Tempe 24 Hour Booking

Tempe is home to Arizona State University and has a busy police department. Tempe Police arrests go through Maricopa County jails for booking. The department uses JustFOIA for records requests. This page explains how to access Tempe arrest and booking records from both city and county sources.

Tempe Police Records Request

Tempe Police uses JustFOIA for public records. Access the portal at tempe.justfoia.com. Submit requests for police reports, accident reports, arrest reports, body camera footage, and fingerprint cards. The system tracks each request and lets you check status online.

The JustFOIA system tracks requests and sends email updates. It is convenient for formal documentation. Each request gets a number so you can check progress. The system notifies you when records are ready. You can also use BuyCrash for traffic accident reports, which may be available faster than going through general records.

Include as much detail as possible when submitting requests. The date of incident, names involved, and case numbers help staff locate files quickly. Vague requests take longer because staff must search more broadly to find matching records.

Tempe Police Contact

Tempe Police is at 120 E. 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. Call 480-350-8588 for the main line, available 7 days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight. These extended hours help if you need information outside normal business times. Email PD_RecordsRequests@tempe.gov for records questions.

Reports cost $5 for the first 20 pages, then 25 cents per page after that. Submit requests through JustFOIA for the best tracking and response. Fees may change, so check current rates before submitting payment. The online portal is the preferred method for formal records requests.

Tempe Arrests and County Booking

Tempe Police transport arrestees to Maricopa County jails. The county runs the regional jail system serving all Phoenix metro cities. Tempe does not have its own jail. All arrests result in transport to county facilities. The booking process happens at one of the county jail locations.

For current custody status, search the Maricopa County inmate search. Enter the person's name and date of birth to find their record. The county search shows who is in jail right now with charges and bond info. It updates faster than police records processing. Use it for immediate booking questions.

The county jail information line is (602) 876-0322. Staff can confirm custody status by phone and provide bond amounts. See the Maricopa County page for more jail details about facilities and visiting.

Arizona Booking Records Law

Tempe 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 Tempe Police and Maricopa County.

The statute at ARS 41-1750 addresses criminal history records specifically. 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 or redacted. Victim names and contact details get removed under ARS 13-4434. Juvenile records remain confidential. Active investigation files may be held until cases close. These exemptions 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 Tempe 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 alerts you 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.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Tempe sits between Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale. All use Maricopa County for booking.