Star News Mugshots (2024)

FAQs

How do I access local mugshots? ›

Contacting the sheriff's office or arresting agency can provide information on recent arrests. Some county jail and sheriff's office websites also offer mugshot databases for public access. Accessing court records and police records can also provide valuable information about arrests and charges.

Yes. The Texas Freedom of Information Laws are codified in the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code 552) and other relevant statutes. The Texas Government Code 552 guarantees the rights of all persons to complete information about the affairs of the government and other public officials.

Arrests.org – Provides a free online database of arrest records and mugshots from jails and police departments across the United States. The Arrests.org app allows users to search for inmates by name, location, or booking date and view mugshots and arrest details.

In the United States, you can Access Court Records Electronically through the US Courts website as part of the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) project. This website also informs you of whether or not a case is actively involved in litigation. PACER allows you to search for cases through all US courts.

Individuals utilizing official sources can check the website of a local sheriff or police unit, which may feature some arrest information. A local law enforcement agency's website may also have an online database that the public can access to find out if someone is in jail following an arrest.

Statewide Criminal History Check

Criminal history information, including for both Travis County and the State of Texas, is available with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Please use the TDPS Criminal History Search, or call (855) 481-7070. Fees for this service may apply.

Generally, the front page of a police report is public. Records that would hinder the investigation or prosecution of a crime if they are released are exempt from disclosure. Information collected and maintained by the judiciary is not covered by the Texas Public Information Act.

Mugshots and arrest details are available to the public through your local county office(s). Most of the time, you can locate these records on Google within minutes. Florida law is similar to the laws in many states, requiring all public records to be available without cost.

Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer's agent may not ask why you want them.

Can you look up mugshots in Wisconsin? ›

Arrest records in Wisconsin are generally available to the public, except where the law restricts public access. An arrest record contains the name of the arrested person, time and date of arrest, location of arrest, charges, a mugshot, and bail information.

Specifically, the New York Mugshot Law allows the release of mugshots to the public and news organizations when it serves a particular purpose.

Those who need to retrieve one or more mugshots for any reason should visit the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) Corrections Offender Network webpage.