Palo Pinto County Jail Mugshots
Palo Pinto County jail mugshots are publicly posted online through the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office. The online roster displays booking photos along with detailed inmate information. Search by name or booking number to find current inmates at the Palo Pinto County Jail in Palo Pinto, Texas.
Palo Pinto County Overview
Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office
The Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office is located at 420 Cedar Street, Palo Pinto, TX 76484. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at (940) 659-2085. The jail line is (940) 659-1293 and is available 24 hours for inmate information. The mailing address for the jail is P.O. Box 506, Palo Pinto, TX 76484.
The Palo Pinto County Jail had 89 inmates as of August 2022. The average daily population county-wide is about 142, with a weekly turnover of approximately 55 percent. Drug-related offenses account for a large portion of bookings. The jail processes around 213 arrests per year according to Texas DPS data.
The Sheriff's Office website at palopintosheriff.org provides access to the online inmate search. Mugshots are publicly posted on the roster. The County Clerk is located at 520 Oak Street, Palo Pinto, TX 76484, at (940) 659-1277. The District Clerk can be reached at PO Box 189, Palo Pinto, TX 76484, at (940) 659-1279.
Palo Pinto County Inmate Search
The Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search with mugshot photographs. Search by name or booking number to find current inmates. The system displays booking number, facility, booked date, released date, name, alias, description, hair, eyes, mugshot, SO number, DOB, address, warrant number, charge, issuing authority, offense date, bond type, fine, court costs, and disposition. Updates occur at least once daily, with some updates every 15 minutes.
The screenshot below shows the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office website and the online inmate search system.
Visit palopintosheriff.org to search the current inmate roster and view booking photos for the Palo Pinto County Jail.
For statewide searches, the TDCJ Offender Search covers state prisons and VINELink provides custody alerts for the local jail.
Palo Pinto County Booking Photos and Records
Palo Pinto County posts mugshots online for current inmates. Records include booking number, charges, bond information, physical description, and warrant details. The system is one of the more detailed public-facing systems among smaller Texas counties. Sealed and expunged records are not available, and ongoing investigation records may be temporarily withheld.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, arrest records and booking photos are public information. For records not on the active roster, you can request them by mail. Send your request to Palo Pinto County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, 420 Cedar Street, Palo Pinto, TX 76484. For mugshot requests specifically, address it to: Palo Pinto County Jail, P.O. Box 506, Palo Pinto, TX 76484, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request.
How to Request Palo Pinto County Jail Records
For records not on the public online roster, send a written request to the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office. Mail to 420 Cedar Street, Palo Pinto, TX 76484, or contact them at (940) 659-2085. For mugshots specifically, mail to Palo Pinto County Jail, P.O. Box 506, Palo Pinto, TX 76484, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request.
The Texas Public Information Act requires a response within 10 business days. Include the subject's name, approximate arrest date, and date of birth in your request. If you want electronic delivery, include your email address. Standard Texas copy fees apply for paper records.
If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. This service is free and has authority to compel release of records that are public under state law.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
The TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prisons. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division processes formal criminal history background checks statewide. The VINELink system provides free custody alerts for Palo Pinto County and all other Texas county jails.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards certifies and inspects the Palo Pinto County Jail and posts capacity data and compliance records publicly. Their site is useful for verifying current facility details and inspection history.
Removing an Arrest Record in Palo Pinto County
If your Palo Pinto County arrest was dismissed or you were acquitted, you may qualify for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. The petition is filed in the district court in Palo Pinto. Once the expunction order is granted, all agencies must destroy their copies of the record, including the online roster entry.
Expunction eligibility depends on the type of charge and the outcome of the case. A local attorney can advise whether your case qualifies and help you file the petition correctly. The process requires notifying all agencies that hold copies of the record.
An Order of Nondisclosure is an alternative for some deferred adjudication cases. This seals the record from public searches without fully removing it. If an old arrest is appearing on background checks or public record sites, either option can provide real protection going forward.
Cities in Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County includes the city of Mineral Wells, which is the largest community, along with Palo Pinto, which serves as the county seat. No cities in Palo Pinto County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.