Pima County Booking Records
Pima County runs the Adult Detention Complex in Tucson that handles all county jail bookings. The sheriff's department processes arrests from Tucson and surrounding areas. You can search for current inmates and request jail records through the department. This page covers how to access 24 hour booking data and other jail records in Pima County, Arizona.
Pima County Booking Quick Facts
Pima County Inmate Lookup
The Pima County Sheriff runs an inmate lookup tool online. Visit sheriff.pima.gov/inmate to search for people currently in the Adult Detention Complex. Enter a name to see if someone is in custody. The system shows booking info, charges, and bond amounts for current inmates.
This search is free. It covers the main detention complex in Tucson. Results update as inmates are booked in or released. For the most current info on a very recent arrest, call the jail directly at (520) 351-8111.
Pima County Jail Records Request
The sheriff's department has a specific form for jail records. This covers booking reports, incarceration letters, and other detention documents. The form is for jail records only, not patrol reports. You can find the request process at pimasheriff.org/forms-reports/obtain-jail-report.
Reports cost $5 each. If a report runs over twenty pages, there is an extra charge of 25 cents per page after that. Photos, video, and audio on DVD cost $5 per disc. Clearance letters also run $5 each. There is a production fee of $15 per hour that kicks in after the first hour of staff time. All releases go through the Custodian of Records for review.
The jail records office can provide documents like booking sheets, incident reports from inside the jail, and verification of incarceration. Submit your request with all the details you have about the inmate and the specific records you need.
Pima County Detention Contact Info
The Adult Detention Complex sits at 1270 W. Silverlake Road in Tucson. This is the main booking and detention facility for Pima County. Call (520) 351-8111 for general jail inquiries. The jail records division has a direct line at (520) 351-8228.
Sheriff's Office headquarters is at 1750 E. Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85714. The main office number is (520) 351-4600. For booking questions, use the detention complex number since headquarters handles administration, not jail operations. Staff at the jail can tell you about current inmates and recent bookings.
Note: The jail takes phone calls for inmate info around the clock, but records requests process during business hours only.
Pima County Jail Services
Pima County uses several third-party systems for jail services. GettingOut handles video visitation so families can talk to inmates remotely. TouchPay and GTL manage inmate phone accounts and deposits. These systems also let you check on inmate status through their apps and websites.
The county uses GovQA to process some public records requests. This online portal tracks your request and sends updates by email. It can be a convenient way to submit formal requests if you need documentation rather than just a quick check on custody status.
Payments for jail services, like adding money to an inmate's commissary account, go through systems like Clover. These are separate from paying for public record copies. For record fees, follow the instructions from the records division.
Pima County Cities
Tucson is the county seat and largest city in Pima County. When Tucson Police make an arrest, the booking happens at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex. The same applies to arrests by other agencies in the county. All booking records flow through the sheriff's department.
The main city in Pima County with its own page is:
Smaller towns in Pima County include Oro Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita. Arrests in these areas also go through county booking. Check the Pima County inmate search to find people arrested anywhere in the county.
Nearby Arizona Counties
Pima County borders several other counties in southern Arizona. If you are unsure where an arrest took place, these neighboring counties may have the booking record.