This guide helps you use Ector County, Texas Jail Records tools to check custody and booking information, understand what the online search covers, and find the right county office for record requests. It focuses on the Ector County Odyssey Public Access Jail Search and Sheriff’s Office records contacts.

This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official county resources for current jail and booking information.

The main online tool for Jail Records is the county’s search jail records online page.

Have the most useful search details ready before you start.

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Booking From Date
  • Booking To Date
  • Housing Facility

You can also narrow results with the In Custody option when you only want current custody matches.

  • Open the jail search portal and choose the Jail Records search.
  • Enter one or more search fields, such as a name or booking number.
  • Add date range or housing details if you need to narrow broad results.
  • Review the returned record and use the Sheriff’s Office records contact if you need related booking or arrest documentation.

Tip: If a common name returns too many matches, try a booking number, subject number, or a tighter booking date range.

Records requests through the Sheriff’s Office

For public information requests involving arrest records, booking records, incident reports, and related documentation, the Sheriff’s Office Records function is the next step. The Identification and Records Division maintains inmate incarceration records, including arrest, booking, release paperwork, bonding information, and fingerprint cards.

You can use the view records division information page for routing details when you need staff help beyond the search portal.

The Sheriff’s Office states that in-person immigration background check requests cost $10.00, mailed-out immigration background check requests cost $15.00, and records and data sheets cost $5.00.

Detention Bureau access details

The Detention Bureau page is useful when you need rules tied to a jail record, such as visitation, inmate mail, money deposits, or property release procedures. It also explains practical limits that can affect whether someone is available for visitation or still in booking.

You can check detention bureau rules for visitation times, mail handling, inmate account deposits, and related jail procedures.

Only attorneys, bondsmen, and law enforcement personnel may visit an inmate who has not been completely processed. Other visitors must wait until booking is complete.

Visitation, mail, and inmate accounts

Visitation is held on Tuesday and Thursday in three sessions: 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Visits are first come, first served, last 20 minutes, and an inmate may have two visits per week.

Visitors age 17 and older must show valid government-issued photo ID. Visitors under 17 must be with an adult age 21 or older unless they present a valid state driver’s license.

Cash deposits can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the lobby kiosk. The kiosk accepts $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills, plus MasterCard, Visa, and debit cards.

Non-privileged incoming mail for inmates is sent to P.O. Box 2027, Pinellas Park, Florida 33780. Money orders, cashier’s checks, and government checks for inmate accounts may be mailed to Inmate Name (SO # if known), P.O. Box 331, Odessa, TX 79760.

Jail records contacts

Use these county contacts when you need staff help with jail records, booking records, or detention questions.

  • Sheriff’s Office Records — 2500 S. US Highway 385 Odessa, TX 79766
    Phone: (432) 335-3050
    Email: lupe.bretado@ectorcountysheriff.us
  • Ector County Detention Center
    Phone: (432) 335-3060
  • Law Enforcement Center — 2500 South US Highway 385 Odessa, TX 79764
    Phone: (432) 335-3050

Common questions

How do I search Jail Records in Ector County, Texas?

Use the county’s Odyssey Public Access Jail Search portal. You can search by name, subject number, booking number, booking date range, and housing facility, and you can use the In Custody filter to narrow results. Start with the online search, then contact the Sheriff’s Office Records unit if you need related documents.

What if I need an arrest or booking record, not just a jail search result?

Contact the Sheriff’s Office Records function for public information requests involving arrest records, booking records, incident reports, and related documentation. The Identification and Records Division maintains incarceration records, including booking and release paperwork. Use the records contact in this page to ask for the specific record you need.

Can I visit someone who has not finished booking?

Usually no. The only approved visitors before booking is complete are attorneys, bondsmen, and law enforcement personnel. For everyone else, wait until processing is finished and then follow the Detention Bureau visitation schedule.

When can I visit an inmate?

Visitation is on Tuesday and Thursday during three periods: 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Visits are first come, first served, and visitation permits are not accepted during the last 15 minutes of each period. Bring valid ID and arrive early enough to register.

How do I put money on an inmate’s account?

You can mail a money order with the inmate’s name and Sheriff’s Office number if known, or use the lobby kiosk at any time. The kiosk accepts cash in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations, plus MasterCard, Visa, and debit cards. Use the inmate’s booked name or correct Sheriff’s Office number when making a kiosk deposit.