Search Pima County 72 Hour Booking Records

Pima County 72 hour booking records are available through the sheriff's online inmate lookup system. Unlike some Arizona counties that disabled their search tools, Pima County still offers active online access to current jail roster data. The county covers Tucson and surrounding areas in southern Arizona. You can search by name to find recent bookings, check custody status, and get jail contact information. This page explains how to access Pima County 72 hour booking records and request copies of jail documents.

Pima County Online Inmate Search

Pima County has one of the better online systems for 72 hour booking records in Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff inmate lookup lets you search current inmates by name. The roster shows people who have been sentenced, those held for other jurisdictions, and those awaiting trial. This is a free search tool that works from any computer or phone.

The search shows basic booking info. You get the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and housing location. Bond amounts appear when set. This covers the 72 hour booking window and beyond since the roster includes all current inmates. Not just recent bookings.

To use the search, enter the person's last name. First name helps narrow results. The system returns matches from the current jail population. If the person was released, they will not show up. You would need to request records from the sheriff's office for past bookings.

Pima County Booking Records by Mail or In Person

The Pima County Sheriff jail records page explains how to get copies of booking documents. Reports cost $5.00 each. If the report is over 20 pages, add $0.25 per page after that. Photos on DVD cost $5.00. Staff production time is $15 per hour after the first hour.

Send requests to the Records division. The email is PublicRecordsRequest@sheriff.pima.gov. You can also call (520) 351-4650 during business hours. The office is open 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For jail specific questions about someone in custody, call the jail line at (520) 351-8111 any time.

When you request Pima County 72 hour booking records, include the full name of the person, date of birth if known, and approximate date of the arrest. The more details you give, the faster they can find the records. Vague requests take longer to process.

Pima County Police Records and Booking Info

The sheriff handles jail bookings, but city police create arrest reports. Incident reports from the sheriff's office cover arrests made by deputies. For Tucson Police arrests, you need to contact the city police records unit. The booking record at the jail is separate from the police report.

Both records relate to the same arrest but contain different info. The police report has details about what happened. The booking record shows the jail intake process. For a full picture of an arrest, you may need both documents from Pima County.

Pima County 72 Hour Booking Questions

The Pima County Sheriff FAQs page answers common questions about jail procedures. People often ask about visitation, posting bail, and how to find out if someone is in custody. The FAQs cover these topics and more.

Visitation at Pima County jail requires advance scheduling. You need to be on the inmate's approved list. GTL handles video visitation services. Clover processes payments for the jail. These third-party services are authorized by the county.

Note: Policies change, so check the official sheriff website for current procedures.

Pima County Jail Facility Information

The Pima County Jail information page has details about the detention facility. The jail processes all 72 hour bookings for the county. This includes arrests by the sheriff, Tucson Police, and other agencies in the area.

The main jail phone number is (520) 351-8111. This line operates 24 hours a day. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and provide basic booking information. For detailed records requests, use the methods described above.

Tucson 72 Hour Booking Records

Tucson is the largest city in Pima County. All Tucson arrests go through the Pima County jail for booking. The city police make the arrest, but the county processes the 72 hour booking record. When searching for someone arrested in Tucson, use the Pima County inmate search.

Tucson Police maintain their own records division for police reports. Contact tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov for Tucson Police documents. The booking record comes from the sheriff. Both offices may have info about the same arrest.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Pima County borders several other Arizona counties. If the arrest happened outside Pima County, check the appropriate county jail system. Each county maintains separate 72 hour booking records.

Neighboring counties include Pinal County to the north, Santa Cruz County to the south, and Cochise County to the east. Maricopa County covers Phoenix and is further north.