Avondale 24 Hour Booking

Avondale is a growing city in the west Phoenix metro area. Avondale Police handle arrests, but the city also has its own city jail for temporary holding. For booking at Maricopa County facilities, contact the county. This page covers how to access Avondale arrest and booking information.

Avondale Police and Jail Contact

Contact Avondale City Court at 623-333-5800 for information about people who have been arrested. The Avondale City Jail line is 623-333-7009. This is a direct line to jail staff who can provide custody information and answer questions about inmates held locally. Police headquarters is at 11485 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Records Bureau phone is 623-333-7002.

City jail visitation is limited to Saturdays and Sundays only. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visits are for direct family members only. Check with the jail for current rules before visiting. Visitors must bring valid photo ID. Dress code restrictions apply. The jail may refuse entry if you do not meet their requirements.

The Avondale City Jail handles temporary holding for local arrests. People arrested on minor charges may be held here until they see a judge or post bond. More serious charges often result in transfer to Maricopa County jail facilities. The city jail is smaller than county facilities but serves the local community for short-term custody needs.

Avondale Records Request

Avondale uses GovQA for public records requests. Submit requests through their online portal for tracking and status updates. The portal assigns each request a number so you can check its progress. The Records Bureau handles police reports, incident reports, and other documents. Staff process requests in the order received.

Include as much detail as possible when submitting requests. The date of the incident, names of people involved, and case numbers all help staff locate records faster. Vague requests take longer because staff must search more broadly. Be specific to get your records sooner.

For Maricopa County booking info, use the county inmate search. Some Avondale arrestees go to county facilities depending on charges and circumstances. Felony arrests typically result in county booking. Misdemeanor arrests may stay at the city jail. See the Maricopa County page for details about county jail facilities and records.

Avondale Booking Records and Arizona Law

Arizona's public records statute (ARS 39-121) requires that government records be available for inspection during office hours. This applies to booking records, arrest logs, and police reports. Avondale must provide access to these records upon request. The law applies to both the city jail and police department records.

The statute at ARS 41-1750 covers criminal history records specifically. It exempts police blotters and daily arrest logs from stricter restrictions. This means booking information can be released to the public. The law allows contemporaneous disclosure of arrest data shortly after an arrest occurs.

Some exemptions apply. Victim information must be redacted before release under ARS 13-4434. Juvenile records remain confidential. Records from active investigations may be withheld until cases close. These rules protect privacy while still allowing public access to most booking information.

VINE Notification System

The Arizona VINE program provides custody status notifications. VINE tracks inmates in jails across Arizona including both city and county facilities. Crime victims can register to receive alerts when custody status changes. The system covers releases, transfers, and escapes.

Register at vinelink.com or call the Arizona VINE hotline at 1-800-247-9763. Choose your notification method: phone, email, text, or app alerts. The service runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Registration is free. VINE helps victims stay informed about offenders without having to check jail records manually every day.

Note: Avondale city jail inmates and those transferred to county are both tracked in the VINE system.

Getting Complete Avondale Arrest Information

Complete arrest information may come from multiple sources. Avondale Police have the incident report describing the arrest. The city jail or county jail has custody and booking data. The court has case information if charges were filed. Each source holds different pieces of the puzzle.

Start by calling the Avondale City Jail at 623-333-7009 to confirm where the person is held. Then check the Maricopa County inmate search if they are not at the city jail. Once you know custody status, submit a records request to Avondale Police for the detailed arrest report. This approach gets you comprehensive information from all relevant sources.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Avondale is in the west Valley near Goodyear and Buckeye. All are in Maricopa County.