Use the Pima County Jail Inmate Lookup Before You Pay Bond, Visit or Send Money
The Pima County Sheriff’s official inmate lookup is the correct starting point when you need to know whether someone is currently held in the Pima County Adult Detention Complex.
Search the legal last name, confirm the current custody record, then use the correct Pima County source for bond, court records, video visits, mail, inmate funds, phone service, property or jail records.
Pima County Lookup Board
Quick Answer
Use the Pima County Sheriff’s Inmate Lookup Public View for current county-jail custody. The Sheriff states that the roster contains only people currently in the custody of the Pima County Adult Detention Complex and is updated regularly.
The official search begins with the person’s last name. If someone no longer appears, do not automatically assume there is no case: the person may have been released, transferred, moved into Arizona state custody, moved into federal custody or no longer be part of the current-custody roster.
Jump to the Pima County jail task you need
- Choose the correct source
- Jail locations
- Search the official lookup
- Identifiers to save
- No-result troubleshooting
- Bond and release
- Court records
- Video visitation
- Mail and publications
- Money and commissary
- Calls and voicemail
- Tablet messaging
- Property release
- Victim notifications
- State / federal fallback
- Jail records
- Safety and PREA
- Official action directory
- FAQs
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Pima County Jail Locations
The Sheriff lists two correctional facilities. Do not assume that every Pima County custody question should be handled at the downtown Tucson court or Sheriff headquarters.
Pima County Adult Detention Complex
1270 W. Silverlake Road Tucson, AZ 85713 Jail: 520-351-8111 Visits Hotline: 520-351-8114The public inmate lookup is described by the Sheriff as listing individuals currently held in the Pima County Adult Detention Complex.
Ajo District Jail
1249 W. Ajo Well Road Ajo, AZ 85321 Phone: 520-387-8511If an arrest occurred in the Ajo area and the online lookup is unclear, contact Ajo District Jail directly rather than assuming the Main Jail has the person.
How to Use the Pima County Jail Inmate Lookup
- Open the official Pima County Sheriff inmate lookup. Use sheriff.pima.gov/inmate rather than a copied mugshot or people-search page.
- Enter the legal last name. The official search form asks for the inmate’s last name.
- Review every matching result carefully. Common surnames can return more than one person, so do not identify someone from a name alone.
- Save the useful jail identifiers. Note the booking number, name number, pod or housing location and bond/court information when the official record displays them.
- Confirm the person is still in custody. The official lookup is a current-custody roster, not a permanent arrest-history database.
- Use the correct task-specific page next. Bond, court, mail, visits, phone, money and property each have separate Pima County rules.
Booking Number, Name Number and Pod Location
Pima County uses several jail identifiers for different services. Save them when the official result provides them.
| Identifier | Where it matters | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|
| Booking number | Mailing address, jail records requests and custody matching. | A court case number. |
| Name number | Phone services and some jail-account functions. | The booking number. |
| 9-digit phone PIN | GTL AdvancePay telephone setup; the Sheriff says zeros may need to be added before the name number to make nine digits. | A bank PIN or account password. |
| Pod location | Required in the Sheriff’s published inmate-mailing format. | A public street address or permanent housing guarantee. |
| Court reference / case number | Used to follow the criminal case with the correct court. | The jail booking number. |
What the Official Roster Does — and Does Not — Mean
Some People Are Serving Sentences
The Sheriff states that the current roster can include people who have been sentenced.
Some Are Held for Another Agency
A Pima County housing location does not necessarily mean Pima County controls every hold or eventual release decision.
A Charge Is Not a Conviction
The Sheriff’s own lookup states that the roster includes people who stand accused but have not been convicted.
What to Do if the Pima County Inmate Lookup Shows No Result
- Recheck the surname. Use the legal last name and reasonable hyphenation or spelling variants.
- Remember that this is a current-custody lookup. Someone previously booked but released may no longer appear.
- Consider intake timing. A very recent arrest may still be moving through booking, court appearance or housing assignment.
- Check the correct facility. If the arrest is connected with western Pima County, contact Ajo District Jail when appropriate.
- Check the court separately. A criminal case can continue even after the person leaves jail custody.
- Check Arizona DOC after a state transfer. County-jail custody and state-prison custody are separate systems.
- Check federal custody if genuinely relevant. Use BOP or the appropriate federal-court source rather than repeatedly searching the county roster.
- Call the jail for an urgent current-custody question. Main Jail: 520-351-8111.
Pima County Bond and Release Information
Pima County accepts bond at the Adult Detention Complex’s Inmate Accounts Office and through approved electronic channels. Verify the current inmate, exact case and every hold before paying.
