Search Ellis County Jail Mugshots

Ellis County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Ellis County Sheriff's Office in Waxahachie, Texas. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains an online roster where you can search for current inmates and view available booking photos. Use the search tool below or visit the Sheriff's Office website to find inmate information.

Ellis County Sheriff's Office

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is located at 300 S. Jackson St. in Waxahachie, the county seat. The office runs the county jail and handles all booking records for the county. When someone is arrested in Ellis County, they are taken to this facility for processing. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and a booking photo. An online inmate roster is available through the Sheriff's Office website, with mugshots displayed for current inmates.

Ellis County is in North Texas, south of Dallas. Waxahachie is the county seat and the largest city. The county has grown significantly as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Mansfield and Midlothian are other significant communities in the county. The Sheriff's Office handles county-level law enforcement and jail operations. City police departments handle arrests within city limits, but all detainees go to the county jail.

For state prison records, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Local jail records are managed by the Sheriff's Office.

Ellis County Inmate Search

You can search for Ellis County jail mugshots and current inmate information through the Sheriff's Office website at co.ellis.tx.us/sheriff. The online roster shows current inmates with booking photos displayed for active custody cases. Search by name to find a specific person and see their charges, booking date, and bond status.

You can also call (972) 825-4931 to check custody status by phone. For copies of booking photos or older records, submit a written public information request. The office must respond within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Viewing records in person during business hours is free. Copies of documents carry a per-page fee.

For statewide searches, the TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history. For inmate release alerts, register with VINELink.

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office in Waxahachie operates the county jail and maintains the public inmate roster with booking photos.

Ellis County Booking Photos and Records

Booking photos at the Ellis County Jail are part of the official public arrest record. Each person booked at the facility is photographed as part of the standard booking process. For current inmates, that photo shows on the online roster. For older records, submit a formal written request to get copies.

All Ellis County arrest records are public under the Texas Government Code Chapter 552. A standard booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and booking date. Release information is added to the record once the person leaves custody.

Some records carry restrictions. Active investigation records may be temporarily withheld. Juvenile records are protected under Texas Family Code section 58.005. Expunged records are removed from public access by court order. Outside these limits, most Ellis County arrest records are publicly available.

How to Request Ellis County Jail Records

Start with the online inmate roster for current custody checks. For copies of booking photos or records no longer in the active system, submit a written public information request to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. Mail it to 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165, or deliver it in person during office hours.

Include the person's full name, date of birth, approximate arrest date, and what records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond. Viewing records in person is free. Copies carry a per-page fee. For court records, contact the Ellis County District Clerk or County Clerk in Waxahachie separately.

Note: Ellis County processes a significant number of records as a growing DFW-area county. Having a booking number or specific date helps narrow the search considerably.

Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources

The TDCJ Offender Search is free and covers all Texas state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history and background check services. Both tools cover records from Ellis County and all other Texas counties.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects all county jails in Texas. Ellis County Jail is on the regular inspection schedule. TCJS reports are public records that cover facility safety, staffing, and compliance with state standards.

For inmate release and transfer notifications, VINELink sends free automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes. The service works for Ellis County and most other Texas county jails.

Removing an Arrest Record in Ellis County

An arrest record in Ellis County stays on file until a court orders it removed. Texas law allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if the charges were dropped, you were acquitted, or the case was dismissed without a conviction. An approved expunction requires all agencies to destroy their copies of the record, including booking photos.

File your petition with the district court in Ellis County. The court is in Waxahachie. If the judge approves the expunction, the Sheriff's Office must destroy its records of that arrest. After expunction, you can legally say in most situations that the arrest did not happen.

An order of nondisclosure seals a record from public view without destroying it. This may be available for some deferred adjudication cases. A Waxahachie area attorney can help you determine which option applies to your situation.

Cities in Ellis County

Ellis County includes Waxahachie as the county seat and Mansfield as a major city that extends into the county from Tarrant County. Midlothian is another significant community in Ellis County. Ennis and Red Oak are also communities of note. Mansfield meets the population threshold and has a city page on this site. The Sheriff's Office handles county-level arrests.

Nearby Counties

Ellis County is south of Dallas in the DFW area. Check neighboring county pages if the arrest may have occurred outside Ellis County.