Chandler Inmate Population Records

Chandler inmate population records involve both city police and Maricopa County jail. When Chandler Police arrest someone, that person goes to a county detention facility. You search for current inmates through the Maricopa County Sheriff. Chandler Police keep their own arrest reports and incident records. This page explains how to find Chandler inmate information and request police records.

Chandler Inmate Search Through Maricopa County

Chandler does not run its own jail. People arrested by Chandler Police go to Maricopa County jail facilities. To find someone arrested in Chandler, search the Maricopa County inmate search.

The county database shows all inmates in custody from any arresting agency. Search by name and date of birth. Results show booking number, charges, bond amount, and which facility holds the person.

For details about the Maricopa County jail system, see our Maricopa County page.

Chandler Police Records Request

Chandler Police have a records unit for public requests. You can request police reports online at chandlerazpd.gov/request-a-police-report.

Chandler Police record fees include:

• Report copies: $5 for first 50 pages, $0.15 per page after
• Audio and 911 recordings: $10
• CAD data: $5
• Photos: $5
• Body Worn Camera video: $25

Police reports take about 10 business days to process. Digital media like body camera footage takes longer, around 4 to 5 months. The backlog exists because staff must review and redact videos before release.

Contact Chandler Police records at (480) 782-4001 or email Records.Request@chandleraz.gov. The office is at 250 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ 85225.

Chandler Arrest Records Access

Arrest records are public in Arizona under A.R.S. 39-121. You can request copies of police reports from Chandler Police. The city must provide access unless a legal exemption applies.

Crime victims get one free copy of their police report under A.R.S. 39-127. Bring ID and proof of victim status to claim your free copy.

Some records have limits. Active investigations may be withheld. Juvenile records are sealed. Staff will explain any restrictions when you make a request.

Note: Chandler Police records show local arrests only. For countywide jail information, use the Maricopa County Sheriff search.

Chandler vs State Prison Records

Chandler Police handle local arrests. Maricopa County jail holds pretrial inmates and short sentence offenders. State prison holds people with felony sentences over one year. These are separate record systems.

For state prison inmates, use the ADCRR search at inmatedatasearch.azcorrections.gov. The county jail roster will not show people who transferred to state custody.

The transition from county to state custody happens after sentencing. Someone arrested in Chandler waits in county jail during trial. If convicted of a felony with prison time over one year, ADCRR takes over. The state database then becomes the place to search.

Chandler Victim Notification

Crime victims can track offender custody through VINE. This system sends automatic alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Register free at vinelink.com and choose Arizona.

Arizona protects victim rights under A.R.S. 13-4412. Victims receive notice of court proceedings and can attend hearings. The Maricopa County Attorney Victim Services unit helps crime victims at (602) 506-8522.

Chandler Booking Process

When Chandler Police arrest someone, they transport the person to a Maricopa County jail facility. Officers complete paperwork while jail staff handle intake. The booking process takes several hours from start to finish.

Intake involves fingerprinting, photographs, and health screening. Staff search the person and log all property. They assign an inmate number and enter information into the jail database. The person then waits for an initial court appearance.

Bail gets set at the initial hearing, usually within 24 hours. A judge considers the charges and the defendant's history. Some people post bail and leave the same day. Others stay in custody until trial or plea. The jail roster shows current status for all inmates.

Chandler Inmate Services

Inmates arrested in Chandler go to Maricopa County facilities where they have access to various services. Commissary accounts let families send money for snacks and hygiene items. Phone and video services help maintain family contact during incarceration.

The county contracts with private vendors for inmate services. Check the Maricopa County Sheriff website for current providers. You will need the inmate's name and booking number to set up accounts and send money.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Chandler is in Maricopa County with these nearby cities. All use the same county jail: