{"id":759,"date":"2019-08-21T09:41:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T15:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/departments\/sheriff\/?page_id=759"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:04:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T17:04:06","slug":"how-do-i","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/departments\/sheriff\/how-do-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jzyehu80-0b2bf4e231b8ed23cf07d1c5051b5b9f\">\n.avia-section.av-jzyehu80-0b2bf4e231b8ed23cf07d1c5051b5b9f{\nbackground-color:#000960;\nbackground:linear-gradient( to bottom, #000960, #470065 );\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jzyehu80-0b2bf4e231b8ed23cf07d1c5051b5b9f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-custom 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class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-759'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3whl47-3169870f4e4b5e3eb4587357552aa5f1\">\n.flex_column.av-3whl47-3169870f4e4b5e3eb4587357552aa5f1{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3whl47-3169870f4e4b5e3eb4587357552aa5f1 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-jzu5877m-e8e0412c7350bafa93edbe3a92f12975  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-g0jzj-7cf5a0b330363178988a29a69586c8b4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>I\u2019m looking for Jail Information, where do I need to go?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/jaillookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to see Jail Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-99zqf-bea8eb58587b2368508f314bb81ac5d9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>How do I check if someone is in your jail?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/jaillookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to see the inmate information<\/a>.<br \/>\n<!--Please call the inmate information line at <a href=\"tel:2147619025\">214.761.9025<\/a-->.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-85fuv-78100e507ee418bc8e6622056c4db4ce'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>How do I contact the Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Department?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Visit the <a href=\"\/departments\/sheriff\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a> section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-35puo7-e79a5d7c8e014e92e37c85bfb92f0952'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>How do I check on a warrant with the Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Department?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please call the warrant information line at <a href=\"tel:2147619026\">214.761.9026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lu32ulx2-eecc50f628b674deedbda463accbd1f1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>How do I participate in a Sheriff\u2019s Sale live Execution Sale<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Department live auction Execution Sheriff\u2019s Sale is held at the Dallas County Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas, on the 7<sup>th<\/sup> floor Multipurpose room, on the <em>first Tuesday of every month.<\/em> The Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Office seized the properties by Writ of Execution. The winning bidder must have cash or cashier\u2019s check made out to the Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Office and must provide a current bidder certificate to the deputy at the time of the sale. If payment is unavailable immediately, the property will be immediately resold. A deed fee of $30.00 will also be added to the final bid for processing the property\u2019s deed. All sales are final, so please do your research on the properties prior to bidding.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact the Dallas County Writ Enforcement Section at 214-712-5099.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ww67r-4859ed53e32fe94a17898c3711cc40a0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>How do I make a bid in the Sheriff\u2019s Sale online Tax Sale?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Dallas County Sheriff Official Sale is a public auction in which property that has been placed under an Order of Sale is sold. The tax sale will be held online, through Real Auction, on the first Tuesday of every month beginning at 9 a.m. CST. Payments are received by wire transfer only. The wire transfer information can be viewed on the Real Auction Website. For more information on how to participate in the auction, please visit Real Auction (<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdallas.texas.sheriffsaleauctions.com%2F&#038;data=05%7C02%7CKrystle.Chavez%40dallascounty.org%7Cec497abe1848418c307008dc4a7675f2%7C51adcfad72f1479cb28f52412e04014b%7C0%7C0%7C638467119837312981%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=Ixru4QGcFLm1N0jShNYxFpoYIG8umg3nLJmZnZt4EBs%3D&#038;reserved=0\">https:\/\/dallas.texas.sheriffsaleauctions.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the sale, you can also contact the Dallas County Writ Enforcement Section at 214-712-5099.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-31ilgf-1a1ceac181072430e3162f380140589d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>With regards to Inmate Property<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Property releases are processed on all incoming inmates, whether they have been processed through the vault or not. If the inmate has no housing location, the clerk will obtain the inmate&#8217;s signature. If the inmate has a housing location, the property release form will be taken to the housing location at the proper jail facility by the property release requestor to obtain the inmate&#8217;s signature. Once signed, it will be returned to the control center in the front lobby of the Lew Sterrett Justice Center. Once the inmate has been processed through the vault, the property release must be for ALL PROPERTY. Individual items may not be released. Clothing and other property cannot be released on the same form. Please note: Separate forms are to be used if the visitor wishes to pick up both.<\/p>\n<p>The requestor must have one of the following forms of identification:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid picture state driver\u2019s license, paper license renewal must be accompanied by another picture identification.<\/li>\n<li>Texas Department of Public Safety Picture Identification Card.<\/li>\n<li>Identification card issued by the Dallas County Jail.<\/li>\n<li>Official government passport.<\/li>\n<li>Alien registration card or any other valid picture identification card from the United States Government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When the signed property release is returned to the control center in the front lobby of Lew Sterrett, the property will be retrieved and given to the requestor. The requestor will sign the property release form indicating that they did receive the property.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2tz6mf-31bdbc467b06b6f19718ae1270764b88'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>Can I bring an inmate\u2019s prescription eyeglasses to him\/her?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, just bring the glasses to building control of the appropriate jail facility. Prescription glasses and reading glasses are OK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2q793r-ed0bb05e20ab1681f07653eccc8c596b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>Can I bring any reading materials to an inmate?