Located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, the Maricopa County Towers Jail is a 720-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 602-876-0322.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Maricopa County Towers Jail at 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Phone: 602-876-0322
Physical Address:
3127 West Gibson Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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
To search for an inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail, 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 Towers Jail Inmate Search
The Maricopa County Towers Jail maintains an average of 720 offenders in custody on any given day. The Maricopa County Towers Jail 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessMaricopa County Towers Jail is an all-male facility located at 3127 W. Gibson Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85009.
It has an inmate capacity of 1,080. It houses minimum and medium-security inmates and is composed of six tower units with four pods in each tower. There are housing areas with general-purpose day rooms and bathroom/shower areas.
The contact number for the jail is 602-876-0322.
On-site visits may be scheduled daily between 9 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding holidays, with each session lasting 20 minutes. Inmates are allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. Visitors are allowed on Sundays and Mondays from 8 AM to 7:15 PM.
Video visits can be initiated by the incarcerated person at any time with the "Visit Now" feature.
Property/Money Releases are available for inmates, however severe understaffing has led to basic failures in medical care and conditions of confinement have been deemed inadequate by a court order.
The jail offers services such as AdvancePay Phone, Pin Debit, Visitation Scheduling and Video Visitation.
All Maricopa County Jails:
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Maricopa County Towers Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Maricopa County Towers Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 602-876-0322.
Once someone is booked at Maricopa County Towers Jail in Phoenix after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 602-876-0322 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Maricopa County, Arizona, see the Maricopa County Towers Jail Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail? What is the Schedule?
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 |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Maricopa County Towers Jail
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 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 Towers Jail:
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 Towers Jail'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 Towers Jail, 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 Towers Jail 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 Towers Jail Phone: 602-876-0322
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Towers Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail?
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 Towers Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Maricopa County, follow these instructions:
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 Towers Jail’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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Maricopa County Towers Jail 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 Towers Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Towers Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail, 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 Towers Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Towers Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Maricopa County Towers Jail 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 Towers Jail,
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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa County Towers Jail,
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 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 Towers Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Maricopa County Towers Jail 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 Maricopa County Towers Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Maricopa County Towers Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Maricopa County Towers Jail 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 Maricopa County Towers Jail 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 Towers Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Maricopa County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Maricopa County?
This facility, known as "Maricopa County Towers Jail" is also known as Towers Jail Inmate Search, Towers Jail Arrests, Towers Jail Sheriff, Maricopa County Inmate Search, Maricopa County Arrests, Maricopa County Sheriff.