Cochise County Main Jail
Cochise County Main Jail
At the 302-bed Cochise County Main Jail, inmate information is available 24 hours a day by calling 520-432-7540.
Individuals arrested for misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held in custody until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to access the facility’s roster of current inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year remain at this jail, and inmates sentenced to more are moved to the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page outlines inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future contact. If it’s not online, call Cochise County Main Jail at 520-432-7540.
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Other Jails and Prisons
Whether you need an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, or mugshot, you can find it on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Cochise County Main Jail. The jail can also be reached at 520-432-7540. The following can also be searched for every court across Arizona, including Cochise County:
Cochise County Main Jail Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers explain how to search for an inmate in the Cochise County Main Jail, how the roster works, and what happens after an arrest and booking. For further assistance, call 520-432-7540.
The Cochise County Main Jail is licensed for 302 inmates, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arizona turn over their population on this schedule:
- At least 40% monthly
- Another 30% every 90 days
- Another 20% every six months
- About 8-9% remain six to twelve months
Offenders held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Cochise County remain in custody at one of the Cochise County facilities much longer.
In Arizona, bail isn’t automatic. The court rules start from the presumption that a defendant is released on their own recognizance, and judges set bail only when that isn’t enough to ensure the person returns to court or to protect public safety. Many people arrested in Arizona are released without paying anything.
Every year, approximately 8,040 offenders are arrested and detained by Cochise County law enforcement agencies.
Most people arrested in Cochise County end up at the Cochise County Main Jail at 203 N. Judd Drive, Bisbee, AZ 85603. You can reach the jail at (520) 432-7540 and the Sheriff’s Office at (520) 432-9500. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division describes its job as holding pretrial prisoners and carrying out the court’s sentences. That includes people serving county time of up to a year and people sentenced to prison who are waiting for transfer to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. The jail is close to 40 years old. It was built for 162 people and later double-bunked to keep up with population growth. In November 2025 county voters approved a half-cent sales tax for a new jail next to the current one, and construction is expected to finish in summer 2029.
The Sheriff also runs temporary holding facilities in Sierra Vista and Willcox. Wherever someone is held, they must see a judge within 24 hours of arrest under Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.1. Arizona judges start from a presumption of release on the person’s own recognizance (Rule 7.2), and they set bail or other conditions only when it’s needed to secure the person’s return to court or to protect a victim or the public. Under the Arizona Constitution, they can deny bail, after a hearing, only for capital cases or certain serious sexual offenses when the proof is evident, for a felony committed while already out on bail for another felony, or when the person poses a substantial danger that no conditions can manage. Release can be on recognizance, an unsecured bond, a cash bond, a secured appearance bond or through a licensed bail bond agent. Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card or money order, with property in Cochise County, or through a bondsman. Call the jail for the amount and posting hours.
To look up a case, use Arizona’s Public Access to Court Information. If you think there’s a warrant for you, call the Sheriff’s Office or an attorney before you surrender.
Visits don’t take place at the Bisbee jail itself. Combined Public Communications (CPC) runs video visitation, and you schedule at least 48 hours ahead at cpcjail.com. You can visit for free at two county video visitation centers, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., except on county holidays. One is at 1012 G Avenue, 2nd floor, in Douglas, next to Justice Court Precinct 2; the other is at 100 Colonia de Salud, Suite 201, in Sierra Vista. People in general population get two free public visits a week. Visits from home through CPC have no weekly limit. For help with visits, call CPC at (866) 340-7879.
Starting March 16, 2026, personal letters go to [Inmate Name – Inmate ID], Cochise County Jail, AZ, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076, and must meet the jail’s scanning requirements. Legal mail and money orders go to [Inmate Name – Inmate ID], Cochise County Jail, AZ, 203 North Judd Drive, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Money orders are the only form of payment you can mail; never send cash or checks. Letters can be up to 8½ by 11 inches on white paper, with a return address. You can include up to 10 printed photos on photo paper. Don’t send stamps, stickers, glitter, colored drawings, blank envelopes or packages. Call the jail to ask about current options for online deposits, commissary and phone accounts.
Most visitors drive. The City of Bisbee runs a small local bus with no Sunday service; call the city to ask whether a stop is near Judd Drive. For gas, Conoco is at 101 Arizona Street in Warren and Speedway is at 906 AZ-92. Jimmy’s Hot Dog Co at 938 AZ-92 and Burger King at 1121 S. Naco Highway are close by for a quick meal.
- Jail (Main): 520-432-7540
- Administration: 520-432-9505
- Adult Probation: 520-432-8800
- Booking: 520-432-7554
- Court: 520-432-8500
- District Attorney: 520-432-8700
- Inmate Info: 520-432-7540
- Juvenile: 520-803-3000
- Juvenile Probation: 520-432-7523
- Police: 520-432-2261
- Records: 520-432-7540
- Sheriff: 520-432-9500
- Visitation: 520-432-7540
How booking works at Cochise County Main Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Cochise County Main Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Cochise County Main Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Cochise County Main Jail at 520-432-7540.
Paying bail for someone in Cochise County
After being arrested and booked into Cochise County Main Jail in Bisbee, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 520-432-7540 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 520-432-7540.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Cochise County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Cochise County, Arizona, visit the Cochise County Main Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cochise County Main Jail? What is the Schedule?
On-Site Visitation Hours (Visitation Center) - Video visits are not held at the jail. They are held at the address listed below:
Cochise County Regional Center Douglas
1012 G. Avenue
2nd Floor Next to Justice Court Precinct 2
Douglas, AZ 85607
and
Cochise County Juvenile Detention Center
100 Colonia de Salud
Suite 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Sunday - No Visitation
Monday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - No Visitation
Christmas & Thanksgiving Special Visitation - 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
At-Home Visitation Hours
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cochise County Main Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Cochise County Main Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
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On-Site Visitation Hours (Visitation Center)
Sunday - No Visitation
Monday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - No Visitation
Christmas & Thanksgiving Special Visitation - 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
At-Home Visitation Hours
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cochise County Main Jail?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Cochise County Main Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Cochise County Main Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Cochise County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Cochise County Main Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Arizona, then select Cochise County Main Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Cochise County Main Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Cochise County Main Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cochise County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Cochise County Main Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Cochise County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Cochise County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Cochise County Main Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cochise County Main Jail, and what can I purchase?
Cochise County Main Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Arizona.
3. Select Cochise County Main Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Cochise County Main Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Cochise County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Cochise County Main Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Arizona, then select Cochise County Main Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Cochise County Main Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cochise County Main Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Cochise County Main Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Cochise County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cochise County Main Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Cochise County, by creating an account.
- Select Arizona, then select Cochise County Main Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Cochise County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cochise County Main Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cochise County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Cochise County Main Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Cochise County Main Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Cochise County Main Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cochise County Main Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-432-7540 for further assistance.
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Cochise County County Jails
Cochise County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cochise County?
The Cochise County Main Jail serves the following cities and towns of Cochise County: Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Huachuca City, Sierra Vista, Tombstone and Willcox.