Mesa 24 Hour Booking

Mesa is Arizona's third largest city, located in the Phoenix metro area. Mesa Police arrests go through the Maricopa County jail system for booking. The city's Criminal Justice Information Division handles police records requests. This page covers how to find Mesa arrest records and booking information from both city and county sources.

Mesa Police Records Division

The Mesa Police Criminal Justice Information Division handles public records requests. Visit mesaaz.gov for details on requesting police records. The office is at 59 S. Hibbert in Mesa, AZ 85210. Call 480-644-2310 for questions. Staff can explain what records are available and current fees.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mesa operates on a four-day work week. Plan your visits or calls during these hours. The office is closed on Fridays. Include as much detail as possible when requesting records to help staff find files faster.

Mesa Police Records Fees

Police reports cost $5 for the first 50 pages, then 20 cents for each page after that. Photo CDs or DVDs are $10 each. Police video recordings cost $46 per hour reviewed. This fee covers staff time reviewing and redacting footage before release. These are standard rates for Mesa Police documents.

Mesa offers a special service called MAARS, the Mesa Adult Arrest Record Search. This costs $10 and provides a search of local arrest records. It is useful for background purposes or personal record checks. MAARS shows Mesa Police arrest history for a specific person. Contact the records division for details on how to request a MAARS search.

The city uses GovQA for some records requests and BuyCrash.com for traffic accident reports. These platforms provide online access to certain record types. Traffic crash reports may be available faster through BuyCrash than standard records requests.

Mesa Arrests and County Booking

When Mesa Police make an arrest, the person goes to a Maricopa County jail for booking. The county sheriff operates the jail system for all cities in Maricopa County. Mesa does not have its own jail. Mesa booking records are actually Maricopa County booking records. The county handles custody and bond information.

Search for Mesa arrestees through the Maricopa County inmate search. Enter the person's name and date of birth to search. This free online tool shows current inmates, their charges, and bond amounts. The search covers all four county jail facilities. Recent arrests may take several hours to appear after booking completes.

For more about Maricopa County jail services, see the Maricopa County page. The county jail information line is (602) 876-0322 for phone inquiries about custody status.

Arizona Booking Records Law

Mesa booking records fall under Arizona's public records statutes. ARS 39-121 establishes the right to inspect public records during office hours. This applies to police reports, arrest logs, and booking documents from both Mesa Police and Maricopa County.

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

Some information must be withheld. Victim names and contact details get redacted under ARS 13-4434. Juvenile records stay confidential. Active investigation files may be held until cases close. These rules protect privacy while allowing public access to most booking records.

VINE Custody Notification

The Arizona VINE system provides custody notifications statewide. VINE tracks inmates in Maricopa County jails where Mesa arrests go for booking. Crime victims can register to receive automatic alerts when custody status changes.

Register at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. Choose to receive alerts by phone, email, text, or through the VINE mobile app. The service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Registration is free and confidential. VINE sends alerts when inmates are released, transferred, or escape custody.

Note: VINE provides automatic updates so you do not have to keep checking the county inmate search manually every day.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Mesa borders several other Phoenix metro cities. All use Maricopa County for jail booking.