Find Richardson Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Richardson are processed through two county jail systems. Richardson straddles the Dallas and Collin County line, with a population near 120,000. The Richardson Police Department makes arrests within city limits, and depending on where the arrest happens, the person goes to either the Dallas County jail or the Collin County Detention Center. Both counties offer free online inmate search tools, so you can check recent bookings from either system. Basic arrest data is public under Texas law.
Richardson Overview
Richardson Recent Arrests Processing
Richardson sits in a unique spot. Part of the city is in Dallas County, and part is in Collin County. That means arrests in the southern half of Richardson go to the Dallas County jail system, while arrests in the northern part go to the Collin County Detention Center in McKinney. The Richardson PD handles both sides, but the booking destination depends on where in the city the arrest took place.
The Dallas County jail system is one of the biggest in Texas. The Lew Sterrett Justice Center at 111 West Commerce Street in Dallas has capacity for over 7,100 inmates. The jail information hotline is (214) 761-9025 and runs 24 hours a day. On the Collin County side, the detention center at 4300 Community Avenue in McKinney holds about 1,298 inmates. That facility's phone is (972) 547-5200.
| Police | Richardson Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | cor.net/police |
| Dallas County Jail | (214) 761-9025 (24/7) |
| Collin County Jail | (972) 547-5200 |
Both county jails run bookings around the clock. Staff take mugshots, log charges, run warrant checks, and set initial bond. Dallas County has public access terminals at the Justice Center for in-person record searches. Collin County also has terminals at their facility. Bond desks at both jails accept cash, cashier's checks, and money orders.
Search Richardson Arrest Records
Since Richardson spans two counties, you may need to check both jail systems. The Dallas County Jail Lookup at dallascounty.org lets you search by name, birthdate, or booking ID. Results show custody status, charges, and bond details. The Collin County inmate portal at collincountytx.gov covers the other half. You can search by name, alias, or SO number there.
The Richardson PD website did not have a working public arrest portal at the time of this review. A state-level resource is shown below as a useful alternative for searching arrest records.
The DPS Crime Records Division manages the statewide criminal history database, which includes arrest records from the Richardson area and all of Texas.
The DPS Criminal History portal is another option. It covers all Texas arrests at the Class B misdemeanor level and above for $3 per search. The TDCJ Inmate Search is free and covers state prison inmates. For court records, both counties have District Clerk offices that maintain case files from arrest through sentencing.
Recent Arrests and Public Records
Texas treats arrest records as public information under Government Code Chapter 552. Section 552.108(c) lists the basic facts that agencies cannot withhold. These include the arrested person's name, age, address, race, sex, and occupation. The arrest date, time, place, charges, booking info, bond details, and arresting officer names are all public.
Records with limits include juvenile cases, which stay sealed. Expunged records under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure get erased from public view. Nondisclosure orders also restrict access. Under Government Code 411, DPS collects arrest data from every agency within seven days. The statewide system tracks all criminal history info, and public name searches through DPS return only convictions and deferred adjudication.
Legal Help in Richardson
The State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690 can match you with a defense lawyer near Richardson. TexasLawHelp.org has free legal guides. Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and Collin County legal aid groups both serve the area. Both counties appoint public defenders for people who qualify based on income.
For open records disputes, the Texas Attorney General's office enforces the Public Information Act. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement accepts complaints about peace officer conduct. The Texas Courts Case Search tracks appellate cases statewide.
Dallas County Recent Arrests
Most of Richardson falls in Dallas County. The county runs one of the largest jail systems in Texas and handles thousands of bookings each year. For full details on the Dallas County jail, inmate search, and court records, visit the county page.