El Paso Arrest Records
El Paso arrest records are public documents that include booking information, charges, and custody status for people arrested by the El Paso Police Department and other agencies operating in the city. Both the city police department and El Paso County maintain records that are accessible online and through formal public records requests. This page explains where to find current inmate information, how to request records, and what statewide tools are available.
El Paso Police Department
The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) has served the city since its formal establishment in 1884. EPPD headquarters is located at 911 N Raynor St, El Paso, TX 79903. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency police matters, call (915) 832-4400. The police headquarters line is (915) 212-4000.
EPPD's mission is to preserve life, provide services with integrity, enforce the law, and work in partnership with the community. The department operates multiple patrol divisions throughout the city. Code enforcement issues can be reported through 3-1-1, online, or through the EP311 app. Career information is available at joineppd.com or by calling 915-212-4319, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
For arrest record requests, contact EPPD's records division through the official city website. Offense reports can be requested in person or through the public information process.
El Paso County Jail and Inmate Search
Felony arrests and those involving Class A/B misdemeanors in El Paso typically result in booking at the El Paso County Jail. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office operates the facility and maintains online inmate records. You can search by name, booking number, or other identifiers through the county's public inmate portal.
The El Paso County Jail provides inmate search by name or booking number. The facility handles intake, classification, and housing assignments for all county-level detainees. Visitation services are available with specific schedules that vary by housing unit. Inmate services include commissary, phone access, and mail handling.
El Paso County courts handle both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. Online record access is available through the county court system for case filings and court dates. Contact the County Clerk or District Clerk for copies of specific case records.
El Paso Court Records
El Paso Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance offenses for the city. These records are separate from county court filings. For felony cases and higher misdemeanors, the El Paso County District Court maintains those records. Online case search tools allow public access to court dates, case status, and some case documents.
To request certified copies of court records, contact the District Clerk's office directly. Most basic case lookups are free online. Certified copies and printed documents carry a per-page fee. Records requests can typically be submitted by mail, in person, or through the clerk's online system.
State Resources for El Paso Arrest Records
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers El Paso residents sentenced to state prison facilities. It does not show county jail inmates. Use it when you know someone has been convicted and transferred out of the local system. Search by last name, TDCJ number, or State ID (SID) number.
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search returns a name-based arrest history for $3. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the statewide database that includes all El Paso arrests. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGo provide more detailed results and are used for licensing and formal background checks.
Victims can register for automated custody notifications through VINELink at 877-894-8463. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates El Paso County Jail and publishes compliance and population reports. The Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request most arrest records, with agencies required to respond within 10 business days.
How to Get El Paso Arrest Records
Start with the El Paso County Jail inmate search for current custody information. It is free and online. For offense reports, submit a public information request to EPPD. For court records on criminal cases, use the county court's online search or contact the District Clerk. Most basic lookups are free. Certified copies and printed records carry fees.
For federal cases, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator covers individuals in federal custody. El Paso, as a border city, may have more federal arrests than typical inland cities due to border enforcement activity. Federal records are separate from local or county arrest systems.
Note: Online searches through the county jail portal are available any time, without registration.
The El Paso Police Department website shown below provides public records request information, department contacts, and crime reporting tools for El Paso arrest records.
For the most current inmate status, always verify through the El Paso County Sheriff's online search before visiting the facility.
Nearby Cities
El Paso is in far west Texas. Other qualifying Texas cities with arrest record pages include Midland and Lubbock to the east, though both are several hours away.