The Mesquite Police Jail is a short-stay city holding facility — most people are here less than 48 hours before arraignment or transfer to Dallas County. This guide covers the live inmate roster, visiting hours, phone calls, and how bail works at the city and county level. All verified from the official City of Mesquite site.
City
Mesquite
County
Dallas County
State
Texas
Facility Type
Municipal Jail
Gender
Mixed
Custody Levels
Pre-trial, Class C Misdemeanors, Short-stay
Operator
City of Mesquite
Address
777 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149
Phone
(972) 216-6243
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The city publishes a live roster at cityofmesquite.com — names, charges, and bond amounts update in real time as bookings come in.
View ArticleVisits are every day from 2:00 to 4:00 PM only. Valid government-issued photo ID required. No personal items or money can be brought in for the inmate.
View ArticleClass C misdemeanors are handled at Mesquite Municipal Court. Felonies and Class A/B require posting bond at the Dallas County Sheriff's bond desk.
View ArticleThe City of Mesquite publishes a free live roster at cityofmesquite.com that updates continuously as arrests come in. It shows name, charges, and current bond amount. Booking can take minutes to hours depending on the complexity of the arrest — if the name isn't showing yet, call (972) 216-6243 before assuming they've been transferred.
See the full breakdownThere's one visiting window: every day from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring valid government-issued photo ID. You cannot bring personal items or money — the only exception is prescription medication in the original labeled bottle with the inmate's name. Prisoner property can only be picked up after the inmate provides written authorization.
See the full breakdownOnce booking is complete, your loved one gets one free phone call. After that, calls are collect — placed from inside the cell block and billed to the receiving number. Since most stays at this jail are under 48 hours, don't expect more than one or two calls before arraignment.
See the full breakdownClass C misdemeanors are paid at Mesquite Municipal Court (211 Municipal Way, Mon–Fri, cash or credit card). Felonies and Class A/B misdemeanors require the Dallas County Sheriff's bond desk at 111 West Commerce Street, Dallas, (214) 761-9025. Arraignments happen daily between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
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Go to apps.cityofmesquite.com/police_web/jail/index.php — the City of Mesquite publishes a free live roster that updates continuously as bookings come in. It shows name, charges, and bond amount. If the name isn't there yet, the booking process may still be underway — call (972) 216-6243.
Inmate SearchEvery day from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. That's the only window. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID — a driver's license or state ID. No appointment is needed.
VisitationNo. Per the official City of Mesquite FAQ, personal items of convenience and money cannot be contributed to a prisoner's property. The only exception is prescription medication in the original labeled bottle with the inmate's name.
VisitationAfter booking, inmates receive one free phone call. After that, calls are collect — placed from inside the cell block and billed to the person receiving. You don't set anything up in advance; they call you and you accept the charges.
Phone CallsThey'll be held at Mesquite Police Jail initially, then transferred to the Dallas County Jail (Lew Sterrett Justice Center, 111 West Commerce Street, Dallas) once processed. Check the Dallas County lookup at dallascounty.org/jaillookup/ or call (214) 761-9025.
Bail & BondGo to Mesquite Municipal Court at 211 Municipal Way, (972) 216-6206, Monday through Friday during business hours. Pay by cash or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover). Inmates earn $100 per day in jail credit toward Mesquite Class C fines while waiting.
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