Pima County Main Jail

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Pima County Main Jail

You can call the 2500-bed Pima County Main Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 520-351-8111.

This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.

Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Arizona State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Pima County Main Jail at 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

Phone: 520-351-8111

Physical Address:
1270 West Silverlake Road
Tucson, AZ 85713

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Pima County Main Jail?

You can find an inmate in the Pima County Main Jail on the official jail roster, along with their charges, bond amount, when they can receive visits, and their mugshot. Or call the jail at 520-351-8111. To go further, look up the following for every court in Arizona, including Pima County:

Pima County Main Jail Inmate Search

Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers tell you how to find an inmate in the Pima County Main Jail, how the roster works, and what to expect after someone is arrested and booked. Call 520-351-8111 if you need more help.

While licensed for 2500 inmates, the Pima County Main Jail is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Arizona turn over at least 40% of their population monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Pima County remain in custody at one of the Pima County facilities much longer.

Arizona’s court rules start from the presumption that a defendant is released on their own recognizance. Only when that isn’t enough to ensure the person returns to court, or to protect public safety, will a judge set bail. Many people arrested in Arizona are released without paying anything.

Pima County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain roughly 54,240 offenders each year.

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About the Pima County Main Jail

Pima County Main Jail is located at 1270 W. Silverlake Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713. The phone number is (520) 351-8111. There is a Jail Visits Hotline that can be reached at (520) 351-8114.

The jail has a capacity of 2,377 inmates, with around 2,500 inmates typically housed at any given time, in addition to 500 inmates housed in the Minimum Security Facility. 

Visitation hours are from Monday to Friday 7:30am-11:00am and 12:00pm-6:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-11:00am and 12:00pm-6:00pm. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length, with special privileges allowing unlimited visits.

Issues of overcrowding, poor living conditions, and inadequate care for inmates with addiction and behavioral health issues have been prevalent, leading to multiple deaths and calls for the jail to be shut down.

Pima County Main Jail serves the seventh largest county in the nation. Its Corrections Bureau operates six district offices and three smaller satellite offices. The Sheriff maintains an inmate roster of individuals currently in custody which is updated regularly.

Pima County has two jail facilities that are both operated by the Pima County Sherriff. The Ajo District Jail is located in Ajo, Arizona, while the Pima County Adult Detention Complex is located in Tuscon, Arizona, and houses all inmates in the immediate area and surrounding that are waiting for their trial or that have been sentenced to a period of detention.

While in detention inmates will be provided with both emergent and ongoing medical care, and mental health support in the forms of support groups, counseling, and treatments for addictions or substance use concerns. Educational programs run including ongoing education, anger management, budgeting and job searches, along with addressing social skills and decision making. The goal of these programs is to provide skills and coping strategies that will improve the lives of inmates and their families, reduce recidivism, and boost confidence. They are also encouraged to maintain contact with friends and family and to build a strong support system outside of the facility, so they are able to use tablets to stay in contact, to send and receive mail, and to have visits. 

Inmate mail is sent to:

Pima County Main Jail
Inmate's Name 
Pod Location 
Booking Number 
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702 

All mail must be a letter or postcard, contain no contraband, and cannot contain any adult content or images.

Phone service is provided through GTL and an account can be created at ConnectNetwork to fund calls from an inmate.

Once an inmate has completed their first court appearance and they have been officially assigned to their housing unit they will be able to access video visits, with onsite visits being free for the first 30 minute visit of the week, and $9.00 for each additional 30 minute visit with the limit being one visit per day. Visiting hours are Monday Through Friday 8:30am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-5pm and no visits on holidays.  Remote visits are 15 minutes and cost $0.25/minute. GTL’s GettingOut Visit Now provides video visits and an account can be made at that address to fund visits, as well as to access ways to contact the inmate via tablet.

Tablets are provided, giving access to video visits, messages, photos, educational content for GED, law books, reentry programs and more, as well as multimedia content for entertainment purposes.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Pima County Main Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main Jail typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 520-351-8111.

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Directions / Map to the Pima County Main Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Pima County

Once booked at Pima County Main Jail in Tucson, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 520-351-8111.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Pima County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Pima County, Arizona, visit the Pima County Main Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pima County Main Jail? What is the Schedule?

VISITATION HOURS

Monday through Friday:

7:30 am - 11:00 am, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday:

8:30 am - 11:00 am and 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Visitation is not available on Federal Holidays.

Both on-site and remote visitors will have to schedule their visits at least one to seven days in advance.

Visitations will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. We no longer accept same day walk-in visits. 

All visitations are conducted via video.  

VISITATION COSTS

Visits can be purchased as follows:

On-site Visit           

  • 1 FREE Visist for 30 minutes per inmate, per week 
  • Additional 30 minutes for $9.00 per inmate, per day

Remote (Online)

  • Remote visits are $0.25 per minute.
  • Visits are 15 minutes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All on-site visitors are to report to the Main Jail Front Desk, located at 1270 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ 

All on-site visitors must report to the Main Jail Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time.

All on-site visitors must have valid photo identification with date of birth and current address:

  • current driver's license,
  • DES ID card,
  • Arizona ID card,
  • Military ID,
  • Passport,
  • Travel Visa,
  • U.S. B1/B2 Visa and Border Crossing card,
  • Resident Alien card or Work permit.
  • Check cashing cards will not be accepted.

All visits will start and end at the scheduled times, regardless of arrival time.

