El Paso Busted Mugshots
El Paso busted mugshots are handled by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the El Paso Police Department. Located on the far western tip of Texas along the border, El Paso processes arrests through the El Paso County Jail at 6555 Boeing Drive. You can look up current inmates, check charges, and find bond details using the county's online inmate search tool. This page covers all the ways to search El Paso busted mugshots and explains what records you can access under Texas public records law.
El Paso Overview
El Paso County Inmate Search
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search lets you look up current inmates by name, booking number, or date. Results show booking details, charges, and bond amounts. The search is free and available online. Call (915) 546-2280 for phone assistance. The county jail is at 6555 Boeing Drive, El Paso, TX 79925.
When El Paso police arrest someone, the person gets booked into the El Paso County Jail. The county detention facility handles all holds over 48 hours. The booking process creates a record with the full name, mugshot, charges, and bond info. County courts then take over the prosecution of the case. You can also check the El Paso County District Clerk for court filings after an arrest. Phone is (915) 546-2100.
The El Paso County website gives access to the Sheriff's Office, inmate search, and district clerk records.
| Office | El Paso County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 6555 Boeing Drive, El Paso, TX 79925 |
| Phone | (915) 546-2280 |
| Website | El Paso County Inmate Search |
El Paso Police Department Records
The El Paso Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. EPPD headquarters is at 911 N. Raynor Street. The non-emergency number is (915) 832-4400. For incident reports and crash reports, you can file a request in person, by mail, or online. Crash reports are also available through TxDOT CRIS at $6 standard or $8 certified.
EPPD processes open records requests through the city's Public Information Coordinator at the City Secretary's Office. The address is 2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901. Requests must be in writing. The department has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. For booking photos and jail records, though, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office is the main source.
El Paso Court Records
The El Paso Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and traffic tickets. You can search by citation number or name. Phone is (915) 541-4000. Online payment options are available for most fines. The El Paso County District Clerk manages felony and misdemeanor court records that can be searched by name or case number.
After an arrest, felony cases go to district court and misdemeanors go to the county courts at law. Court files include indictments, plea deals, hearing dates, and sentencing orders. All court records are public in Texas unless sealed by a judge.
Note: El Paso sits on the Texas border and some cases may involve federal agencies with separate record systems.
Statewide Search Tools
The Texas DPS Crime Records covers statewide conviction data for $3.00 per search. The TDCJ Offender Search is free for state prison inmates. VINELink tracks custody changes in El Paso County and sends alerts by email, text, or phone.
The Texas Public Information Act makes El Paso busted mugshots public. The Texas Judicial Branch provides statewide court record searches. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has data on the El Paso County Jail.
El Paso Arrest Record Requests
You can request El Paso arrest records through the Texas Public Information Act. Send a written request to the El Paso Police Department or the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Put in the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. The agency has 10 business days to respond.
There is no set form you have to use. A simple letter or email works fine. Be specific about what you want. Ask for the booking record, mugshot, or arrest report by name and date. Vague requests take longer because staff have to figure out what you mean.
Copy fees are typically $0.10 per page for standard copies. If your request needs a lot of staff time to fill, the agency can charge for labor too. They must send you a cost estimate before doing work that costs over $40. You can narrow your request to cut costs. Call the El Paso PD records division at (915) 212-4000 if you have questions about what to ask for or how to submit.
El Paso Police Arrest Data
The El Paso Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. Officers handle patrol, investigations, and arrests within city limits. When an officer makes an arrest, the person is transported to the El Paso County Jail for booking and processing. The police department keeps its own case files and incident reports separate from the county jail records.
You can reach the El Paso PD records division at (915) 212-4000. They handle requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest reports. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. You can also mail or email a written request. Fees for copies follow the state schedule, which is $0.10 per page for most documents.
The department also posts press releases and crime data on its website. These can be useful if you want to check recent arrests or look for a specific case in the news. For the actual mugshot and booking record, though, you need the El Paso County system since that is where the booking happens.
El Paso County Records
El Paso is in El Paso County. All city arrests go through the county jail and court system. Visit the full county page below.
El Paso County Busted MugshotsNearby Cities
El Paso is somewhat isolated from other major Texas cities. These are the closest ones with pages on our site.