Choose the Right Arizona Inmate Search Before You Search a Name
Arizona does not have one public database covering every county jail, city holding facility and state prison. A recent local arrest usually belongs with the county sheriff, while a person serving an Arizona state-prison sentence belongs in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry system.
Online county access also varies. Some Arizona sheriffs publish a live roster, some require a phone call, and some have restricted or disabled public search tools after recent court rulings.
Arizona Custody Board
Fast Answer
For an AZ county jail inmate search, first identify the Arizona county connected with the arrest. Then use that county sheriff or detention authority’s current lookup method. Do not assume every Arizona county has a public online roster.
For a person in an Arizona state prison, use the official ADCRR Inmate Data Search. ADCRR warns that release dates and release types shown in its public data have not been verified or audited and can change.
Choose the Arizona inmate-search task you need
- Choose the correct system
- County lookup availability
- County jail search steps
- Why some rosters disappeared
- ADCRR inmate search
- No-result troubleshooting
- Arizona court records
- Bond and release
- ADCRR visitation
- ADCRR mail
- ADCRR inmate deposits
- ADCRR phone calls
- Victim notifications
- ADCRR public records
- Federal / ICE custody
- Official action directory
- FAQs
Which Arizona Custody Search Should You Use?
This selector does not search any government database itself. It only routes you to the official source that best matches the situation.
Select a task above
The matching official source will appear here.
Arizona County Jail Search Availability Is Not Uniform
Arizona county jail access changed significantly after litigation concerning publication of pretrial detainee photographs and identifying information. Do not assume that an old “inmate search” bookmark still works or that a missing online roster means the county stopped providing inmate information entirely.
| County | Current public route | Important 2026 note | Fallback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Phoenix / Mesa / Valley |
MCSO Inmate Information ↗ | Use the Sheriff’s current inmate-information route rather than old mugshot pages. MCSO operates multiple jail facilities, so save the current facility and booking identifier. |
MCSO main: 602-876-1000 Jail/SIMS: 602-876-0322 |
| Pima Tucson |
Pima Inmate Lookup ↗ | The current public roster contains people presently in Pima County Adult Detention Center custody and allows last-name searching. | Use the official Sheriff inmate page and detention contact information. |
| Pinal Florence / Casa Grande region |
Pinal Inmate Search Endpoint ↗ | Status conflict: an official Pinal information page says the public search was paused after the Houston ruling, while the official legacy search endpoint has recently continued responding. Verify live availability before relying on it. | Jail Inmate Information: 520-213-8553 |
| Yavapai Prescott / Camp Verde |
YCSO Inmate Search ↗ | Yavapai’s public search is for people currently in custody and the Sheriff states that the information is updated periodically. | Detention Information: 928-567-7734 |
| Coconino Flagstaff / Page |
No public web roster | Coconino Sheriff explicitly says inmates are not listed on its website. |
Flagstaff Jail: 928-226-5200 Page Jail: 928-645-8873 |
| Mohave Kingman / Lake Havasu region |
Mohave Inmate Search Status ↗ | Mohave says its inmate-search tool has been turned off to comply with recent legal requirements and court rulings. It currently routes public lists through Sheriff press releases. | Detention Facility: 928-753-0759 |
Maricopa County: Do Not Assume One Jail Building
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office operates a multi-jail system. Its current jail directory includes facilities such as Towers Jail, and the county’s Intake, Transfer and Release facility handles centralized booking/release functions within the wider jail system.
MCSO Inmate Information
Start with MCSO inmate information and save the booking number, facility and any court clue available before paying, travelling or trying to contact the person.
Intake, Transfer & Release
Maricopa County’s ITR facility at 2670 S. 28th Drive in Phoenix handles intake, self-surrenders and releases and functions as a transportation hub across the Sheriff’s jail system.
Pima County: Current-Custody Roster
Pima County’s official public roster expressly says it contains information about people currently in the custody of the Pima County Adult Detention Center. The page also reminds users that a person may be accused but not convicted.
Open Pima County Inmate Lookup ↗
Yavapai County: Current Custody Only
Yavapai’s public disclaimer says its web data contains people currently in custody at Yavapai detention facilities. Its current Sheriff search accepts a last name.
Coconino County: Call Instead of Searching
Flagstaff & Page Detention
Coconino County Sheriff says people in custody are not listed on its website. Call the Flagstaff facility and choose the inmate-information option.
