Fort Worth Inmate Population and Arrest Records
Fort Worth inmate population records come from both the Fort Worth Police Department, which handles all city arrests, and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail where most detainees are held long-term. Fort Worth has about 920,000 residents and is the fifth most populous city in Texas. This page explains how to search for a current inmate, how to use the FWPD recent arrests list, and what to do when someone has been moved to a state facility.
Fort Worth Overview
Fort Worth Police Department Arrests and Jail List
The Fort Worth Police Department is located at 505 W Felix St, Fort Worth, TX 76115. Their main number is (817) 392-4200. The department's public site is at police.fortworthtexas.gov. FWPD does not operate a long-term city jail. After someone is booked by Fort Worth officers, they are transferred to Tarrant County custody.
FWPD publishes a recent arrests list online. You can find it at police.fortworthtexas.gov/Crime-Public-Info/Jail-Inmate-List-Recent-Arrests. This page shows people who have recently been booked through Fort Worth Police. It is a useful first stop if you are trying to confirm whether someone was arrested by FWPD in the last day or two. For longer custody, go to the Tarrant County inmate search.
The screenshot below shows the Fort Worth Police Department homepage, which is the main public site for FWPD information and resources.
The Fort Worth Police Department website provides department contact details, crime information, and links to the recent arrests page for public use.
The FWPD site is the right starting point for any inquiry about a Fort Worth arrest or a records request to the department.
The recent arrests page at police.fortworthtexas.gov/Crime-Public-Info/Jail-Inmate-List-Recent-Arrests shows people recently booked by Fort Worth Police and is updated regularly.
The FWPD recent arrests list is updated on a regular basis and covers bookings by Fort Worth Police officers for the most recent period.
Tarrant County Inmate Search
For anyone who has been in Fort Worth custody longer than a day or two, check the Tarrant County inmate search at inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office runs this system and updates it regularly. You can search by name or booking number. Results show current location, charges, and bond status.
The Tarrant County Jail is the main facility for Fort Worth arrestees after initial processing. When you search, use the person's full legal name and date of birth. Fort Worth is a large city, so common names often pull up more than one result. Having a date of birth or a booking number makes the search faster and more accurate. If you know the person was arrested recently but do not see them in the Tarrant County system yet, check the FWPD recent arrests list first since it may show bookings that have not yet fully transferred.
Bond information appears in the search results for Tarrant County. If bond has been set, the amount shows in the record. You can also call the Tarrant County Jail directly to ask about custody status if the online search does not give you a clear answer.
The FWPD reports page has additional tools and links for accessing police records and public data from Fort Worth Police.
The FWPD reports page provides access to public reports and documents related to Fort Worth Police arrests and activities.
The FWPD reports page is a useful resource when you need to access public documents or understand how to request records from the Fort Worth Police Department.
State Tools for Fort Worth Inmate Searches
If someone from Fort Worth has been convicted and sent to a Texas state prison, they will not show up in Tarrant County's jail search. Use the TDCJ Offender Search to find people in state custody. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID. Results show the person's facility, sentence length, convictions, and projected release date. This is the right tool when you know someone has already been sentenced and moved out of county custody.
Victims who need to track when an inmate is released or moved can use VINELink at 1-866-277-7477. VINE covers both Tarrant County Jail and all TDCJ facilities. You sign up once and receive automatic alerts by phone, text, or email whenever the person's custody status changes. It runs 24 hours a day and is free to use.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets the rules for how county jails across Texas must operate. Their site has population data and inspection reports for Tarrant County and other facilities. For help with records requests that are denied, the Texas Attorney General's open government division handles appeals under the Texas Public Information Act.
Public Records Requests in Fort Worth
Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you can request records from FWPD, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, and other public agencies. This covers arrest reports, booking logs, and other documents related to the Fort Worth inmate population.
Submit requests to FWPD at 505 W Felix St, Fort Worth, TX 76115 or through the department's online portal. For Tarrant County Jail records, contact the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Agencies must respond within 10 business days under state law. Basic arrest information, like name, age, charge, and booking date, must be released when requested. If an agency denies a valid request, the Texas Attorney General can review the denial.
Tarrant County Inmate Population Records
Fort Worth is the county seat of Tarrant County, and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office runs the jail that holds most Fort Worth arrestees. For full details on the county jail, inmate search system, and Tarrant County resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Check these nearby city pages if you are not sure which jurisdiction made the arrest.