Yuma County, Arizona Inmate Search

The Yuma County inmate search is an official tool that allows the public to monitor the status of individuals in law enforcement detention. These searches provide requesters with access to law enforcement records to verify the custody status of loved ones and to view critical data such as alleged charges, bail or bond requirements, and detainee’s descriptive details, including the detainee’s name, age, occupation, and booking photograph. Detainees in the county are mostly held at the Yuma County Detention Center, which is managed by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office for pre-trial bookings and housing offenders serving short sentences. Yuma County also hosts the Arizona State Prison Complex for convicted male felons.

This state prison is managed by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, & Reentry. There are no federal correctional facilities in the county. The sheriff’s office provides an Online Inmate Search Portal, which contains real-time updates on the county jail population. The county’s most populated cities, Yuma and San Luis, do not have independent jail rosters despite having their own police departments. Detainees in these cities are temporarily detained in holding cells before they are transferred to the county detention center. The sheriff’s office can be approached for an in-person inmate search at:

Yuma County Sheriff’s Office,
141 South 3rd Avenue,
Yuma, Arizona 85364,
928-783-4427 - Phone

How to Find an Inmate in Yuma County Jail

Yuma County jail records are accessible to the public through the Yuma County Detention Bureau. This office manages the county’s detention center, a maximum-security facility. The public can find an inmate at this detention center by submitting a records request in person or by mail, or by calling the bureau office. This office is a subset of the sheriff’s office, which also manages the Inmate Search website for online access to inmate records. This website provides various options for searching for inmates, such as name, booking number, booking date, and housing facility. Persons who prefer to search for an inmate in person can do so at:

Yuma County Sheriff’s Office,

141 South 3rd Avenue,

Yuma, Arizona 85364,

928-783-4427 - Phone,

928-329-2254 - Records Division

Yuma County Detention Center,

200 West Court Street,

Yuma, Arizona 85364,

928-782-9871 - Main Phone,

928-53909140 - Fax

How to Use the Yuma County Jail Roster

The Yuma County jail roster is accessible to the public through the county sheriff’s office’s website. The website provides an Inmate Search link, which leads to the county’s jail roster. Follow these steps to use the Yuma County jail roster:

• Load the sheriff’s office website on your device
• Scroll down to locate the Inmate Search link under the Detention Bureau section
• Click on the Inmate Search link on the sheriff’s office website.
• On the next webpage, you will see various search options such as name, booking number, subject number, housing facility, and booking date. Input the relevant details about the detainee.
• After inputting the details, click on search to find an inmate.

What Information is Included in the Yuma County Inmate Roster

The Yuma County inmate roster consists of publicly accessible information according to the Arizona Public Records Law. These details include:

• Booking Number: This refers to each detainee’s unique identification number assigned after the booking process. The number is useful for tracking inmates and their custody status.
• Full name: This refers to the defendant’s first and last name. It also includes any aliases recorded at the time of the arrest.
• Bond or bail amount: This refers to the amount set by the court as payable for the defendant’s conditional release before trial.
• Custody status: This refers to whether the defendant is in custody, out on bond, or has been transferred to a different facility.
• Charges: This refers to the alleged offenses against the defendant.

There are also restricted records that include details that are sensitive or private in nature. They are juvenile records, mental health information, victim details, or medical records. These details are restricted to ensure privacy and personal safety is protected.

Contact Details for Yuma County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Yuma County Jail can be accessed at:

Yuma County Detention Center,
200 West Court Street,
Yuma, Arizona 85364,
928-782-9871 - Main Jail Phone,
866-345-1884 - Inmate Trust

Yuma County Sheriff’s Office,

141 South 3rd Avenue,

Yuma, Arizona 85364,

928-783-4427 - Main Office Phone,

928-329-2254 - Records Division

Facility/Office	Address	Key Contact Info
Yuma County Jail	200 W. Court St, Yuma, Arizona 85364	Phone: 928-782-9871 Visitation: Ext. 4504 Deposits: 866-345-1884
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office	141 S. 3rd Ave, Yuma, Arizona 85364	Main: 928-783-4427 Records: 928-329-2254 Fax: 928-539-7837

Jail Facility Overview in Yuma County

The Yuma County jail system consists of the Yuma County Detention Center, which is managed by the Sheriff’s Office. The detention center is a maximum security adult facility with a capacity of 756 inmates. This facility is a unisex facility with a daily population of between 412 4o 425 inmates. The Juvenile Justice Center is a separate complex with a capacity of 43 beds. This complex focuses on specialized education and rehabilitation of offenders below 18 years old, and they make up less than 1% of the total county inmates.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Yuma County Detention Center	200 West Court Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364	(928) 782-9871	24/7 (Admin: 8 AM - 5 PM)	SO.Visit@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov
Juvenile Justice Center	2440 West 28th Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364	(928) 314-1900	Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	None

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Yuma County Detention Center?