Flagstaff Jail: 928-226-5200
Page Jail: 928-645-8873
The main Flagstaff facility is at 951 E. Sawmill Road; the Page holding facility is at 713 Tunnel Road.
Mohave County: Public Search Currently Disabled
Use Sheriff Updates or Call the Jail
Mohave County says its inmate-search tool is turned off because of recent legal requirements and court rulings. The county currently points users to Sheriff press releases for inmate lists.
Mohave County Adult Detention Facility:
501 S. Highway 66
Kingman, AZ 86401
928-753-0759
How to Search an Arizona County Jail Correctly
- Identify the arrest county. Use where the arrest or receiving jail is located—not automatically the person’s home address.
- Open the official Sheriff or county detention website. Avoid scraped mugshot directories and paid people-search sites.
- Check whether online search is currently offered. In Arizona, some counties now use phone or press-release routes instead.
- Search the legal name or booking identifier. Use whatever fields the county currently provides.
- Compare more than a name. Match booking date, facility, age/DOB clue, charges or other legitimate identifiers.
- Save the booking number. County jail services often need it for visits, phone, mail, money or bond questions.
- Confirm current custody. A historical booking or old screenshot is not proof the person remains jailed.
- Use the court separately. Booking charges and jail status do not replace the criminal court record.
- Open current service pages before paying or travelling. Vendors, fees, mail addresses and visit schedules can change independently.
Why Some Arizona Jail Rosters and Mugshot Searches Changed
Arizona county access changed after federal litigation involving Maricopa County’s publication of booking photographs and personal information about pretrial detainees.
The safest workflow is therefore official county page → current lookup if offered → official phone fallback, rather than bookmarking one third-party statewide roster.
Arizona State Prison Search: ADCRR Inmate Data Search
Use ADCRR only when the person is in Arizona state correctional custody or the question concerns an ADCRR inmate record.
ADCRR Inmate Data Search
This is the official Arizona state corrections search. It is separate from Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, Coconino, Mohave and other county jail systems.
Verify Before Relying
ADCRR explicitly warns that release dates and release types shown in the public system have not been verified or audited and are subject to change.
Court File Controls
ADCRR directs users seeking offense details to the case file maintained by the Clerk of the Court where the matter was adjudicated.
Why an Arizona Inmate Search May Show No Result
Fresh Arrest
The person may still be in transport, booking, fingerprinting, medical intake or court processing.
Wrong County
The arresting city, warrant county and receiving jail are not always the same jurisdiction.
Roster Restricted
The county may have disabled or changed its public inmate-search tool.
Transferred
The person may have moved to ADCRR, another county, federal custody, immigration detention or release processing.
- Recheck the full legal name and spelling.
- Use a booking or inmate number when available.
- Confirm the correct Arizona county.
- Look for a county phone fallback if no web roster exists.
- Check the Arizona court record for recent hearings or release orders.
- Use ADCRR after a state-prison transfer.
- Use BOP for federal custody.
- Use ICE only when immigration detention is the correct system.
Arizona Criminal Court Records After a Jail Search
A jail roster answers a custody question. The Arizona court system answers a case question.
Public Access to Court Information
Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access currently provides case information from 177 of 184 courts.
The system states that information is updated weekly, generally each Friday to reflect case information through the preceding Wednesday.
Arizona eAccess
eAccess provides many Superior Court criminal and civil records filed from July 1, 2010 onward. For Pima criminal matters, online eAccess coverage generally starts July 1, 2015.
The service currently says its data may update about every two hours.
Arizona Bond and Release Rules Are Local and Case-Specific
Do not apply one Arizona county’s bond process to another county. The Sheriff, jail, justice court, municipal court or Superior Court handling the case may control different parts of release.
Confirm Current Custody
Verify the correct person, booking number and jail before discussing money.
Check the Court Order
Confirm bond/release conditions with the official jail and court instead of relying on an old screenshot.
Check Holds
Another warrant, detainer, probation matter, no-bond order or separate case can affect release.
Arizona State Prison Visitation
These rules apply to ADCRR state-prison visitation, not automatically to county jails.
Approval Required
Prospective visitors must submit an ADCRR visitation/phone application and pass the applicable screening process.
