Maricopa County-Estrella Jail

You can support your loved ones at MCSO-Estrella Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 602-876-0322.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The MCSO-Estrella Jail is a detention center located at 2939 Durango St Phoenix, AZ which is operated locally by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Maricopa County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Phoenix Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Arizona here.

The Estrella Jail is a podular/dormitory designed facility that accommodates approximately 1,000 female inmates of all classifications in Maricopa County. This includes un-sentenced and sentenced inmates classified as minimum, medium, and maximum general population, as well as those in administrative restrictive housing, nature of charges (NOCs), disciplinary restrictive housing, administrative no-work, and closed-custody. Each housing area is equipped with general-purpose day rooms and bathroom/shower facilities, along with outdoor recreation areas.

The facility consists of five tower housing units and ten dormitories. Many of the sentenced female inmates engage in work assignments that aid jail operations and help build their skills. Estrella Jail offers various programs such as Choose to Change, Mosaic, and Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, aimed at providing positive development opportunities for the inmates.

Estrella Jail staff collaborate with Correctional Health Services, the Maricopa County Human Services Department, and the MCSO Custody Support Division to deliver inmate programming that supports the objectives of the Maricopa County Smart Justice Program.

The facility also features a fully staffed and equipped medical clinic, a non-denominational chapel for religious services, and three education classrooms where inmates can participate in educational programs, drug rehabilitation, and life-skills classes. This comprehensive approach ensures that inmates receive necessary healthcare, spiritual support, and opportunities for personal development.

Funds can be deposited into inmate accounts using TouchPay kiosks at the facility, which accept cash and Visa/Mastercard, with funds typically posted within an hour. A service fee is applied. Deposits can also be made via telephone at 1-866-355-9593, online at TouchPay Direct,All incoming inmate mail, including newspapers, magazines, and books, must be sent to the central mailroom at the Lower Buckeye Jail, regardless of the inmate's housing location.

To ensure safety and security, all incoming mail, except legal mail, must be standard postcards between 3.5 x 4.25 inches and 4.25 x 6 inches, written in blue or black ink, and free of defacements or alterations. Unacceptable postcards include those with plastic wrappings or depictions of nudity, weapons, criminal activity, or gang references. All books and subscription publications must be softback and purchased directly from a publisher.

Inmates are released at the ITR Facility and directed to the public parking lot at the corner of Gibson and 28th Drive for pickup. Unauthorized vehicles are not permitted near the main lobby of the ITR building at the Durango Detention Center. Inmates can place collect calls to notify contacts of their pending release. Updated inmate information is available via the "Inmate Information" link on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office website.