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Yuma County Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 09, 2022
Address
200 W Court St, Yuma, AZ 85364
Beds
756
County
Yuma
Phone
928-782-9871
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Yuma Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Looking for an inmate at this facility? Visitation Information, Times and Rules
Satellite View of Yuma County Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Yuma Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 928-782-9871.

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 at Yuma County Detention Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Yuma Co Jail is a detention center located at 200 W Court St Yuma, AZ which is operated locally by the Yuma 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. Yuma County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Yuma 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 Detention Center is a maximum-security facility designed to receive, process and house inmates who are detained prior to trial, as well as inmates in different phases of the criminal justice system and also houses inmates sentenced by County and City courts. The facility has a rated capacity of 756 inmates.

Table of Contents for Yuma Co Jail

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Arizona. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Yuma County Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Yuma County AZ Adult Detention Center - Visitation

Visitation Information - Face to face visits is available during the second week of every month. Visitors are encouraged to call the Visitation office for details at (928) 539-7841.

Special or Out of Town Visits - Special visits may be arranged for friends and family living outside a fifty (50) 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 will be scheduled based upon availability ANY day of the week. NOTE: A valid government picture identification must be presented at the time of visitation and must show visitor's residence outside a 50-mile radius.

Professional Visits - Professional visits pertain to attorneys or other approved legal visitors, law enforcement officials, clergy and program representatives. If you are not certain if you meet the criteria for a professional visit, please contact the Visitation Office via telephone at (928) 539-7841 or e-mail.

FOR PROFESSIONAL VISITATIONS ONLY
Email the Visitation Office at SO.Visit@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov for information regarding Professional Visitation or to schedule a Professional Visitation appointment.

  • Non-Contact Visitation: All professional visitors, with the exception of attorneys requesting a non-contact visit, must schedule a visitation appointment one day in advance.
  • Contact Visitation: Requests for contact visitations shall be approved based on specific criteria, including but not limited to:
    • The need for an interpreter, investigator, or other court-related experts.
    • The use of media equipment.
    • The needs of the professional visitor directly related to the visit.
  • Professional Visitation Times: Professional visits may be scheduled:
    • Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:45 AM-7:00 PM. NOTE: No visits will be scheduled between the hours of 2:00-3:00 PM.
    • Saturday & Sunday (subject to availability) between the hours of 8:00 AM-12:00 PM only.

  • Additional Identification Requirements: In addition to a valid government picture identification, professional visitors may be asked to present professional credentials at the time of the visit such as a Arizona State Bar Association identification card, Provider identification card, law enforcement credentials, private investigator's license, interpreter certification card, etc.

Visitation Requirements
Any person visiting an inmate in the Yuma County Detention Center must meet the following requirements:

  • Identification: All visitors must have a valid government picture identification with date of birth, i.e., driver's license, Arizona ID card, Military ID card, Passport, etc. (A "matricula consular" is not considered a valid form if ID.)
  • Age Requirements: No one under the age of 18 may visit an inmate unless:
    • Accompanied by a parent or guardian
    • Or visitation was previously approved by the Detention Center
    • EXCEPTION: An exception to this rule is a minor who is married to an inmate and is able to provide:
      • Marriage Certificate; AND
      • A valid picture identification
  • Personal Items: No personal items will be allowed into the Visitation Area. Lockers are available in the Visitation lobby for visitors to store personal items. Lockers require a quarter deposit, which will be refunded upon return of the locker key.

Ask The Inmate

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