Request For Records

Open Records/Public Information Act

Texas Government Code Chapter 552 (commonly referred to as the Public Information Act, PIA, or Open Records Act) gives you the right to access to government records. While government information is presumed to be available to the public, exceptions may apply to the disclosure of some information.

Special Notes

The PIA applies to information already in existence. The PIA does not require the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) to create new information, perform legal research, or answer general questions.

TSLAC cannot provide access to records held by other state agencies or governmental bodies. For records that are under the custody of other state agencies or governmental bodies, you should submit your request to that agency. If TSLAC is storing records for another agency, that agency is required to facilitate and respond to your request.

Members of the media should send general inquiries that are not formal PIA requests to: info@tsl.texas.gov

How to Submit an Open Records/Public Information Request

By email:
DG-JPD-PIA@epcounty.com

In person at:
Judge Enrique H. Peña Juvenile Justice Center
6400 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905

Please note, given COVID-19 related safety protocols, anyone wishing to submit a PIA in person should first contact the Human Resource office to make arrangements for the drop-off. Please call (915)849-2500.

Dissemination of Juvenile Records

Juvenile records may be requested only through the Information Systems and Records unit. The request to inspect or receive juvenile records may be made in writing by one of the following methods:

  1. 1. The judge, probation officers, and professional staff or consultants of the court.
  2. 2. A juvenile justice agency in accordance with Texas Family Code § 58.101.
  3. 3. An attorney representing the child’s parent in a proceeding under this title
  4. 4. An attorney representing the child.
  5. 5. A prosecuting attorney.
  6. 6. An individual or entity to whom the child is referred for treatment or services, including assistance in transitioning the child to the community after the child’s release or discharge from a juvenile facility
  7. 7. A public or private agency or institution providing supervision of the child by arrangement of the juvenile court or having custody of the child under juvenile court order.
  8. 8. With permission from the juvenile court, any other individual, agency, or institution having a legitimate interest in the proceeding or in the work of the court.

An entity or individual that receives confidential information under this provision may not disclose or disseminate the information received unless otherwise granted by law. Only an attorney who is representing a parent in a Title 3 proceeding may have access to the records without first obtaining permission of the juvenile court.

An attorney representing the parent in another matter, such as divorce proceeding, may only have the records if the court determines the parent in that matter has a legitimate interest in the work of the court. Attorneys representing the child in other proceedings, such as immigration or even adult proceedings, are authorized to access the records under this provision.

El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department is not authorized to provide or disseminate any law enforcement records related to a juvenile case because the department does not have any lawful jurisdiction over those specific documents. The requester is encouraged to contact the arresting agency for further information

Dissemination Requirement

Juvenile records may be requested only through the Information Systems and Records unit. The request to inspect or receive juvenile records may be made in writing by one of the following methods:

  1. 1. Unites States Mail.
  2. 2. Juvenile’s date of birth.
  3. 3. Type of information requested.
  4. 4. Reason for request.
  5. 5. Requestor’s relationship to juvenile.
  6. 6. Requestor’s full name.
  7. 7. Requestor’s date of birth.
  8. 8. Requestor’s address.
  9. 9. Requestor’s phone number.

For validation purposes, a copy of the requestor’s government-issued identification must be attached to the request for juvenile records. Upon receipt and approval of the request, El Paso County Juvenile Probation will provide the requested juvenile records within five (5) business days.

An entity or individual that receives confidential information under Texas Family Code § 58.007(b) may not disclose or disseminate the information unless otherwise granted by law.

Subpoenas

A subpoena is a written court order that requires the production of documents or a court testimony. A subpoena must be served on the individual or agency ordered to appear. Law enforcement officers, court representatives or process servers are required to serve the subpoena in-person or electronically.

Any-and-all subpoenas/summonses served on employees of El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department regarding any aspects of the juvenile’s case or profile (i.e., juvenile records, testimony, reporting, etc.) shall be presented to the General Counsel immediately for review. The General Counsel shall review the subpoena/summons requirements and provide direction to the employee(s) associated to the case.

An employee required by subpoena to attend any court proceedings or disseminate juvenile records that are directly associated to their duties and responsibilities should be granted civic leave for such time they are subpoenaed.