Information about inmates at the 25-bed Denton City Jail is available by calling 940-349-7954 at any hour.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here and go through booking and processing. If their charges require it, they remain in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until the conclusion of their trial.
Look up the facility’s current roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides guidance on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mailing an inmate, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, call Denton City Jail at 940-349-7954.
Phone: 940-349-7954
Physical Address:
601 East Hickory
Denton, TX 76201
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Denton 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 940-349-7954 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Denton County and anywhere in Texas.
Denton City Jail Inmate Search
The Denton City Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Denton 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 Denton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 32,360 offenders.
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This is a 72 hour holding facility with minimal programs.
The Denton City Police Department in Texas is a dedicated law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within the city. Committed to serving and protecting the community, the department works diligently to ensure the well-being of its residents. With a team of highly trained and professional officers, the Denton City Police Department actively patrols the city, responds to emergency calls, conducts investigations, and works collaboratively with the community to prevent crime.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Denton City Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Denton City Jail typically includes the following steps:
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 940-349-7954.
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Denton City Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Denton County follow these instructions:
Denton City Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Denton City Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Denton County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Denton City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-349-7954 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Denton County?
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This facility, known as "Denton City Jail" is also known as Denton Police Department, Denton City Jail , Denton City Jail , Texas, Denton.
The Denton City Jail serves the following cities and towns of Denton County: Argyle, Aubrey, Carrollton, Corinth, Cross Roads, Denton, Flower Mound, Frisco, Hackberry, Hickory Creek, Highland Village, Justin, Krum, Lake Dallas, Lakewood Village, Lewisville, Little Elm, Northlake, Oak Point, Pilot Point, Ponder, Roanoke, Sanger, Shady Shores and The Colony.
