Mesa Booking and Release Records

Mesa booking and release records involve the Mesa Police Department and Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Mesa PD handles arrests within city limits and maintains police reports and incident records. Jail booking records are kept by the Maricopa County Sheriff which operates the county jail system. When Mesa police arrest someone, that person goes to a Maricopa County jail for processing. Mesa is Arizona's third largest city with its own Criminal Justice Information Division handling records requests. The city offers a MAARS system for arrest record searches. For jail booking details, contact the county sheriff.

Mesa Police Records Division

Mesa Police Department has a Criminal Justice Information Division that handles records requests. They maintain police reports, arrest records, and other documents from Mesa arrests.

Police reports cost $5.00 for the first 50 pages. The MAARS arrest record search costs $10.00. Body camera video costs $46.00 per hour of footage. Visit the Mesa Police records page for complete fee information and request forms.

The Mesa Police records office is at 59 S. Hibbert in Mesa, Arizona 85210. Call 480-644-2310 for questions about records requests. Include incident dates, case numbers, and names of people involved when submitting requests. Complete information speeds up processing.

Note: Mesa police have arrest reports. Maricopa County has jail booking records. You may need both.

Mesa Jail Booking Records

Jail booking records for Mesa arrests are at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Mesa does not operate its own jail facility.

Search current inmates at mcso.org/InmateInfo. Enter the person's name and date of birth to see if they are in custody. The system shows charges, bond amounts, and which facility houses the inmate. Released people do not appear in the search.

For copies of jail booking records, contact MCSO at 602-876-1078 or email PublicRecords@mcso.maricopa.gov. Only cash and money orders are accepted for payment. The sheriff's headquarters is at 550 W. Jackson St. in Phoenix. Allow up to 30 business days for mail requests.

Arizona Public Records Access

Arizona law protects your right to access booking records. Under ARS § 39-121, public records are open to inspection during office hours.

Both Mesa PD and Maricopa County sheriff must comply with public records law. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Fees cover copying costs. Some information may be restricted for active investigations or to protect victims.

Mesa Area VINE Alerts

Arizona VINE covers Maricopa County jails where Mesa 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 Mesa find this service useful for tracking offenders.

Maricopa County Jail Services for Mesa Arrests

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

Visitation at Maricopa County jails follows specific rules and schedules. Each facility has its own visiting hours. You must be on an approved visitor list in most cases. Bring valid photo ID to every visit. Check the MCSO website or call ahead to confirm current hours and requirements. Rules about what you can wear and bring apply strictly.

To add money to an inmate's account, use the Maricopa County approved methods. Electronic deposits go through third party services. These charge processing fees on top of your deposit amount. You can also deposit cash at jail kiosks during certain hours. Inmates use these funds for commissary purchases including snacks, hygiene items, phone time, and other approved products.

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 county custody. Rates and fees vary based on call type and duration.

Note: Jail rules change periodically. Always call ahead or check the MCSO website to confirm current policies before visiting or sending money to an inmate.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Mesa is in the Phoenix metro area in Maricopa County. All nearby cities use the same county jail system.

Nearby cities include Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. Each has its own police but all jail bookings go through Maricopa County Sheriff.