Yuma City Inmate Records

Yuma city inmate population records involve both city police and Yuma County jail. When Yuma Police arrest someone, that person goes to the county detention center. You search for current inmates through the Yuma County Sheriff. Yuma Police have a records unit for arrest reports and clearance letters. This page explains how to find Yuma city inmate information and request police records.

Yuma Inmate Search Through County Jail

Yuma city does not run its own jail. People arrested by Yuma Police go to Yuma County detention. To find someone arrested in Yuma, search the Yuma County inmate search.

The county database shows all inmates in custody. Search by name or booking number. Results show charges, bond amount, and when the person was booked.

For details about the Yuma County jail, see our Yuma County page.

Yuma Police Records Unit

Yuma Police have a records unit at www.yumaaz.gov.

Yuma Police record fees include:

• 911 Recordings: $25
• Auto Accident: $5
• Background Check: $10
• Case Report: $10
• Digital Media: $46 per hour minimum
• Photos: $15

Crime victims get their first request free under A.R.S. 39-127. This applies to Part I crimes. Requests through LexisNexis average 3 business days.

Contact Yuma Police records at (928) 373-4700 or email YPDFOIArequests@yumaaz.gov.

Yuma City Arrest Records Access

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

Yuma sits on the Mexican border. The police department handles many border related cases. Records may involve federal agencies as well as local matters. Some cases have federal holds that affect custody status.

Some records have restrictions. Active investigations stay confidential until closed. Juvenile records are sealed by law. Cases involving ongoing federal matters may have additional restrictions. Staff will explain what is available.

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

Yuma City vs State Prison Records

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

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. Check both databases if you cannot find someone.

Yuma Victim Notification

Crime victims can track offender status through VINE. This free service sends automatic alerts when custody status changes. Register at vinelink.com and choose Arizona. You get phone, email, or text notifications.

Arizona protects victim rights under A.R.S. 13-4412. Victims receive notice about court dates and plea offers. You can attend hearings and speak at sentencing. The Yuma County Attorney can help connect you with victim services.

Yuma Booking Process

When Yuma Police arrest someone, they transport the person to Yuma County detention. The booking process involves fingerprints, photographs, and health screening. Staff enter the person into the jail database and assign an inmate number.

A judge sets bail at the initial appearance, usually within 24 hours. The bail amount depends on charge severity and criminal history. Some defendants get released on their own recognizance. Others must post bail through cash or a bail bond company.

The county inmate search updates regularly. New arrests may take a few hours to appear after booking completes. If you cannot find someone in the system, check again later. The intake process must finish before records show up in the online search.

Yuma Inmate Services

Inmates at Yuma County detention have access to various services. Commissary accounts let families send money for snacks and hygiene items. Phone services help maintain family contact during incarceration. The jail uses third party vendors for these services.

Check the Yuma County Sheriff website for current service providers. You will need the inmate's name and booking number to set up accounts and send money. Video visitation may be available depending on facility capabilities.

Visitation at Yuma County jail follows facility rules. Contact the jail for current visiting hours and procedures. Both in-person and video options may be available. Background checks may be required for some visitors.

The Yuma border location means some inmates have federal holds. Federal cases follow different rules and may transfer to federal custody. The county jail staff can tell you about any holds that affect an inmate's status or release eligibility.

Yuma County Jail Information

Yuma is the largest city in Yuma County. For full details about the county jail: