Maricopa County Released Inmate Records

Released inmate records in Maricopa County come from the Sheriff's Office jail system, the largest in Arizona. The county runs five jail facilities that process tens of thousands of bookings each year. MCSO still offers an online inmate search tool where you can look up current and recently released inmates by name or booking number. Unlike some other Arizona counties that took their searches offline after the Houston ruling, Maricopa County keeps this resource available to the public. Family members, employers, and others use these records to track custody status and release dates in the Phoenix metro area.

MCSO Inmate Search for Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office runs an online database where you can find released inmates and current custody information. This is the main tool for checking jail records in the Phoenix area. The search is free. You can use it any time from a computer or phone.

The MCSO Inmate Info portal lets you search by booking number or by name. If you have the booking number, enter it to go straight to that record. For name searches, type in the last name and first name to see matching results. The system shows inmates who are in custody now as well as those who have been released in the past few months from Maricopa County jails.

MCSO warns that the data should not be used for legal purposes. The site notes that people may give false names when booked. True identity can only be confirmed through fingerprint checks. Release dates in the Maricopa County system are also subject to change based on court orders, bond payments, or holds from other agencies.

Maricopa County Jail Facilities and Released Inmate Processing

Maricopa County operates five jail facilities in the Phoenix area. Each one holds inmates at different stages of the booking and detention process. When someone is released from Maricopa County custody, the paperwork flows through the Intake, Transfer and Release facility. This is where police custody bookings happen. It is also where releases take place.

The main Maricopa County jail locations include the 4th Avenue Jail at 201 S. 4th Avenue in Phoenix, Estrella Jail at 2939 W. Durango Road, the ITR facility at 2670 S. 28th Drive, Lower Buckeye Jail at 3250 W. Lower Buckeye Road, and Towers Jail at 3127 W. Gibson Lane. All of these are in Phoenix. The 4th Avenue Jail has a bond and fine room where people can pay to get someone out. After bond is paid, it can take up to 24 hours for the release to process.

Note: If an inmate has an immigration hold or a hold from another law enforcement agency, paying bond will not result in release from Maricopa County custody.

Maricopa County Released Inmate Information for Families

MCSO provides a family information page with details on visiting, sending money, and tracking releases in Maricopa County. This is a helpful resource if you have a family member in custody or one who was recently released. The page explains how the booking process works and what to expect.

The MCSO Information for Families page covers bond payments and release timing. It notes that bonds and fines can be paid at the 4th Avenue Jail Bond and Fine room. Cash, money orders, and some cards are accepted. The site warns that there are no refunds on bond payments in Maricopa County. If the inmate is released before you pay or if you change your mind, you do not get that money back.

The ITR facility at 2670 S. 28th Drive in Phoenix handles all releases. Family members often wait there to pick up a released inmate. The process can take time. Even after bond clears, staff must complete paperwork, return property, and finalize the release in the Maricopa County system.

Contact MCSO About Released Inmates in Maricopa County

You can call the Sheriff's Inmate Management System line to ask about released inmates or current custody status. This is the SIMS number. It operates around the clock. Staff can tell you if someone is still in custody, when they might be released, or confirm that a release has happened.

The SIMS phone number for Maricopa County is 602-876-0322. This is the best line to call for jail information. The main MCSO phone number is 602-876-1000 for general questions. If you are a crime victim seeking updates on an inmate's status, call the Victims Assistance Notification Unit at 602-876-8276. The VANU line is available 24 hours a day.

For written records requests, you can contact the MCSO Public Records and Request Management Section. The address is 550 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM. Media requests go to mediarequest@mcso.maricopa.gov. Be specific in your request. MCSO cannot process requests for "all records" on a topic.

Maricopa County Public Records for Released Inmates

The county government maintains a public records portal that covers many departments including the sheriff. This is separate from the MCSO request process. The portal handles records from courts, assessors, recorders, and other county offices in Maricopa County.

