El Paso Jail Mugshots
El Paso jail mugshots are public records available through the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. When the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) arrests someone within city limits, that person is processed and transferred to the El Paso County Detention Facility, where the Sheriff's Office maintains booking photos and inmate records. You can search jail records through the county's online portal, or submit a formal request to EPPD for copies of arrest reports and related documents. This page covers the tools and steps for finding El Paso arrest records through official channels.
El Paso Overview
El Paso Police Department
The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of El Paso. When someone is arrested in El Paso, EPPD officers handle the initial booking and documentation. Most arrestees are then transferred to the El Paso County Detention Facility, which is managed by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The EPPD Records Division is located at 911 N. Raynor St, El Paso, TX 79903 and handles public record requests for police reports, background checks, and related documents.
The EPPD website provides access to department services, public record request tools, and contact information. For copies of records, visit the EPPD Records and Reports page. Requests can be made in person at the Records Division, by mail, or by submitting online. Allow 10 business days for mail requests. A $1.50 fee applies to reports requested by mail.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Records Address | 911 N. Raynor St, El Paso, TX 79903 |
| Mail Response Time | Allow 10 business days |
| Mail Fee | $1.50 additional |
| Website | eppd.org |
EPPD has its own fee schedule for records. Accident or crash reports cost $6.00. Certified accident reports are $8.00. Offense or incident reports cost $0.10 per page for the first 50 pages. Background checks and clearance letters are $6.00. Open records requests follow the same per-page cost structure. Payment can be made by cash, money order, or check payable to The City of El Paso. Do not mail cash.
Where El Paso Jail Mugshots Are Held
El Paso jail mugshots and booking records are held by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office after an arrestee is transferred from EPPD. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office manages the county detention facility and all inmate records within it. This includes booking photos (jail photos), arrest reports, and jail bond records. The Sheriff's Office has a dedicated records and video request service for public access to these materials.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office maintains the official jail booking records and mugshot database for all El Paso County arrestees, including those transferred from El Paso city arrests.
The county also has an Odyssey Public Access portal at portal-txelpaso.tylertech.cloud where you can search criminal case records, civil and family records, jail records, and jail bond records. This online system covers El Paso County courts and can show case history, charges, and docket information for people arrested in El Paso. It's one of the most complete tools for looking up El Paso arrest and court records in one place.
How to Find El Paso Jail Mugshots
Start with the El Paso County Odyssey Public Access portal for a broad search of jail records and court data. This system lets you search by name and will show criminal case records, booking dates, and related court filings. For current inmate status, contact the El Paso County Sheriff's Office directly or check its inmate search tool.
If you need a copy of a specific booking photo or arrest report, submit a request to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office through its records and video request page. Services include jail booking reports and jail photos. For EPPD police reports, submit to the EPPD Records Division at 911 N. Raynor St or by mail. Include sufficient detail about the incident, the date, and the case number if known.
For state prison inmates, the TDCJ Offender Search covers anyone held in a Texas state facility. The Texas DPS Crime Records Service handles statewide criminal history background checks. Both are free to access online and can supplement local El Paso records searches.
Public Information Requests in El Paso
Texas residents have the right to request government records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. El Paso city and county agencies must respond within 10 business days. For EPPD records, submit your request in person, by mail, or online through the EPPD Records Division at 911 N. Raynor St. For El Paso County Sheriff's Office records, use the sheriff's online records request form.
When submitting a request by mail to EPPD, include payment by check or money order payable to The City of El Paso. Do not send cash in the mail. For large requests, EPPD will send an itemized invoice before proceeding. You have the option to adjust or cancel the request if the estimated cost is higher than expected. This protection is built into the Texas Public Information Act to keep costs transparent and manageable.
Statewide Resources for Jail Records
El Paso is on the far western edge of Texas, but statewide records tools still apply. The TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prisons and correctional facilities. If an El Paso arrest led to a state sentence, the person's record will appear there. The Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides access to the state's criminal history database, useful for background checks and verifying prior convictions.
VINELink offers free automated notifications when an inmate's status changes in El Paso County Jail or any Texas facility. You can register by name or ID number to get alerts by phone, text, or email. This is useful for victims, family members, or anyone who needs to know when a specific person is released or transferred.
Arrest Record Expunction in El Paso
Texas law allows arrest records to be cleared through the expunction process. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, a person may qualify if their case was dismissed, they were acquitted, or no charges were filed. Once a court grants an expunction, all named agencies, including EPPD and the El Paso County Sheriff, must destroy or return all records connected to that arrest.
For El Paso arrests, the petition is filed in the district court of El Paso County. The petition must name each agency that holds related records. After a hearing, the judge decides whether to grant the expunction. If approved, the records are removed from public and law enforcement databases. An attorney can help navigate the process, though it is not legally required to have one. Once expunged, the person can legally deny the arrest occurred in most legal and civil contexts.
El Paso County Jail Records
El Paso arrests are processed at El Paso County Detention Facility. Visit the county page for the full inmate search and booking records.
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