Search El Paso County Jail Mugshots
El Paso County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the El Paso County Detention Facility. You can search the online inmate system to find current inmates and view available booking photos for people held in El Paso County custody.
El Paso County Overview
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office runs the El Paso County Detention Facility and maintains all booking records for the county. The Sheriff's administrative office is at 3850 Justice Dr. in El Paso, while the main detention facility is at 12501 Montana Avenue. When someone is arrested in El Paso County, they are booked at the detention facility. That process creates a record with name, charges, bond, physical description, and a booking photo. The online inmate search is updated regularly and shows current inmates with mugshots available.
El Paso County is the westernmost county in Texas, on the border with New Mexico and Mexico. El Paso is one of the largest cities in Texas and the county seat. The jail system is one of the bigger ones in the state. The Sheriff also operates an annex facility downtown. For people sentenced to state prison, the TDCJ Offender Search covers those records. For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons locator at bop.gov is the right tool.
| Office | El Paso County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Admin Address | 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, TX 79938 |
| Detention Facility | 12501 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79938 |
| Sheriff Phone | (915) 538-2292 |
| Jail Phone | (915) 546-2270 |
| Records | (915) 538-2185 |
| Website | epcounty.com/sheriff |
El Paso County Inmate Search
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search at epcounty.com/sheriff. The system lets you search by name and returns results showing current inmates with booking information and available mugshots. Both the main facility and the downtown annex are included in the search results. The database is updated regularly throughout the day.
The El Paso County Public Access portal at portal-txelpaso.tylertech.cloud/PublicAccess provides access to jail records and court case information. This Tyler Technologies system is commonly used across Texas counties and gives you access to booking records, bond records, and court case information all in one place.
The screenshot below shows the El Paso County Sheriff's Office website, which is the official starting point for inmate searches in the county.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office - official site for jail records and inmate search
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office website is the primary source for inmate records and booking photos in the county.
The Public Access portal shown below lets you search both jail records and court records for El Paso County.
The El Paso Public Access portal through Tyler Technologies provides combined access to jail and court records.
Visitation at the detention facility requires advance scheduling. Video visitation is available. Spanish-speaking staff are on hand at all facilities given the bilingual nature of the community. For sending money to an inmate, contact the jail directly for current procedures.
El Paso County Booking Photos and Records
Booking photos at El Paso County Detention Facility are part of the official arrest record. Current inmates often appear with their photo in the online inmate search. For older arrests no longer in the active system, you need to submit a public information request to the Records Division.
Arrest records in El Paso County are public under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. This law makes most government records available to the public. The Sheriff's Office must respond to a written request within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies but viewing in person is free during business hours.
A standard El Paso County booking record includes the person's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, all current charges with statute references, bond type and amount, housing location, booking date, and the booking photo. The arresting agency is documented as well. If released, the release date and method are part of the record too.
Note: Juvenile arrest records are protected under Texas Family Code Chapter 58. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld temporarily. The Sheriff's Office must notify you in writing if they deny any part of your request.
How to Request El Paso County Jail Records
To get copies of jail records from El Paso County, submit a written public information request to the Sheriff's Office Records Division. Reference the Texas Public Information Act. Include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of arrest. Mail the request to 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, TX 79938, or go in person during business hours at (915) 538-2185.
In-person viewing of records is free. Printed copies carry a per-page fee. The office has 10 business days to respond. El Paso County processes a high volume of requests given its large population, but most routine requests are handled efficiently. Spanish-language requests are accommodated given the bilingual nature of the county.
For statewide criminal history searches, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles searches across all Texas counties. These cost a fee and are available to the general public for name-based searches.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
Beyond El Paso County, statewide tools can extend your search across Texas. These are useful when you are not sure which facility holds someone or when you need records that cross county lines.
The TDCJ Offender Search covers all state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history. VINELink provides free custody status alerts. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors all county jails and makes inspection reports publicly available.
For federal inmates housed at facilities in or near El Paso, the Bureau of Prisons locator at bop.gov covers all federal correctional institutions nationwide. Immigration detainees can be found through the ICE Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov.
Expunction in El Paso County
Arrest records in El Paso County remain on file unless a court orders them removed. Texas law allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if charges were dropped, you were acquitted, or the case was dismissed without a conviction. The petition is filed in El Paso County District Court.
If the court grants expunction, all agencies holding records of that arrest, including the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, must destroy or return those records. Booking photos are included. After expunction, you can legally deny the arrest happened in most situations. Given the complexity of expunction law, consulting a local attorney in El Paso is strongly recommended before filing.
An order of nondisclosure seals a record from public view without destroying it. Law enforcement can still access it. A local attorney can tell you which path fits your situation best.
Cities in El Paso County
El Paso County includes the city of El Paso, one of Texas's largest cities. Other communities include Socorro, San Elizario, and Horizon City. All county-level arrests go through the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Detention Facility, while El Paso city arrests are initially handled by the El Paso Police Department before transfer to the county jail.