El Paso County Booking Reports
El Paso County booking reports are managed by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the El Paso Police Department, the two main agencies that process arrests in this large border county. You can search current inmate records, request copies of arrest reports, and find booking details through the sheriff's office or the police department's records division. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office at 601 E. Overland in El Paso is the primary keeper of county jail records, while the EPPD Records and Reports portal handles city police records. Both offices process requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
El Paso County Overview
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPCSO) is the main law enforcement agency for the county and handles all county jail bookings. The sheriff's office runs two detention facilities: the Downtown Detention Facility, which serves as the main jail, and the El Paso County Jail Annex. Both hold individuals who have been booked under county jurisdiction.
The sheriff's office is located at 601 E. Overland, El Paso, TX 79901. You can reach them by phone at 915-546-2280. The Downtown Jail has a separate direct line at 915-208-4100. Staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody and walk you through the steps for formal records requests. The sheriff's office processes bookings for arrests made by county deputies as well as transfers from other agencies.
El Paso County is one of Texas's largest counties by population. It sits along the US-Mexico border and shares the El Paso metro area with Ciudad Juarez. Because of its size, the county has multiple law enforcement agencies operating within its borders, including EPCSO and the El Paso Police Department. Booking records from these agencies are maintained separately.
| Office | El Paso County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 E. Overland, El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone | 915-546-2280 |
| Downtown Jail | 915-208-4100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
El Paso Police Department Records
The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is the city's primary law enforcement agency and maintains its own records division separate from the sheriff's office. EPPD handles arrests made within city limits, and those booking records are kept by EPPD rather than EPCSO. The police department's Records Division is located at 911 N. Raynor Street, El Paso, TX 79903.
EPPD offers an online system through the Records and Reports page on their website. You can use that portal to submit secure online requests for police reports, official reports, and public documents. In-person visits and mail-in requests are also accepted at the Records Division. Background checks cost $6, payable by cash, money order, or check. Standard processing time is about 10 business days.
The City of El Paso Police Department also maintains a records section that handles police reports and accident reports. Police report copies cost $0.10 per page. Accident reports are $6.00. Audio and video materials cost more based on materials and labor. The Records Division phone line is 915-212-3200. For non-emergency calls to EPPD, use 915-832-4400.
Note: EPPD records and EPCSO records are different systems. Arrests made by city officers appear in the EPPD system while county sheriff arrests appear in the EPCSO system.
Searching El Paso County Booking Records
El Paso County has an active inmate search portal through the county court system. The jail records portal lets you search for current detainees by defendant name or booking number. The system also shows people released within the past five days. This is one of the more detailed online search tools available among Texas county jails.
For EPCSO records, visit the sheriff's website or call 915-546-2280 during business hours. For EPPD records, use the online portal at eppd.org/public-services/records-reports or call the Records Division at 915-212-3200. If the person you are looking for has been convicted and sent to a state facility, check the TDCJ Offender Search tool online.
Criminal history records, which are different from booking records, must be requested from the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Booking records capture the arrest event. Criminal history records include the full record of a person's contacts with the justice system across multiple cases and jurisdictions. Both types of records are subject to the Texas Public Information Act under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Socorro Police Department maintains a separate arrest log for arrests made in Socorro, which is a city in El Paso County. If your search involves Socorro, that department has its own records process.
What El Paso Booking Reports Contain
El Paso County booking reports are among the more detailed in the state. Each record is created when a person is processed into the jail system after an arrest. The data captured at booking includes a wide range of personal, arrest, and case information. These records are public under Texas law and can be requested by anyone.
A standard El Paso County booking report includes the full name, race, and sex of the person arrested. Physical identifiers such as height, weight, and hair and eye color are recorded. The report also captures the arrest date, booking date, and unique booking number. The arresting agency, charges filed, warrant number, and issuing authority are all part of the record. Bond information, including the bond type, bond number, amount, status, and bondsman name, is also documented. The holding facility name, offense date, release date, and disposition round out the standard fields. This level of detail makes El Paso booking records useful for tracking a case from arrest through initial processing.
Juvenile records are not public. Some records tied to active investigations may have portions withheld. If you need certified copies for a legal purpose, the relevant office can provide those for a per-page fee as set by the state.
El Paso County Sheriff Online Resources
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office website provides public access to inmate information, jail inquiry tools, and contact details for the county's detention facilities.
This official resource covers the Downtown Detention Facility and the Jail Annex, giving you direct access to current inmate data and records request procedures for El Paso County.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history access for all counties, including El Paso.
Use this state portal for criminal history searches that span multiple counties or when you need records that go beyond a single booking event in El Paso County.
Public Records Requests in El Paso County
Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request booking and arrest records from both the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the El Paso Police Department. This law applies to all government agencies in Texas. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
To request records from EPCSO, write a letter stating what records you want and include the full name of the subject and approximate arrest date if known. Send your request to 601 E. Overland, El Paso, TX 79901 or deliver it in person. For EPPD records, you can submit through their online portal at eppd.org/public-services/records-reports or mail a written request to the Records Division at 911 N. Raynor Street, El Paso, TX 79903. Criminal division matters can also be directed to clkcrimmail@epcounty.com through the county clerk's office.
Both agencies must respond within 10 business days under state law. They can provide the records, request more time for large or complex requests, or explain why some records are withheld. Any denial must cite a specific legal exception under Texas law. Copy fees are set by the state and are generally $0.10 per page for standard documents. If a denial seems improper, you can contact the Texas DPS or the Office of the Attorney General for guidance.
Note: VINELink is a free notification service that lets you register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. It covers inmates in El Paso County facilities.
Cities in El Paso County
El Paso is the county seat and by far the largest city in El Paso County. Other communities in the county include Socorro, Horizon City, Anthony, and Clint. The El Paso Police Department handles arrests within city limits, while the sheriff's office covers unincorporated areas and other communities. Arrests in Socorro are handled by the Socorro Police Department, which maintains its own arrest records.
El Paso has a dedicated city records page on this site: El Paso Booking Reports.
Nearby Counties
If you are not sure whether a record falls under El Paso County or a neighboring jurisdiction, check which agency made the arrest. These nearby counties have their own sheriff's offices and jail systems.