Tucson Released Inmate Records

Released inmate records in Tucson come from two main sources. The Tucson Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for people they book into custody. The Pima County Sheriff runs the jail where most Tucson inmates are held after arrest. If you need records on someone who was arrested in Tucson and later released, you may have to contact both agencies. The police have the arrest data while the county has jail records. Knowing which office holds what you need saves time and helps you get records faster.

Tucson Police Department Records

The Tucson Police Department handles records for arrests made by city officers. This includes incident reports, arrest records, and booking information. When someone is arrested in Tucson, police create a record of that event. These records stay with TPD even after the person is released from custody. You can request copies of these records through the police records unit.

The Tucson Police public records page explains how to get copies of police reports in this city. You can ask for incident reports, arrest records, and other documents that TPD creates. The process works by mail, email, or in person. Each method has its own fees and steps.

Below is the Tucson Police Department public records request page where you can start the process.

This page shows the forms and instructions for getting Tucson police records.

Fees for Tucson police records depend on how you want them. Paper copies cost $5.00 per report plus $0.25 per page after the first 15 pages. If you want copies sent by email, the flat fee is $5.00 total. Digital copies on CD or DVD cost $25.00 each. Video copies run $44.00 per hour of footage reviewed. These fees apply to released inmate records and all other Tucson police documents. The cost adds up fast if you need a lot of records or long videos.

Tucson Arrest History and Clearance Letters

If you need proof of your own arrest record in Tucson, you can request an arrest history letter. This document shows what arrests TPD has on file for you. Some people need this for jobs, housing, or court matters. The process is separate from getting copies of actual police reports.

The Tucson arrest history request page covers how to get clearance letters and arrest records. A clearance letter shows you have no arrests on file. An arrest history lists the arrests TPD has recorded under your name. Either document can help when someone needs to check your background for released inmate data or past arrests in Tucson.

Visit this page to learn about getting your arrest history from Tucson Police.

TPD offers both clearance letters and full arrest history reports.

Victims of Part I crimes in Tucson can get one free copy of their police report. This right comes from A.R.S. Section 39-127, which ensures crime victims have access to records about their case. Part I crimes include murder, robbery, assault, burglary, and other serious offenses. If you were the victim of one of these crimes in Tucson, you do not have to pay for your first report copy.

Note: Call Tucson Police Records at 520-791-4462 if you have questions about your request.

Tucson Collision Reports

Traffic collision reports in Tucson use a different system. You do not request them from the police records office directly. Instead, Tucson points people to Crashdocs, an online service that lets you look up and buy accident reports. This applies to crashes worked by Tucson Police officers.

The Crashdocs system has collision reports from across Arizona including Tucson. You search by date, location, or name. If you find your report, you pay online and download it right away. This is faster than mailing a request to TPD. The fee varies but is usually around $5 to $10 per report. If you were in a crash in Tucson and need the police report for insurance or legal reasons, this is where to look.

Collision reports are not the same as released inmate records. But they can matter if a crash led to an arrest and jail time. In those cases, you might need both the crash report from Crashdocs and the arrest record from Tucson Police. Get them from the right source to have a full picture of what happened.

Tucson Released Inmate Records Fees

Knowing what you will pay helps you plan your records request in Tucson. The police department has set rates for different types of records. Here is a breakdown of what to expect when you ask for released inmate records or other documents from TPD.

Paper reports cost $5.00 for the base fee. After the first 15 pages, you pay $0.25 for each extra page. Email delivery has a flat $5.00 charge no matter how many pages. If you want a CD or DVD with your records, that costs $25.00. Body camera or other video footage runs $44.00 per hour that staff must review. These rates apply citywide for all Tucson police records including arrest files on released inmates.

• Paper copies: $5.00 plus $0.25 per page after 15 pages
• Email copies: $5.00 flat fee
• CD or DVD: $25.00
• Video footage: $44.00 per hour reviewed
• Victims of Part I crimes: one free copy

The email option is the cheapest way to get records if you have a lot of pages. A paper request with 50 pages would cost $5.00 plus $8.75 in extra page fees. The same request by email stays at $5.00. Think about which format works best for what you need.

