Buckeye Recent Bookings

Recent bookings in Buckeye become public records when someone is processed into the county jail system. Buckeye is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona, located in the western part of Maricopa County. The Buckeye Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. But there is no city jail here. When Buckeye officers arrest someone, that person gets transported to a Maricopa County jail facility for booking and processing. This means all Buckeye booking records are actually kept by the county sheriff. You search for these records through the Maricopa County Sheriff website, not through Buckeye city systems.

Where Buckeye Arrests Get Booked

Buckeye Police transport all arrestees to Maricopa County jail facilities. The county sheriff runs the entire jail system for the Phoenix metro area. This includes people arrested in Buckeye. The county handles fingerprinting, mugshots, and all booking paperwork. Your search for Buckeye booking records starts and ends with the county system.

The Maricopa County Sheriff operates five jail facilities. Most Buckeye arrests go to the Intake, Transfer and Release center at 2670 S 28th Drive in Phoenix. This is the main processing point for the county. Staff enter all arrest details into the county booking database. From there, inmates may move to 4th Avenue Jail, Estrella Jail, Lower Buckeye Jail, or Towers Jail based on their charges and how they are classified.

To find someone arrested in Buckeye, use the Maricopa County Sheriff inmate search. The search is free. It runs all day and night. You can look up people by name or booking number. Results show current custody status, charges, bond amount, and mugshot photos when available. Call (602) 876-1000 if you need the jail information line.

Buckeye Police Records Requests

The Buckeye Police Department keeps its own records for incident reports, traffic stops, and other police documents. These records are separate from jail booking data. If you need the police report that led to an arrest, you request that from Buckeye Police. For the actual booking record, you go through Maricopa County Sheriff.

Buckeye Police launched a new GovQA records management system on March 20, 2025. This online portal lets you submit requests for police records from any computer or phone. The system tracks your request and sends updates as staff process it. You can ask for incident reports, crash reports, body camera footage, and other police documents through this portal.

Visit the Buckeye Police records office at 21699 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 104, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also call (623) 349-6401 with questions about your records request. Staff help with both online and in person submissions.

Note: Buckeye Police does not accept requests for Clearance Letters, so you will need to contact another agency for that type of document.

How to Search Buckeye Booking Records

Finding someone booked after a Buckeye arrest takes just a few steps. Start with the Maricopa County Sheriff website. The inmate search tool there covers everyone in county custody, including people arrested by Buckeye Police.

Go to the MCSO inmate information page and enter the person's name. Add their date of birth if you know it. The search returns anyone matching that info who is currently in jail or was recently released. Each result shows basic booking data including the charges filed, bond amount, and next court date. Mugshot photos appear when the jail has them on file.

If the website is slow or down, call the jail. The main number is (602) 876-1000. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can also give you basic details about charges and bond. This phone line works around the clock every day of the week. It is a good backup when you cannot get online.

Buckeye Records and Arizona Public Records Law

Booking records in Buckeye fall under Arizona public records law. A.R.S. 39-121 says public records must be open for anyone to inspect during office hours. You do not need to explain why you want to see them. You do not need to be the person named in the record. This broad right covers most government records including arrest and booking data.

The county handles these requests for Buckeye bookings. Maricopa County Sheriff has a public records office at 550 W. Jackson Street in Phoenix. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can email publicrecords@mcso.maricopa.gov or drop off requests in person. Video recordings cost $25 per hour. Paper copies have separate fees. They accept cash, money orders, and business checks but not credit cards or personal checks.

Crime victims have extra rights under Arizona law. A.R.S. 39-127 gives victims of Part I crimes one free copy of police reports, audio, video, and transcripts related to their case. This includes booking records. You need to show you are the victim to get this free copy.

Maricopa County Jail Facilities

All Buckeye bookings go through the Maricopa County jail system. The county runs the largest jail operation in Arizona. Five separate facilities hold inmates from Buckeye and dozens of other cities across the county.

The Intake, Transfer and Release center processes most new bookings. Address is 2670 S 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85009. This is where Buckeye Police bring arrestees. Staff take fingerprints, photos, and personal information here. They enter charges and set any holds. Most people move to another facility after processing finishes. Here is where each jail is located:

• 4th Avenue Jail at 201 S 4th Avenue in Phoenix near the courts
• Estrella Jail at 2939 W Durango Road houses female inmates
• Lower Buckeye Jail at 3250 W Lower Buckeye Road is a large facility
• Towers Jail at 3127 W Gibson Lane holds various inmate classes

Call (602) 876-0322 for any of these facilities. The main jail info line at (602) 876-1000 can also help you find which building holds a specific inmate. All facilities use the same booking database so the online search works no matter which jail holds the person.

Contacting Inmates from Buckeye Arrests

Once someone is booked into Maricopa County jail after a Buckeye arrest, family members can reach them through several services. The county contracts with private companies to handle visits, phone calls, and money deposits.

Video visitation runs through ViaPath at gettingout.com. You can schedule visits online. Visits work through video screens either at the jail or from your home computer or phone. Remote visits save you a trip to the facility. Some free visit time may be available but most visits have fees attached to them.

TouchPay handles money deposits for commissary accounts. Inmates use this money to buy food, hygiene items, and phone time from the jail store. Add funds through kiosks at the jail, by phone, or on the TouchPay website. GTL runs the phone system for inmate calls. Setting up an account takes a few minutes. Then inmates can call you collect or you can prepay for their calls.

Third Party Record Services for Buckeye

Several private services help you access records related to Buckeye arrests. These work alongside the official county and city systems.

The Arizona VINE system sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This is free for crime victims. Sign up to get calls, texts, or emails when someone is released or moved. VINE tracks inmates across all Arizona jails and state prisons in one place.

For crash reports that led to Buckeye arrests, check BuyCrash or CrashDocs. These sites sell traffic accident reports from Arizona agencies. Fees run about $5 to $14 per report. They are useful when you need the underlying crash report that started a criminal case.

Note: These third party sites charge their own fees separate from any official government fees for records.

Nearby Cities in Maricopa County

Buckeye sits in the west valley of Maricopa County. Many other cities share the same county jail system. If someone was arrested in a neighboring city, their booking record shows up in the same Maricopa County database.

Each city has its own police department that keeps their own records. But all jail bookings go through Maricopa County Sheriff. Use the county inmate search to find anyone arrested in the west valley. It does not matter which city's police made the arrest.