Erath County Jail Mugshots

Erath County jail mugshots and booking records are kept by the Erath County Sheriff's Office in Stephenville, Texas. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and handles all arrest records for the area. Contact the office directly or submit a public information request to find booking photos and inmate records from Erath County.

Erath County Sheriff's Office

The Erath County Sheriff's Office is located at 1043 Glen Rose Rd. in Stephenville. The office runs the county jail and processes all arrests in Erath County. When someone is arrested, they are brought to this facility for booking. The booking record includes the person's identifying information, charges, bond amount, and a booking photograph. These records are public and can be requested through the office.

Erath County is in north-central Texas, southwest of Fort Worth. Stephenville is the county seat and the largest city, home to Tarleton State University. The university population contributes to the county's demographics and law enforcement activity. The Sheriff's Office handles county-level law enforcement and jail operations. City police handle arrests within Stephenville, but all local detainees go to the county jail.

For people in state prison, records are accessible through the TDCJ Offender Search. The county jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving local sentences.

Erath County Inmate Search

To find current inmates at the Erath County Jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (254) 965-3221. The office can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and provide basic booking information by phone. For copies of booking photos or older records, submit a formal written public information request.

When calling or writing, include the person's full name and date of birth. The office must respond to formal records requests within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Viewing records in person is free during office hours. Copies carry a per-page fee.

The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Erath County. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history. For inmate release alerts, register with VINELink.

The TDCJ Offender Search covers Erath County residents who have been transferred to Texas state prison facilities.

Erath County Booking Photos and Records

Booking photos at the Erath County Jail are part of the official arrest record. When someone is booked, the jail takes a photo that becomes part of the public record. For current inmates, the office can confirm photo availability. For older records, submit a written request to get copies.

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

Some records carry restrictions. Active investigation records may be temporarily withheld. Juvenile records have privacy protections under Texas Family Code section 58.005. Expunged records are removed from public access by court order. Most adult Erath County arrest records are publicly available.

How to Request Erath County Jail Records

For basic custody checks, call (254) 965-3221. For copies of records or booking photos, submit a written public information request. Mail it to Erath County Sheriff's Office, 1043 Glen Rose Rd., Stephenville, TX 76401, 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. Court records for criminal cases are held by the Erath County District Clerk or County Clerk in Stephenville.

Note: If the person was arrested by the Stephenville Police Department rather than the Sheriff's Office, you may need to contact the city police separately for their copy of the arrest report.

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 records. Both cover Erath County records and all other Texas counties.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects all county jails in Texas, including the Erath County Jail. TCJS reports are public records covering facility conditions, staffing, and compliance with state standards.

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

Removing an Arrest Record in Erath County

Arrest records in Erath County stay on file until a court orders their removal. 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. An approved expunction requires all agencies to destroy their copies of the record, including the booking photo.

File your petition with the district court in Erath County. The court is in Stephenville. If the judge approves the expunction, the Sheriff's Office must destroy its records of the arrest. After expunction, you can legally say in most situations that the arrest did not happen. An order of nondisclosure is a separate option that seals the record without destroying it. A Texas attorney can advise you on which path is right for your case.

Cities in Erath County

Erath County includes Stephenville as the county seat and main city. Dublin and Hico are other communities in the county. None of the cities in Erath County outside of Stephenville meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All county-level arrests are handled by the Erath County Sheriff's Office and jail in Stephenville.

Nearby Counties

Erath County is in north-central Texas. If the arrest happened near a county line, check the neighboring pages.