Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
You can call Denton City Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 940-349-7954.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Denton City Jail at 940-349-7954 for help.
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 32,120 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.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Denton City Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Denton City Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, 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?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Denton County?
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.
