Ector County Arrest Records
Ector County arrest records are public documents maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Odessa, Texas. You can look up current inmates through the online jail records inquiry system, search booking data, and request official copies of arrest reports. This page covers all the ways to find Ector County arrest records and what to expect when you request them.
Ector County Sheriff and Detention Center
The Ector County Sheriff's Office runs one of the larger county jails in West Texas. The Detention Center is a state-certified facility with a housing capacity of 667 inmates. It is located one-half mile south of Interstate Highway 20 on US Highway 385. The office employs 235 people total, including 73 sworn peace officers in law enforcement and 23 sworn peace officers in detention. The administration building hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The Detention Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The office of Sheriff was established in the Texas Constitution, Article 5, Section 23. Under that authority, the Sheriff serves as conservator of the peace and maintains charge of the jail and all prisoners in it. This means the Sheriff's Office is the starting point for any Ector County arrest record search.
To ask about a person in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at 432-335-3060. Staff can tell you whether someone is in custody and what the general status of their case is during business hours.
Ector County Jail Records Inquiry
The Ector County Jail Records Inquiry website lets you view current inmates and recent arrests online without calling the office. The site shows individuals who are in jail right now along with details on their most recent booking activity. The Odessa Police Department also maintains records at 205 N Grant Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761, reachable Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Odessa PD arrest records and accident reports are separate from Sheriff records but may come up in a search tied to the same subject.
For full details on what Ector County arrest records contain, the Ector County arrest records resource page outlines the standard fields. Records include basic identifying information, custody status, charge details, bond or bail information, court scheduling data, and release information. The Sheriff's Office maintains booking photographs as part of the inmate record system. To get a mugshot, you need to submit a Public Information Act request with the person's full name, date of birth, and the approximate arrest date.
Fee Schedule for Ector County Records
The Ector County Sheriff's Office has a published fee schedule for records and background checks. In-person immigration background checks cost $10.00. Mailed requests for background checks are $15.00. Records and data sheets are $5.00. These fees took effect on October 3, 2023. Fees for copies of reports follow the standard rates set under Texas Government Code. If you are unsure of the cost, call the office before submitting your request.
State Resources for Ector County Arrest Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers anyone held in a state prison. This is the right tool if someone was convicted and transferred out of the county jail. Use the person's name or TDCJ number to search. For a broader criminal history search that covers all of Texas, the Texas DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 per name search and requires you to create a free account first.
The VINELink custody notification system is available for Ector County inmates. Register by name or offender ID to get automatic alerts when custody status changes. Call 877-894-8463 for the Texas toll-free line. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors all county jail operations in the state, including Ector County's Detention Center, and publishes inspection findings online.
Find Arrest Records in Ector County Courts
Court records tied to arrests in Ector County are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor and county court cases go to the County Clerk. Both offices are at the Ector County Courthouse in Odessa. You can visit in person during business hours or send a written request for copies. Certified copies carry a higher fee than plain copies.
The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives the public the right to most government records, including arrest and court documents. The agency must respond within 10 business days of receiving your request.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office maintains online access to jail records and provides detailed guidance on how to request official arrest documents.
The Ector County arrest records site provides additional digital access to Sheriff records, District Clerk filings, and the Texas DPS Criminal History Search all in one place.
Cities in Ector County
Odessa is the county seat and the largest city in Ector County with a population of around 120,000. It qualifies for a dedicated city page. For Odessa arrest records, visit Odessa arrest records. Other communities in Ector County include Goldsmith and Gardendale. Those smaller towns do not meet the population threshold for individual city pages.
Nearby Counties
Ector County is in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. Surrounding counties include Midland County, Andrews County, Winkler County, Ward County, Crane County, and Upton County.