Tempe Jail

State
Arizona
County
Maricopa County
City
Tempe
Postal Code
85281
Location
120 East 5th Street #303, Tempe, AZ, 85281
Phone
480-350-8280, 480-350-8569
Hours
Mon: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Tue: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wed: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thu: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Fri: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sun: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Holiday: -

Tempe Jail is a medium-security jail in Tempe, Maricopa County County, Arizona. Tempe Jail is a prison for adult inmates convicted of crimes under Arizona state law. Most of the inmates serve sentences in Tempe Jail of less than one year. Inmates are held in Tempe Jail in single-cell rooms, though they have time to interact with fellow inmates. The Tempe police run and maintain the Tempe Jail.

Tempe Jail, is the head law enforcement officer in the Tempe police. You can reach him by calling 480-350-8280, 480-350-8569 or visit the website.

Tempe City Sheriff’s address: 120 East 5th Street #303, Tempe, AZ, 85281, Tempe, Arizona, 85281.

Tempe, Maricopa County, AZ Overview

City of Tempe
Coordinates:
33.41278°N 111.94306°W
Country:
United States
State:
Arizona
County:
Maricopa
Incorporated:
October 15, 1892
Government:
Body:
Tempe City Council
Mayor:
Corey Woods (D)
Area:
City:
40.23 sq mi (104.18 km2)
Land:
39.98 sq mi (103.55 km2)
Water:
0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
Elevation:
1,140–1,495 ft (347.47 – 455.68 m)
Population (2010):
City:
161,719
Estimate (2019):
195,805
Rank:
US: 133rd
Density:
4,897.45/sq mi (1,890.90/km2)
Metro:
4,574,531 (US: 12th)
Time zone:
UTC−7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP code:
85281–85285, 85287
Area codes:
480 and 602
FIPS code:
04-73000

The Tempe Jail has a library, a recreational area, and a commissary. Inmates in Tempe Jail can buy all the commissary necessities, play games in the common room, watch TV, and have conversations under the warders’ strict supervision.

Inmate Search

It is relatively easy to find an inmate in Tempe Jail, as all the information is online. You need to have the inmates’ full names, Tempe Jail’s inmate ID, sex, age, and detention date.

If you are not satisfied with what you find online, you can visit the Tempe Jail. You will get all your answers in the Tempe Jail lobby. Additionally, you can call Tempe Jail at 480-350-8280, 480-350-8569 to enquire about an inmate.

Sending a Mail/ Package

All the mail sent to Tempe Jail should have a return address. Every mail that enters the Tempe Jail is processed in the central mail room. Moreover, all non-legal will have to undergo an inspection by Tempe Jail’s staff, which may cause delays in delivery.

Cash and any other property will not be allowed through the mail at the Tempe Jail. Most of the Tempe Jail inmates are held for a short period, and sometimes the mail may arrive after the inmate is released from Tempe Jail or transferred to another facility.

Sending Money

Tempe Jail allows an inmate to open a commissary account at the time of booking. All money should be deposited into this account; the inmate can use it while they are in Tempe Jail. You can send the funds to Tempe Jail electronically via MoneyGram and Western Union.

The Tempe Jail allows money orders and checks. However, they should address the inmate’s money orders and checks indicating the full names and inmate ID. Moreover, you can visit the Tempe Jail’s lobby and deposit cash.

Phone Calls

While a detainee is in the Tempe Jail it is allowed to use phones to call their loved ones or attorney. They can use either call collect or buy pre-paid cards from the commissary. However, inmates in Tempe Jail cannot receive calls, and all calls to the Tempe Jail are monitored for security purposes. Tempe Jail allows you to set up a pre-paid phone account.

Visitation

You need to seek prior approval before visiting an inmate in the Tempe Jail. The warder will search all visitors before gaining access to the Tempe Jail. Children under 18 have to be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian during the attending the Tempe Jail

For more guidelines about visitation, contact the Tempe Jail at 480-350-8280, 480-350-8569 or visit Tempe Jail at 120 East 5th Street #303, Tempe, AZ, 85281, Tempe, Arizona, 85281

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.