Mesa 72 Hour Booking Information

Mesa 72 hour booking records go through the Maricopa County jail system. Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona with over 500,000 residents and part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Mesa Police make arrests, but all bookings process at Maricopa County Sheriff facilities. You can check on recent bookings by calling the MCSO jail line or using available search tools. This page explains how to access Mesa 72 hour booking data and request records from Mesa Police.

Where to Find Mesa 72 Hour Booking Records

Mesa does not operate its own jail. All arrests book into Maricopa County Sheriff facilities. For inmate status, call the MCSO jail information line at (602) 876-0322. This 24-hour line can confirm if someone was booked and their current custody status. Staff can provide basic information about charges and bail amount.

The online mugshot search is currently unavailable due to a 2024 court ruling (Houston v. Maricopa County). However, phone inquiries still work. You can call any time to check on someone's booking status. The booking record is created when the person arrives at the county jail.

MCSO operates multiple jail facilities across the county. Mesa arrests may go to the Lower Buckeye Jail, Estrella Jail, or other facilities. The phone line can search all facilities at once. You do not need to know which specific jail the person is in.

Two Types of Records

The booking record from the county shows jail intake information. This includes name, date of birth, charges, booking date, bail amount, and facility location. Mesa Police create separate arrest reports with details about what happened during the arrest, why it occurred, and what evidence was collected.

You may need both records for complete information about an arrest. The booking record is faster to obtain through MCSO. The arrest report takes longer because it goes through Mesa Police. Neither agency can provide the other's document. They maintain separate records systems.

Mesa Police Records Division

Mesa Police reports cost $5.00 for the first 50 pages. Photo CDs cost $10. Audio costs $10. Video costs $25. Body camera footage costs $46 per hour to process. MAARS background searches cost $10. These fees are standard for the Phoenix area.

The Mesa Police records page provides forms and current fee schedules for different request types.

For longer sentences, Arizona DOC maintains records of state prison inmates. This is separate from county jail booking records.

The records office is at 59 S. Hibbert in Mesa, AZ 85210. Call (480) 644-2310 for questions about records requests. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM. The city uses a four-day work week, so the office is closed Fridays. Plan ahead if you need records on a Friday.

Request Methods

Mesa Police accepts records requests multiple ways. You can visit the records office in person during business hours. You can mail requests to 59 S. Hibbert, Mesa, AZ 85210. Email and online requests may be available for some document types. Check the city website for current options.

Payment is required before documents are released. Mesa accepts cash, check, and money order. Credit cards may be accepted for some transactions. Verify payment methods when you submit your request to avoid delays.

Court Cases After Booking

Mesa Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations from within city limits. Contact the court at (480) 644-2255 for case information. The court is at 225 E. Main Street in downtown Mesa. More serious felony charges go to Maricopa County Superior Court.

Court records are separate from both the booking record and the police arrest report. They track legal proceedings after charges are filed. One arrest generates records in three systems: police, jail, and court. Each serves a different purpose and requires a separate request.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Mesa is in the East Valley of metropolitan Phoenix. As the third largest city in Arizona, it covers a large geographic area. The city borders Gilbert to the south, Tempe to the west, Scottsdale to the northwest, and extends to Apache Junction to the east.

Nearby cities include Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. All book through Maricopa County jails. Apache Junction is nearby but books through Pinal County for some areas, as the city spans two counties.