Yavapai County Inmate Population

Yavapai County inmate population records cover the Prescott area and Verde Valley region of Arizona. The Sheriff runs detention facilities that hold people awaiting trial or serving county sentences. You can search for inmates online through the county website. The search tool shows current custody status, charges, and bond information. This page explains how to find Yavapai County inmates and contact the jail.

Yavapai County Inmate Search Online

The Yavapai County Sheriff has an online inmate search at apps.yavapaiaz.gov/inmatesearch. Enter a last name to find people in custody. The system shows current inmates at both the Prescott and Camp Verde facilities.

The Yavapai County inmate search portal displays booking information for each person currently held in the county jail system.

Search results show the inmate name, booking number, charges, and bond amount. You can see which facility holds the person. Some inmates are listed as John Doe or Jane Doe if they have not been identified yet. These people cannot post bail until the jail confirms who they are.

Note: The online search only shows current inmates and does not include people who have been released.

Yavapai County Jail Contact Info

The main Sheriff's Office is at 255 E Gurley Street in Prescott, AZ 86301. Call (928) 771-3260 for general information. The detention info line is (928) 567-7734. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and answer questions about jail procedures.

The Yavapai County inmate contact page explains how to reach someone in jail and what services are available for families.

Yavapai County charges inmates $2.00 per day for meals under A.R.S. 31-121. This fee gets taken from the inmate commissary account. The jail uses Securus Technologies for phone calls and JPay for some services.

Visiting Yavapai County Inmates

On site visits at Yavapai County jails are free. Visiting hours run Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Each visit lasts 20 minutes. You must have valid ID and follow the dress code to get in.

The jail also offers video visits through Securus. You can visit from home using a computer or phone. Remote visits cost money and require setting up an account with the Securus system first. Check the visitation page for current rates and schedules.

Visitors should arrive early. The jail may turn away visitors who come late or break the rules. Children under 18 must come with a parent or guardian. Some inmates may be on restricted visiting status due to disciplinary issues.

Yavapai County Inmate Records

Jail records in Yavapai County are public under Arizona law. You can request copies of booking reports, incident records, and other jail documents. Contact the Sheriff's Office to ask about specific records and fees.

A.R.S. 39-121 gives you the right to inspect public records during office hours. The jail must let you see records that are not sealed or confidential. Copy fees apply when you want to take records with you.

Some records have limits. Medical files need a release from the inmate. Sealed court orders may restrict access to certain case information. Staff can explain what is available when you ask.

Yavapai County vs State Prison

County jail and state prison are different. Yavapai County jails hold people before trial and those serving less than one year. State prison holds people with felony sentences over one year. The records are kept separately.

If someone went from county jail to state prison, search the ADCRR database. Go to inmatedatasearch.azcorrections.gov for state prison records. The county search will not show people who transferred to state custody.

Yavapai County 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 for releases, transfers, and escapes.

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 Yavapai County Attorney for victim services assistance.

Yavapai County Inmate Communication

Families can stay in touch with inmates through phone calls, video visits, and mail. The jail contracts with third party services for inmate communications. Check the jail website for current provider information and account setup.

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 what you can send.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Yavapai County borders several other Arizona counties. If you cannot find someone here, check these nearby jails: