Tucson Jail Mugshot Records

Tucson jail mugshots are held by Pima County, not the city police. When Tucson Police make an arrest, the person goes to the Pima County jail for booking. A September 2024 policy change means the county no longer releases booking photos. This guide explains where to find Tucson arrest records and how to check inmate custody status without access to mugshots.

Tucson Arrest Mugshot Access

Pima County stopped releasing booking photos in September 2024. This policy change affects all Tucson arrests since the city uses the county jail. You cannot currently get mugshots through the county sheriff's department in any format.

The Pima County inmate lookup still works for checking custody status. You can see if someone is in jail and view their charges. But booking photos no longer appear in search results. This is due to the Houston v. Maricopa County court ruling that affected several Arizona counties.

For details about Pima County jail policies and records, see the Pima County jail mugshots page.

Tucson Police Department Records

The Tucson Police Department handles its own records separate from booking photos. This includes incident reports, crash reports, and arrest documentation. These records stay with the city while mugshots are county records. The police department is one of the largest in Arizona with over 900 sworn officers.

The records office is at 270 S Stone Ave in Tucson. Phone: (520) 791-4462. Email: tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Police reports cost $5.00 each plus $0.25 for pages over 15. Video records cost $44 per hour of footage.

Contact the Tucson Police for incident reports, 911 calls, body camera footage, and other city records. For booking records including mugshots (when available), go through the Pima County Sheriff's Department. The city department keeps arrest documentation but the booking process happens at the county level.

How to Request Records

Submit records requests to Tucson Police by email, phone, mail, or in person. Email is often fastest for simple requests. Include the case number if you have it. Provide the date, location, and names of people involved to help staff find your records.

Crime victims get one free copy of the police report under Arizona law. Bring identification and proof of victim status when claiming your free copy. Insurance companies and attorneys regularly request police reports for claims and legal cases. The department processes thousands of requests each year.

Check if Someone is in Pima County Jail

You can still find out if someone arrested in Tucson is in custody. Call the Pima County jail at (520) 351-8111 any time. Staff can confirm if the person is being held. VINELink at vinelink.com offers free custody alerts for Pima County inmates.

Under A.R.S. § 39-121, basic booking information remains public even if photos are not released. You can request jail records through the Pima County Sheriff's Department at (520) 351-8228.

Pima County Jail Information

All Tucson arrest bookings go to Pima County facilities. The main jail is at 1270 W. Silverlake Road in Tucson. Phone: (520) 351-8111. The jail operates 24 hours a day for booking and releases. Visit the county page for jail contacts, records request procedures, and current policies.

Pima County uses Securus Technologies for inmate services. Money can be added to accounts online at securustech.net or by phone at 1-800-844-6591. Lobby kiosks are available at the jail. Video visitation runs through the same system. Visits must be scheduled in advance through the Securus app or website.

The Pima County jail has a capacity of about 2,500 inmates. The facility processes bookings from multiple agencies including Tucson Police, South Tucson Police, Marana Police, Oro Valley Police, and the Pima County Sheriff. All these agencies use the same county booking system.

Victim Notification

Crime victims can track offender status through VINELink even without mugshot access. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477. This free service sends alerts when custody status changes. You can get notifications by phone, email, or text.

The system covers all Arizona county jails including Pima County. Updates happen every 15 minutes. Victims receive automatic alerts about releases, transfers, and escapes. Registration is free and confidential.

Nearby Cities

Other communities in the Tucson area also use Pima County jails for bookings. The same mugshot policy applies to arrests from these areas.

Nearby towns include Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, and South Tucson. None meet the population threshold for individual city pages but all use the Pima County jail system. For arrest records from these areas, check the Pima County inmate lookup or contact the sheriff's department.