Phoenix 24 Hour Booking Records

Phoenix is Arizona's capital and largest city. When Phoenix Police make an arrest, booking happens at the Maricopa County jail system. The city police department handles arrest records and reports. For jail booking info, use the county resources. This page explains how to access Phoenix arrest and booking records from both the city police and Maricopa County.

Phoenix Police Records Portal

The Phoenix Police Department operates an online public records portal at phxpublicsafety.phoenix.gov. You can request incident reports, traffic crash reports, and other police documents through this system. Some requests require a $5 upfront portal convenience fee when submitted online.

The portal handles requests for police documents, not jail booking records. For current inmate information and jail booking data, use the Maricopa County resources instead. Phoenix Police can tell you about the arrest. Maricopa County has the booking record.

Phoenix Police Records Fees

Phoenix Police charges specific fees for different record types. Incident reports and traffic crash reports cost 24 cents per page. Body camera video costs $4 per request. Photographs cost $4. The 911 recordings fee is $16.50. Calls for service and crime statistics have no charge.

Letters of clearance have two pricing tiers. Without an arrest record, the letter costs $8.50 and takes about 7 business days. With an arrest record, the cost jumps to $28 and takes 6 to 8 weeks because of the additional research involved.

Phoenix Police Records Contact

The Phoenix Police Records Division is at 1717 E. Grant St., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Call 602-534-1127 for questions about police records. Email goes to policepublicrecords@phoenix.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

For questions about someone in jail, contact Maricopa County instead. The MCSO SIMS line at (602) 876-0322 handles inmate inquiries 24/7. The county runs the jail. Phoenix Police handle the arrest side of things.

Phoenix Arrests and County Booking

When Phoenix Police arrest someone, they transport the person to a Maricopa County jail facility for booking. The county sheriff runs the jail system for the entire county. Phoenix does not operate its own jail. This means Phoenix booking records are actually Maricopa County booking records. The county handles custody and bond while Phoenix Police have the arrest report.

Maricopa County has an online inmate search at mcso.org/InmateInfo. Search by name to see if someone is in county custody. Enter the person's name and date of birth. The system covers all four county jail facilities where Phoenix arrestees might be held. Results show booking info, charges, and bond amounts. Recent arrests may take several hours to appear after booking completes.

For more details about Maricopa County jail and booking procedures, visit the Maricopa County page. The county jail line is (602) 876-0322 for phone inquiries about custody status.

Arizona Booking Records Law

Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 to the public.

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 Phoenix 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

Phoenix is surrounded by other major cities in the metro area. All use the Maricopa County jail system for booking.