Santa Cruz County Inmate Population

Santa Cruz County inmate population information requires calling the detention center in Nogales. The county does not post an online inmate search. You can call to check custody status and ask about visiting. This small border county handles many cases related to its location next to Mexico. This page shows how to find Santa Cruz County inmates and contact the jail.

Santa Cruz County Jail Information

The Santa Cruz County jail information page has details about the detention center. The facility opened in 2011 and can house 372 inmates. It uses video visitation for all visits.

Public visits happen on Saturdays and Sundays only. Professionals like attorneys can visit Monday through Friday. All visits are video based. The jail does not offer in-person contact visits.

Note: Santa Cruz County does not have an online inmate search, so you must call for custody information.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center. Contact them for inmate information and booking records.

Use these numbers to reach the Sheriff:

• Sheriff's Office: (520) 761-7869
• Detention Center: (520) 761-7875
• Address: 2170 N. Congress Dr, Nogales, AZ 85621

Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can give you booking information and explain how to visit or send money to an inmate.

Santa Cruz County Jail Records

Jail records are public under Arizona law. A.R.S. 39-121 gives you the right to inspect and copy public records. Contact the Sheriff's Office to request booking reports and other jail documents.

Santa Cruz County is small compared to other Arizona counties. The jail handles local arrests plus many cases related to border activity. Records requests go through the Sheriff's Office.

Fees may apply for copies. Crime victims can get one free copy of their police report. Staff time fees may apply for complex requests.

Santa Cruz County vs State Prison

County jail holds pretrial inmates and those with short sentences. State prison holds people with felony sentences over one year. These are separate systems with separate records.

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

The path through the system depends on the outcome of the case. Someone stays in county during trial. A felony conviction with prison time means transfer to ADCRR. Each agency keeps records from its custody period.

Santa Cruz 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 law 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. Contact the Santa Cruz County Attorney for victim services assistance.

Border County Considerations

Santa Cruz County sits on the Mexican border. The jail handles many cases related to this location. Some inmates have federal holds from border agencies. Federal cases follow different rules than state cases.

If someone has a federal hold, they may transfer to federal custody. The county jail staff can tell you about any holds when you call. Federal inmates go to a different system entirely. The U.S. Marshals track federal pretrial detainees.

Local and state charges follow Arizona procedures. The county attorney handles prosecution. The jail holds defendants until trial or bail. Most cases work like any other Arizona county despite the border location.

Santa Cruz County Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Santa Cruz County, law enforcement transports them to the detention center in Nogales. The booking process involves fingerprints, photographs, and health screening. Staff enter information into the database and assign an inmate number.

Initial appearance happens within 24 hours. A judge reviews the charges and sets bail conditions. Some defendants get released without posting money. Others must pay cash bail or use a bail bond company. The amount depends on charge severity and criminal history.

Call the detention center at (520) 761-7875 to check if someone has been booked. Staff can tell you custody status and provide basic booking information. Without online search, phone calls are the main way to get inmate information in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Inmate Communication

The jail uses video visitation for all inmate visits. Public visits happen on Saturdays and Sundays only. Professional visitors like attorneys can visit during weekdays. All visits are video based with no in-person contact visits available.

Families can stay in touch with inmates through phone calls and mail. The jail contracts with third party services for communications. Contact the detention center for current provider information and account setup instructions.

Written letters should include the inmate's full name and booking number. Mail goes through inspection before delivery. Some items are restricted. Check with jail staff about mail rules before sending anything to an inmate.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Santa Cruz County borders Pima and Cochise counties. Check these jails if needed: