Jeff Davis County Jail Mugshots
Jeff Davis County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office in Fort Davis, Texas. Jeff Davis County is one of the most rural and remote counties in the state, located in the Davis Mountains of Far West Texas. This page explains how to find current inmates, access booking photos, and request official records from the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office.
Jeff Davis County Overview
Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office
The Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office is at 105 Court Avenue in Fort Davis, Texas. The main phone number is (432) 426-3213. Fort Davis is the county seat and the only significant community in Jeff Davis County. The Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency for the entire county and handles all criminal matters, jail operations, and emergency response for this vast rural area.
Jeff Davis County covers a large geographic area in the Trans-Pecos region of Far West Texas. The county is known for its remote terrain, including the Davis Mountains, which are the highest range in Texas. The small population means that the county jail handles a relatively limited number of bookings compared to urban areas. However, all booking records are still kept on file and are subject to the same public records access rules that apply across Texas.
Court proceedings for Jeff Davis County take place at the courthouse in Fort Davis. The County Clerk and District Clerk handle all court filings and can assist with records requests for case-level information beyond what the jail directly maintains.
| Office | Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 Court Ave., Fort Davis, TX 79734 |
| Phone | (432) 426-3213 |
| County Seat | Fort Davis, TX |
Jeff Davis County Inmate Search
Jeff Davis County does not have a dedicated online inmate search system. Given the county's small size and limited administrative resources, the most direct approach is to call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 426-3213 during business hours. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is currently in custody at the Fort Davis jail.
For broader statewide searches, use the TDCJ Offender Search to check if someone has been transferred to a state prison facility. People sentenced to more than six months typically go to TDCJ rather than staying at the county jail.
Set up a custody alert through VINELink to receive notifications when a registered inmate's custody status changes. This service works across Texas county jails and state facilities at no charge.
Jeff Davis County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Jeff Davis County Jail are public records under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). A standard booking record includes the inmate's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, arresting agency, charges, and bond information. A booking photo is taken at intake and becomes part of the official record.
Because Jeff Davis County is so sparsely populated, the volume of arrests is much lower than in most Texas counties. Common charge categories include traffic offenses, DWI, and occasional drug or property offenses. The Sheriff's Office handles everything from initial arrest to jail management, as there are no city police departments operating within the county at a county-level scale.
Records stay on file indefinitely unless a court orders them removed. The same public access rights that apply statewide apply in Jeff Davis County. You can request non-restricted records from the Sheriff's Office, and the office must respond within 10 business days under state law.
How to Request Jeff Davis County Jail Records
To request booking records or mugshots from the Jeff Davis County Jail, contact the Sheriff's Office at 105 Court Avenue, Fort Davis, TX 79734, or call (432) 426-3213. You can submit a written public information request in person during business hours or by mail. Include the subject's full name, approximate date of birth, and the date of the arrest you are looking for.
The office must respond within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Fees may apply for copies or research on large requests. For court case records, the Jeff Davis County Clerk and District Clerk at the Fort Davis courthouse handle those files. For statewide data, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains criminal history records from all Texas agencies.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
If your search extends beyond Jeff Davis County, these tools cover state prisons, statewide arrest records, and custody alert services across Texas.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison inmates
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status alerts
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection reports
Removing an Arrest Record in Jeff Davis County
Arrest records in Jeff Davis County stay on file until a court orders them removed. Texas allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 for cases where charges were dismissed, where you were acquitted, or where the case ended without a conviction. You file a petition with the district court in Jeff Davis County, which holds sessions in Fort Davis.
If the court grants the order, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office must destroy all records of that arrest, including any booking photo on file. After the order takes effect, the arrest legally did not happen. Because the county is remote, you may want to consult an attorney based in the Alpine or Midland area who has experience with Trans-Pecos district courts.
Cities in Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County has only one significant community, Fort Davis, which serves as the county seat. The town is very small. No communities in Jeff Davis County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. The Sheriff's Office in Fort Davis handles law enforcement for the entire county.