Late arrival of 15 minutes or more will result in the cancellation of the visit.

Each inmate is allowed one 30 minute visit per calendar week.

Four visitors including children are allowed to visit the inmate during a visit.

All visitation is subject to unforeseen lock-down and other situations which may postpone or cancel all visitation.

Inmates who are on disciplinary lockdown are not permitted visitation.

There is no charge for lockers. You will be asked to properly secure your belongings prior to starting your visit.

Juvenile inmates cannot receive visits until after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but are allowed visits during regular hours on Saturday and Sunday.

LONG DISTANCE VISITORS

Special visits may be arranged, at the jail's convenience for family and friends who live outside a 100 mile radius of the jail and are only in town for a limited time.

These special visits are scheduled on a one-time basis and cannot be used as an additional visit.

The best way to request a special visit is to schedule a normal visit for the date and time you would like your visit to take place.

After you scheduled your visit, call the Jail Visits Hotline at (520)351-8114 and request that your scheduled visit be extended.

Please make sure you leave your full name, the date and time of the scheduled visit, the confirmation number, and a phone number you can be reached at.

Someone will call you back to assist you. 

Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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.

Pima County Main Jail Phone: 520-351-8111

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Main Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 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 Pima County Main Jail?

VISITATION HOURS

Monday through Friday:

7:30 am - 11:00 am, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday:

8:30 am - 11:00 am and 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Visitation is not available on Federal Holidays.

Both on-site and remote visitors will have to schedule their visits at least one to seven days in advance.

Visitations will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. We no longer accept same day walk-in visits. 

All visitations are conducted via video.  

VISITATION COSTS

Visits can be purchased as follows:

On-site Visit           

  • 1 FREE Visist for 30 minutes per inmate, per week 
  • Additional 30 minutes for $9.00 per inmate, per day

Remote (Online)

  • Remote visits are $0.25 per minute.
  • Visits are 15 minutes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All on-site visitors are to report to the Main Jail Front Desk, located at 1270 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ 

All on-site visitors must report to the Main Jail Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time.

All on-site visitors must have valid photo identification with date of birth and current address:

  • current driver's license,
  • DES ID card,
  • Arizona ID card,
  • Military ID,
  • Passport,
  • Travel Visa,
  • U.S. B1/B2 Visa and Border Crossing card,
  • Resident Alien card or Work permit.
  • Check cashing cards will not be accepted.

All visits will start and end at the scheduled times, regardless of arrival time.

Late arrival of 15 minutes or more will result in the cancellation of the visit.

Each inmate is allowed one 30 minute visit per calendar week.

Four visitors including children are allowed to visit the inmate during a visit.

All visitation is subject to unforeseen lock-down and other situations which may postpone or cancel all visitation.

Inmates who are on disciplinary lockdown are not permitted visitation.

There is no charge for lockers. You will be asked to properly secure your belongings prior to starting your visit.

Juvenile inmates cannot receive visits until after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but are allowed visits during regular hours on Saturday and Sunday.

LONG DISTANCE VISITORS

Special visits may be arranged, at the jail's convenience for family and friends who live outside a 100 mile radius of the jail and are only in town for a limited time.

These special visits are scheduled on a one-time basis and cannot be used as an additional visit.

The best way to request a special visit is to schedule a normal visit for the date and time you would like your visit to take place.

After you scheduled your visit, call the Jail Visits Hotline at (520)351-8114 and request that your scheduled visit be extended.

Please make sure you leave your full name, the date and time of the scheduled visit, the confirmation number, and a phone number you can be reached at.

Someone will call you back to assist you. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Main Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pima County Main Jail?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Only U.S. bank checks and money orders will be accepted at the Inmate Account Window.

No personal checks.

There is no limit to the amount that may be deposited at this window.

U.S. paper currency is accepted for the value of deposit only. No change will be given.

No coins will be accepted for deposits.

Any funds released from an inmate account will be in the form of a debit card or money order.

Prior to releasing any funds, the inmate must submit a Money Transfer authorizing the release of funds from his/her account.

All deposits and disbursement transactions require the depositor or payee to show a valid government issued photo ID:

  • driver's license
  • DES ID card
  • Arizona ID card
  • Military ID card
  • Passport, etc.
  • Check cashing cards will NOT be accepted.

Choice 2 - Mailing a Deposit

Money Orders or U.S. Bank Checks (no personal checks) should be made out to the inmate and mailed to them at the jail. 

These will be removed and deposited prior to the mail being passed on to the inmate.

Choice 3 - Deposit Money Online

Deposit Money Online with a Credit or Debit Card using Touchpay Payment Portal.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 520-351-8111 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 Pima County Main 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Main Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pima County Main Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pima County Main Jail, and what can I send them?

Pima County Main Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Pima County Main Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.

  • Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
  • Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
  • It is best to only use blue or black ink.
  • Always include your name and return address.


Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702



Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Pima County Main Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Pima County Main Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Pima County Main 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Main Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Pima County Main Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Arizona.
3. Select Pima County Main Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Pima County Main Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

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 Pima County Main Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Arizona, then select Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pima County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Main Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pima County Main Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Pima County Main Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main 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 Pima County Main Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-351-8111 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Pima County

This facility, known as "Pima County Main Jail" is also known as Pima County Adult Detention Center, Pima County Adult Detention Complex, Pima County Arrests, Pima County Inmate Search, Pima County Sheriff, Detention Center Arizona.

The Pima County Main Jail serves the following cities and towns of Pima County: Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson and Tucson.