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, all reading materials are distributed through the Inmate Programs Section. This includes all books, magazines and religious materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2irz6v-b2e4816c960768297087bdb4f8f3d614'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>Can an inmate be allowed to leave the jail to attend an immediate family member funeral?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Unfortunately, due to staffing limitations we are unable to escort inmates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2fgwxb-9e78fb71de2802850298ee573af138ed'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11'>I\u2019m a lawyer needing to get my private investigator in the jail to interview an inmate.<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You must provide your investigator with a letter authorizing them to interview the inmate in question. The &#8220;original letter&#8221; must be on your official letterhead with the date of the interview. Faxed copies will not be accepted. The investigator must have a new updated letter for each visit, along with a government issued I.D. as well as a current investigator license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7v3xz-fc4aefe2701562bc38fe1f38ecdf7c8c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12'>Can I marry a person incarcerated in your jail?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Inmate wishing to marry will have a family member submit an Affidavit of Absent Application Marriage License to the Inmate Services Office. The officer will have the potential bride or groom to sign the form; the officer will publicly notarize the form. The signed Affidavit of Absent Application Marriage License form is delivered to the mailroom for return delivery to the sender.\u00a0 Only an officer, minister, bride, and\/or groom are allowed to attend the ceremony, and no other witnesses are permitted in the jail facility. The minister must be Licensed &#038; Ordained and part of a local church (the religious service office will verify the ministerial local church membership). Please call the Religious Service Office @ 214 653-2838 for further questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7k093-47d37998f7209eb391ddeccf4ed99c21'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13'>Can my company\/organization participate in your jail inmate programs?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><table class=\"table table-striped table-condensed\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Inmate Programs Division<br \/>\n<\/strong><a>For religious information contact<\/a><br \/>\n<a>For jail education, re-entry services and volunteer opportunity contact\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"tel:2146535982\">214.653.2839<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:2146533474\">214.653.3474<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:2146532839\">214.653.2839<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-70mpz-b38c680c09b3209ea89626cd5178d2bf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14'>How can I submit a commendation\/complaint regarding one of your employees?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Internal Affairs Division is responsible for assisting the sheriff\u2019s administration in maintaining public confidence by conducting administrative investigations of officers involved in critical incidents and complaints received on all employees of the Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Office. All complaints of misconduct, whether received from citizens or department employees, are investigated in accordance with Sheriff\u2019s Civil Service Rules.<\/p>\n<p>All complaints against employees must be initiated within (30) days of the date of occurrence of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:2146533414\"><strong>214.653.3414<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1sx3m7-bd076bf6b5354d86c90b661ccc425061'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15'>How can I get divorce papers served?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You must contact the appropriate Dallas County Constable&#8217;s office to assist you. The Dallas County Sheriffs Department does not serve civil papers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1m4qjr-736f577a4618b29e51d79c19c0f2f6a7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16'>Who do I contact if I want to do business with the Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Department?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You can contact Dallas County purchasing <a href=\"tel:2146536574\">(214) 653-6574<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1e6wfb-b0c703408f7bcf15159c1d07587ed9bf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17'>How can I obtain a sheriff clearance letter or application for pardon and paroles?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Come to the Sheriff&#8217;s Executive Offices located at the Frank Crowley Court House on 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75207. We are on the ground floor in room C-15. You will need to fill out a Dallas County Sheriff&#8217;s Department Clearance form or application for pardon and paroles and present two forms of valid identification. Any two of the following forms of I.D. will work: Driver\u2019s License, Texas Department of Public Safety identification card, social security card, birth certificate or passport. The fee is $35.00 in the form of cash, a cashier\u2019s check or money order. This letter is only good for a Dallas County background check. For a statewide check contact the Texas Department of Public Safety. Please allow 48 hours for processing. Please be advised, if you bring this letter downloaded from the website please be sure to have it notarized by an official public notary.<\/p>\n<p>Application for Pardon and Paroles <a href=\"\/Assets\/uploads\/docs\/sheriff\/Clearance---Pardon-Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #990000;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on Immigration\/Dream Act visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-16xywn-af64fbcece39325a86cbf97d0b08e1e4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18'>How can I retrieve my car which was towed? How can I locate it?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The location of your car is listed on Dallas County Sheriff&#8217;s Department vehicle impound record. Go to the towing service listed on the report. You must have proof of liability insurance, current registration, and current driver\u2019s license. All fees must be paid before vehicle can be released.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-13fd1b-f34d8327f8cdeee02a541a1892d77ea9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19'>How do I pay a ticket?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Every citation written by a Dallas County deputy sheriff should list the justice of the peace court where the citation is assigned. The phone number for the court will be printed prominently on either the front or the back of the citation depending on whether it is a hand written or computer generated citation. To take care of the citation, simply contact the court. A complete list of all Dallas County justice of the peace courts and their phone numbers is available here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/government\/jpcourts\/\">https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/government\/jpcourts\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-p8k5b-c3ea22673339814464cb12b95edda990'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20'>How can I have my fingerprints taken?