Phone: 520-724-2150
Physical Address:
2225 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713-6295
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Pima County Juvenile Detention Center
2225 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713-6295
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 520-724-2150 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for Pima County and every county in Arizona.
Pima County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The Pima County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 162 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pima County Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Pima County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 54,240 offenders.
The following charts of Pima County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Pima County Corrections Department, the state of Arizona Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Pima County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Pima County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 520-724-2150.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Pima County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Pima County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Pima County and other Arizona and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Detention Center Visitation Schedule and Rules
The following instructions are presented to assist a parent or legal guardian whose child is in the custody of the Pima County Juvenile Court Detention Center.
We urge parents and legal guardians to visit their child while he or she is in residence.
Any questions concerning general visitation procedures and schedules may be directed to 520-724-2150.
General Visitation Hours
Weekday Schedule
5:45-6:20 pm Registration and screening
6:30-7:30 pm Session 1
6:45-7:20 pm Registration and screening
7:40-8:40 pm Session 2
Weekend and Holiday Schedule
Visitation on weekends is conducted in eight half-hour sessions.
Each session is limited to 14 detainees.
This weekend schedule is also used for the following holidays: New Year's Day, MLK/Civil Rights Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
8:45-9:20 am Registration and screening
9:30-10:30 am Session 1
11:45-12:20 pm Registration and screening
12:30-1:30 pm Session 2
2:45-3:20 pm Registration and screening
3:30-4:30 pm Session 3
5:45-6:20 pm Registration and screening
6:30-7:30 pm Session 4
6:45-7:20 pm Registration and screening
7:40-8:40 pm Session 5
Rules for General Visitation
1. Parents or legal guardians may visit during general visitation hours. Any other family member, or person over the age of 18, must have the permission of the detainee's Probation officer to visit during general visitation. Each youth is permitted seven visits per week, one visit per day, and two visitors per visitation session, unless restrictions apply.
2. All visitors must be registered and screened 20 - 45 minutes prior to the start of each general visitation session. Late arrivals will be turned away or must wait for next registration and screening period.
3. Visitation hours will not be extended beyond the regularly scheduled times. Families will be accommodated on a "first come, first served" basis. Due to seating limitations, some families may be turned away and asked to visit during a later session or on a different day.
4. For everyone's safety, children cannot be left unattended, either inside or outside of the Juvenile Court building. Please make childcare arrangements prior to your visit.
5. Visitors will be required to show a pictured identification before being allowed to visit.
6. Visitors will not be permitted to bring purses, backpacks, cell phones, pagers, electronic devices, books, magazines, tobacco products, drugs, weapons, etc., into the visitation area. All items must be placed in a locker in the visitation area or locked in the visitor's vehicle. (Smoking is prohibited in the Detention facility and anywhere on Juvenile Court property.)
7. The exchange of any article with any youth is absolutely forbidden. Youth are provided the basic essentials in Detention.
8. The only items accepted by the visitation officer prior to visitation are:
9. All visitors will be screened with a metal detector and will not be admitted into the visitation area if they do not pass the screening.
10. All visitors must be appropriately dressed. This includes, but is not limited to, shoes, shorts/pants, and shirt. Dress attire that is too revealing or that glorifies/promotes drugs, gangs, violence, or any type of socially unacceptable behavior will be considered inappropriate and a basis for denial of visitation.
Visitor Dress Code:
Shorts no shorter than mid-thigh
Skirts and dresses are allowed but must be knee length
Sheer, see-through clothing is prohibited
Tops shall be no lower than the underarm in the front and back. Bare midriffs or strapless tops, tube tops, tank tops, body suits, muscle shirts, spandex or swimsuits are not permitted
Shoes must be worn at all times
The following conditions are grounds for which a youth or a youth's visitor may lose visitation privileges:
Special Visitation
Special visits may be permitted and are arranged through the youth's Probation officer. These visits are conducted outside of normal general visitation times and may either be a contact or non-contact visit. All visitors are subject to the approval of the youth's Probation officer.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.
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