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Grand Prairie Detention Center Information

The Grand Prairie Detention Center is a 211 bed jail in the city of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 972-237-8951.

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 972-237-8951, 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 Grand Prairie Detention Center at 972-237-8951 to get it.

Inmate Services

Phone: 972-237-8951

Physical Address:
 1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Grand Prairie Detention Center?

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 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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About the Grand Prairie Detention Center
  • 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.

 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Grand Prairie Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Grand Prairie Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 972-237-8951.

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.

Grand Prairie Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Dallas County?

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.

What is the booking process like at the Grand Prairie Detention Center?

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.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

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.

What happens after booking?

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 Grand Prairie 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.

How long does the Grand Prairie Detention Center Booking process take?

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.

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Directions / Map to the Grand Prairie Detention Center
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Dallas County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Dallas County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Dallas County, or in some cases the state of Texas, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Dallas County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 972-237-8951 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.

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Inmate Visitation

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 75051
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. 

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.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Grand Prairie Detention Center?

Grand Prairie Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
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.
  • All ONSITE Video sessions will occur at the:
    Suzanne Kays Detention Center-South Tower
    111 West Commerce Street
    Dallas Texas 75202
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

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.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
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 Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grand Prairie Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How 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 [facility_name_1}, 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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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Grand Prairie Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Grand Prairie Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Grand Prairie 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Grand Prairie Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051


Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Grand Prairie Detention Center allows 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Grand Prairie 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.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1525 Arkansas Ln.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 972-237-8951 for further assistance.

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