Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Maricopa County

Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail

The 2427-bed Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail answers calls about inmates 24 hours a day at 602-876-0322.

All misdemeanor and felony arrests in this county end up here for booking and processing. From there, an inmate may be released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or held until the outcome of their trial, depending on the charges.

The inmate search tool lists everyone who has been arrested and is still being held.

Sentences shorter than one year are served locally. Sentences of a year or more are served in the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Here you can learn how to search the jail roster, get directions to the facility, and use inmate services such as visitation, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messages, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.

Before you send anything, get the inmate’s booking number or jail ID. If it doesn’t show up online, the staff at Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail can give it to you at 602-876-0322.

Phone

602-876-0322

Physical address

3250 W. Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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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

Start your search for an inmate in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail at the Official Jail Inmate Roster, which shows charges, bond, visitation eligibility, and mugshots. For more information, call the jail at 602-876-0322. You can also check these records for any Arizona court, including Maricopa County:

Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail Inmate Search

Read through our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for guidance on finding an inmate in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail, how jail rosters work, and what happens after someone is arrested and booked. If you still need help, call 602-876-0322.

The Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail holds a license for 2427 inmates, but it often has to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Arizona, at least 40% of the population turns over every month. Every 90 days, another 30% turns over, and every six months, another 20%. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are typically facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Maricopa County remain in custody at one of the Maricopa County facilities much longer.

Arizona’s court rules begin with the presumption that a defendant is released on their own recognizance, with no bail required. Judges set bail only when release on recognizance won’t ensure the person returns to court or won’t protect public safety. Many people arrested in Arizona are released without paying anything.

Every year, Maricopa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 217,860 offenders.

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With about 2,427 beds, the Lower Buckeye Jail is the largest detention facility in Arizona. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office opened it in 2005 at 3250 West Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85009, on the county’s Durango jail campus. Most people here are men, but the jail also has the system’s mental health and infirmary units, which serve women too, and it also holds juveniles. As in every county jail, most people here are awaiting trial. Others are serving sentences of a year or less, or have been sentenced to prison and are waiting to transfer to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. The sheriff’s information line, answered 24 hours, is (602) 876-0322.

Lower Buckeye is also the mailing address for the whole jail system, so families write here even if their person is at another jail. Address it with the person’s full name and booking number, then Lower Buckeye Jail, 3250 West Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. Write personal mail on a standard postcard between 3.5 x 4.25 and 4.25 x 6 inches, in blue or black ink only, without stickers, labels, perfume or watermarks. Up to five photos, 4x6 or smaller, may be sent at once. Books and magazines must come straight from the publisher.

Nobody is booked directly into Lower Buckeye. After an arrest, people are processed at the Intake, Transfer and Release Facility (ITR) at 2670 South 28th Drive. There they see a judge for an initial appearance, which Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.1 requires within 24 hours of arrest; otherwise they must be released. The judge decides release conditions at that hearing. Arizona Rule 7.2 presumes release on one’s own recognizance, and money bail or other conditions are added only when needed to ensure a return to court or to protect a victim or the community. Options include an unsecured bond, a cash bond, a secured appearance bond, or a licensed bail bond agent. Under Article 2, Section 22 of the Arizona Constitution, a person can be held without bail only after a hearing, for capital or certain serious sexual offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great, a new felony committed while on bail for a felony, or a substantial danger no condition can address. Bond is paid in person at the Fourth Avenue Jail’s Bond & Fine room, 201 South 4th Avenue in downtown Phoenix, using cash, a cashier’s check, a money order or a major credit card (a fee applies). Pay the exact amount and expect release, which happens at the ITR, to take up to 24 hours.

The professional visitation center for attorneys, case managers and medical providers is here, but family visits are remote. ViaPath’s GettingOut app handles them at $0.25 a minute in 30-minute sessions between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. The person in custody starts the call with “Visit Now,” so keep your phone handy, and register in advance with a valid email. Onsite video visits are suspended for now. Minors need an adult visible throughout, and visits are recorded.

Money for commissary, phone time and tablets goes through TouchPay: call (866) 355-9593, deposit online, or use the lobby kiosk here, which takes cash, Visa and Mastercard and usually posts funds within an hour. Tablets run on GettingOut and handle calls, messages and photos once the account has money. Find a booking number or housing location through the sheriff’s inmate search.

Valley Metro Route 27 runs along Lower Buckeye Road near the jail as part of its loop through the Durango complex; confirm stops and times at valleymetro.org. Drivers can fuel up at Circle K, 3501 West Lower Buckeye Road, or Circle K at 2708 West Buckeye Road. For food, Durango Grill is at 3341 South 35th Avenue and Jack in the Box at 3502 West Buckeye Road. Case details are on the Superior Court’s criminal case search and the state’s Public Access to Court Information, and the sheriff’s warrant lookup shows open warrants. Anyone planning to surrender on a warrant should speak with an attorney or the sheriff’s office first.

Here are links to all of the Maricopa County Jails:

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Steps involved in booking at Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail at 602-876-0322.

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How to pay bail in Maricopa County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail in Phoenix, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 602-876-0322 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 602-876-0322).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Maricopa County can assist with the process.
  • An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Maricopa County, Arizona, visit the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail Bail Page.

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

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



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the Viapath/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 Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Viapath / GettingOut. 



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

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

2.  The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.

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

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

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail contracts with Viapath/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 Lower Buckeye Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
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
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
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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 Viapath/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 Lower Buckeye 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
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 Lower Buckeye 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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Do Inmates in the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / 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 Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye Jail

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

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

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Maricopa County Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye 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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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Maricopa County?

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail serves the following cities and towns of Maricopa County: Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Wickenburg and Youngtown.