- There were 51,000 inmates booked in 2023.
- The average daily jail population in 2023 was 6,222
- The maximum capacity of inmate housing for Dallas County Jail is over 7,000.
- There are, on average, 23,400 meals prepared and served daily to inmates.
- 1 million pounds of laundry is washed per year (one pair of jeans weighs approximately 1 pound)
- The mail room processes more than 275,000 pieces of inmate mail yearly.
- Over 125 volunteers assist with Inmate Programs per month.
- The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department worked accidents throughout Dallas County in 2023 as part of their Freeway Management Division.
- Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies work traffic in public roadways, conduct HOV lane enforcement, and conduct Commercial Vehicle Inspections throughout Dallas County.
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department is the chief law enforcement agency in the county. Established on March 30, 1846, we operate the seventh-largest jail in the United States with an average jail population of over 6,000 inmates and more than 2,000 employees.
Latest News
- Dallas County Sheriff’s Office 2023 Annual ReportFebruary 22, 2024 - 10:53 am
- Dallas County Jail Passes State Jail InspectionJanuary 25, 2024 - 4:00 pm
Our Address
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207
Main Distpatch/Emergency Telephone:
(214) 749-8641Fax: (214) 653-3420
Jail/Inmate Information:
(214) 761-9025
PREA Inquiry:
(214) 653-3419
SheriffPREA@dallascounty.org
Warrant Information:
(214) 761-9026