Find Lewisville Police Records
Lewisville police records are managed by the Lewisville Police Department at 1187 W. Main Street in Denton County. The city has about 115,000 residents and sits in the northern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. You can request copies of incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports from the records division at the station. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or online through the city website. Most Lewisville police records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. This page explains how to search for police records in Lewisville, what the process looks like, and what fees apply.
Lewisville Overview
Lewisville Police Records Division
The Lewisville Police Department is at 1187 W. Main Street. The records division operates out of the main building. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed on weekends and city holidays. You can call (972) 219-3600 to check on a report or ask about the process.
Lewisville PD has more than 200 sworn officers serving the city. The department handles thousands of reports each year. All incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports go through the records division. When you visit in person, bring a valid photo ID. Staff will look up records by case number, date, location, or by the names of people involved in the incident. Most requests take a few business days to process.
| Office | Lewisville Police Department - Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 1187 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 |
| Phone | (972) 219-3600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cityoflewisville.com/police |
Reports from very recent incidents may take several days to enter the system. Call ahead to confirm a report is available before making the trip. The department will tell you if a record is still being processed.
The TDCJ Offender Search lets you look up state prison inmates across Texas, including those who may have been arrested in Lewisville.
The TDCJ database is free to use and updated regularly. It covers inmates in state facilities but does not include those held in county jails or city lockups.
Getting Lewisville Police Reports
You can get police records in Lewisville three ways. In person at the station, by mail, or through the city website. Each option works for most report types.
In-person requests are the quickest. Go to 1187 W. Main Street with your photo ID. Give the clerk the case number or the date, location, and names from the incident. Standard copies cost about $6.00 per report. Certified copies run a few dollars more. Payment options include cash, check, and money order. Some reports can be picked up while you wait if the case is closed.
Mail requests go to Lewisville Police Department, Records Division, 1187 W. Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75067. Include all the details you have about the report and a check or money order for the fee, made out to the City of Lewisville. They will mail the report back to you.
Online requests can be filed through the city website. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the department has 10 business days to respond. No reason is needed for your request.
Lewisville Police Records Fees
Fees for Lewisville police records follow state guidelines. Standard incident reports cost about $6.00. Certified copies are around $8.00. Crash reports from the TxDOT CRIS system run $6.00 per report.
General paper copies cost $0.10 per page for letter size. For large requests, labor charges of $15.00 per hour may apply after the first two hours, plus 20% overhead per Government Code Section 552.275. If the estimated total exceeds $40.00, you will get an itemized cost breakdown before work begins. The first 50 pages are free when records are stored in one place. Crime victims get one free copy of their incident report.
Note: Denton County also maintains its own records through the sheriff's office and county clerk if you need county-level data.
Types of Lewisville Police Records
Lewisville PD keeps several types of police records on file. Incident reports are the most requested. Officers write these when they respond to calls or take reports at the station. Each report has the date, time, location, and a description of what happened from the officer's view.
Arrest records show who was taken into custody, the charges filed, and booking details. Crash reports document vehicle accidents and go into the statewide CRIS system run by TxDOT. Offense reports, supplemental reports, and property reports are also available. All tie back to a case number you can use when you make your request.
Some records have access limits. Juvenile records are restricted under Texas Family Code Chapter 51. Records from active investigations can be held back under Government Code Section 552.108. Once a case is closed, those records usually open up to the public.
Lewisville Records and Texas Law
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Lewisville PD. Government records are open unless a specific exception applies.
When the department denies a request, they must ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days. The AG has 45 working days to decide. You can appeal in state district court if you disagree. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement keeps records on officer certifications and disciplinary actions statewide, including officers in Lewisville.
Lewisville Police Records Online
Several online tools help with records searches in the Lewisville area. The VINE Link system tracks offender custody status. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas Judicial Branch portal has court records from across the state.
Denton County offers online records access through the district clerk and county clerk offices. These can be useful for court records tied to Lewisville police cases. All of these tools are free to search and available at any time.
Denton County Police Records
Lewisville is in Denton County. While Lewisville PD handles records inside city limits, the Denton County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas and smaller communities in the county. For a full look at county-level police records, visit the Denton County page.
Nearby Cities with Police Records
Several large cities near Lewisville have their own police departments. If the incident happened outside city limits, try one of these agencies.
Flower Mound is just west of Lewisville, also in Denton County. Denton is to the north. Carrollton is south. Frisco and McKinney are northeast in Collin County. Irving and Dallas are farther south. Each city runs its own department and keeps its own records.