Flagstaff Booking and Release Records

Flagstaff booking and release records involve both city and county agencies. The Flagstaff Police Department handles arrests within city limits and maintains police reports. Jail booking records are kept by the Coconino County Sheriff's Office which runs the detention facility. When Flagstaff police arrest someone, that person goes to the Coconino County jail for booking and processing. Flagstaff has consolidated some services with the county including records management. To find booking information about a Flagstaff arrest, you may need to check with both the city police and the county sheriff depending on what records you need.

Flagstaff Police Records Division

Flagstaff Police Department has a Records Division that handles requests for police reports and incident documents. Some services are consolidated with Coconino County.

Visit the Flagstaff Police records page for information about requesting documents. Police reports cost $8.00 for the first 20 pages. Fingerprint cards cost $6.00 each. Body camera and other video costs $46.00 per hour of footage. These fees cover staff time and materials for processing requests.

The Flagstaff records office is at 911 E Sawmill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Call 928-214-2530 for questions about records requests. This number handles both city and county record inquiries due to the consolidated services. Provide incident dates, locations, and names when requesting records.

Flagstaff Jail Booking Records

Jail booking records for Flagstaff arrests are at the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. Flagstaff does not have its own jail facility.

The Coconino County jail in Flagstaff is at 951 E. Sawmill Road. Call 928-226-5200 for information about current inmates. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking details. The county also has a smaller facility in Page for the northern part of the county.

Coconino County no longer offers face-to-face visitation. Video visitation is now the only option. Each inmate gets 60 minutes of free video visits per week. Additional visits cost money through the third-party video system. Contact the jail for current visitation procedures and rules.

Note: Records requests at 928-214-2530 handle both Flagstaff PD and county sheriff documents.

Arizona Public Records Access

Arizona law gives you the right to access booking records from Flagstaff and Coconino County. Under ARS § 39-121, public records are open to inspection during office hours.

You do not need to explain why you want records. Agencies can charge reasonable fees for copies. Some information may be restricted for active investigations or to protect victim privacy. If denied access, you can challenge the denial in court under ARS § 39-121.02.

Flagstaff Area VINE Alerts

Arizona VINE covers Coconino County jail where Flagstaff arrestees are held. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. This free service alerts crime victims when an offender's custody status changes.

Visit VINELink.com or call 1-800-247-9763 to sign up. Choose notification by phone, email, or text message. The service is free and confidential. You get alerts if the person is released, transferred, or escapes. Registration is confidential and the offender will not know you signed up. Crime victims in Flagstaff find this service useful for tracking offenders.

Coconino County Jail Services for Flagstaff Arrests

The Coconino County jail offers various services for inmates and their families. Since Flagstaff uses county jail, these services apply to Flagstaff arrests. This includes visitation, money deposits, and communication options.

Coconino County no longer offers face-to-face visitation. Video visitation is now the only option. Each inmate gets 60 minutes of free video visits per week. Additional visits cost money through the third-party video system. Contact the jail at 928-226-5200 for current procedures and rules.

To add money to an inmate's account, use the Coconino County approved methods. Electronic deposits typically go through third party services which charge processing fees. Inmates use these funds for commissary purchases. This includes snacks, hygiene items, phone time, and other approved products available at the facility.

Phone calls from jail are handled through a contracted provider. Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid accounts. Set up an account through the provider to receive calls from someone in Coconino County custody. Rates and fees vary based on call type and how long you talk.

Note: Jail rules change periodically. Always call the Coconino County jail to confirm current policies before visiting or trying to send money to an inmate.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Flagstaff is in northern Arizona in Coconino County. Other communities in the area use the same county jail system.

Nearby cities include Williams, Sedona (partially in Coconino County), and Page in the northern part of the county. For cities in other areas, check Phoenix to the south in Maricopa County or Lake Havasu City to the west in Mohave County.