Search Greenlee County Inmate Records

Greenlee County inmate records are managed by the sheriff's office in Clifton. As Arizona's smallest county by population, Greenlee operates a compact detention facility that serves the entire area. You can contact the jail directly to find out who is in custody and how to visit inmates. This page covers the Greenlee County jail, visitation through HomeWAV, housing fees for non-residents, and how to request booking records. We include phone numbers, addresses, and links to state resources that help you track inmates who may have moved beyond the county system.

Find Greenlee County Jail Inmates

To check if someone is in the Greenlee County jail, call the sheriff's office. Phone inquiries are the best way to confirm custody status in this small county. Staff can verify if a person is booked and provide basic information.

Contact the Greenlee County Sheriff at 928-865-4159. The office is at 824 South Coronado Boulevard in Clifton, AZ 85533. Give them the name of the person you want to find. A date of birth helps if multiple people share the same name. The jail commander can be reached by email at tattaway@greenlee.az.gov for non-urgent questions about Greenlee County inmates.

Greenlee is Arizona's least populated county. The jail is small and holds few inmates at any given time. Most bookings involve local arrests. People charged with serious crimes or facing long sentences may transfer to larger facilities. Check neighboring counties if your search in Greenlee County comes up empty.

Greenlee County Jail Visitation

The Greenlee County jail offers both on site and remote visitation options. On site video visits at the facility are free. Remote visits from home cost money but offer convenience for families who live far from Clifton.

Visitation hours are generous compared to larger jails. The Greenlee County jail visitation page lists daily hours as 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This gives multiple time windows to connect with inmates each day.

The jail contracts with HomeWAV LLC for video visits. Remote visits cost $0.50 per minute for video calls. Phone calls run $0.20 per minute. These fees go to the service provider. Create an account at homewav.com to schedule remote visits with inmates in Greenlee County.

The HomeWAV platform requires registration and identity verification. Set up your account before you need it since approval takes time. Once verified, you can schedule visits and deposit funds for calls. The system works on computers and mobile devices for easy access from anywhere.

Note: On site visits at the Greenlee County jail are free, so consider driving to Clifton if you want to save money on visitation costs.

Greenlee County Jail Housing Fees

Greenlee County charges housing fees for inmates from outside the county. These fees apply when other jurisdictions house prisoners in Greenlee's facility. Individuals may also owe fees in certain situations.

The Greenlee County housing fees page shows current rates. Non-resident booking costs $45. Daily housing runs $60 for non-residents. These charges help the county recover costs of operating the jail.

Local residents face different rules. Courts sometimes order inmates to pay for their own housing as part of sentencing. Check with the jail about any fees that might apply to your specific situation in Greenlee County.

Request Greenlee County Jail Records

Public records from the Greenlee County jail are available under Arizona law. Booking records, arrest reports, and incident documents fall under the public records statute. You can request copies from the sheriff's office.

Arizona Revised Statutes Section 39-121 gives the public a right to inspect government records during office hours. You can view records at the sheriff's office without paying. Fees apply only when you want copies to take with you. Ask staff about current copying rates.

Contact the sheriff at 928-865-4159 to submit a records request. Provide the inmate's full name and date of birth. Include the booking date or incident date if known. Detailed requests get processed faster than vague ones. Staff will tell you what documents are available and what fees apply for copies of Greenlee County inmate records.

Crime victims in Arizona get one free copy of incident reports. Ask about this when you pick up records if you are a victim listed on the report. Bring identification that matches the name in the police report to claim your free copy.

Arizona Statewide Inmate Resources

State level tools help when local searches fail. Inmates move through the system. Someone might transfer to state prison or another county. These resources cover all of Arizona.

The Arizona Department of Corrections runs state prisons. People sentenced to more than one year go to ADCRR facilities, not county jail. Search the ADCRR Inmate Data Search to find state prison inmates. The database covers all Arizona prisons and shows current inmates with their locations and release dates.

VINELink provides custody alerts statewide. You can sign up to receive notifications when an inmate's status changes. Visit vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477 to register. Choose phone, text, or email alerts. The service is free and works for Greenlee County jail plus other Arizona facilities.

Greenlee County Court Records

Court records explain the legal basis for someone's jail stay. When prosecutors file charges, a court case opens. These records show what crimes are alleged and how the case progresses through the system.

The Arizona Public Access to Court Information covers courts across the state. Search by defendant name to find criminal cases. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case status. Not all Arizona courts appear in the system yet, but coverage expands over time.

For older cases or records not online, contact the Greenlee County Superior Court Clerk directly. Paper files exist for many cases. You can view documents in person during office hours. Copying fees apply if you need your own copies of court records from Greenlee County.

About Greenlee County Detention

Greenlee County sits in eastern Arizona along the New Mexico border. Clifton serves as the county seat. The area is rural with mining and ranching as major industries. The small population means the jail stays relatively quiet compared to urban counties.

No cities in Greenlee County exceed 50,000 residents. Clifton and Duncan are the main towns. All detention services consolidate at the county jail. There are no city jails in Greenlee County. Every local arrest goes through the sheriff's facility in Clifton.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Greenlee County borders other Arizona counties and New Mexico. Each Arizona county runs its own jail and maintains separate inmate records. Check neighboring counties if your Greenlee County search comes up empty.