$25 Background Check
ADCRR currently lists a one-time non-refundable $25 background-check fee for adult applicants seeking in-person/video visitation privileges, subject to listed exemptions.
Allow Up to 60 Days
ADCRR asks applicants to allow up to 60 days once required payment and supporting documentation have been received.
No $25 Fee
People applying only for phone privileges do not currently pay the $25 visitation background-check fee.
Arizona State Prison Mail Changed in 2025–2026
Personal Mail
ADCRR moved ordinary incoming personal mail to a digital-processing model effective December 15, 2025.
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Inmate Full First and Last Name + ADCRR Number Prison Complex, Assigned Unit PO Box 211309 Dallas, TX 75211Mail is scanned in color and delivered through the incarcerated person’s secure tablet. If a tablet is unavailable or malfunctioning, ADCRR says it provides kiosk access or a black-and-white print.
Legal Mail — Current July 2026 Rule
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Inmate Full First and Last Name + ADCRR Number Prison Complex, Assigned Unit 801 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85034Effective July 13, 2026, ADCRR centralizes qualifying legal mail at this Phoenix address. Attorneys and licensed Arizona Legal Paraprofessionals follow the Department’s current registration/barcode process; judges and courts are treated differently under the July 10 update.
Open Current ADCRR Mail Rules ↗
Arizona State Prison Inmate Deposits
ADCRR currently supports electronic inmate deposits through multiple approved providers.
Keefe
Electronic and supported walk-up deposit options are available under ADCRR’s current vendor program.
JPay
ADCRR currently lists JPay for internet/mobile, telephone and participating storefront transactions.
GTL
GTL is also listed as an approved electronic deposit provider, including supported walk-up routes.
Arizona State Prison Phone Calls
ADCRR currently uses Securus Technologies for state-prison telephone service.
Securus
Friends and family can use the appropriate Securus account route to receive or fund authorized calls.
Securus Customer Service: 800-844-6591
Personal Allowed Number List
Effective February 15, 2026, ADCRR reestablished a Personal Allowed Number list. Inmates can generally have up to 20 approved people associated with the calling list, subject to Department rules and exceptions.
Call quantity depends on custody and Earned Incentive phase. ADCRR’s current 2026 table ranges from limited daily 15-minute calls in higher-security/detention settings to broader privileges in eligible lower-custody phases.
Arizona Victim Custody Notifications
Arizona notification depends on whether the person is still in county jail or has entered post-conviction ADCRR custody.
VINE / County Notification
VINE participation is county- and agency-specific in Arizona. Use VINELink or the responsible county prosecutor/sheriff victim-services page to verify whether current jail notifications are available.
ADCRR Victim Support
After sentencing, eligible victims can request post-conviction notification through the process described by ADCRR’s Office of Victim Support and Engagement.
Toll-free: 866-787-7233
Phoenix: 602-542-1853
ADCRR Public Record Requests
Use ADCRR Public Access when you need a Department-maintained inmate record rather than a simple custody lookup.
Online Public Record Request
ADCRR allows requests for categories including basic agency records, employee records and inmate records.
Public Access phone: 602-542-5886
Some Records Are Not Released
ADCRR says it no longer approves public requests for inmate visitation lists or tablet contacts because of operational-security and safety concerns.
Arizona County Jail vs. ADCRR vs. Federal / ICE Custody
| Situation | Correct source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Arizona county arrest | County Sheriff / detention authority | County jails are local systems with different public-access methods. |
| Arizona state-prison custody | ADCRR Inmate Data Search | ADCRR manages Arizona state correctional custody. |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons custody | BOP Inmate Locator | Federal prison custody is separate from Arizona county and state custody. |
| U.S. Marshals pretrial detention | Federal court + local contract facility / BOP context | A federal detainee can temporarily be housed in a county or contract facility before BOP designation. |
| Immigration detention | ICE Online Detainee Locator | ICE custody is a separate federal immigration system. |
Urgent Welfare or Medical Concern
Use the facility holding the person. County-jail health services are separate from ADCRR prison health services.
Correctional Health Clinical Liaison
Maricopa County currently lists 602-506-5240 for non-emergency clinical liaison communication.
For after-hours emergency concerns involving someone in the Maricopa jail system, the county currently directs callers to MCSO-SIMS at 602-876-0322.
Use Facility Escalation Path
ADCRR directs medical, dental and mental-health concerns first through facility health administration, with escalation through the Department’s Constituent Services process where needed.
