Search Yuma Inmate Records
Yuma inmate records are available through the Yuma County Detention Center. The county runs an online search portal. You can look up current inmates by name or booking number right from your computer. People arrested by Yuma Police or county deputies go to this facility. The jail holds up to 756 inmates at a time. This page shows you how to search for inmates, request police records, and access booking data in Yuma. We cover the county jail, police department fees, visitation rules, and every tool you need to find detention records in southwest Arizona.
Yuma Detention Quick Facts
Yuma County Inmate Search
Yuma County offers a real online inmate search. This puts them ahead of many Arizona counties that turned off their portals. The sheriff's office runs the search tool using Tyler Technologies. You can look up anyone in county custody right now.
Go to the Yuma County inmate search portal to start. Enter a name to search. You can also use a booking number or subject number if you have one. Filter by custody status to see only current inmates. The system shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. Results update regularly so the data is fairly current.
The search covers the Yuma County Detention Center. This is the main jail for all of Yuma County. Everyone arrested in Yuma city, San Luis, Somerton, and unincorporated areas comes here. The facility holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving short terms. Those sentenced to over a year go to state prison after conviction.
Yuma Police Department Records
Police records are separate from jail records. The Yuma Police Department keeps arrest reports, incident reports, and calls for service. Request copies from the Records Unit. Fees are standard for Arizona but higher than some cities.
Case reports cost $10 each. Auto accident reports cost $5. Background checks run $10 per search. Digital media like body camera footage costs $46 per hour of reviewed video. There is also a $9 LexisNexis processing fee on some requests. 911 recordings cost $25 each. These fees must be paid before you get your records.
Call 928-373-4700 to reach the Yuma Police Records Unit. The main station is at 1500 S. First Avenue. Hours follow normal city business times. Submit requests in writing for fastest processing. Include the report number if you have it. Give names, dates, and as much detail as possible.
Note: Yuma Police handles city arrests only; county and state agency records come from different offices.
Yuma County Detention Center
The Yuma County Detention Center is at 141 S. 3rd Avenue in Yuma. This is the main jail for the county. Capacity is 756 inmates. The sheriff's office runs the facility. Call 928-783-4427 for general information. The visitation office has its own line at 928-539-7841. Email SO.Visit@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov for visit questions.
The jail made a big change in 2020. They moved from in person visits to video only. This shift increased visitation dramatically. In 2024, there were 97,915 successful video visits. That is a 6,550% increase from before the change. Families can now connect more often because they do not have to drive to the jail.
Combined Public Communications handles video visits. Their website is inmatesales.com. Call 1-702-829-3001 for help. You schedule visits through their platform. Some visits happen on tablets at the jail. Others happen remotely from your computer or phone. The platform also handles commissary deposits and phone accounts.
Yuma Booking Process
When Yuma Police arrest someone, they go to the county jail for booking. The process starts with paperwork. Officers document the charges and circumstances. Then comes fingerprinting and photos. The jail runs background checks for warrants and holds from other jurisdictions.
A judge sets bail at initial appearance. This usually happens within 24 hours. Bail amounts depend on the charges and flight risk. Some offenses have scheduled bail that is set automatically. Others require a judge to decide. The inmate search shows current bail amounts for each person.
To post bail, use cash or a bail bond service. The jail accepts payment 24/7. Bail bonds typically cost 10% of the total bail amount. That fee is not refunded. If someone posts full cash bail and shows up for court, the money comes back after the case ends. Call the jail for details on posting bond for a specific inmate.
Yuma Court Records
Court records tell you more than jail records. They show charges filed by prosecutors. They show hearing dates and case outcomes. The Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court maintains these files. Search online through the Arizona court system.
Use the Arizona Courts public access portal for searches. Select Yuma County from the dropdown menu. Enter a name or case number to find results. The system shows criminal and civil cases. You can see scheduled hearings, filed motions, and final judgments. This complements the jail search with legal details.
Misdemeanor cases may go through Yuma Municipal Court or Justice Court instead of Superior Court. These courts have separate records systems. Contact them directly for minor offense cases. Superior Court handles felonies and more serious matters.
Yuma Inmate Alerts
VINELink sends free custody alerts. Register to get notified when an inmate status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and escapes. Victims and concerned family members use this service. It runs 24/7 all year long.
Go to vinelink.com to sign up. You can also call 1-866-277-7477. Pick how you want alerts: phone call, text, or email. Registration takes a few minutes. Enter the inmate name or ID number. Alerts stay active until you cancel them. VINE covers all Arizona counties, so you stay informed even if someone transfers.
Arizona State Inmate Records
State prison inmates are in a different system. The Arizona Department of Corrections handles prisoners serving over one year. If someone left Yuma County Jail for state prison, search ADCRR. The database shows current facility, projected release date, and conviction details.
Visit ADCRR inmate data search to look up prison inmates. This is separate from county jail. Someone could be in both systems if they have old prison records and new county charges. The state database covers 10 prison complexes across Arizona.
Criminal history checks go through Arizona DPS. The Central State Repository holds arrest records from every agency in Arizona. Personal record reviews cost $22 for employees and $20 for volunteers. You need to submit fingerprints. Call 602-223-2222 for questions about criminal history records.
Public Records in Yuma
A.R.S. 39-121 requires public records to be open for inspection. This covers Yuma Police reports and county jail logs. You have the right to request copies. Agencies must respond promptly. Silence counts as denial under the law.
Some records have restrictions. Medical files need inmate consent or a court order. Active investigation files may be temporarily withheld. Juvenile records stay sealed. Security footage often requires a subpoena. But most basic booking data, arrest reports, and jail logs are public. Submit written requests for best results. Keep copies of what you send.
Note: The sheriff's office and police department are separate agencies with separate records offices.
Other Arizona Cities
Searching for inmates elsewhere in Arizona? Each county has its own jail system. Major cities have their own police records offices. The links below go to other Arizona cities with inmate record guides.
Yuma County Inmate Records
Yuma is the county seat of Yuma County. The sheriff runs the detention center for the whole county. For complete information on county jail operations, see our full county page.