Maricopa County Estrella Jail

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Maricopa County Estrella Jail Information

The Maricopa County Estrella Jail is a 1380 bed jail in the city of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 602-876-0322.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 602-876-0322, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Maricopa County Estrella Jail at 602-876-0322 to get it.

Phone: 602-876-0322

Physical Address:
2939 West Durango Road
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Lower Buckeye Jail
3250 West Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Lower Buckeye Jail
3250 West Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 602-876-0322 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for Maricopa County and every county in Arizona.

Maricopa County Estrella Jail Inmate Search

The Maricopa County Estrella Jail maintains an average of 1380 offenders in custody on any given day. The Maricopa County Estrella Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Maricopa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 261,760 offenders.

The following charts of Maricopa County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Maricopa County Corrections Department, the state of Arizona Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Maricopa County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Maricopa County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Maricopa County Estrella Jail

Maricopa County Estrella Jail is an all-female facility located at 2939 W. Durango Road Phoenix, AZ 85009. To reach the jail by phone, call 602-876-0322.

In 1991, it was constructed with an inmate capacity of 1,380 and has a total square footage of 281,072.

Maricopa County Estrella Jail houses all classification levels of female inmates, including those who have been detained for misdemeanor and felony offenses. It has a special program for mentally ill inmates.

Inmates are allowed to send and receive mail and publications from publishers, as well as money from approved sources, and can make calls to approved contacts. The facility offers onsite and remote video visits.

Although recreation time and sufficient food that meets nutritional standards are both offered, the jail has faced various issues related to inmate care, including understaffing, inadequate record keeping and failure to provide medical care. In 2011, a U.S. district court judge ruled that the conditions at the jail were unconstitutional and ordered Sheriff Joe Arpaio to provide adequate medical and mental health care. 

These are helpful links to the Maricopa County Jails.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Maricopa County Estrella Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Maricopa County Estrella Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 602-876-0322.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Maricopa County Estrella Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Maricopa County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Maricopa County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Maricopa County and other Arizona and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Maricopa County Estrella Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Maricopa County Estrella Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Maricopa County Estrella Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Maricopa County Bail Bond Payments - Main Points you Need to Know

  • Bonds are paid at the following address:
    4th Avenue Jail
    201 S. 4th Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85003
    **Go to the Bond & Fine room, which is located on the north west corner of the building.

     
  • Call the Sheriff’s Information Management Services (SIMS), at 602-876-0322, prior to paying a bond. If they have a hold from another jurisdiction, including immigration, the inmate won't be released even if you pay the bond... and bonds are NOT refundable.
  • You must make an exact payment. No change is given.
  • It may take up to 24 hours for an inmate to get released, after the bond is paid.
  • The IRS requires you to provide your social security number if the bond payment is greater than $10,000.00.
  • Acceptable methods of payment are:
    Cash
    Cashier's Check (must be verifiable)
    US Postal Money order
    Western Union Money Order
    Note: All checks and money orders must be made payable to: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover Credit Cards. ($10,000 maximum using a credit card).
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail? What is the Schedule?

Maricopa County Estrella Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled with gettingout at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM

Maricopa County Estrella Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Maricopa County Estrella Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Maricopa County Estrella Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Maricopa County Estrella Jail?

To visit an inmate in Maricopa County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Maricopa County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Maricopa County Estrella Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Maricopa County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Maricopa County Estrella Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Maricopa County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Maricopa County Estrella Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Maricopa County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Maricopa County Estrella Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Maricopa County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Maricopa County Estrella Jail Phone: 602-876-0322

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail?

Maricopa County Estrella Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Maricopa County Estrella Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Maricopa County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Arizona.
  • Select Maricopa County Estrella Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 602-876-0322 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Maricopa County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Maricopa County Estrella Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Maricopa County Estrella Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella 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 Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Maricopa County Estrella Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Maricopa County Estrella Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Maricopa County Estrella Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Maricopa County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Maricopa County Estrella Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Maricopa County Estrella Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Maricopa County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Maricopa County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Maricopa County Estrella Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Maricopa County Estrella Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Maricopa County Estrella Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Maricopa County Estrella Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Maricopa County Estrella Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Maricopa County Estrella Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Maricopa County Estrella Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maricopa County Estrella Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 602-876-0322 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Maricopa County?

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Search for an Inmate in Maricopa County

This facility, known as "Maricopa County Estrella Jail" is also known as Estrella Jail Arrests, Estrella Jail Inmate Search, Estrella Jail Sheriff, Maricopa CountyJail, Estrella Jail, Arizona Estrella Jail, Estrella Jail Maricopa.