Yuma County inmates can receive money from friends and family into their trust accounts. This can be done in person through the lobby at the detention center. The lobby kiosks accept deposits made using cash, credit, and debit cards. Deposits by tribal checks, money orders, or cashier’s checks can also be made through the mail to inmate accounts. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office provides telephone services, Chirper devices, and tablet services for inmates, which can be used for deposits. Loved ones can create an account through Combined Public Communications to fund an inmate’s tablet, phone, or texting account. This can be done by calling 877-998-5678 or visiting the www.inmatesales.com website. The Access Corrections platform also processes payments into inmate accounts for Yuma County inmates. Each deposit will require the inmate’s jacket number, which is their unique identification number. Personal checks are prohibited, and kiosk deposits with cash have a flat fee of about $4.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Yuma County jail inmate search is available at the sheriff’s office or online through the Inmate Search website. This website allows inmate searches by name or subject matter, and it provides access to details of all detainees within the county. This does not include minors detained at the Juvenile Justice Center. This is because juvenile records are generally sealed and restricted by the court. There are no separate search platforms for the juvenile detention center, as they are also not available online. The state prison records are separate from county records, which means offenders sentenced to the state prison will not appear on county jail rosters after they are transferred out.

Facility Name	Separate Search Option?	Access Method
Yuma County Detention Center	Yes (Online)	YCSO Inmate Search Portal
Juvenile Justice Center	No (Confidential)	Contact Main Office: (928) 314-1900

Yuma County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Yuma County allows video visitation only after fully transitioning in 2020. Inmates can be visited by anyone with an approved account, as there are no strict limits on the number of visitors who can be on the inmate’s screen during a visit. Inmates in the county jail can also enjoy as many video visits as they want per week, subject to scheduling and availability. Visitors must provide a government-issued ID when creating their account through the Combined Public Communications website at inmateSales.com. Dressing must be appropriate for publishing and modest, with nudity or suggestive clothing prohibited. Visitation generally lasts based on the number of credits purchased through the CPC website. Here are the facility’s visitation days and hours:

Visit Type	Days	Hours
Remote Video	Sunday - Saturday	Typically 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Professional Visits	Monday - Friday	7:45 AM - 5:00 PM (No visits 2:00-3:30 PM)

Mailing and Commissary Information

Family and friends can maintain a connection with inmates held at the Yuma County Detention Center by following a specific set of mail regulations designed to keep the facility secure. Yuma County uses a process where all personal mail is thoroughly inspected for contraband before being delivered to the housing units. To ensure your mail is accepted and delivered to the inmate, the envelope must feature the sender’s full details, with a return name and address. For the inmate, you must provide the inmate’s full legal name as recorded during booking, and including the booking number is highly encouraged to ensure the mail is sent to the correct inmate without delay. Mails from courts or the inmate’s legal counsel are privileged and must be labeled as Legal Mail.

Such mail will be handled differently and opened in the inmate’s presence to ensure confidentiality is maintained. Standard white envelopes and plain paper are mandatory for all letters, as the detention center has a zero-tolerance policy for "enhanced" mail. This includes anything with adhesives like stickers, tape, or address labels, and the mail must be free of any scents, lipstick marks, or glitter. Furthermore, you cannot send stamps, blank envelopes, or writing paper, as these are considered contraband and must be purchased by the inmate through the commissary. Inmates are permitted to receive softbound books, but these must be sent directly from the publisher or a major online distributor; hardcover books are strictly forbidden as hardcovers are prohibited. Here is a sample format for mailing the Yuma County Detention Center:

Inmate’s Full Name,
Inmate’s Booking Number,
Yuma County Detention Center,
200 West Court Street,
Yuma, Arizona 85364