City Jails in Arizona

All City Jails in Arizona

Browse 68 city jails across 14 counties in Arizona

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This page lists all 68 city jails in Arizona. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.

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About City Jails in Arizona

Understanding city jails in the Arizona

Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Arizona. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Arizona, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Arizona, everything you need is available right here.

City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?

City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:

  • City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
  • County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Arizona's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.

How to Find Someone in a City Jail

When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Arizona, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.

Booking & Intake Process

The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.

Getting Bail

Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.

Hiring a Lawyer

Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling an Inmate

Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.

Sending Money

Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.

Visitation

Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active city jails in Arizona is 68. This count is updated regularly to reflect any changes in facility status across Arizona.

Use the directory list on this page to find the city jail in the area where the arrest took place, then use the facility's inmate search tool to locate the person.

Yes. This page includes a built-in county filter that instantly narrows the list to show only city jails in a specific county within Arizona. Select your county from the dropdown above the list, and the results will update in real time.

Yes. Use the state selector tool on this page to switch to a complete directory of city jails in any other US state. Our database covers local jail facilities across all 50 states.

The length of time depends on the charges, bail status, and court scheduling. Pretrial detainees may be held for days, weeks, or even months as their cases move through the court system. Those serving sentences for misdemeanor convictions typically serve less than one year.

City jails in Arizona are operated by municipal authorities such as a city police department and typically serve a single city or town. County jails are operated by the county sheriff's office and serve a broader geographic area. Both hold similar populations — pretrial detainees and short-term sentenced inmates — but differ in jurisdiction and operational oversight.

City Jails by County in Arizona

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Filter City Jails by County

Arizona has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Arizona. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

All City Jails in Arizona

Complete listing of city jails

Browse Every City Jails in Arizona

The full list of city jails in Arizona is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.

Facility Name County Action
Oro Valley Jail 11000 North La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Pima View Details
Sahuarita Jail 315 West Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Pima View Details
South Tucson Jail 1601 South 6th Ave, South Tucson, AZ 85713
Pima View Details
Casa Grande Jail 373 East Val Vista Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Pinal View Details
Coolidge Jail 911 South Arizona Blvd, Coolidge, AZ 85228
Pinal View Details
Eloy Jail 630 North Main St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Pinal View Details
Florence Jail 775 N. Main St P.O. Box 2670, Florence, AZ 85132
Pinal View Details
Kearny Jail 355 Alden Road PO Box 639, Kearny, AZ 85237
Pinal View Details
Mammoth Jail 125 North Clark St PO Box 130, Mammoth, AZ 85618
Pinal View Details
Superior Jail 734 West Main St, Superior, AZ 85273
Pinal View Details
Clarksdale Community Jail PO Box 308 49 North Ninth St, Clarksdale, AZ 86324
Yavapai View Details
Cottonwood Jail 199 South Sixth St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Yavapai View Details
Jerome Jail 305 Main St PO Box 335, Jerome, AZ 86331
Yavapai View Details
Prescott Jail 222 South Marina St, Prescott, AZ 86303
Yavapai View Details
Prescott Valley Jail 7601 East Civic Circle, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Yavapai View Details
San Luis Jail 1030 East Union St PO Box 3720, San Luis, AZ 85349
Yuma View Details
Wellton Jail 28618 Oakland Ave, Wellton, AZ 85356
Yuma View Details
Yuma Jail 1500 South First Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
Yuma View Details
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City Jails in Other States

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Explore City Jails in Other States

Looking for city jails beyond Arizona? We've got you covered. Use the state selectors below to instantly switch to a full directory of city jails in any other US state. Whether you need to look up facilities in a neighboring state or search across the country, our nationwide directory makes it simple to find the information you need in just a few clicks.