Bond Agents and Lobby Kiosks
The Sheriff states that surety and currency bonds posted by bond agents are taken 24 hours a day, and cash/card transactions can be made at Main Jail lobby kiosks 24 hours a day.
TouchPay
Credit and debit bond transactions are accepted through the Sheriff-linked TouchPay route and by phone at 1-866-232-1899. Electronic-payment fees apply.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Daily
The Inmate Accounts public counter currently lists the same 10 a.m.–5 p.m. hours seven days a week.
In-Person Bond Rules
- Cash, cashier’s checks and money orders are accepted at the Inmate Accounts Office.
- The public counter requires the exact bond amount because jail staff does not make change.
- ID validation is required for bonds.
- Electronic services charge fees.
- The Sheriff is not permitted to recommend a bail bond company.
Release Timing After Bond
The Sheriff currently says most bond transactions are processed within an hour, but actual release processing may take up to five hours. People are processed for release between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.; the Sheriff states that releases do not occur between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Read Official Bond Instructions ↗
Pima County Court Records: Justice Court vs Superior Court
The jail lookup tells you about custody. The court tells you about filed charges, hearings, court orders and disposition. Pima County uses different court systems depending on the case.
Pima County Consolidated Justice Court
240 N. Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 Customer Service: 520-724-3171The public Justice Court system can search by name, case number or complaint number.
Important limitation: felony cases and certain protected matters are not available through the Justice Court online search.
Clerk of the Superior Court
110 W. Congress Street Tucson, AZ 85701 Public Records Services: 520-724-3240The Clerk provides a Public Record Search with limited Pima County Superior Court case information and also links users to Arizona eAccess.
The Clerk says document information may take approximately three business days after filing to appear online.
Pima County Initial Appearances
The Sheriff currently lists video initial appearances twice daily:
Morning Court
9:00 a.m.
Initial appearance is conducted by video rather than transporting the person into the courtroom.
Evening Court
7:00 p.m.
If a judge orders release, jail processing begins after the court session and may still take several hours.
Official Jail Court Schedule ↗
Pima County Jail Video Visitation
Pima County currently conducts ordinary social visits by video. On-site and remote visits follow different procedures.
One Free Visit
The Sheriff currently allows one free 30-minute on-site visit per inmate each week.
$9 for 30 Minutes
Additional on-site 30-minute visits are currently listed at $9 per inmate, per day.
$0.25 Per Minute
Remote GettingOut visits can last up to 15 minutes at a time and are currently priced at $0.25 per minute.
1–7 Days Ahead
On-site visits must be scheduled one to seven days in advance. Same-day walk-in visiting is not accepted.
When Visiting Becomes Available
The Sheriff states that a person may receive visitation after making a first court appearance and being assigned to a permanent housing unit. Disciplinary lockdown can suspend visits.
Remote Visit Now
Remote video uses ViaPath/GTL GettingOut. An incarcerated person can initiate a remote Visit Now call through a GTL tablet, so that specific remote service does not require the visitor to reserve a normal on-site slot in advance.
Visitor Requirements
- On-site visitors report to the Main Jail front desk 15 minutes before the scheduled visit.
- Bring current photo identification.
- No more than four people may visit at one time.
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Personal non-privileged video visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
- Dress, conduct and device restrictions apply to both remote and on-site visits.
Pima County Jail Mail, Postcards and Publications
Pima County uses a specific mail process. Do not address inmate mail to the Sheriff headquarters or copy another Arizona jail’s instructions.
Inmate’s Name Pod Location Booking Number P.O. Box 951 Tucson, AZ 85702Maximum 4.25 × 6 Inches
Incoming postcards cannot be altered, wrapped in plastic, contain glitter or include prohibited sexual, weapon or gang-related content.
Original Is Not Delivered
Incoming postcards are copied digitally or on paper for delivery. The Sheriff states the original postcard is destroyed after 14 calendar days.
Publisher / Distributor
Magazines, newspapers and soft-cover books must come directly from the publisher or a widely accepted distributor.
Packages
Incoming packages normally require prior authorization at least five days before shipment. That prior-authorization requirement does not apply to qualifying books and publications sent directly from a publisher or widely accepted distributor.
Money Orders or Government Checks Sent by Mail
If an envelope contains an acceptable money order or government check, add “Inmate Trust Account” to the mailing address. The Sheriff warns that other mail enclosed in that same trust-account envelope, such as a personal note, will not be delivered and will be returned.
