Ajo District Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Ajo District Jail

Address:
1249 West Ajo Well Road
Ajo, AZ 85321

Phone:

520-387-8511

How do Bail Bonds work at Ajo District Jail

Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in Pima County Court in Ajo, Arizona.

Once the defendant is booked and filed for arrest, a custody and bail hearing will be scheduled, usually within 48 hours.

At the hearing the judge may issue a bail or bond amount. This bail or bond is a refundable sum of cash money paid to the court to provide incentive for the defendant to attend all scheduled court hearings.

Go here to search for bail bond agents in Arizona.

Go here for bail bond agents in Pima County.

Bail bonds are accepted at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex, Inmate Accounts Office located in the main lobby, at 1270 W. Silverlake Road. Bonds are accepted in the following ways:

  • Surety and currency bonds posted by bail bond agents are taken 24 hours a day at the Inmate Accounts Office window.
  • Cash, credit and debit card transactions are accepted at lobby kiosks located at the Main Jail Complex 24 hours a day.
  • Cash, money order, or cashier checks are accepted at the Inmate Accounts office located in the lobby of the Main Jail Complex at 1270 W. Silverlake Road.

Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • An inmate released from custody or being bonded out will be processed as soon as possible between the hours of 8am and 10 pm; however, it may take up to five hours for the inmate to be released.
  • Because of security issues, individuals are not released between 10pm and 8am.

 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 520-387-8511 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Ajo District Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Pima County

Bail bonds are accepted at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex, Inmate Accounts Office located in the main lobby at 1270 W. Silverlake Road in Tucson.

Bonds are accepted in the following three ways:

1.  Surety and currency bonds posted by bail bond agents are taken 24 hours a day at the Inmate Accounts Office window.

2.  Cash, credit and debit card transactions are accepted at lobby kiosks located at the Main Jail Complex 24 hours a day and at the Mission Road Facility, during front desk hours. The Mission Road Facility front desk hours are 6:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m.

3.  Credit and debit card transactions are accepted online at Touchpay or if tyou have questions, via email at [email protected]

 

Special Information

There are fees associated with the electronic payment services and maximum amounts you can deposit online at any one time.

Most bond transactions are processed within the hour.

ID validation will be required for all bonds.

Cash, money order, or cashier checks are accepted at the Inmate Accounts office located in the lobby of the Main Jail Complex at 1270 W. Silverlake Road.

The Inmate Accounts Window will only accept:

  • Cash (American currency),
  • Cashier's checks, or
  • Money orders for the exact amount of the bond.
  • Coins will only be accepted for bonds that require less than an even dollar amount. Jail staff does not have change.

Bail bondsmen are found online with a google search.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is not permitted to recommend a bondsman, nor assist you in contacting a bondsman.

An inmate released from custody or being bonded out will be processed as soon as possible; however, it may take up to five hours for the inmate to be released.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Ajo District Jail?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Arizona state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Pima County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Pima County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Pima County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Ajo District Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Ajo District 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 Ajo District 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 Ajo District 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.


 

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Ajo District Jail Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Ajo District Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Ajo District Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.


 

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Ajo District 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 Ajo District 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.


 

How to Communicate with an Ajo District Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Pima 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 Ajo District 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 Ajo District 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 Ajo District 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 Pima 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 Pima County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Ajo District Jail?

To visit an inmate in Pima 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, Pima County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Ajo District 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 Pima County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Ajo District Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Pima County here.

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

Other Pima 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 Ajo District 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 Pima County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Ajo District Jail Phone: 520-387-8511


 

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Ajo District Jail

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

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Arizona.
  • Select Ajo District Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 520-387-8511 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 Ajo District Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Pima 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.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pima County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Ajo District Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Arizona, then select Ajo District Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Pima County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pima County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Ajo District Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pima County.


 

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