Carrollton Mugshots and Jail Booking Records
Carrollton jail mugshots and arrest records are handled by the Carrollton Police Department and the county sheriff's office that covers the area where the arrest occurred. Carrollton spans parts of Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties, so the county jail that holds an inmate depends on where in the city the arrest took place. Most Carrollton arrests route to Dallas County Jail. This page explains how to find Carrollton booking photos, search the right county system, and file a public information request under Texas law.
Carrollton Overview
Carrollton Police Department
The Carrollton Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Carrollton sits north of Dallas and spans three counties: Dallas, Denton, and Collin. The police department handles arrests across all parts of the city regardless of which county the arrest occurs in. The Records Division handles incident reports, arrest documents, and other law enforcement records. Contact the department at (972) 466-3333 for non-emergency matters and records questions.
To request records from Carrollton PD, submit a written request to the Records Division. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 requires agencies to respond within 10 business days. Include the full name of the person involved, the date and location of the incident, and any case or report number you have. In-person, mail, and some online submission options may be available depending on the type of record requested.
| Department | Carrollton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Phone | (972) 466-3333 |
| Dallas County Jail | Dallas County Sheriff's Office |
| Denton County Jail | Denton County Sheriff's Office |
| Collin County Jail | Collin County Sheriff's Office |
After a Carrollton arrest, the inmate is transferred to the county jail for the area where the arrest occurred. Most of Carrollton is in Dallas County, so most inmates go to the Dallas County Jail. Arrests in the northern part of the city that falls in Denton County go to the Denton County Jail. Arrests in any Collin County portion go to the Collin County Jail. This multi-county setup means you may need to check more than one jail system.
County Jails and Carrollton Booking Photos
Carrollton booking photos are held at the county jail where the inmate was transferred after arrest. For most Carrollton arrests, that is the Dallas County Jail, operated by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. The Dallas County Sheriff maintains booking records, mugshots, and inmate rosters for people in county custody. You can search Dallas County inmates online through the Sheriff's website.
For Carrollton arrests that went to Denton County, the Denton County Sheriff's Office holds the booking records. You can search Denton County inmates at dentoncounty.gov/1138/Search. That system searches by name and shows current custody information. The Denton County Justice system at justice1.dentoncounty.gov/PublicAccess/default.aspx also shows court case data for cases processed through Denton County.
If you are not sure which county jail holds or held a Carrollton inmate, contact the Carrollton Police Department first. They can tell you where the person was transferred after the arrest. That will point you to the right county system for booking photos and inmate records.
Note: For court case records, go to the district clerk in the county that handled the prosecution. Dallas County District Clerk handles Dallas County cases, Denton County District Clerk handles Denton County cases, and so on.
How to Find Carrollton Arrest Records
Carrollton arrest records exist across several agencies. The Carrollton PD holds police reports. The appropriate county jail holds booking records and photos. Each is separate, and the county involved depends on where in Carrollton the arrest happened. Most of the time, Dallas County is the right place to start.
For current custody status, start by checking the Dallas County inmate system through the Dallas County Sheriff's website. If the person is not there, check the Denton County inmate search at dentoncounty.gov/1138/Search. For released inmates, contact Carrollton PD for the police report and the appropriate county Sheriff for booking records. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ offender search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start.
When submitting records requests, be specific about the date, location, and name involved. This helps the agency route the request to the right office and respond faster. Carrollton's multi-county structure can slow things down if the wrong agency gets the request.
Public Information Requests in Carrollton
The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, gives any person the right to request records from Texas government agencies. That includes Carrollton police reports, county jail booking photos, and court case files. Agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a written request. For large or complex requests, the agency can seek an extension or refer exempt information to the Texas Attorney General.
For Carrollton Police records, contact the Records Division at (972) 466-3333 and submit your request in writing. For Dallas County records, contact the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. For Denton County records, contact the Denton County Sheriff and refer to their public information request form at dentoncounty.gov. Each agency handles its own requests separately.
Denied requests can be appealed to the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. Common exempt categories include juvenile records, ongoing investigation files, victim identity data, and certain officer personnel information.
Texas Statewide Arrest Record Resources
State-level databases cover Texas arrest data beyond what local Carrollton and county systems offer. Texas DPS runs a statewide criminal history database. TDCJ operates the main offender search for state prison inmates. VINELink lets victims sign up for free custody status alerts.
- TDCJ Offender Search: inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start
- Texas DPS Crime Records: dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
- VINELink Victim Notification: vinelink.com
Carrollton is directly south of Lewisville and north of Irving. Its position across three counties makes it somewhat unusual among Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. If you are searching for records from the Carrollton area and are not sure which county was involved, the Carrollton Police Department is the first call to make. They will know which county facility received the inmate after the arrest.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Dallas County
If you were arrested in Carrollton and your case did not result in a conviction, you may be able to expunge the arrest record. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 allows expunction when charges were dismissed, when no charges were filed, or when a grand jury issued a no-bill. Once the court grants the order, all agencies must destroy their copies.
After expunction, the arrest should not appear in public searches or background checks. That includes the Carrollton PD files, the county jail records, and court clerk records. Systems take time to update after an order is entered. If records persist after expunction, contact the relevant agency with a copy of the court order.
Deferred adjudication may qualify for nondisclosure rather than expunction. That seals the record from public view but does not destroy it. Contact a Dallas-area attorney or a legal aid service to review your situation and file the proper petition. The county where the case was prosecuted is where you file, which in most Carrollton cases is Dallas County District Court.
The TDCJ offender database provides statewide coverage for Texas state prison inmates, extending search capability beyond local Dallas, Denton, and Collin County jail records for Carrollton arrests.
Dallas County Jail Records
Most Carrollton arrests are processed at the Dallas County Jail. Visit the county page for inmate search and booking records.