You can call the 25-bed Tempe City Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 480-350-8311.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Tempe City Jail at 480-350-8311 for assistance.
Phone: 480-350-8311
Physical Address:
1855 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tempe City Jail
1855 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tempe City Jail
1855 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Other Jails and Prisons
Everything from an inmate’s criminal charges and bond amount to their visitation eligibility and mugshot can be found on the Tempe City Jail’s Official Jail Inmate Roster. You can also call the jail at 480-350-8311. You can also use these statewide tools, which cover every court in Arizona, including Maricopa County:
Want to know how to find an inmate in the Tempe City Jail, how jail rosters work, or what happens after an arrest and booking? See our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, or call 480-350-8311 if you still need help.
Key facts about the Tempe City Jail:
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.
When someone is arrested in Arizona, the court rules start from the presumption that they will be released on their own recognizance. Judges set bail only if that isn’t enough to ensure the person comes back to court or to protect public safety. Many people arrested in Arizona are released without paying anything.
Maricopa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 217,860 offenders each year.
The Tempe City Jail in Arizona is located at 1855 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 and can be contacted by phone at 480-965-3456. It has a capacity of 23 male and 12 female pre-trial offenders, for a maximum of 95 hours. Visiting hours are Monday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Inmates may be held for up to 72 hours or 3 days before being transferred out to the Maricopa County Jail. The city of Tempe also offers a range of services and data for public safety.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Tempe City Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Tempe City Jail typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 480-350-8311.
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