Yavapai County Recent Bookings
Yavapai County recent bookings are available through the official sheriff's office inmate search database. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office runs two detention facilities, one in Prescott and one in Camp Verde. Both jails feed into the same booking system. You can search for people in custody online any time of day. The database shows current inmates along with their charges and booking details. If you need help finding someone or have questions about jail procedures, the detention facility info line is open for calls. This search is free and does not require an account to use.
Yavapai County Booking Facts
Yavapai County Inmate Search Database
The YCSO inmate search is the official way to find booking records in Yavapai County. This portal lets you look up anyone currently held at either detention facility. To start a search, type in the last name of the person you want to find. Click the search button to see results. The system returns a list of inmates whose names match what you typed.
Each result shows basic booking info. You can see the person's full name, their booking date, and what charges they face. Bond amounts appear when they have been set by a judge. The inmate's housing location within the jail is also listed. This tells you which facility holds them and what unit they are in. The search updates throughout the day as new bookings happen and people get released.
The Yavapai County Sheriff has an active online search portal for recent jail bookings and inmate data.
The search works best when you have the exact spelling of a name. Common names may return many results. Try adding a first name or initial to narrow things down. If you know the booking number, that can also help you find a specific record faster. The booking number is unique to each arrest event.
Special Rules for Yavapai County Bookings
Yavapai County has a specific rule about people booked under unknown names. When someone cannot or will not give their real name, the jail books them as John Doe or Jane Doe. This happens more than you might think. The person may be unconscious, confused, or just refusing to cooperate. Whatever the reason, the booking still happens.
Here is the key thing to know. Anyone booked as John or Jane Doe cannot post bail right away. They have to wait until the sheriff's office completes a fingerprint identification process. Once staff confirms who the person really is, then and only then can someone pay their bond. This rule protects against fraud and makes sure the right person gets released. If you are trying to bail someone out and they were booked under a Doe name, expect delays while the jail sorts out their true identity.
Note: The fingerprint ID process for Doe bookings can take several hours or longer depending on workload and system access.
Yavapai County Detention Facilities
Yavapai County runs two jail locations. The county covers a large area in central Arizona, so having two facilities helps serve the whole region. Each jail handles bookings for arrests in its part of the county. Both connect to the same inmate search system online.
The Prescott Detention Center sits at 255 East Gurley Street in downtown Prescott. This is the main jail for the county seat area. It handles most of the bookings from Prescott, Prescott Valley, and nearby communities. The building is close to the courthouse, which makes it easy to transport inmates to court appearances. If you need to visit someone at this jail or post bond in person, this is where you would go for people arrested in the Prescott area.
The Camp Verde Detention Center is located at 2830 N Commonwealth Drive, Suite 105, in Camp Verde. This facility serves the Verde Valley region including Cottonwood, Sedona arrests that fall in county jurisdiction, and surrounding towns. Camp Verde is about 50 miles from Prescott, so having a second jail saves time for deputies working in that area. Both jails share the same policies on visitation, mail, and inmate accounts.
The Yavapai County Sheriff provides info about detention services and how to contact inmates through their official website.
For questions about either facility, call the detention info line at (928) 567-7734. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and which jail holds them. They can also explain visiting hours and other jail policies.
Contact Yavapai County Sheriff Detention
Getting in touch with the jail is straightforward. The main number for detention questions is (928) 567-7734. This line handles general inquiries about inmates, booking status, and jail procedures. Staff answer calls during regular hours and can look up current inmates in the system while you wait.
If you need to reach a specific facility directly or have business that requires you to go in person, here are the addresses:
- Prescott Detention Center: 255 East Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
- Camp Verde Detention Center: 2830 N Commonwealth Drive, Suite 105, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
The YCSO detention services page has more details on how to contact inmates. This includes info on phone calls, video visits, and sending mail. The page also covers rules about what you can and cannot send to someone in jail. Following these rules helps your letters and packages get through without delays.
Yavapai County Jail Services
Several private companies provide services for Yavapai County inmates and their families. These vendors handle things the jail contracts out rather than running itself. Knowing which company does what can save you time when you need to reach someone in custody or put money on their account.
