Gila County Jail - Payson Substation is a 24-bed facility based in Payson, Gila County, Arizona. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 928-468-2835.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Gila County Jail - Payson Substation at 928-468-2835 for assistance.
Phone: 928-468-2835
Physical Address:
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, AZ 85541
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gila County Jail
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, Arizona 85541
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gila County Jail
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, Arizona 85541
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation, 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 928-468-2835 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for Gila County and every county in Arizona.
Gila County Jail - Payson Substation Inmate Search
The Gila County Jail - Payson Substation maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gila County Jail - Payson Substation 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 Gila County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,480 offenders.
The following charts of Gila 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 Gila 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 Gila 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 Gila 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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Gila County Jail - Payson Substation is a substation jail in Gila County and is located at:
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, AZ 85541.
The jail has a bed capacity of 20 and is run and managed by the Sheriff's Department. The jail houses pre-trial prisoners and provides reintegration programming to male convicted criminals.
Inmates can purchase T-shirts, underwear, socks as well as writing paper, stamps, envelopes, snacks and hygiene items through through the jail. There is also an inmate roster available online for Gila County Jail - Payson Substation. The phone contact number is 928-468-2835.
The Gila County Sheriff's Office Jail operates and manages its own Inmate Commissary Store, where profits from commissary sales and telephone use are used to purchase items used by inmates.
All personal property is sealed when an inmate is booked into the jail and remains sealed until they are released. Funds from an inmate account may be released to a third party upon submission of an Inmate Request Form authorizing the release.
As one of the two locations, the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation provides short term detention for inmates who are awaiting their trial or are being transferred. Both those arrested on misdemeanors and those arrested on felonies may be detained at this location of the Gila County jail system, and they will have all basic services and programs.
Family and friends who are outside of the jail system are able to provide support for an inmate through financial support, sending and receiving mail, accepting phone calls, and attending visits. Commissary purchases can make incarceration a little easier with access to additional clothing, snacks, recreation activities, and hygiene items. Commissary accounts may be funded through the kiosk in the lobby of the jail, through mail, or online.
Phones are available each day to make outgoing calls, though no incoming calls are available. Visits at this location are Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-9pm and Sunday 12pm-3pm for 15 minutes each visit.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Gila County Jail - Payson Substation for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Gila County Jail - Payson Substation:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Gila County Jail - Payson Substation at 928-468-2835.
Once an individual is booked at Gila County Jail - Payson Substation in Payson, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 928-468-2835 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Gila County, Arizona, visit the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation? What is the Schedule?
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, AZ 85541
Wednesday and Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Length of visit: 15 minutes
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Gila County Jail - Payson Substation
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Gila County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Gila County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Gila County Jail - Payson Substation:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Gila County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Gila County Jail - Payson Substation's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Gila County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Gila County Jail - Payson Substation, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Gila County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Gila County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Gila County Jail - Payson Substation Phone: 928-468-2835
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 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 Gila County Jail - Payson Substation?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Gila County Jail - Payson Substation
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Gila County Jail - Payson Substation follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Gila County Jail - Payson Substation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Gila County Jail - Payson Substation ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gila County Jail
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, Arizona 85541
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gila County Jail
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, Arizona 85541
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Gila County Jail - Payson Substation allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gila County Jail
108 West Main Street, Ste. A
Payson, Arizona 85541
For inmates receiving mail in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Arizona.
3. Select Gila County Jail - Payson Substation.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Gila County Jail - Payson Substation staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Gila County Jail - Payson Substation follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Gila County Jail - Payson Substation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation using an Online Messaging Service?
Gila County Jail - Payson Substation contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Gila County Jail - Payson Substation,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Gila County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Gila County Jail - Payson Substation,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Gila County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Gila County Jail - Payson Substation have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Gila County Jail - Payson Substation, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Gila County Jail - Payson Substation.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Gila County Jail - Payson Substation Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Gila County Jail - Payson Substation inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gila County Jail - Payson Substation’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-468-2835 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Gila County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gila County?
This facility, known as "Gila County Jail - Payson Substation" is also known as Gila County Arrests, Gila County Sheriff, Gila County Inmate Search, Arizona Gila County Jail .