Family & Friends Liaison:
602-364-3945
In-state toll-free: 866-333-2039
Official Arizona Inmate Lookup Action Directory
Use for Arizona state correctional custody and state inmate records.
Open ADCRR Search ↗Use for current Maricopa County jail custody in the Phoenix metro area.
Open MCSO ↗Because current web availability is inconsistent, verify the official search and use the jail information line if needed.
Check Pinal Status ↗Search people currently held in Yavapai detention facilities.
Open Yavapai ↗Coconino does not publish an online inmate roster; call detention for current custody.
Open Coconino Jail ↗Mohave currently says the web inmate-search tool is turned off.
Open Mohave Status ↗Use for statewide participating-court docket information after checking custody.
Open Case Search ↗Access eligible Superior Court criminal/civil records and document images.
Open eAccess ↗Check digital personal-mail, legal-mail, publication and package routing.
Open Mail Rules ↗Current Keefe, JPay and GTL deposit routes and fee tables.
Open Deposits ↗Request Department-maintained inmate or agency records.
Open Records Guide ↗Before You Pay, Visit, Mail or Share an Arizona Custody Result
- Identify county jail vs. state prison first.
- Use the responsible official agency.
- Check whether the county still publishes a roster.
- Match more than the person’s name.
- Save the booking number or ADCRR number.
- Confirm current facility before travelling or mailing.
- Use the court record for formal case status.
- Verify bond through the local jail and court.
- Recheck mail, phone and money vendors before paying.
- Never treat arrest, booking or custody data as proof of guilt.
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AZ County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
Does Arizona have one statewide county jail inmate search?
No. Arizona county jails are managed locally, primarily by county sheriffs, and public access differs by county. Use the responsible county source for a recent arrest and ADCRR only for Arizona state-prison custody.
What is the official Arizona state-prison inmate search?
The official state correctional search is the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry Inmate Data Search.
Why can’t I find someone on an Arizona county jail website?
The person may still be processing, may be in another county or city facility, may have transferred, or the county may not publish an online roster. Coconino uses phone-based inmate information and Mohave currently says its public search has been turned off.
Is the Pinal County inmate search online?
Pinal County’s official sources currently show conflicting status: its county information page says the public search was paused following court rulings, while an official search endpoint has recently continued responding. If the online result is unavailable or unclear, call Jail Inmate Information at 520-213-8553.
Does Pima County have an online inmate roster?
Yes. Pima County Sheriff currently provides an inmate lookup for people in the custody of the Pima County Adult Detention Center.
Does Coconino County publish inmates online?
No. Coconino County Sheriff currently states that inmates are not listed on its website. Call 928-226-5200 for the Flagstaff detention facility or 928-645-8873 for the Page facility.
Can I rely on an ADCRR projected release date?
ADCRR expressly warns that release dates and release types displayed through its public Inmate Data Search have not been verified or audited and are subject to change.
Where does ordinary mail for an Arizona state prisoner go?
Under the current ADCRR digital-mail system, ordinary personal mail is sent to PO Box 211309, Dallas, TX 75211, with the incarcerated person’s full name, ADCRR number, prison complex and assigned unit.
How do I send money to an Arizona state prisoner?
ADCRR currently supports electronic deposits through Keefe, JPay and GTL. Check the current Department fee table immediately before making a transfer.
Where do I find the Arizona criminal court case after locating someone in jail?
Use Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access for participating-court case information and eAccess for eligible Superior Court records and documents. Both services warn that online information is not the official court record, so important information should be verified with the court or clerk.
Official Sources Reviewed
- ADCRR — Inmate Data Search
- Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
- ADCRR — Visitation
- ADCRR — Inmate Mail
- ADCRR — Inmate Deposits
- ADCRR — Inmate Concerns / Constituent Services
- ADCRR — Public Records
- ADCRR — Victim Support & Engagement
- Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
- Pima County Sheriff — Inmate Lookup
- Pinal County — Inmate Search Status
- Yavapai County Sheriff — Inmate Search
- Coconino County Sheriff — Detention Facility
- Mohave County Sheriff — Inmate Search Status
- Arizona Judicial Branch — Public Access Case Search
- Arizona Judicial Branch — eAccess
- VINELink
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator
- ICE Online Detainee Locator