Pima County Jail Records for Tucson

When Tucson Police arrest someone, that person usually goes to the Pima County Adult Detention Complex. The Sheriff's Office runs this jail. Booking and release records are kept by the county, not the city. So if you need records about time spent in jail after a Tucson arrest, you contact Pima County.

The Pima County released inmate records page has full details on how to request jail data. Reports from the county jail cost $5.00 each. Pages over 20 add $0.25 per extra page. You can also ask for clearance letters and booking photos. The Jail Records Unit is at 1270 W. Silverlake Road in Tucson. Call 520-351-8228 to leave a message and request records by phone.

The split between city and county records confuses some people in Tucson. Here is how it works. Tucson Police make the arrest and create the arrest report. They take the person to the county jail. The Sheriff creates a booking record. When the person gets out, the release record is with the county. So arrest data is city, jail data is county. You may need both to get the full story on a released inmate in Tucson.

Note: Released inmates will not appear in the Pima County online inmate roster and require a formal records request instead.

Tucson Police Records Contact Info

Getting in touch with the right office speeds up your records request in Tucson. The police records unit handles all public records for TPD. You can visit, call, or email them. Use the method that works best for your needs.

The Tucson Police Records office is at 270 S Stone Ave in Tucson, Arizona 85701. The phone number is 520-791-4462. You can email requests to tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov. Staff are available during regular business hours on weekdays. If you go in person, bring your ID and payment. Cash, check, and credit cards are usually accepted.

For records from the county jail, contact the Pima County Sheriff at 520-351-4600. The jail records message line is 520-351-8228. Email works too at PublicRecordsRequests@sheriff.pima.gov. These are the two main contacts you need for released inmate records in Tucson. City police for arrest records and county sheriff for jail records.

State Released Inmate Records for Tucson

Some people arrested in Tucson end up in state prison. If that happens, their records are with ADCRR instead of local agencies. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry runs a free online database. You can search by name or inmate number. The database covers state prison inmates from 1985 to now.

The ADCRR Inmate Data Search shows both current and released inmates from Arizona state prisons. If someone went from Tucson to state custody, they appear here. You can see release dates, mugshots, and physical details. The search is free and works any time. Keep in mind that ADCRR only has state prison records. County jail and city arrest records stay with local agencies in Tucson and Pima County.

For victim notification, the Arizona VINE system lets you track inmates statewide. Sign up for alerts when someone's status changes. You get a call, text, or email when they are released. This works for county jails and state prisons across Arizona including inmates with Tucson ties. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day.

Arizona Law on Tucson Records

Arizona public records law gives you the right to see government documents. This includes released inmate records held by Tucson Police and Pima County. The law sets rules for how agencies must respond to your requests and what they can charge.

A.R.S. Section 39-121 says public records shall be open to inspection by any person during office hours. This is the foundation for records requests in Tucson and across Arizona. If an agency holds a record, you can ask to see it. There are limits for certain protected information, but most arrest and release data is public.

A.R.S. Section 39-121.01 adds more detail. It says you can request copies of records, not just inspection. If an agency fails to respond promptly, access is deemed denied. This gives you grounds to push back if Tucson Police or the county ignores your request for released inmate records. You have the law on your side.

The statute on free copies for crime victims is A.R.S. Section 39-127. It ensures victims can get their records without paying. This applies to police reports from Tucson for Part I crimes. If you were the victim, make sure to mention this when you submit your request. The agency should waive your fee for the first copy.

Released Inmate Records in Nearby Cities

Other cities in the Tucson area have their own police departments with separate records. If someone was arrested in one of these places instead of Tucson proper, contact that city's police. Each department keeps its own files.

Marana and Oro Valley are both in Pima County like Tucson. Their arrests go to the same county jail. So jail records come from the Pima County Sheriff for all three cities. But the arrest reports are separate. For arrest data, contact the city where the arrest happened. For jail and release records, contact Pima County.