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Visit the Lew Sterrett Justice Center and follow the orange line along the edges of the floor to the probation check office. Each card will cost you $5.00. Cash only. Photo I.D.is required.<\/p>\n<p>Our fingerprint services can be used for many purposes including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public Identification Cards<\/li>\n<li>Employment<\/li>\n<li>Gun License<\/li>\n<li>Adoption<\/li>\n<li>ID Theft<\/li>\n<li>Liquor license<\/li>\n<li>Military<\/li>\n<li>Security Guards<\/li>\n<li>Law Enforcement<\/li>\n<li>Insurance Agents<\/li>\n<li>Real Estate<\/li>\n<li>Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Medical<\/li>\n<li>Bail Bonds<\/li>\n<li>CPS&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li>Lottery Retailer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mxmt3-3d90085822505cb1b8f150725987f0cb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21'>How can I get a jail visitation card? (18 years of age and U.S. Citizens only)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-3:30p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Visit to the Lew Sterrett Justice Center and follow the orange line along the edges of the floor to the probation check office.<\/p>\n<p>A jail visitation card can be purchased for $5.00. This card will be used for visitation purposes only at the Dallas County Jail.<\/p>\n<p>To acquire a Dallas County Jail Visitation Card you will need three (3) of the following forms of identification. These must be original documents, no scanned forms will be accepted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Security Card<\/li>\n<li>School I.D.<\/li>\n<li>Work I.D.<\/li>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Expired Texas Department Public Safety identification card.<\/li>\n<li>Texas Department Public Safety renewal slip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ezotr-019bc7262f5710e29860136b236ac085'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-22' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-22'>How do I set up an Inmate Telephone Account?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-22' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To set up an Inmate Phone account, your family can call <a href=\"tel:8666999974\">1-866-699-9974<\/a>, or go online to <a href=\"http:\/\/dallascounty.debitcalls.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/dallascounty.debitcalls.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you require further assistance please call <a href=\"tel:8007868521\">1-800-786-8521<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-26p2jz-cce1bee95d0442c0ed6bb541b7276acc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-23' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-23'>Fill out the sheriff exit interview?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-23' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveygizmo.com\/s3\/1631725\/Exit-Interview-Survey\">Fill out the sheriff exit interview?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-23rnsv-386006a7579568471195194b1b44cc25'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-24' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-24'>Find accident reports<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-24' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"\/departments\/sheriff\/accident-reports\/\">Find accident reports<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1u4z3b-ef925277cae5ff1ddcf8441b06499747'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-25' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-25'>Find impounded livestock?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-25' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you are missing any of the listed animals or need to schedule a pickup time, please contact the <b>Kennedy Livestock Center<\/b> of the Dallas County Sheriff\u2019s Office at:<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1598 E. Langdon Rd Dallas Tx, 75241<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:9722258174\">972-225-8174 OR 214-435-8189<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:00 pm Monday &#8211; Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1gfntz-20d65e3e9163de8b32f372ea3f01d898'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-26' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-26'>Pay my ticket?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-26' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/services\/make-payments.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pay my ticket?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-185ghr-53ef362eb668e0497dc6fecd6de83169'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-27' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-27'>Register my trailer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-27' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"\/departments\/sheriff\/trailer-registration\/\">Register my trailer?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-vxeo7-7b81ac6e772f4b1a10a468626bb4a732'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-28' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-28'>View common scams?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-28' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/departments\/dcsheriff\/?page_id=885\">View common scams?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-pn5lz-82fcfda24ad8383bc059e691f39ca162'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-29' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-29'>View current scams?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-29' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"\/departments\/sheriff\/current-active-scam-information\/\">View current scams?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-kbspz-c7333360c746ffae85974d99c871a0af'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-30' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-30'>View DSO Jobs<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-30' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dallascounty.taleo.net\/careersection\/ex\/jobsearch.ftl?f=JOB_FIELD(2300120286)&#038;a=null&#038;multiline=false&#038;ignoreSavedQuery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View DSO Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-g2wv3-8677f4a8bca6bd14009a5020d3b643da'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-31' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-31'>View open carry info<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-31' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"\/departments\/sheriff\/open-carry\/\">View open carry info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7s707-d60457845d9b6f32f53485f2d5adf61c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-32' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-32'>View racial profiling info<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-32' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"\/departments\/sheriff\/racial-profiling-purpose-and-policy\/\">View racial profiling info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m2njt0i1-32bc6827d66f6b78fb93d1364cff6dba'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-33' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-33'>PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-33' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascounty.org\/departments\/sheriff\/prea-act\/\">PREA (Prison Rape Elimination 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