Apache County Recent Bookings

Apache County recent bookings are managed by the Apache County Sheriff's Office in St Johns, Arizona. This northeastern Arizona county covers 11,127 square miles and processes all local jail bookings at the detention facility. You can search current inmates through the CitizenRIMS online database that the sheriff uses. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Staff at the facility can also answer questions by phone about who is in custody. Recent booking records show arrest charges, bond amounts, and booking dates for each person brought to the Apache County jail.

Apache County Sheriff's Office

The Apache County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all booking records for the area. This office serves one of the largest counties in Arizona by land area. The jail sits in St Johns, the county seat, which is located in the center of the county. All arrests made anywhere in Apache County end up at this jail for processing.

You can reach the sheriff's office at 370 South Washington in St Johns, AZ 85936. Call them at (928) 337-4321 for local calls. A toll free line is also available at 1 (800) 352-1850. The fax number is (928) 337-2709. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They are closed on Fridays. Keep in mind the jail has a daily lockdown from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. when no inmate inquiries are handled.

The sheriff's office website links to the main information about booking searches. Here you can find links to the online inmate database and learn how to contact inmates or post bail. The site also has info on visitation rules and how to put money on an inmate account.

Search Apache County Bookings Online

Apache County uses the CitizenRIMS system for its public inmate search. This is an online database where you can look up who is currently in the county jail. The search is free to use and works from any device with internet access. It gives you basic info about inmates including their booking date and charges.

To search for recent bookings in Apache County, visit the CitizenRIMS portal directly. Type the person's name in the search box. The system will show you matches from the current jail roster. You can see the inmate's name, booking number, and list of charges. This is the same system that jail staff use, so the data stays current.

The CitizenRIMS search shows people who are currently in custody. Once a person is released, they drop off the active list. If you need records of past bookings, you will have to make a formal records request to the sheriff's office. The online search is just for current inmates.

Note: If the online search is down for any reason, call the jail at (928) 337-4321 to check on an inmate's status.

Apache County Jail Contact Information

Getting in touch with the Apache County jail is easy. The facility has several ways to reach staff about booking records and inmate status. Use the method that works best for you based on how fast you need an answer.

For phone calls, the main number is (928) 337-4321. If you are calling from outside the area, use the toll free line at 1 (800) 352-1850. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what their charges are. They can also give you bond amounts and court dates. Call before or after the 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. lockdown period for faster service.

The physical address for visiting or mailing requests is:

• Apache County Sheriff's Office
• 370 South Washington
• St Johns, AZ 85936
• Phone: (928) 337-4321
• Toll Free: 1 (800) 352-1850
• Fax: (928) 337-2709

Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The office is closed on Fridays. This four day work week means you need to plan ahead if you need to visit in person. The jail itself runs around the clock, but administrative staff keep the standard weekday hours.

How Apache County Bookings Work

When police arrest someone in Apache County, that person goes to the county jail for booking. It does not matter if city police, sheriff deputies, or state troopers made the arrest. Everyone goes through the same booking process at the jail in St Johns. This is where the booking record gets created and becomes part of the public file.

During booking, jail staff record the person's name, date of birth, and other details. They take a mugshot photo. They list all the charges from the arrest. Staff also set a bond amount based on the charges and any court guidelines. All of this info goes into the jail management system and becomes available in the online search within hours. The booking record shows what the person was arrested for and when they came into custody.

Apache County holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. Pretrial detainees are waiting for their court case. Sentenced inmates are serving time for a conviction. Both types show up in the booking search. The jail also sometimes holds inmates for other agencies on contract. These transfers appear in the system too with their own booking records.

Arizona Law on Apache County Booking Records

Booking records in Apache County are public under Arizona law. A.R.S. 39-121 says that public records must be open for anyone to inspect during office hours. You do not need to give a reason. You do not need to be the person named in the record. This broad right covers most government records in Arizona including jail booking data.

The law does protect some info from release. Victim info stays private under A.R.S. 13-4434. Juvenile records have extra rules. Financial account numbers get blacked out. But the core booking facts like name, charges, and custody status are public for adults arrested in Apache County.

A.R.S. 41-1750 allows agencies to share criminal history info that is reasonably current to an ongoing event in the justice system. This is why Apache County can post recent booking data online. Once time passes or a case closes, getting older records may take more effort even though they are still public.

Getting Copies of Apache County Booking Records

The free online search gives you basic info about current inmates. If you need an official copy of a booking report or arrest record, you must make a formal request. Apache County Sheriff's Office takes these requests by mail, fax, or in person. Call ahead to ask about their current fee schedule for copies.

Most Arizona counties charge between $5 and $15 for basic reports. Fees may be higher for longer documents or those with many pages. Payment is usually by money order or cashier's check. Personal checks and credit cards are often not accepted. Ask the records clerk what forms of payment they take before you visit.

Crime victims have special rights under A.R.S. 39-127. Victims of Part I crimes get one free copy of police reports and related records. This includes booking records tied to their case. Bring proof that you are the victim to claim this free copy.

State Resources for Apache County Records

Some record searches go beyond what Apache County keeps locally. State level databases can help you find more info. The Arizona Department of Corrections inmate search covers people in state prison. This is different from the county jail. Use this if you think someone got a long sentence and is no longer in the Apache County system.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is the Central State Repository for all criminal records. They keep statewide criminal history files. Private citizens cannot get full background checks from DPS. But you can review your own record by mailing them a Record Review Packet.

For victim notifications, the VINE system lets you track an inmate's custody status. Sign up for alerts when someone is released or moved. This covers both county jails and state prisons in Arizona.

Note: Apache County booking records stay with the sheriff's office, not these state agencies, so use the CitizenRIMS search for local jail data.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Apache County borders several other Arizona counties. If the person you are looking for was arrested near a county line, they may have been booked into a different jail. Check these nearby counties if you do not find them in the Apache County search.

To the west, Navajo County shares a long border with Apache. Their jail is in Holbrook and they use a different online search system. South of Apache is Greenlee County, the smallest county in Arizona. Their jail is in Clifton. To the southwest is Graham County with their jail in Safford.

Coconino County lies to the northwest. They run jails in both Flagstaff and Page. Note that Coconino does not list inmates online. You must call their jail at (928) 226-5200 to check on someone there.