Search Pima County Booking Records

Pima County booking and release records are kept by the Pima County Sheriff's Department. The sheriff runs the county jail in Tucson where all local arrests are processed. When someone is booked into Pima County jail, a record is created showing their arrest date, charges, bond information, and more. You can search for current inmates online at no cost. The Pima County Sheriff provides a free lookup tool on their website. For copies of jail reports or older booking records, you need to contact the Records Division and pay the required fees.

Pima County Online Inmate Lookup

The Pima County Sheriff provides a free online database to search current inmates. Visit sheriff.pima.gov/inmate to access the lookup tool. This roster shows everyone currently in Pima County jail custody.

The Pima County inmate roster includes several types of people. It shows inmates who have been sentenced and are serving time. It lists people being held for other jurisdictions. And it includes those who stand accused of crimes but have not been convicted yet. The roster gives you basic information about each inmate including their charges and booking details. It is updated regularly to reflect current jail population.

To use the Pima County inmate search, enter the person's name. You can also search by booking number if you have it. The results show who is currently in custody. Released inmates do not appear in this system. For records of past bookings, you need to contact the Records Division directly.

How to Get Pima County Jail Records

Pima County offers several ways to obtain jail records and booking documents. The process depends on what type of record you need and how you want to receive it.

For jail reports, contact the Pima County Sheriff Records Division. Reports cost $5.00 each. If your report is longer than 20 pages, add 25 cents per extra page. You can submit requests by email to PublicRecordsRequest@sheriff.pima.gov. The Records Division is located at 1650 E. Benson Hwy, Suite C in Tucson. Call them at 520-351-4650 with questions about your request.

Some records in Pima County require special authorization. Security video from the jail needs a subpoena or court order. Visitation video recordings also require legal process. Telephone call recordings from inmates have the same requirement. These restrictions protect the security of jail operations and the privacy of ongoing investigations.

The main Pima County jail is at 1270 W. Silverlake Road in Tucson. You can reach the jail directly at 520-351-8111. For booking information about someone recently arrested, the jail can confirm if they are in custody. They can provide basic details about charges and bond amounts over the phone.

Pima County Incident Reports

Beyond jail booking records, the Pima County Sheriff handles incident reports for crimes that happen in unincorporated areas. These are separate from booking records but often related to arrests.

You can request incident reports through the same Records Division. The fees are similar to jail reports. Include the date of the incident, location, and names of people involved if you know them. Case numbers help speed up the search if you have one. Reports typically take a few days to process depending on how busy the office is.

Note: Active investigation records may not be available until the case is closed.

Pima County Jail Services

Pima County uses third party vendors for some jail services. These companies handle inmate communications, money deposits, and other functions.

GTL and GettingOut provide video visitation services for Pima County inmates. You can schedule video calls with people in custody through their systems. TouchPay handles money deposits to inmate accounts. Clover processes some transactions as well. Each service charges its own fees on top of the deposit amount. Registration is required before you can use these services.

Arizona VINE covers Pima County for victim notification. Crime victims can register to receive alerts when an offender's status changes. You get notified of releases, transfers, or escapes. The service is free and confidential. Visit VINELink.com or call 1-800-247-9763 to register for Pima County alerts.

Cities in Pima County

Pima County includes Tucson and several smaller communities. City police departments handle arrests within their jurisdictions. But all jail bookings go through the Pima County Sheriff's jail system.

The largest city in Pima County is Tucson, which is also the county seat. Tucson Police Department handles most law enforcement within city limits. After an arrest, suspects are transported to Pima County jail for booking. Other communities like Oro Valley, Marana, and South Tucson have their own police but use the county jail system.

For booking records from a Tucson arrest, you need to check with Pima County Sheriff, not Tucson PD. The city police can provide arrest reports and incident details. The county has the actual jail booking records showing custody status and release information.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Pima County borders several other counties in southern Arizona. If you need booking records from a neighboring area, contact that county's sheriff office directly.

To the east is Cochise County. To the north sits Pinal County. Santa Cruz County is directly south along the Mexican border. Each county maintains its own jail and booking records. An arrest in one county will not appear in another county's system.