Mesa Inmate Records Lookup

Mesa inmate records can be found through both local and county systems. The city runs a 50-bed holding facility for short term detention after arrest. Most people booked by Mesa Police end up in Maricopa County Sheriff custody within a day or two. You can search for current jail inmates through the MCSO online tool. For Mesa arrest records and police reports, the Criminal Justice Information Division handles public requests. This page shows you where to look for Mesa booking data, how to get copies of arrest reports, and what fees apply when you request inmate information from city or county offices.

Mesa Police Holding Facility

Mesa operates its own holding facility at 130 North Robson, Mesa, AZ 85201. This is not a full jail. It holds people for a short time after arrest. The facility has 50 beds total. Staff monitor inmates around the clock. You can call 480-644-2323 any time of day or night for information about someone recently arrested in Mesa.

The holding facility is for temporary detention only. People stay here while waiting for initial court appearance or transfer. Misdemeanor offenders may go to a CoreCivic contract facility. Those with more serious charges transfer to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office jails in Phoenix. This usually happens within 24 to 48 hours of arrest. Once transferred, you need to search MCSO records instead of calling Mesa Police.

Mesa Police do not maintain a public inmate roster for the holding facility. To find out if someone is there, call the number listed above. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody or has already moved to county jail. They can also give you basic booking details like charges and bond amount if available.

Mesa Inmates at Maricopa County Jail

Most Mesa arrests end up in Maricopa County custody. The county runs five jail facilities in Phoenix. MCSO handles long term detention for all cities in the county. This includes Mesa.

The MCSO inmate search shows current jail inmates. You can search by name or booking number. Results display photo, charges, bond amount, and facility location. The search covers Fourth Avenue Jail, Estrella Jail, Lower Buckeye Jail, Towers Jail, and ITR. Data updates throughout the day but may lag a few hours behind actual booking activity. If you cannot find someone who was just arrested in Mesa, wait a bit and try again. It takes time for records to appear in the system after transfer from the city holding facility.

Note: MCSO inmate search shows current custody only, not people who have been released.

Request Mesa Arrest Records

The Mesa Police Criminal Justice Information Division handles public records requests. This is where you get copies of arrest reports, incident reports, and other documents from Mesa Police. The office is at 59 S. Hibbert, Mesa, AZ 85210.

Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 480-644-2310 to ask about a specific record or check on a request you already submitted. You can also visit in person during business hours. The staff can help you fill out forms and explain what records are available. Not all records are public. Some have restrictions based on case status or privacy laws.

The Mesa CJID page explains the request process and lists current fees. You will find contact details and links to online request forms there as well.

After you submit a request, processing time varies. Simple requests may take a few days. Complex ones with lots of documents take longer. Staff will contact you about fees before they release records.

Mesa Inmate Record Fees

Mesa charges fees for copies of police records. Prices differ based on what you request. Here is what you can expect to pay:

• Police Report: $5.00 for first 50 pages, $0.20 each additional
• Certified Copy: $10.00 extra
• Photo CD/DVD: $10.00 each
• Audio Medium: $10.00 each
• Video Medium: $25.00 each
• Police Video Recordings: $46.00 per hour of footage
• Mesa Adult Arrest Record Search (MAARS): $10.00

The MAARS search is useful if you need a local criminal history check. It shows arrests made by Mesa Police only. This does not include arrests by other agencies or in other cities. For a full Arizona criminal history, you need to go through the Department of Public Safety instead. Accident reports from Mesa are available through APPRISS INC at BuyCrash.com for $5.00 per report.

Arizona State Inmate Search

People convicted of serious crimes in Mesa may end up in state prison. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry runs the state prison system. This is separate from county jail.

The ADCRR inmate data search lets you find people in state custody. Search by name or ADC number. Results show photo, sentence length, and projected release date. The database covers all state prison facilities in Arizona. Keep in mind that release dates shown are not audited and may change. Under A.R.S. Section 31-221, you cannot send printouts of this information to inmates. Doing so is a felony.

The state database is for prison inmates only. It does not show people in county jail awaiting trial. For those cases, use the MCSO search instead.

Mesa Inmate Release Alerts

VINELink offers free custody alerts for people in Arizona jails and prisons. If someone was arrested in Mesa and you want to know when they get out, this service helps. You can sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477.

Choose how you want to be notified. Options include phone call, text, or email. Alerts go out when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. The service runs all day, every day. Registration is quick and free. Once set up, you do not have to keep checking the jail roster yourself. Arizona VINE has been running for over 27 years and covers all 15 counties in the state.

Mesa Court Case Records

Court records show why someone is in jail. They list charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Mesa falls under Maricopa County Superior Court for felony cases. The criminal case search lets you look up cases by defendant name or case number.

Mesa Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and some misdemeanors. Contact that court directly for records on minor cases. For more serious crimes, use the Superior Court search. Arizona law under A.R.S. Section 39-121 makes court records public. Anyone can view them during office hours. You can get copies for a fee from the Clerk of Superior Court at 620 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. Call 602-372-5375 for questions about court record copies.

Nearby Cities in Maricopa County

Several other cities near Mesa also send inmates to Maricopa County jail. Each has its own police department and records office. If you are not sure where an arrest happened, check multiple cities.