Mesa Arizona Inmate Records

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

Mesa Inmate Search Through Maricopa County

Mesa does not run its own jail. People arrested by Mesa Police go to Maricopa County jail facilities. To find someone arrested in Mesa, 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 to find Mesa arrests. Results show booking number, charges, bond amount, and facility location.

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

Mesa Police Criminal Justice Records

Mesa Police run a Criminal Justice Information Division for records requests. The CJID page explains services and fees.

Mesa Police record fees include:

• Police Report: $5.00 for first 50 pages, $0.20 each additional
• Photo CD or DVD: $10.00
• Audio Medium: $10.00
• Video Medium: $25.00
• Police Video Recordings: $46.00 per hour
• MAARS (Arrest Record Search): $10.00

Contact the records division at (480) 644-2310. The office is at 59 S. Hibbert, Mesa, AZ 85210. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Mesa Traffic Accident Reports

Mesa uses APPRISS BuyCrash for traffic accident reports. This third party system lets you order crash reports online. Go to buycrash.com and search for Mesa, Arizona to find your report.

Crash reports have different fees than police reports. Check the BuyCrash website for current pricing. Reports are usually available a few days after the accident.

Mesa Arrest Records Access

Arrest records are public in Arizona under A.R.S. 39-121. You can request copies of police reports from Mesa Police. The MAARS search gives you arrest history for a specific person.

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

Some records have restrictions. Active investigation files may be held back until the case closes. Juvenile records are confidential under Arizona law. The records unit will tell you if any part of your request is exempt from disclosure.

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

Mesa vs State Prison Records

Mesa Police handle local arrests. Maricopa County jail holds pretrial defendants and misdemeanor offenders. State prison holds felons sentenced to more than one year. Each system keeps its own records.

Search for state prison inmates at inmatedatasearch.azcorrections.gov. The county jail search will not show people who moved to state custody after sentencing. Both searches are free and available around the clock.

Mesa Victim Notification

VINE provides automated alerts when an inmate's status changes. Register at vinelink.com and select Arizona. You will get phone calls, emails, or texts for releases, transfers, and other custody changes. The service costs nothing to use.

Arizona law gives crime victims the right to notification under A.R.S. 13-4412. Prosecutors must inform victims about case developments. You can attend court hearings and speak at sentencing. Contact the Maricopa County Attorney Victim Services at (602) 506-8522 for help with your case.

Mesa Booking Process

People arrested by Mesa Police go to Maricopa County intake facilities. The booking process includes fingerprints, mugshots, and a medical check. Officers record personal details and enter the person into the jail computer system.

A judge sets bail within 24 hours of booking. Video court handles most initial appearances. The judge looks at charge severity, criminal background, and community ties when deciding bail. Some defendants get released without posting money.

The county jail roster updates throughout the day. New bookings can take hours to show up online. If you cannot find someone right away, try again later. The intake process must finish before the record appears in the search system.

Mesa Inmate Services

Inmates arrested in Mesa go to Maricopa County facilities where they have access to commissary, phone, and video visitation services. The county contracts with private vendors for these services. Check the Maricopa County Sheriff website for current provider information.

Nearby Arizona Cities

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