Phoenix 72 Hour Booking Records

Phoenix 72 hour booking records are processed through the Maricopa County jail system. As the largest city in Arizona, Phoenix has significant arrest volume. Phoenix Police make the arrests, but booking happens at Maricopa County Sheriff facilities. You can search for recent bookings by calling the MCSO jail line or using available online tools. This page explains how to find Phoenix 72 hour booking information and request police records from the city.

Where to Find Phoenix 72 Hour Booking Records

Phoenix arrests book into Maricopa County jail facilities. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office operates multiple jails that process Phoenix bookings. For inmate status, call the MCSO jail line at (602) 876-0322. This line operates around the clock. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and provide basic booking details.

The county's online mugshot lookup is currently unavailable following a 2024 court ruling. However, the MCSO Inmate Information page still provides some access. For complete Phoenix 72 hour booking records, calling the jail is the most reliable method right now.

Phoenix Police create arrest reports separately from jail booking records. The booking record shows jail intake. The arrest report details what happened. You may need both documents for complete information about an arrest in Phoenix.

Phoenix Police Public Records

The Phoenix Police Public Records Unit handles requests for arrest reports and other police documents. The office is at 1717 E Grant St, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Call (602) 534-1127 or email policepublicrecords@phoenix.gov for requests.

Phoenix Police record fees are reasonable. Incident reports cost $0.24 per page. Body camera footage costs $4.00 per request. 911 recordings cost $16.50. Crime statistics are free. Letters of clearance cost $28.00 if you have a record or $8.50 if you do not. Processing takes 7 business days for clearance letters with no record. Those with records take 6 to 8 weeks.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The records unit is separate from the jail booking records at MCSO. Contact both if you need complete documentation of a Phoenix arrest.

Phoenix Arrest and Booking Process

When Phoenix Police arrest someone, they transport that person to a Maricopa County jail for booking. Most Phoenix arrests go to the 4th Avenue Jail or the Intake, Transfer, and Release facility in downtown Phoenix. The jail creates the 72 hour booking record during intake. The Phoenix Police report is created separately by the arresting officer.

The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, booking date, and bail amount. This record stays with MCSO. The police report includes the details of what happened before the arrest. That stays with Phoenix Police. For a full picture, request both records.

Note: Phoenix does not operate its own jail. All Phoenix arrests book through Maricopa County facilities.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Phoenix is surrounded by other cities in the metropolitan area. All these cities also book arrests through Maricopa County jails. The 72 hour booking record will show which agency made the arrest.

Neighboring cities include Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, and Peoria. Each has its own police department, but all use the same county jail system for bookings.