Inmate Funds, Trust Accounts and Commissary
Inmate-account deposits and bond payments are separate transactions. Make sure you are funding the correct account before paying.
| Method | Current Pima County rule | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate Accounts counter | Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m., seven days a week. | Valid government photo ID is required. |
| U.S. bank check | Accepted at the Inmate Accounts Window. | Personal checks are not accepted. |
| Money order | Accepted at the Inmate Accounts Window. | Verify inmate identity before deposit. |
| U.S. paper currency | Accepted for the value deposited. | No change is given. |
| Coins | Not accepted for inmate-account deposits. | Use an approved alternative. |
| Online deposit | The Sheriff links to the GTL financial-services / TouchPay route. | Third-party transaction fees may apply. |
Pima County Commissary Packages
The Sheriff’s current jail navigation links its Commissary Ordering service to PimaCountyPackages.com. Use that Sheriff-linked route rather than searching for an unrelated commercial jail-package website.
Open Sheriff-Linked Commissary Ordering ↗
Pima County Jail Phone Calls and Voicemail
Pima County currently uses GTL / ConnectNetwork AdvancePay for inmate telephone service.
Prepaid Phone Account
Friends or family need sufficient funds in the appropriate AdvancePay account for inmate calls to connect.
The Sheriff says the inmate’s name number is converted to a 9-digit PIN by adding leading zeros when needed.
AdvancePay: 800-483-8314
Leave a Message
Voicemail system: 520-448-3426
Messages can currently be up to two minutes long. The Sheriff lists a cost of $2 per voicemail, deducted from the AdvancePay account and non-refundable.
GettingOut Tablets, Messages and Photos
ViaPath/GTL GettingOut provides tablets at the Adult Detention Complex for approved communication, education and entertainment services.
Messages
Friends and family can exchange approved electronic messages through GettingOut. Premium communication features require the appropriate account funding.
Photo Sharing
Approved photos can be shared using the GettingOut service, subject to jail content restrictions.
PIN Debit
The Sheriff states that the incarcerated person needs funds in the PIN Debit account for certain premium tablet services.
Inmate Property Release and Court Clothing
An incarcerated person must initiate a property release by submitting the jail’s Inmate Property Transaction form. Only the person named on the authorization may receive the released property.
Property Pickup
The Sheriff currently lists public property pickup Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., closed weekends and holidays.
The same official page also contains a broader operating-window reference for the Property Unit, so call before travelling when timing matters.
Property information:
520-351-8112
520-351-8281
Court Clothing
A person with an active Superior Court trial may have up to three sets of clothing for court appearances under the current Sheriff rules. Clothing exchanges are like-for-like and certain items are prohibited.
Victim Case Status and Release Notifications
Pima County currently offers a Sheriff-operated Victim Information Portal. It is separate from the public inmate lookup and requires a valid case number to access eligible case information.
Pima Sheriff Victim Information Portal
The portal can provide eligible victims with case information and may allow automated email or SMS notifications related to the case.
The Sheriff warns that some updates can take up to 48 hours to become available.
Arizona State Post-Conviction Notifications
When a case moves to Arizona state-prison custody after sentencing, ADCRR’s Office of Victim Support and Engagement handles qualifying post-conviction notification requests.
If the Person Was Transferred Out of Pima County Jail
Arizona ADCRR
Use the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry Inmate Data Search after a person enters state-prison jurisdiction.
ADCRR specifically warns that release dates and release types in its search have not been verified or audited and are subject to change.
Federal BOP
If a federal sentence or Bureau of Prisons facility is involved, use the federal BOP locator instead of the Pima County jail lookup.
City / County Transfer
If the arrest began with a municipal police department, determine whether the person was still in short-term city processing or had already moved into county custody.
For federal-custody troubleshooting, see the Federal Jail Inmate Search guide.
How to Request a Pima County Jail Record
The public inmate lookup answers a current-custody question. A historical booking or jail report requires a separate records request.
Jail Records Request
Pima County Adult Detention Complex Attn: Jail Records Requests 1270 W. Silverlake Road Tucson, AZ 85713 Message Line: 520-351-8228The request form asks for the inmate’s full name and can also use date of birth, name number, booking number and housing location when available.
Current Jail-Report Fees
- Reports: $5 each.
- More than 20 pages: additional $0.25 per page.
- Printed photos and certain media have separate fees.
- Large production requests may incur a production fee after the first hour.
Urgent Welfare Concerns and PREA Reporting
Contact the Jail
For a time-sensitive concern involving a person currently housed at the Adult Detention Complex, contact the jail at 520-351-8111.
The Sheriff also lists a 24/7 mental-health hotline at 520-622-6000.
Report Sexual Misconduct
The Pima County Adult Detention Complex states that it has zero tolerance for sexual assault and abuse. Reports may be made by family, friends or other members of the public.
Sexual Misconduct message line: 520-351-8414
Official Pima County Jail Action Directory
Search the legal last name for current PCADC custody.
