Pima County Recent Bookings
Pima County recent bookings are processed at the Adult Detention Complex in Tucson. The Pima County Sheriff runs this jail and keeps records of all arrests made in the county. When someone gets booked, the record goes into the county system. You can search for jail inmates by calling the main jail line or by filing a records request through the sheriff's office. Tucson and the smaller towns in Pima County all use the same county jail. That means any arrest in this part of Arizona ends up in the same booking database. The sheriff also runs a smaller jail in Ajo for the western part of the county.
Pima County Booking Records Quick Facts
Pima County Jail and Booking Process
The main jail in Pima County sits at 1270 W. Silverlake Road in Tucson. This is the Adult Detention Complex. Most arrests in the county go through this facility for booking. The process creates a record with the person's name, charges, mugshot, and bond information. Staff at the jail can tell you if someone is in custody when you call.
You can reach the main jail at (520) 351-8111. This line runs all day and night. Staff will check if someone is booked there and give you basic custody status. For more detailed questions about records, use the message line at 520-351-8228. The Pima County Sheriff jail information page has visiting hours, rules, and other details about the facility.
Pima County also runs a smaller jail in Ajo. The Ajo District Jail handles arrests in the far western part of the county. You can reach that facility at (520) 387-8511. Both jails feed into the same booking records system.
How to Get Pima County Booking Records
The sheriff's office has an online form for jail records requests. The Pima County jail report request page lets you fill out the form with the inmate's information. Include as much detail as you have. Name, date of birth, and booking date all help staff find the right record faster.
After you submit your request, staff will process it and let you know the cost. The website notes that some reports may not be available online. In those cases, you may need to visit in person or wait for staff to locate the file.
Note: The online form is for jail records only, not other types of sheriff records.
Pima County Booking Record Fees
The Pima County Sheriff charges set fees for copies of jail records. The cost is lower than many other Arizona counties. Here is what you will pay for different types of records:
- All reports, transcripts, or printed materials: $5 each
- Extra pages over 20: $0.25 per page
- Photographs, video, or audio on DVD: $5 per disc
- 4x6 photos: $0.25 each
- 8x10 or 8x12 photos: $3 each
- Clearance letters: $5 each
If your request takes more than an hour to process, there is a production fee. This is $15 per hour after the first hour. Most simple booking record requests will not hit this extra fee. But if you need a large amount of data or complex records, the cost can add up.
The sheriff accepts payment through various methods. You can pay online with the Clover system. Cash and checks also work for in person requests. Credit and debit cards may work depending on how you submit your request.
Pima County Jail Visitation and Inmate Contact
Pima County uses video visitation for inmates. The jail partners with GTL for this service. You can schedule visits through the Pima County GTL visitation portal. The site lets you set up an account, search for inmates, and book a visit time.
Video visits happen through kiosks at the jail or from your own device at home. You need to register ahead of time. The system also shows you who is currently in custody when you search for the inmate to visit. This gives you another way to check recent Pima County bookings.
The GTL system handles more than just visits. You can also deposit money into an inmate's account and send messages. Each service has its own fees set by GTL, not the county. Check the portal for current pricing on visits and deposits.
Pima County Records and Arizona Public Records Law
Booking records in Pima County fall under Arizona's public records law. A.R.S. 39-121 gives everyone the right to inspect public records during office hours. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The law treats most government documents as public unless there is a specific exemption.
Some information does get removed from public copies. Victim details are protected under A.R.S. 13-4434. Financial account numbers get redacted. Juvenile records have extra rules. But the core booking facts like the person's name, charges, and custody status are generally available for adults.
The Pima County Sheriff follows these state rules when handling records requests. Staff will review your request and release what the law allows. If something is denied, you have the right to know why and can appeal through the courts if needed.
Note: Crime victims can get one free copy of certain records under A.R.S. 39-127.
Tucson Police and Pima County Bookings
Tucson is the biggest city in Pima County. When Tucson Police arrest someone, that person goes to the Pima County jail for booking. The city does not run its own jail. This means all Tucson arrests show up in the county booking system, not a separate city database.
The Tucson Police records unit handles requests for police reports and other city records. But for booking information and mugshots, you need the county sheriff. Tucson Police can be reached at 270 S Stone Ave in Tucson. Their non emergency line is 520-791-4444. For booking status, call the county jail instead.
Other Pima County towns work the same way. Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, and South Tucson all send arrestees to the county jail. No matter which local agency made the arrest, the booking record lives with the Pima County Sheriff.
Arizona State Records for Pima County
If someone leaves the county jail and goes to state prison, their record moves to a different system. The Arizona Department of Corrections inmate search covers people serving time in state facilities. This is separate from the county booking records. You can search by name or prison ID number.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository for criminal history. Under A.R.S. 41-1750, all arrests in Arizona get reported to this state database. The Pima County Sheriff sends booking data to DPS as part of this requirement. However, public access to the full criminal history database is limited. You cannot get someone else's rap sheet as a private citizen.
The Arizona VINE system lets crime victims track inmates across all Arizona jails and prisons. If you need alerts when an inmate's status changes, register with VINE. The service is free and works for Pima County inmates as well as those in other counties or state prison.
Contact Pima County Sheriff for Booking Records
Here is how to reach the Pima County Sheriff for jail and booking information:
Adult Detention Complex (Main Jail)
1270 W. Silverlake Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
Main Line: (520) 351-8111
Records Message Line: 520-351-8228
Ajo District Jail
Phone: (520) 387-8511
The main jail line runs around the clock. Staff can check if someone is in custody at any time. For records requests and copies, use the online form or call during business hours. Processing takes time, so plan ahead if you need records quickly for court or other purposes.
Cities in Pima County
All of these cities send arrestees to the Pima County jail for booking.
Nearby Arizona Counties
These counties border Pima County. Each has its own sheriff and jail system.