Graham County Detention Facility
Graham County Detention Facility
You can call the 150-bed Graham County Detention Facility 24 hours a day for inmate information at 928-792-5214.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Graham County Detention Facility at 928-792-5214 for help.
Inmate Services
Phone
928-792-5214Mailing address (personal mail)
Graham County Adult Detention Facility
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Graham County Detention Facility
600 W. Graham Canal Road
Safford, AZ 85546
Other Jails and Prisons
Want the details on an inmate at the Graham County Detention Facility? The Official Jail Inmate Roster lists their charges, bond, when they can have visitors, and their mugshot. The jail also answers questions at 928-792-5214. For all Arizona courts, including Graham County, the following searches are also available:
Graham County Detention Facility Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers explain how to find an inmate in the Graham County Detention Facility, how the jail roster works, and what happens once an offender is arrested and booked. Still have questions? Call 928-792-5214 for help.
The Graham County Detention Facility is licensed for 150 inmates at any given time, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Arizona, at least 40% of inmates turn over each month, another 30% every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 8-9% remain in custody between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Graham County stay at one of the Graham County facilities much longer.
Arizona’s court rules start from the presumption that a defendant is released on their own recognizance. Judges set bail only when that isn’t enough to ensure the person returns to court or to protect public safety. Because of this, many people arrested in Arizona, including those arrested in Graham County, are released without paying anything.
Approximately 3,000 offenders are arrested and detained each year by Graham County law enforcement agencies.
Graham County Detention Facility, located at 523 South 10th Avenue, Safford, Arizona, 85546, is reachable by phone at 928-792-5214. This jail has been operational since 1998. It has the capacity of 150 beds and processes about 1,365 bookings per year. On average, there are 330 bookings per month. The facility is supervised by a staff of over 26 civilian members, 16 correctional officers, staff supervisors, a jail program assistant, an assistant jail administrator, and the head of the jail.
If someone you care about was arrested in Safford, Thatcher, Pima or anywhere else in Graham County, they are almost certainly at the Graham County Adult Detention Facility, 600 W. Graham Canal Road, Safford, AZ 85546. The Graham County Sheriff’s Office runs it, and the main number, (928) 428-3141, is answered 24 hours a day. The 150-bed jail holds men and women who are awaiting trial along with people serving county sentences; like every Arizona county jail it also holds people sentenced to prison until the state picks them up. In June 2025 the jail earned Level 1 accreditation, the highest standard for Arizona jail operations, and it offers education programs, drug and alcohol treatment and around-the-clock mental health care. The sheriff posts a booking roster on the county website.
Arizona law (Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.1) gives the jail 24 hours to bring a newly booked person before a judge for an initial appearance; if that deadline passes, the person must be released. The judge starts from Rule 7.2’s presumption of release on recognizance, and many people leave without paying. When a judge does set money bail or conditions, it is to make sure the person returns to court or to protect a victim or the public, and the bond may be unsecured, cash, a secured appearance bond, or posted through a licensed bail bond agent. Holding someone with no bail at all is limited to the situations in Article 2, Section 22 of the Arizona Constitution and requires a hearing. For cash-only bonds the jail takes money orders only, no cash, and during business hours bonds must be posted at the court that set them. Look up court cases at Public Access to Court Information. If you think there’s a warrant, call the sheriff’s office or an attorney before going in.
In-person visits are scheduled by calling the jail. Each inmate gets one 30-minute on-site visit a week, and visitors coming from more than 100 miles away can ask for an hour. No more than two visitors may come at once, and anyone 12 or older counts as a visitor; people under 18 need an adult with them. Bring a current government photo ID, wear shorts or skirts no more than two inches above the knee, and skip tank tops, spaghetti straps and low-cut tops. Phones, bags, food and drinks stay outside. Visits pause during lockdowns from 7 to 8 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., and 5 to 6 p.m.
Phones, tablets, video visits and messaging changed on December 11, 2025, when the jail switched to NCIC Inmate Communications. Set up a prepaid account at ncic.com or (800) 943-2189. Messages cost $0.25 and photos $0.35. Since January 15, 2026, personal mail no longer goes to the jail. Send it to the inmate’s name and sheriff’s office number, with your return address, at PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606, where it is scanned to the inmate’s tablet. Keep it to five single-sided pages of 8.5×11 paper and one photo; originals are not returned, and books, magazines, newspapers, and legal or medical mail are not accepted there. Add commissary money at the lobby kiosk, through Access Corrections or by calling (866) 345-1884; Access Securepak at (800) 546-6283 sells packages.
The jail is on the north side of Safford, and no public bus serves it, so most visitors drive. Gas and food are about two miles south in town: Speedway at 750 S. 8th Ave. and the Shell at 105 E. U.S. Hwy 70, and for food, Nana’s Kitchenette at 628 W. Main St. or Jack in the Box at 1991 W. Thatcher Blvd.
- Jail (Main): 928-428-3141
- Adult Probation: 928-428-3955
- District Attorney: 928-428-3620
- Graham County Court: 928-428-3310
- Graham Court Clerk: 928-428-3100
- Inmate Info: 866-495-6735
- Juvenile: 928-792-5306
- Juvenile Probation: 928-428-3955
- Police Tips: 928-428-2746
- Public Defender: 928-428-0410
- Safford Police: 928-432-4100
- Sheriff: 928-428-3141
- Victims Help: 928-428-4787
- Visitation Jail: 928-428-2455
What happens during booking at Graham County Detention Facility?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Graham County Detention Facility, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Graham County Detention Facility:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 928-792-5214.
How do you post bail in Graham County?
If someone is taken to Graham County Detention Facility in Safford for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 928-792-5214.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 928-792-5214.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Graham County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Graham County, Arizona, visit the Graham County Detention Facility Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Graham County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Graham County Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
600 W. Graham Canal Road
Safford, AZ 85546
928-792-5214
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes long, beginning on the hour.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one on-site visit per week
- A maximum of one adult and two children per visit.
- Age 16+ must have a valid, government issued photo ID.
- Visitors must check in 20 minutes prior to scheduled visitation time; failure to do so may result in loss of visitation.
- Visitation will be by appointment only. Visits may be scheduled up to one week in advance through the website or kiosk.
- Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- All visits must be cancelled 48 hours in advance.
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | No video sessions |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
Graham County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
- Visits cost $0.30 per minute.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
Graham County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Graham County Detention Facility
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Graham County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Graham County Detention Facility?
Graham County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Graham County Detention Facility
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Graham County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Graham County Detention Facility?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Graham County Detention Facility, 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 Graham County Detention Facility 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 Graham County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Graham County Detention Facility follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Arizona, then select Graham County Detention Facility, 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 Graham County Detention Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Graham County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Graham County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Graham County follow these instructions:
Graham County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Arizona.
- Choose Graham County Detention Facility
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Graham County Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Graham County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Graham County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Graham County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Graham County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Graham County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Graham County Detention Facility 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 Graham County Detention Facility.
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 Graham County Detention Facility 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 Graham County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Graham County Detention Facility follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Arizona, then select Graham County Detention Facility, 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 Graham County Detention Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Graham County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Graham County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Graham County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Graham County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Graham County Detention Facility follow these steps:
Graham County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Graham County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Graham County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Graham County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Graham County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Graham County Detention Facility
Ask Graham County Detention Facility whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Graham County Detention Facility what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Graham County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-792-5214 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Graham County?
The Graham County Detention Facility serves the following cities and towns of Graham County: Pima, Safford and Thatcher.