Mohave County Recent Bookings
Mohave County recent bookings are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Kingman, Arizona. The county runs one main jail facility that serves all of northwest Arizona including Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City. If you need to find someone who was recently arrested in Mohave County, you can call the jail information line at 928-753-0759. They answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The online inmate search tool was turned off in 2024 due to a federal court ruling. But the sheriff still posts an inmate list as a PDF through their press release page.
Mohave County Booking Records Quick Facts
Mohave County Inmate Search Status
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office used to run an online inmate search tool on their website. This let anyone look up who was in the jail. You could search by name and see booking information, charges, and mugshot photos. That tool is no longer available to the public.
In 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Houston v. Maricopa County that posting mugshots and personal details online may violate due process rights. This case changed how Arizona counties share booking information. Mohave County was one of several counties that chose to disable their inmate search after this ruling came down. They did this to make sure they follow the new legal rules. Pinal County and Cochise County made similar choices around the same time.
The sheriff's office explains the change on their inmate search page. They say the tool has been turned off to comply with newly established legal requirements and recent court rulings. This does not mean booking records are secret. It just means the way they share that data has changed.
How to Find Mohave County Booking Records
Even though the online search is gone, you still have ways to find recent booking information in Mohave County. The sheriff provides an inmate list through their press releases. This is a PDF file that shows who is currently in custody at the Mohave County jail. You can view the current Mohave County inmate list PDF on the county website.
The PDF format is less convenient than an interactive search. You cannot type in a name and jump to that record. Instead, you need to scroll through or use your browser's find function to look for a specific person. But it does give you the same basic information that the old search provided. Names, charges, and custody status are all there.
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office inmate search page provides context about how booking information is shared following recent court decisions.
The page clearly states that the search tool was disabled and directs people to press releases for inmate data.
Calling the jail is often the fastest way to get current info. The Mohave County jail information line is 928-753-0759. Staff there can tell you if someone is in custody right now. They can share the charges and bond amount. This line runs around the clock, so you can call any time day or night.
Note: The jail phone line may have wait times during busy periods, especially on weekends when booking activity tends to be higher.
Mohave County Jail Facility and Contact
The main Mohave County jail sits at the sheriff's headquarters in Kingman. This is where all people arrested in Mohave County get processed. Whether the arrest happens in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, or the rural parts of the county, booking happens at this one central location.
Here is the contact information for the Mohave County jail:
- Main Office: 600 W. Beale St., Kingman, AZ 86402
- Jail Phone (24/7): 928-753-0759
- Lake Havasu Sub Station: (928) 453-0745
The sub station in Lake Havasu City handles patrol and local law enforcement for that area. But they do not hold inmates there long term. Anyone arrested in Lake Havasu gets transported to the Kingman jail for booking and detention. This is why you need to check the main county jail when looking for someone arrested in any part of Mohave County.
Mohave County covers a huge area. It is the second largest county in Arizona by land area. The population is spread out across several towns and lots of open desert. Despite this large footprint, the county runs just one main detention center. This makes it simpler in some ways. You only have one jail to check when searching for booking records.
Mohave County Inmate Services and Deposits
If you have a friend or family member in the Mohave County jail, you may need to send them money or set up communication. The county uses third party services for some of these tasks. TouchPay handles inmate money deposits. Their facility code for Mohave County is 286401. You can add money to an inmate's account through the TouchPay website or at a kiosk.
Visitation and phone services at the Mohave County jail go through NCIC. This company manages the phones and video visit systems. You will need to set up an account with them if you want to receive calls from the jail or schedule a video visit. Check with jail staff for the current rules on visitation hours and how to register.
Adding money to a commissary account helps inmates buy basic supplies from the jail store. Things like snacks, hygiene items, and writing materials cost money in jail. The booking process does not give inmates access to their personal funds automatically. Family members often need to deposit money so their loved one can get these items.
Note: TouchPay charges service fees on top of the money you deposit, so factor that into your budget when sending funds.
Mohave County Booking Records and Arizona Law
Arizona public records law says that booking records are open for public inspection. Under A.R.S. 39-121, any person can look at public records during office hours. You do not need to explain why you want the information. This broad access right applies to booking data held by the Mohave County Sheriff just like it applies to records at any other Arizona government office.
The court ruling that shut down online searches did not change this underlying right. You can still request copies of booking records in person or by mail. The sheriff must provide access to these records when properly requested. What changed is how the county chooses to proactively publish the data online. Reactive requests for specific records still work.
Fees for record copies in Arizona vary by agency. Mohave County follows the general state guidelines for copy costs. Expect to pay around $5 to $10 for most report copies depending on the length and format you need. If you want video or photos from an arrest, those may cost more due to the extra work to produce them.
Arizona State Resources for Booking Searches
When you cannot find what you need from the county jail, state level resources may help. The Arizona Department of Corrections inmate search covers people in state prison. This is different from county jail. State prison holds people serving longer sentences after they have been convicted. County jail holds people waiting for trial or serving short terms.
If someone was arrested in Mohave County and later sent to state prison, you would find their current info in the ADCRR database. The county booking record would still exist but might be harder to get. Recent arrests that have not gone to trial yet stay in the county system.
The Arizona VINE system tracks inmates across all jails and prisons in the state. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. Crime victims can sign up to get alerts when an inmate's status changes. This includes people booked into Mohave County jail. VINE is free to use and sends alerts by phone, email, or text.
For criminal history beyond just current custody status, the Arizona DPS Central State Repository keeps records of all arrests in the state. Under A.R.S. 41-1750, law enforcement agencies must report arrest information to this central database. Private citizens have limited access to this data, but you can request your own record.
Lake Havasu City Booking Records
Lake Havasu City is the largest city in Mohave County with a population over 50,000. The city has its own police department that makes arrests. But those arrests result in bookings at the Mohave County jail in Kingman. There is no separate city jail that holds inmates long term.
If you are looking for someone arrested by Lake Havasu City Police, you check Mohave County booking records. Call the main jail line at 928-753-0759 or view the PDF inmate list. The Lake Havasu sub station at (928) 453-0745 can help with local questions but does not have inmate booking data.
The Lake Havasu City Police records page handles requests for police reports from LHCPD incidents. This includes arrest reports and crash reports. Police report fees run about $14 per report. These are separate from jail booking records. You would get the arrest report from LHCPD and the booking record from the county sheriff. For more details on accessing booking records in this area, visit our Lake Havasu City recent bookings page.
Nearby Counties and Booking Records
Mohave County shares borders with several other Arizona counties. People arrested near county lines may get booked into whichever jail is closest or handles that jurisdiction. Knowing where to check can save time when you are unsure which county holds someone.
To the south and east, Yavapai County has an active online inmate search that still works. They have two detention facilities in Prescott and Camp Verde. La Paz County to the south also runs an inmate search on the sheriff website. Coconino County to the east does not post inmates online but answers jail phone inquiries at (928) 226-5200.
Across the state line, Nevada and California counties handle their own booking systems. If someone was arrested in Laughlin, Nevada, you would check the Clark County Detention Center, not Mohave County. Border area arrests can be confusing because multiple jurisdictions may have authority.
Other Arizona Counties
Need to check booking records in a different part of Arizona? Each county sheriff runs their own jail and booking database. Pick a county to see their specific search tools and contact info.