Yuma City Arrest and Booking Records

Yuma booking and release records involve two agencies. The Yuma Police Department handles arrests within city limits and maintains police reports and incident records. Jail booking records are kept by the Yuma County Sheriff's Office which runs the county jail. When Yuma police make an arrest, the person goes to Yuma County jail for processing. The city is the county seat so the jail is nearby. The city police have arrest details and incident information. The county sheriff has jail records showing custody status, formal charges, and bond amounts. You may need records from both agencies.

Yuma Police Records Bureau

Yuma Police Department has a Records Bureau that handles requests for police reports and incident documents from city arrests.

Visit the Yuma Police Records page for information about requesting documents. Case reports cost $10. Background checks also cost $10. Digital media requests cost $46 per hour of footage. The department is at 1500 S. First Avenue in Yuma. Call 928-373-4700 for questions.

Include incident dates, locations, and names when requesting records. Case numbers speed up processing. Yuma PD handles records for incidents within city limits. The county sheriff handles jail booking records.

Note: City police have arrest reports. Yuma County has jail booking records.

Yuma City Jail Booking Records

Jail booking records for Yuma city arrests are at the Yuma County Sheriff's Office. The city does not have its own jail.

Search current inmates at the Yuma County inmate search. Enter a name, subject number, or booking number. The system shows charges, bond amounts, and booking information. Only current inmates appear in the search.

Yuma County has affordable records fees. Case reports cost $3. Incident reports are $1. Adult arrest records have no charge. Contact the sheriff at 928-329-2254 or email SORec@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov. The records office is at 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B.

Arizona Public Records Law

Arizona law gives you access to booking records. Under ARS § 39-121, public records are open during office hours.

Both Yuma PD and Yuma County sheriff must comply. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Agencies can charge fees for copies. Some information may be restricted for investigations.

Yuma Area VINE Alerts

Arizona VINE covers Yuma County jail where city 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 Yuma find this service useful for tracking offenders.

Yuma County Jail Services

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

Visitation at Yuma County jail follows specific rules and schedules. You must be on an approved visitor list in most cases. Bring valid photo ID to every visit. Contact the jail at 928-817-4300 to confirm current visiting hours and requirements. Rules about what you can wear and bring apply strictly.

To add money to an inmate's account, use the Yuma County approved methods. Electronic deposits typically go through third party services which charge processing fees. You can also deposit cash at the jail during certain hours. Inmates use these funds for commissary purchases. This includes 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 Yuma County custody. Rates and fees vary based on call type and how long you talk.

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

Nearby Arizona Areas

Yuma is in southwestern Arizona near the California and Mexico borders. Other Yuma County communities use the same county jail.

Nearby communities include San Luis, Somerton, and Wellton. All use Yuma County jail for bookings. For cities in other counties, check Phoenix in Maricopa County or other areas to the north.