Arizona Booking and Release Records
Arizona booking and release records show who has been arrested and held in county jails or state prisons. These records include arrest dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and release information. County sheriff offices across Arizona manage local jail rosters. The Arizona Department of Corrections handles state prison data. You can search many of these booking records online at no cost. Some counties post daily jail rosters on their websites. Others require you to call or visit in person to get this information.
Arizona Booking Records Quick Facts
Arizona State Prison Inmate Search
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry runs the state prison system. They keep records on every person sent to state prison. This includes inmates serving time now and those released in the past. The ADCRR database goes back to 1985. You can search it free online.
To find someone in Arizona state prison, use the ADCRR Inmate Data Search portal. You can look up inmates by name or by their six digit ADCRR number. The search lets you filter results by gender and status. Status options include active inmates, those on parole, and people who have left the system. Each result shows basic info about the inmate and their current location within the Arizona prison system.
Keep in mind that release dates shown in this system have not been verified. They can change based on good time credits, parole decisions, or other factors. If you need exact release info, contact the ADCRR directly at 602-364-3945. For calls within Arizona, you can also dial the toll free line at 866-333-2039.
Note: Offense details are not shown in the ADCRR search and must be obtained from the Clerk of Court where the case was heard.
County Jail Booking Records in Arizona
Each of the 15 counties in Arizona runs its own jail. The county sheriff oversees jail operations. When someone is arrested and booked into a county jail, the sheriff office creates a booking record. This record shows the arrest date, charges, bond amount, and other details. Many Arizona counties post current jail rosters online.
Maricopa County has the largest jail system in Arizona. The Maricopa County Sheriff Office runs multiple jail facilities in the Phoenix area. You can search their inmate database at mcso.org/InmateInfo. Search by booking number or by name and date of birth. The system shows current inmates only. For public records requests, email PublicRecords@mcso.maricopa.gov or call 602-876-1078. Cash and money orders are the only payment methods accepted for records fees.
Pima County in southern Arizona also offers online inmate lookup. The Pima County Sheriff runs the jail in Tucson. Their online inmate lookup shows people currently in custody. It includes both sentenced inmates and those awaiting trial. For jail records copies, contact the Records Division at 520-351-4650. Reports cost $5.00 each with an extra 25 cents per page for longer documents.
Some Arizona counties have taken their inmate search tools offline. A 2024 court ruling in Houston v. Maricopa County led several counties to stop posting mugshots and inmate lists online. Cochise, Mohave, and Pinal counties all disabled their public inmate search tools after this decision. You can still get booking information by calling these jails directly or filing a records request.
How to Search Arizona Booking Records
Finding booking and release records in Arizona depends on where the arrest happened. Local arrests go to county jails. State prison data is separate. Here is how to search each type of record in Arizona.
For county jail records, start with the sheriff office website for that county. Many have online inmate search tools. Type in the person's name to see if they are currently in jail. Current inmates show up with their charges and bond info. If the online search does not work or the county does not have one, call the jail directly. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and provide basic booking details over the phone.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety maintains criminal history records at the state level. Under ARS § 41-1750, DPS runs the Central State Repository for all Arizona criminal records. However, state law does not allow DPS to do criminal background checks for private citizens or employers. The repository is mainly for law enforcement and licensed agencies. If you need your own record, you can request a record review through the DPS Public Services Portal.
DPS charges fees for record copies. A paper report sent by mail costs $9.00 for the first nine pages. Extra pages are 10 cents each. Email delivery is also $9.00 for files up to 5 MB. Video requests run $21.33 per half hour of footage. Contact DPS at 602-223-2000 and select option 2 for records help.
Arizona Public Records Law
Arizona has strong public records laws. ARS § 39-121 states that public records held by any officer shall be open to inspection at all times during office hours. This means anyone can ask to see booking records, arrest reports, and other law enforcement documents. You do not need to give a reason.
Under ARS § 39-121.01, you can request copies of any public record during regular business hours. The agency can charge reasonable fees to cover copying costs. Most sheriff offices charge between $5 and $15 for standard reports. Longer documents may cost more per page.
If an agency denies your records request, you have options. ARS § 39-121.02 allows you to file a special action in superior court to challenge the denial. The court can order the agency to release the records if the denial was improper. Commercial requests have added rules under ARS § 39-121.03 that require you to state your commercial purpose.
Note: Some booking record details may be redacted to protect victim information or ongoing investigations.
Arizona VINE Victim Notification
VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It is a free service that alerts crime victims when an offender's custody status changes. If someone you know was arrested in Arizona, you can register for VINE alerts to find out when they are released or moved.
Arizona VINE works around the clock. You can get alerts by phone, email, or text message. The system covers both county jails and state prisons in Arizona. To sign up or search for an offender, visit VINELink.com. You can also call the Arizona VINE hotline at 1-800-247-9763 any time day or night.
VINE is especially useful if you need to know when someone gets out of jail. The system sends alerts automatically so you do not have to keep checking. Registration is confidential. The person in custody will not know you signed up for alerts about their case.
Arizona Booking Record Fees
Fees for booking records vary by county and type of record. Many online searches are free. Getting copies of reports or certified documents costs money. Here are typical fees you can expect across Arizona counties.
Yuma County charges $3.00 for case reports and $1.00 for incident reports. Photos, audio, and video cost $5.00 per CD. Adult arrest records have no charge. Pima County charges $5.00 per report plus 25 cents per page over 20 pages. Security video and phone recordings require a subpoena. Gila County charges $8.00 for the first 20 pages and 25 cents after that. Pinal County has a $7.50 fee for reports up to 25 pages.
For city police records, fees also vary. Phoenix charges 24 cents per page for incident reports. Body camera footage costs $4.00. Tucson charges $5.00 per report plus 25 cents per page after the first 15. Mesa charges $5.00 for the first 50 pages of a police report. Video requests run $46.00 per hour of footage across most Arizona cities.
Note: Fees can change, so contact the specific agency to confirm current costs before submitting a request.
Browse Arizona Booking Records by County
Each county sheriff in Arizona maintains booking records for their local jail. Select a county below to find contact info, online search tools, and records request details for that area.
Booking Records in Major Arizona Cities
City police departments handle arrests but booking records are kept at the county jail level. Select a city to learn where to find booking records for arrests in that area.