Pima County Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 520-724-2150 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for Pima County and every county in Arizona.

Pima County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Pima County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 162 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pima County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Pima County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 54,240 offenders.

The following charts of Pima 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 Pima 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 Pima 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 Pima 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Pima County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2225 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713-6295
520-724-2150

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 520-724-2150 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 520-724-2150 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Detention Center Visitation Schedule and Rules

The following instructions are presented to assist a parent or legal guardian whose child is in the custody of the Pima County Juvenile Court Detention Center.  

We urge parents and legal guardians to visit their child while he or she is in residence.  

Any questions concerning general visitation procedures and schedules may be directed to 520-724-2150.

General Visitation Hours

Weekday Schedule

5:45-6:20 pm    Registration and screening
6:30-7:30 pm    Session 1
6:45-7:20 pm    Registration and screening
7:40-8:40 pm    Session 2

Weekend and Holiday Schedule

Visitation on weekends is conducted in eight half-hour sessions.  

Each session is limited to 14 detainees.

This weekend schedule is also used for the following holidays: New Year's Day, MLK/Civil Rights Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

8:45-9:20 am    Registration and screening
9:30-10:30 am    Session 1
11:45-12:20 pm    Registration and screening
12:30-1:30 pm    Session 2
2:45-3:20 pm    Registration and screening
3:30-4:30 pm    Session 3
5:45-6:20 pm    Registration and screening
6:30-7:30 pm    Session 4
6:45-7:20 pm    Registration and screening
7:40-8:40 pm    Session 5
 

Rules for General Visitation

1.  Parents or legal guardians may visit during general visitation hours.  Any other family member, or person over the age of 18, must have the permission of the detainee's Probation officer to visit during general visitation.  Each youth is permitted seven visits per week, one visit per day, and two visitors per visitation session, unless restrictions apply.

2.  All visitors must be registered and screened 20 - 45 minutes prior to the start of each general visitation session.  Late arrivals will be turned away or must wait for next registration and screening period.

3.  Visitation hours will not be extended beyond the regularly scheduled times.  Families will be accommodated on a "first come, first served" basis.  Due to seating limitations, some families may be turned away and asked to visit during a later session or on a different day.

4.  For everyone's safety, children cannot be left unattended, either inside or outside of the Juvenile Court building.  Please make childcare arrangements prior to your visit.

5.  Visitors will be required to show a pictured identification before being allowed to visit.

6.  Visitors will not be permitted to bring purses, backpacks, cell phones, pagers, electronic devices, books, magazines, tobacco products, drugs, weapons, etc., into the visitation area.  All items must be placed in a locker in the visitation area or locked in the visitor's vehicle.  (Smoking is prohibited in the Detention facility and anywhere on Juvenile Court property.)

7.  The exchange of any article with any youth is absolutely forbidden.  Youth are provided the basic essentials in Detention.  

8.  The only items accepted by the visitation officer prior to visitation are:

• Prescription medications, in original container, with current expiration date
• Clothing for out of county placement and/or CREW
• Educational materials, requested by Detention educational services and meet Detention Guidelines
• Nonprescription medications, requested by Detention medical staff
• Postage Stamps
• Parents and legal guardians are asked to hold all gifts (birthday, Christmas, etc.) until their child is released from Detention.  Cards and letters must be submitted through the U. S. Postal Service.

9.  All visitors will be screened with a metal detector and will not be admitted into the visitation area if they do not pass the screening.

10. All visitors must be appropriately dressed.  This includes, but is not limited to, shoes, shorts/pants, and shirt.  Dress attire that is too revealing or that glorifies/promotes drugs, gangs, violence, or any type of socially unacceptable behavior will be considered inappropriate and a basis for denial of visitation. 

Visitor Dress Code:

Shorts no shorter than mid-thigh 

Skirts and dresses are allowed but must be knee length

Sheer, see-through clothing is prohibited

Tops shall be no lower than the underarm in the front and back.  Bare midriffs or strapless tops, tube tops, tank tops, body suits, muscle shirts, spandex or swimsuits are not permitted

Shoes must be worn at all times

The following conditions are grounds for which a youth or a youth's visitor may lose visitation privileges:

• If the youth's behavior in Detention warrants loss of visitation time
• If the youth is on medical isolation
• If the youth has not completed the detainment process in Intake
• If visitors fail to abide by the rules in the Detention Center or create a disturbance, those visitors will be asked to leave the facility and may possibly be refused further visitation privileges
• Visitors will be refused visitation if they are intoxicated or under the influence of mind altering illegal or prescribed substances.

Special Visitation

Special visits may be permitted and are arranged through the youth's Probation officer.  These visits are conducted outside of normal general visitation times and may either be a contact or non-contact visit.  All visitors are subject to the approval of the youth's Probation officer.  

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-724-2150 for further assistance.

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