El Paso Inmate Population and Jail Records
El Paso inmate population records are maintained by the El Paso Police Department for initial arrests and by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for anyone held in the county jail. El Paso has about 678,000 residents and sits at the western tip of Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border. This page explains how to search for a current inmate, how to contact EPPD for records, and what state tools are available when someone has been moved out of county custody to a state facility.
El Paso Overview
El Paso Police Department Arrests and Records
The El Paso Police Department is located at 911 N Raynor St, El Paso, TX 79903. The main number is (915) 564-7200. Their public website is at eppd.org. EPPD does not operate a long-term city jail. After arrest and initial processing, people are transferred to the El Paso County Jail, which is run by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
For records requests, you can email EPPD directly at eppdrecords@elpasotexas.gov. This is the fastest way to ask about arrest reports, booking records, and other documents related to EPPD cases. You can also submit a formal public records request under the Texas Public Information Act by writing to the department at 911 N Raynor St, El Paso, TX 79903.
The screenshot below shows the El Paso Police Department website, which is the main public site for EPPD contacts, services, and records guidance.
The El Paso Police Department website has department contact information, division listings, and information about submitting public records requests to EPPD.
The EPPD site is the starting point for public records requests, arrest follow-ups, and other contact with the El Paso Police Department.
The City of El Paso website provides access to city departments, services, and general public information for El Paso residents and those seeking records from city agencies.
The El Paso city site links to department contacts, public records resources, and other city services relevant to inmate and arrest inquiries.
El Paso County Inmate Search
To find someone currently held after an El Paso arrest, use the El Paso County Sheriff's Office inmate search at epcsheriffsoffice.com/inmate-search. This is the main tool for checking whether someone is currently in custody at the El Paso County Jail. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office runs the county detention facility and updates the inmate roster regularly throughout the day.
When you search, have the person's full legal name ready. A date of birth also helps, especially for common names. El Paso is a large city and common names can return multiple results. If you already have a booking number, use that for the fastest result. The system shows current custody status, charges, and bond information when a match is found.
If someone was just arrested, it can take a few hours for the booking to show up in the online system. If you cannot find them online, call the El Paso County Sheriff's Office directly and ask jail staff to check by name. They can confirm custody status over the phone. Bond details also appear in the inmate search when bond has been set by the court.
El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County, and the county jail serves as the primary detention facility for people arrested by EPPD and other law enforcement agencies operating in the area.
State Inmate Search Tools for El Paso Cases
If someone from El Paso has been convicted and transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, the county jail search will not show them. Use the TDCJ Offender Search to find state prison inmates. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID. The system shows where the person is held, their sentence length, convictions, and projected release date.
For victims who need to track an offender's status, VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides free automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate's custody status changes. VINE covers El Paso County Jail and all TDCJ facilities statewide. You sign up once and alerts come automatically. The service runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population reports and inspection data for county jails across Texas, including El Paso County. Their site lets you see how local jails measure up against state standards. For disputes over records requests, the Texas Attorney General's open government office handles appeals when agencies deny access to public records.
The screenshot below shows VINELink, the statewide victim notification tool that tracks inmate status changes across Texas facilities including El Paso County.
The VINELink service allows El Paso residents to track inmates held at El Paso County Jail or transferred to TDCJ state facilities anywhere in Texas.
VINELink is a free service that provides 24-hour notifications to victims and families tracking inmate custody status anywhere in Texas.
El Paso Inmate Public Records Requests
Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you have the right to request records from EPPD, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, and other public agencies. This covers arrest reports, booking records, jail logs, and other documents related to the El Paso inmate population.
For EPPD records, email eppdrecords@elpasotexas.gov or write to 911 N Raynor St, El Paso, TX 79903. For El Paso County Jail records, contact the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Agencies have 10 business days to respond under state law. Basic arrest information, including name, age, charge, and booking date, is public. If an agency denies a valid request, the Texas Attorney General can review the denial and issue a ruling on whether disclosure is required.
El Paso County Inmate Population Records
El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County, and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office runs the jail that holds city arrestees. For complete information on the county jail, inmate search tools, and county-level resources, visit the El Paso County page.