Securus Technologies runs the video visitation system for Yavapai County jails. You can schedule visits through their platform. This lets you talk face to face with an inmate without going to the jail. Video visits work from your computer or phone at home. They cost money per session, but they are often more convenient than driving to the jail. Securus also handles regular phone calls from inmates.
JPay manages inmate money deposits for Yavapai County. If you want to put funds on someone's commissary account so they can buy snacks, stamps, or hygiene items, you go through JPay. They accept payments online, by phone, or at retail locations. There are fees for each deposit method, with online usually being the cheapest option.
For bail bonds, Yavapai County uses GovPayNet. If you want to pay a bond yourself rather than using a bail bondsman, you can do it through their system. The payment location code for Yavapai County is A001YN. You will need this code when making a payment. GovPayNet accepts credit and debit cards for bond payments.
Note: Third party service fees are separate from any court fines or jail charges and vary by company.
How Yavapai County Bookings Work
When someone gets arrested in Yavapai County, they go through a standard booking process. This happens at one of the two detention centers depending on where the arrest took place. Deputies from the sheriff's office, local police, or state troopers can all bring people in for booking. The jail handles everyone the same way regardless of which agency made the arrest.
The booking process creates the official record. Staff take the person's photo, also called a mugshot. They record fingerprints and enter personal information into the system. The charges go on file along with any warrant information. Medical screening happens to check for health issues that need attention. The whole process can take a few hours depending on how busy the jail is.
Once booking finishes, the inmate shows up in the online search system. Family members can then look them up to confirm where they are. The search shows the charges and bond amount if one has been set. Some charges require a judge to set bond, so there may be a wait before that information appears. Other charges have preset bond amounts that show right away.
Yavapai County Booking Records Access
Booking records in Yavapai County are public under Arizona law. The state public records act, A.R.S. 39-121, says that government records must be open for inspection by anyone during office hours. This includes jail booking information. You do not need to explain why you want to see the records. You do not have to be the person named in them.
The online inmate search gives you current booking data for free. If you need an official copy of a booking report or arrest paperwork, that requires a formal records request. Contact the sheriff's office records division for copies. There may be fees for printed documents. Fees vary based on page count and type of record. Call ahead to ask about costs and processing times before you go.
Under A.R.S. 41-1750, criminal justice agencies can share booking information that is current with ongoing cases. This is why the jail can post recent bookings online. Older records may require a different process to access. The county keeps historical booking data, but it may not all be in the searchable online system.
Note: Crime victims have rights to free copies of certain records under Arizona law when the records relate to their case.
Arizona State Booking Resources
Yavapai County bookings cover people held locally. For inmates who transfer to state prison after sentencing, you need a different search tool. The Arizona Department of Corrections runs the state inmate search for people serving time in prison. This only shows convicted inmates, not people waiting for trial in county jail.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety maintains the central state repository for criminal records. This is the statewide database of arrests and case outcomes. Private citizens cannot search it directly for background checks. But you can request a review of your own record if you want to see what shows up under your name.
For victim notification when an inmate's status changes, Arizona uses the VINE system. This free service sends alerts by phone, email, or text when someone is released or transferred. It works for both county jail and state prison inmates across Arizona. Register at the VINE website with the offender's name to start getting updates.
Nearby Arizona Counties
Yavapai County sits in central Arizona and shares borders with several other counties. If you are not sure where someone was arrested, you may need to check booking records in neighboring areas. Each county runs its own jail and search system.
To the south, Maricopa County covers the Phoenix metro area. This is the largest county in Arizona by population. Their jail system handles the most bookings in the state. West of Yavapai, Mohave County includes Kingman and Lake Havasu City. Their online search is currently disabled due to a court ruling, so you need to call for inmate info there.
Coconino County borders Yavapai to the north and covers the Flagstaff area. They do not post inmates online either. Call their jail at (928) 226-5200 to check custody status. Gila County is to the east and covers the Globe and Payson areas. Check their sheriff website for booking info.
More Arizona Booking Records
Yavapai County does not have any cities with populations over 50,000. Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Sedona are the largest communities but all fall below that mark. Arrests in these cities go through Yavapai County booking, so use the county inmate search to find them.