Greenlee County Jail Mugshots
Greenlee County jail mugshots are taken at the detention facility in Clifton. Sheriff Eric Ellison runs the smallest county by population in Arizona. The jail processes bookings from across this rural southeastern county. You can find inmate information by contacting the sheriff's office. This guide explains how to search for inmates, visit, and request records in Greenlee County.
Greenlee County Jail Quick Facts
Greenlee County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Eric Ellison leads the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 253 5th Street in Clifton. Phone: (928) 865-4149. Email: eric.ellison@greenlee.az.gov.
Visit the sheriff's office website for contact information and services. The jail is at a separate location: 824 S Coronado Blvd in Clifton. Detention calls go to (928) 865-4159.
Greenlee County is the least populated county in Arizona with about 9,500 residents. The mining towns of Clifton and Morenci make up most of the population.
Greenlee County Jail Visitation
The jail uses HomeWAV for video visitation. On-site visits at the jail are available once per week. Off-site remote visits are unlimited through the HomeWAV platform.
Set up an account at HomeWAV to schedule video visits with Greenlee County inmates. Contact the jail at (928) 865-4159 for visiting hours and rules.
Greenlee County Jail Fees
Greenlee County charges fees for jail housing. Non-residents pay a $45 initial booking fee. Work release inmates pay between $10 and $60 per day depending on their status.
The jail housing fees page on the county website explains the current fee schedule. These fees help cover the cost of running the small detention facility.
Check Custody Status
To find out if someone is in the Greenlee County jail, call (928) 865-4159. Staff can confirm if the person is being held and provide basic booking information. The jail is small so staff usually knows who is in custody without needing to search a database.
VINELink at vinelink.com offers custody alerts for Greenlee County inmates. Register to get notified when an inmate's status changes. The service is free for crime victims and anyone in the public who wants updates.
Greenlee County Jail Records
Under A.R.S. ยง 39-121, booking records are public documents. Contact the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office at (928) 865-2072 to request records. Include the person's name and approximate booking date. Provide as much detail as possible to help staff locate the records.
Write to: Greenlee County Sheriff, 253 5th St, Clifton, AZ 85533. Staff can explain fees and processing time for Greenlee County jail records. Due to the small size of the county, requests are usually processed quickly.
Victim Notification
Crime victims can track offender status through VINELink. 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 Greenlee County. Victims receive automatic alerts about releases, transfers, and escapes. Registration is free and confidential.
Cities in Greenlee County
Greenlee County has no cities over 50,000 population. Clifton is the county seat with about 3,800 residents. Morenci, home to a large copper mine, is the other main community. All arrests are booked at the Greenlee County jail. Mugshots are held by the sheriff's office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Greenlee County. Each has its own sheriff and jail with separate booking records.