El Paso County Busted Mugshots

El Paso County busted mugshots and arrest records are kept by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The sheriff runs the Criminal Justice Center where all bookings take place. You can search for current inmates through the county's online inmate search tool. El Paso County is the most populated county in Colorado, and the jail handles roughly 30,800 arrests each year. Booking photos and arrest data are public under Colorado law. This page covers how to find mugshots in El Paso County, what search tools are out there, and where to get arrest records for people booked in this part of the state.

El Paso County Mugshot Search Online

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search tool on its website. It shows people who are in custody right now at the El Paso County jail in Colorado Springs. You can search by name. The results list booking details, charges, and bond amounts for each inmate. If a name does not show up, it means that person is not held at the El Paso County jail at this time. They may have bonded out, been moved, or the name could be spelled a bit differently in the system.

The El Paso County Sheriff inmate search page is where you start if you want to find someone in custody at the county jail.

Use this page to look up any person held at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center in Colorado Springs.

The actual search database at El Paso County inmate database lets you type in a name and pull up current booking records right away. The tool is free to use and updates throughout the day as new bookings happen and people get released. El Paso County processes about 30,800 arrests each year, so the roster changes fast. About 55% of inmates turn over each week. Check back if your first search does not show what you need, because someone who was released could have been rebooked or a new arrest might not have posted yet.

This database shows current El Paso County inmates only. It updates all day long.

Booking Records in El Paso County

When someone gets arrested in El Paso County, they go to the Criminal Justice Center at 2739 East Las Vegas Street in Colorado Springs. The booking process records their name, date of birth, charges, and other personal details. A mugshot is taken at that time. This booking photo becomes part of the arrest record for El Paso County. The jail has a capacity of about 1,300 inmates and holds roughly 1,540 people on any given day. That means the facility runs well above its rated capacity much of the time.

Booking records in El Paso County are public under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. Records of official action, like arrests and charges, must be open to anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason to request them. For records that are not in the online search tool, you can call the El Paso County records section at (719) 520-7177. The sheriff's main line is (719) 520-7100. The booking desk can be reached at (719) 390-2151. If you want a copy of a mugshot, you can mail your request to El Paso County Jail, 2739 East Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, Attn: Media Relations. Put your request in writing and include the full name and approximate date of arrest.

Note: Only current inmates show up in the El Paso County online inmate search tool.

El Paso County Arrest Records

Getting arrest records from El Paso County follows the same rules as the rest of Colorado. The CCJRA says that records of official action must be open. That covers arrests, charges, dispositions, and sentencing. Other records may be shared at the agency's discretion. The El Paso County Sheriff has to respond to your request within three business days under the law. The first hour of research time is free. After that, the county can charge a fee for staff time. Copies cost a per-page rate set by the county.

To get a copy of an El Paso County arrest record, contact the sheriff's office at their main location: 27 E. Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. You can also call the records section at (719) 520-7177. Be specific about what you need when you make a request. Include the full name of the person and any dates you have. The more detail you give, the faster El Paso County staff can pull the right file. Walk-in requests are handled during normal business hours at the sheriff's office in Colorado Springs.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office website has contact info and links to all public records resources for the department.

This is the main portal for El Paso County law enforcement services and public records in Colorado Springs.

El Paso County Jail Information

The El Paso County Criminal Justice Center is at 2739 East Las Vegas Street in Colorado Springs. This is where all bookings take place. The jail holds people who are waiting for court and those serving short sentences. It is one of the biggest county jails in Colorado. The facility runs at high volume, processing about 30,800 arrests per year with a daily average of around 1,540 inmates in custody at any given time.

Visitation at the El Paso County jail must be scheduled at least two days in advance. You can set up a visit through JailATM or by calling (719) 390-2373. Weekend visiting hours run from 8am to 11am and 6pm to 9pm. A valid photo ID is required for all visitors. Video visitation is also available by calling the same number. The jail has rules about what visitors can wear and bring, so check with the facility before you go. The El Paso County jail phone number is (719) 390-2000 for general questions about someone in custody.

The El Paso County inmate services page covers commissary, phone calls, mail, and visitation rules for people held at the jail.

This page has the full list of services and rules for El Paso County inmates and their families.

Note: Schedule all visits at least 48 hours ahead through JailATM or by phone at (719) 390-2373.

El Paso County Mugshot Tracking

If you need to track an inmate in El Paso County after their arrest, the VINE system can help. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can sign up for free at vinelink.com. This works for El Paso County and every other county in Colorado. It is useful if you need to know when someone gets released or transferred from the El Paso County jail. Notifications come by phone, email, or text. The service runs around the clock.

Colorado law allows people to seal their arrest records under certain conditions. This applies to El Paso County busted mugshots too. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you can petition a court to seal your criminal record. Sealed records will not show up in public searches. The filing fee is $224 but can be waived for low income. If charges were never filed after an arrest in El Paso County, CBI may seal those records automatically after one year for arrests made after January 1, 2022. Drug conviction records may also qualify for automatic sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-704.

The sealing process does not erase the record from existence. Law enforcement can still see it. But the public will not be able to find a sealed El Paso County mugshot through normal search tools or public records requests.

El Paso County Busted Mugshot Process

Every person booked into the El Paso County jail goes through the same process. Here is what happens during a typical booking in Colorado Springs:

• Arrest and transport to the Criminal Justice Center on East Las Vegas Street
• Personal information recorded including name, date of birth, and physical description
• Mugshot taken from the front and side
• Fingerprints collected and sent to the state database
• Charges entered into the El Paso County booking system
• Bond amount set based on the charges and arrest circumstances

After booking is done, the inmate's record shows up in the online search tool within hours. The mugshot becomes part of the public record for El Paso County. Anyone can look it up. The booking photo stays on file even after the person is released, but it will drop off the live inmate search. To get older El Paso County mugshots that are no longer in the online tool, you need to contact the records section at (719) 520-7177 or mail a written request to the jail.

Cities in El Paso County

Colorado Springs is the main city in El Paso County and the only one with a population over 25,000 that has its own page. All arrests in El Paso County are handled by the sheriff's office at the Criminal Justice Center. Select the city below for local mugshot and arrest record details.

Nearby Counties

These counties border El Paso County. If you are not sure which county handled a particular arrest, check the location where the booking took place.