prairie Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Grand Prairie Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grand Prairie Detention Center?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Grand Prairie Detention Center
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Dallas County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Grand Prairie Detention Center, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Dallas County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Grand Prairie Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Dallas County: Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Cockrell Hill, Combine, Coppell, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Ferris, Garland, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, Highland Park, Hutchins, Irving, Lancaster, Mesquite, Ovilla, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park and Wilmer.