Maricopa County Custody Bureau

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Maricopa County Custody Bureau Information

The Maricopa County Custody Bureau is the jail system for the city of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. It is fourth largest county jail system in the United States. There are multiple facilities in this county that house people arrested and who stay in custody while their criminal court case works it's way through the adjudication process. For those inmates sentenced to less than one year, they will do their time within the Maricopa County Custody Bureau.

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These pages provide information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions and commissary purchases.

Phone: 602-876-0322

Physical Address:
550 West Jackson
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Lower Buckeye Jail
3250 West Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Lower Buckeye Jail
3250 West Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau?

To search for an inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau, 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 602-876-0322 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for Maricopa County and every county in Arizona.

Maricopa County Custody Bureau Inmate Search

The Maricopa County Custody Bureau maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Maricopa County Custody Bureau 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 Maricopa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 261,760 offenders.

The following charts of Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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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About the Maricopa County Custody Bureau

Maricopa County Custody Bureau in Arizona is located at 550 W. Jackson St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 and operates several jails across the county. For general inquiries, you call (602) 876-1011, and (602) 876-0322 to locate an inmate..

Maricopa County Custody Bureau is the largest sheriff's office in Arizona and the inmate capacity of its Lower Buckeye Jail, an all-male facility, is 2,382.

Remote video visits take place through GTL's GettingOut service and cost $0.25 per minute, and onsite visits are allowed between 9am and 5pm, with each inmate only allowed one 30-minute visit per week. 

These are helpful links to the Maricopa County Jails.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Maricopa County Custody Bureau?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Maricopa County Custody Bureau, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Maricopa County Custody Bureau:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 602-876-0322.

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Directions / Map to the Maricopa County Custody Bureau
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Maricopa County?

If someone is taken to Maricopa County Custody Bureau in Phoenix for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 602-876-0322.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Maricopa County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Maricopa County, Arizona, visit the Maricopa County Custody Bureau Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau? What is the Schedule?

Maricopa County Custody Bureau REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled with gettingout at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM

Maricopa County Custody Bureau uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Maricopa County Custody Bureau
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Maricopa County Custody Bureau.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Maricopa County Custody Bureau?

To visit an inmate in Maricopa 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, Maricopa County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Maricopa County Custody Bureau:
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 Maricopa County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Maricopa County Custody Bureau's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Maricopa County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Maricopa County Custody Bureau, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Maricopa 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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau 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 Maricopa County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Maricopa County Custody Bureau Phone: 602-876-0322

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau?

Maricopa County Custody Bureau REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Maricopa County Custody Bureau

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Maricopa County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Arizona.
  • Select Maricopa County Custody Bureau
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 602-876-0322 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Maricopa County Custody Bureau.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Maricopa County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Maricopa County Custody Bureau, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Maricopa County Custody Bureau 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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau, and what can I send them?

Postcards only... no envelopes.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Maricopa County Custody Bureau 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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau,
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

How to Communicate with an Maricopa County Custody Bureau Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Maricopa County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Maricopa County Custody Bureau must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Maricopa County Custody Bureau has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • 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.
  • You can also send your Maricopa County inmate photos and videos.

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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Maricopa County Custody Bureau have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Maricopa County Custody Bureau allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Maricopa County Custody Bureau.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Maricopa County Custody Bureau 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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Maricopa County Custody Bureau

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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau 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 Maricopa County Custody Bureau’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Maricopa County?

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Search for an Inmate in Maricopa County

This facility, known as "Maricopa County Custody Bureau" is also known as Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Maricopa County Sheriffs Office , Maricopa County Sheriffs Office , Arizona, Maricopa.