Ector County Jail Mugshots

Ector County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Ector County Sheriff's Office and the Ector County Detention Center in Odessa, Texas. You can search the online inmate roster to find current inmates and access available booking photos from the jail.

Ector County Sheriff's Office

The Ector County Sheriff's Office operates the Ector County Detention Center and keeps all booking records for the county. The administrative office is at 500 N. Grant Ave. in Odessa, while the detention center is at 2500 S. Trinity Road. When someone is arrested in Ector County, they go through booking at the detention center. That process creates a record with their name, charges, bond amount, and a booking photo. The jail roster is updated daily and shows current inmates with mugshots.

Ector County is in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. Odessa is the county seat and a major city in the region. The jail is a significant facility with over 200 beds. For people who have been sentenced and transferred to state prison, their records appear in the TDCJ Offender Search. For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons has a separate locator at bop.gov.

Ector County Inmate Search

The Ector County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate roster at co.ector.tx.us/sheriff. The roster is updated daily and lets you search by name, booking number, or date of birth. When you find a match, the record shows charges, bond amount, housing location, booking date, and a mugshot for current inmates. This is the quickest way to check custody status without making a call.

If you prefer to call, the jail direct line is (432) 335-3010. Staff can confirm custody and provide basic details. The Records Division at (432) 335-3000 ext. 220 handles requests for copies of records and can answer questions about how to submit a formal public information request.

Family visitation at the detention center is on weekends from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Attorney visits are available Monday through Friday during business hours. Video visitation is also available. For sending money to an inmate, the jail uses Securus Technologies. You can reach Securus at (800) 844-6591 or online at securustech.net.

VINELink provides free custody status notifications for Ector County. Register with the person's name or booking number and you will receive alerts when their status changes, including releases and transfers.

Ector County Booking Photos and Records

Booking photos at the Ector County Detention Center are part of the official arrest record. Current inmates can often be found with their mugshot on the online roster. For archived booking photos from past arrests, you need to submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office Records Division.

Arrest records in Ector County are public under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. This law gives the public the right to access most government records. The Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days of receiving a request. Fees may apply for copies, but viewing records in person is free during business hours.

A complete booking record from Ector County includes the person's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, all charges filed, bond type and amount, housing assignment, booking date, and the booking photo. Arresting agency information is included as well. If the person has been released, the release date and method are part of the record.

Note: Juvenile records are restricted under Texas Family Code Chapter 58. Records linked to active investigations may be temporarily withheld. The Sheriff's Office will inform you in writing if any part of your request is denied.

How to Request Ector County Jail Records

To get copies of jail records from Ector County, submit a written request to the Records Division. Reference the Texas Public Information Act in your request. Include the subject's full name, approximate date of birth, and the date of the arrest or a date range if you are not sure. You can send the request by mail to the Sheriff's Office at 500 N. Grant Ave., Odessa, TX 79761, or deliver it in person during business hours.

Viewing records in person is free. Printed copies cost a fee per page under the state fee schedule. The office has 10 business days to respond. For most standard requests involving booking records and photos, response is straightforward. If a request involves a large number of records or sensitive data, the timeline may extend.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history searches that cover all Texas counties. These are available for a fee and are often used for official background checks.

Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources

Several statewide tools expand your search beyond Ector County. These resources help when you are not sure which county holds someone or need records from multiple jurisdictions.

The TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history data. VINELink provides free custody status alerts for county jails. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails and publishes inspection reports for each facility in Texas.

Expunction in Ector County

An arrest record in Ector County stays in the public record unless a court orders it removed. Texas allows expunction of certain arrest records under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Eligibility depends on the outcome of the case. Acquittals, dismissed charges, and cases where no charges were filed may qualify. You file the petition in Ector County District Court.

If expunction is granted, all agencies with records of that arrest, including the Ector County Sheriff's Office, must destroy or return those records. Booking photos are part of what gets removed. After expunction, you can legally deny the arrest in most situations. Consulting a West Texas attorney first is the smart move before starting the process, since not all arrests qualify.

An order of nondisclosure is a related but separate option. It seals records from the public without destroying them. Contact a local attorney in Odessa for advice on which option fits your specific case.

Cities in Ector County

Ector County includes Odessa, one of the major cities in the Permian Basin. All arrests in the county, including those in Odessa, are processed through the Ector County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center. Odessa has its own police department that transfers arrests to the county jail for booking.

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