You can access the Maricopa County Public Records page to start a request. The page explains how to submit requests for different types of records held by county agencies. For court records tied to a criminal case, you would contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 601 W. Jackson Street in Phoenix. The phone number is 602-372-5375. Email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov for help with court files on released inmates in Maricopa County.

Arizona law under A.R.S. Section 39-121 gives you the right to inspect public records during office hours. This applies to inmate records held by the sheriff or county. If a custodian fails to respond promptly, access is deemed denied under A.R.S. Section 39-121.01. You can then take steps to enforce your rights.

Note: Once your records are ready, MCSO sends an invoice by mail and you must pay before receiving copies.

Arizona State Records for Maricopa County Released Inmates

People released from county jail in Maricopa County may also have records at the state level if they served time in an Arizona state prison. The ADCRR Inmate Data Search covers state prison releases from 1985 to today. This is different from county jail records.

The ADCRR database lets you search by name or ADC number. You can filter by status to find inactive inmates who have been released from state custody. The database shows mugshots, physical details, admission dates, and estimated release dates. It does not include date of birth to help prevent identity theft.

For Maricopa County residents who went to state prison and then returned to the Phoenix area after release, the ADCRR database is the right place to check. County jail records from MCSO cover local detention only. State prison records come from ADCRR. The two systems do not share data, so you may need to search both when looking up released inmates in Maricopa County.

Victim Notification for Maricopa County Released Inmates

VINE is the victim notification system that alerts you when an inmate is released. Arizona funds this service statewide. It covers Maricopa County jails as well as state prisons. You can sign up to get calls, texts, or emails when custody status changes.

The Arizona VINE system is free to use. Go to VINELink.com to search for an inmate and register for alerts. When that person is released from Maricopa County custody, you get notified right away. A toll-free phone line is available 24 hours a day. Live operators can help in over 190 languages if you need assistance in Maricopa County.

MCSO also has the Victims Assistance Notification Unit for crime victims. Call 602-876-8276 to speak with someone about notification options. This unit can help you understand your rights under Arizona law and connect you with resources in Maricopa County.

Released Inmate Records in Maricopa County Cities

Maricopa County is the most populated county in Arizona. It includes Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, and Buckeye. Each city has its own police department that makes arrests. Those arrests often lead to booking at a Maricopa County jail facility.

City police keep arrest records separate from jail data. If you need details on an arrest made by Phoenix police, you contact the Phoenix Police Records Unit. If you need jail booking and release records, you contact MCSO. The two systems work together but store different information about released inmates in Maricopa County.

Here are the major cities in Maricopa County with links to local released inmate and arrest record information:

• Phoenix - Phoenix Police Records at 602-534-1127
• Mesa - Mesa Police CJID at 480-644-2310
• Chandler - Chandler Police Records at 480-782-4001
• Scottsdale - Scottsdale Police Records at 480-312-1999
• Glendale - Glendale Police Records at 623-930-3000
• Gilbert - Gilbert Police Records at 480-635-7020
• Tempe - Tempe Police Records at 480-350-8588

Nearby Counties for Released Inmate Records

Maricopa County borders several other Arizona counties. If you cannot find the released inmate you are looking for in Maricopa County records, check the neighboring county systems. Inmates are sometimes transferred between jurisdictions.

Pinal County is south of Maricopa County and includes Casa Grande and San Tan Valley. Their online inmate search is currently offline due to the Houston ruling. Call 520-213-8553 for jail information. Yavapai County is north and includes Prescott. They still offer an online inmate search at apps.yavapaiaz.gov. Gila County is to the east and covers Globe and Payson. You can reach their jail at 928-402-8666.

Check these nearby county resources:

• Pinal County - Jail Info: 520-213-8553
• Yavapai County - Detention: 928-567-7734
• Gila County - Globe Jail: 928-402-8666
• Yuma County - Detention: 928-782-9871