Open Lookup ↗On-site scheduling, GettingOut, remote visits and current restrictions.
Visit Rules ↗Postcards, publications, packages, trust-account mail and address format.
Mail Rules ↗Inmate-account counter rules and Sheriff-linked online deposit route.
Money Rules ↗Use the commissary-ordering service linked from the Sheriff website.
Order Route ↗GTL AdvancePay, name-number/PIN instructions and voicemail service.
Phone Rules ↗Search eligible Pima County Justice Court cases by name or case information.
Search Cases ↗Use the Clerk’s public-record routes for Superior Court cases.
Court Records ↗Use after transfer into Arizona state correctional jurisdiction.
ADCRR Search ↗Use when current inmate lookup is not the record you need.
Request Records ↗Before You Pay, Visit, Send Mail or Publish a Pima County Jail Result
- Use the official Sheriff inmate lookup first.
- Remember that it covers current custody, not every historical booking.
- Match more than a surname when several people appear.
- Save the booking number, name number and pod location when relevant.
- Use the court — not the jail roster — for case disposition.
- Check Justice Court and Superior Court separately.
- Verify every hold before assuming bond produces release.
- Recheck the visitation scheduler before driving to Silverlake Road.
- Use Pima County’s own P.O. Box 951 mail instructions.
- Do not confuse inmate-account money with bond payments.
- Use the Sheriff-linked commissary provider rather than a search-engine ad.
- Do not treat an arrest, charge or custody listing as proof of guilt.
Pima County Jail Inmate Lookup FAQs
Where is the official Pima County jail inmate lookup?
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department operates the Inmate Lookup Public View at sheriff.pima.gov/inmate. The official page says the roster contains people currently in the custody of the Pima County Adult Detention Complex.
How do I search the Pima County inmate lookup?
Enter the person’s legal last name in the official Sheriff lookup. Review all matching results carefully and save useful identifiers such as the booking number, name number or pod location when displayed.
Does the Pima County inmate lookup show released people?
The Sheriff describes the roster as containing people currently in PCADC custody. A person who has been released or transferred may no longer appear. Use a jail-record request or court system when you need historical information.
What should I do if the person does not appear?
Recheck the legal surname, consider very recent booking delays, confirm whether Ajo or another jurisdiction is involved, check the court separately, and use Arizona DOC or federal systems when a transfer may have occurred. For urgent current-custody questions, call the Main Jail at 520-351-8111.
How do I pay bond at Pima County Jail?
The Sheriff accepts several bond routes, including the Main Jail Inmate Accounts Office, lobby kiosks, approved bond agents and electronic TouchPay card transactions. Verify the exact person, case, bond and holds before paying.
Does paying bond guarantee immediate release?
No. The Sheriff says release processing may take up to five hours, and releases are not processed between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Other warrants, holds or court conditions can also affect release.
How do video visits work at Pima County Jail?
Social visits are conducted by video. On-site visits must be scheduled one to seven days ahead, while GettingOut Visit Now allows an incarcerated person to initiate qualifying remote visits through a tablet. Check the current scheduler before travel.
What address do I use for Pima County inmate mail?
Current Sheriff instructions use the inmate’s name, pod location, booking number, P.O. Box 951, Tucson, AZ 85702. If the envelope contains an acceptable money order or government check, add “Inmate Trust Account” as directed by the Sheriff.
How do I check a Pima County criminal court case?
Use Pima County Consolidated Justice Court for eligible Justice Court matters and the Pima County Clerk of Superior Court for Superior Court cases. Felony cases are not available in the Justice Court online search.
What if someone was transferred to an Arizona state prison?
Use the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry Inmate Data Search. ADCRR warns that displayed release dates and release types have not been verified or audited and may change.
Official Sources Reviewed
- Pima County Sheriff — Inmate Lookup Public View
- Pima County Sheriff — Jail Information
- Pima County Sheriff — Pay a Bond
- Pima County Sheriff — Court Information
- Pima County Sheriff — Transfer Money
- Pima County Sheriff — Inmate Visitation
- Pima County Sheriff — Postal Service
- Pima County Sheriff — Inmate Phone Service
- Pima County Sheriff — Tablet Services
- Pima County Sheriff — Inmate Property
- Pima County Sheriff — Obtain Jail Report
- Pima County Sheriff — PREA / Sexual Misconduct Reporting
- Pima County Sheriff — Victim Information Portal
- Pima County Consolidated Justice Court — Case Search
- Pima County Clerk of Superior Court — Case Records
- Arizona Judicial Branch — eAccess
- Arizona Department of Corrections — Inmate Data Search