Tucson Inmate Records

Tucson inmate records are held at the Pima County Jail since the city does not run its own detention facility. When Tucson Police make an arrest, the person goes to Pima County for booking and custody. This means you need to search county systems to find Tucson inmates. The Pima County Sheriff provides an online inmate search tool that covers everyone booked from Tucson. You can also request police reports and booking documents from the Tucson Police Department for local arrest records. This page explains how to find inmates, what records are available, and where to get help with Tucson inmate searches.

Where Tucson Inmates Are Held

Tucson does not have a city jail. All people arrested by Tucson Police go to the Pima County Jail system. This has been the case for many years. The county handles all detention services for the city.

Pima County runs two jail locations. The main one is the Pima County Adult Detention Complex at 1270 W. Silverlake Road in Tucson. Call 520-351-8111 for information about inmates there. A smaller jail sits in Ajo at 1249 W. Ajo Well Road. Most Tucson inmates stay at the Silverlake facility since it is much closer to the city. Both jails fall under the Pima County Sheriff's Office. They handle booking, housing, and release for all Tucson arrests.

The county jail system holds people waiting for court dates. It also houses those serving short sentences. Anyone with a sentence over one year typically transfers to state prison after sentencing. For Tucson inmate records, you will search Pima County resources in most cases. The city police keep arrest records, but the jail keeps custody records.

Search Tucson Area Inmate Records Online

The Pima County Sheriff runs a free online inmate search. This tool shows everyone currently in custody at Pima County jails. It includes all Tucson arrests booked into the system.

Go to the Pima County inmate roster to search. Enter a name to find someone. The results show booking date, charges, bond amount, and housing location. You can see if a Tucson arrest led to someone being held in county jail. The search updates regularly but may lag a few hours behind real time. It shows current inmates only, not past bookings.

Note: The online search covers active custody status, not historical records for released inmates.

Tucson Police Department Records

The Tucson Police Department handles its own public records. This includes arrest reports, incident reports, and other police documents. These are separate from jail records kept by Pima County. You need police records to see what happened during an arrest. Jail records show custody status after the fact.

The Tucson Police public records page explains how to request documents. You can submit requests for various types of police reports and records through their system.

Visit the Tucson Police public records page to start a request. The Records Unit is at 270 S Stone Ave in Tucson. Call 520-791-4462 with questions. You can also email tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov for help. Staff can tell you what records exist for a specific arrest.

Tucson police records have set fees. Paper copies cost $5.00 per report. Reports over 15 pages add $0.25 for each extra page. Digital copies on CD or DVD cost $25.00. Video recordings cost $44.00 per hour of footage. These fees apply to Tucson inmate records and other police documents. Payment is due when you pick up records or before mailing.

Common Questions About Tucson Records

The Tucson Police FAQ page answers many questions about records and services. It covers how to get reports, what information is available, and how to handle various requests. Reading the FAQ can save time before you contact the records unit.

Check the Tucson Police FAQ page for answers to common questions. Topics include report availability, processing times, and what records the public can access. The FAQ explains which records require a subpoena or special release. This helps you know what to expect when requesting Tucson inmate records.

Pima County Jail Records for Tucson

Pima County keeps all jail records for Tucson inmates. This includes booking photos, custody reports, and release documents. The county sheriff handles these records separate from city police files.

Request jail records through the Pima County Sheriff. The Pima County jail records request page has the forms you need. Jail reports cost $5.00 each. Reports over 20 pages cost an extra $0.25 per page. Photos on DVD cost $5.00. Clearance letters are $5.00 each. Production fees of $15.00 per hour apply after the first hour for large requests.

Call 520-351-8228 for the Jail Records office. They handle requests for Tucson booking records held by the county. Some records are not public. Medical records stay private. Security videos and phone recordings need a subpoena. Visitation videos also require court orders. The sheriff decides what can be released based on Arizona public records law.

Note: Jail medical records are only kept for six years after an inmate leaves custody.

Visiting Tucson Inmates

Pima County Jail handles visitation for all Tucson inmates. Visits must be scheduled at least one day ahead. Walk in visits are not allowed anymore. All visits go through the online scheduling system.

Schedule visits at pimacountyaz.gtlvisitme.com. Create an account first, then pick a date and time. You can schedule up to two weeks out. The system shows available slots for the inmate you want to visit. Both video and in person visits are scheduled here. Rules vary by inmate classification and housing unit.

The main jail at 1270 W. Silverlake Road is where most Tucson inmates stay. Check inmate location before scheduling since the Ajo jail has different rules. Contact the jail at 520-351-8111 if you have trouble with the online system or need help finding an inmate transferred from Tucson Police custody.

Tucson Court Case Information

Court records show what happens after a Tucson arrest. Pima County courts handle criminal cases for the city. You can look up charges, hearings, and case outcomes through court search tools.

The Pima County Justice Court case search covers misdemeanor cases and traffic matters. For felonies, check Pima County Superior Court records. These show the full history of a criminal case from filing to resolution. Court records help explain why someone is in jail or what sentence they received.

Pima County Justice Courts are at 240 N. Stone Ave in Tucson. Call 520-740-3171 for questions. The Superior Court is at 110 W. Congress St. Their number is 520-740-3200. Both offices can help you find Tucson case records if the online search does not show what you need.

Tucson Inmate Status Alerts

Arizona VINE lets you track Tucson inmates in Pima County Jail. Sign up to get alerts when an inmate is released or moved. This is free and runs 24 hours a day.

Register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477. Pick how you want alerts: phone, text, or email. The system notifies you right away when custody status changes. Victims of crime often use this to know when someone gets out. Anyone can register though. It works for all Tucson inmates held in Pima County facilities.

Tucson Inmate Records Contacts

Here are the main contacts for Tucson inmate records. The city police handle arrest records. Pima County handles jail records. Both have different offices and numbers.

• Tucson Police Records: 520-791-4462, 270 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
• Tucson Police Email: tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov
• Pima County Jail: 520-351-8111, 1270 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
• Jail Records Unit: 520-351-8228
• Pima County Sheriff Main: 520-351-4600, 1750 E. Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85714
• Sheriff Non-Emergency: 520-351-4900

The Records Maintenance Unit handles some special requests. For clearance letters and immigration documents, go to 1650 E. Benson Highway, Suite C in Tucson. Call 520-351-8550 for that office. Clearance letters cost $5.00 each. Fingerprinting is available at Suite A of the same address for $20.00. Walk in hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Pima County Inmate Resources

Since Tucson uses Pima County jails, the county page has more details. It covers the full jail system, all fees, and every way to look up inmates. Read our Pima County guide for complete information.

Other Arizona Cities

Looking for inmates from other Arizona cities? Each area has its own jail system or uses county facilities. Check nearby city pages for local contact information and search tools.