Graham County Arizona Recent Arrests

Graham County recent arrests are managed by the sheriff's office in this southeast Arizona county. The county sits in the Gila Valley with Safford as the county seat. Finding arrest records here means contacting the sheriff directly since Graham County does not run a public online inmate search. This page covers how to find booking information, request copies of arrest records, and understand your rights under Arizona law. You will get the phone numbers and addresses needed to search for Graham County arrest information.

Graham County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Graham County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across this rural southeastern Arizona county. Deputies patrol agricultural areas, mountain communities, and parts of the San Carlos Apache Reservation border. All county arrests get processed through the sheriff's booking system.

The jail sits in Safford on W. Graham Canal Road. It holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Booking records are maintained by the sheriff. Graham County does not have a public online inmate search tool. You need to contact them directly to find out if someone is in custody.

Call the jail at (928) 428-2455 for inmate information. Staff can tell you if someone is currently held. They provide basic booking details over the phone. The main sheriff number is (928) 428-3141 for general questions and records requests.

Note: Graham County uses Securus Technologies and JailATM for inmate communications and deposits.

Search Graham County Arrests

Without an online portal, phone calls are your main option for current inmate searches. Call the jail at (928) 428-2455 during business hours. Ask about a specific person by name. Date of birth helps narrow results if the name is common.

Staff confirm custody status when you call. They can tell you the booking date and charges. Bond amounts appear when bail is set. This is public information. You do not need to explain why you are asking. Anyone can request this data.

For copies of arrest reports or booking documents, contact the sheriff's main office. In person visits work well for simple requests. Written requests work for complex matters or if you cannot visit. The address is 600 W. Graham Canal Road in Safford, AZ 85546.

Graham County Jail Information

The Graham County Jail processes all county arrests. The facility is smaller than urban county jails. It holds pre trial inmates and people serving sentences under one year. City police from Safford and Thatcher bring their arrestees here too.

Inmate services use third party vendors. Securus Technologies handles phone calls. JailATM manages inmate deposits. Family members set up accounts through these services to stay in contact and send money. The jail staff can explain current procedures during business hours.

Visitation rules vary. Contact the jail at (928) 428-2455 for current visiting hours and procedures. Rules change so check before planning a visit. Video visitation may be available through the vendor systems.

Arizona Law and Graham County Records

Arizona public records law protects access to arrest information. Under A.R.S. 39-121, public records must be open for inspection during office hours. Booking records at the Graham County Sheriff qualify as public records.

The sheriff must respond to valid records requests. They can charge fees for copies. They redact certain personal information. But the basic arrest record remains public. This right applies in Graham County the same as any Arizona county.

Arrests also get reported to the state. Under A.R.S. 41-1750, the Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository. Every Graham County arrest goes into that database. DPS maintains the statewide criminal history system.

For a complete Arizona criminal record, contact DPS directly. The Arizona DPS Criminal History Records page explains how to request your own record. You submit fingerprints and a packet. Results arrive within 15 days. The report shows all Arizona arrests, not just Graham County.

Statewide Search Resources

Several state tools help when searching for people in the Arizona criminal justice system. These work alongside Graham County records.

The Arizona Department of Corrections runs Inmate Data Search for state prisoners. If someone was convicted in Graham County and sent to state prison, they show up here. The database has current inmates, locations, and release dates. County jail inmates do not appear. Only state prison sentences qualify.

The state search helps when someone was convicted and you think they went to prison. County jails hold people awaiting trial and short sentences. State prisons hold people with longer sentences. The systems are separate.

Track Graham County Offenders

Arizona VINE lets victims track people in custody. The system sends automatic alerts when custody status changes. You register for free and get notifications when something happens.

Visit VINELink to sign up. Enter the name of someone you want to track. When they get released, transferred, or escape, you get an alert. Choose phone, email, or text notification. The service works 24/7.

VINE covers all Arizona counties including Graham. It also covers state prisons. The tool is useful when you cannot keep checking custody status yourself. Automatic alerts save time and give peace of mind.

Request Graham County Arrest Records

Getting copies of arrest records requires a formal request. Phone calls confirm custody. Written requests get documents.

Contact the Graham County Sheriff at (928) 428-3141 for records. Ask what they need from you. Most agencies want a written request with your name, contact info, and details about what records you want. The more specific you are, the faster they process your request.

Visit in person at 600 W. Graham Canal Road in Safford for same day service on simple requests. Bring ID. Tell staff exactly what you need. They can pull booking records while you wait for straightforward requests. Complex requests take longer.

Fees apply for copies. Arizona allows agencies to charge for copying costs. Paper copies have per page rates. Ask for a cost estimate before agreeing to large requests. Payment methods vary. Bring cash as backup since not all agencies take cards.

Note: Some information gets redacted from public copies to protect privacy.

What Gets Removed from Records

Public copies of arrest records do not contain everything. Arizona law requires redaction of certain personal information before release. This balances public access with privacy concerns.

Under A.R.S. 41-4172, agencies remove social security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, and similar identifying details. The arrest information stays. You see names, charges, arrest dates, and case numbers. You do not see the complete file.

Victims of Part I Crimes may get more access. Under A.R.S. 39-127, victims can receive one free copy of their case report. This may include details not available to the general public. Ask about victim provisions when requesting records if applicable.

Seal Graham County Arrest Records

People with old arrests in Graham County may petition to seal their records. Arizona allows this under A.R.S. 13-911. Waiting periods apply based on the offense type.

Class 2 and 3 felonies require 10 years. Class 4 through 6 felonies need 5 years. Class 1 misdemeanors take 3 years. Class 2 and 3 misdemeanors require 2 years. Dismissed charges and arrests without charges may be sealed sooner. The waiting period starts when the sentence ends.

Sealed records do not show up in public searches. The person can legally deny the arrest for jobs, housing, and loans. Courts and law enforcement can still access sealed records for certain purposes. Sealing blocks public access but does not delete the record.

San Carlos Apache Reservation

Graham County borders the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Tribal lands have separate law enforcement. San Carlos Apache Tribal Police handle arrests on the reservation. These cases may be federal or tribal matters.

If you seek records for an arrest on tribal land, the Graham County Sheriff may not have them. Tribal police and federal agencies handle reservation cases. Contact the San Carlos Apache Police Department or the Bureau of Indian Affairs for those records.

Tribal court records are completely separate from Arizona state courts. They follow different rules and procedures. Do not assume that Graham County has jurisdiction over all arrests in the geographic area. Check where the arrest happened to determine the right agency.

Communities in Graham County

Graham County has several small communities but no large cities. Safford is the county seat with about 10,000 people. Thatcher sits nearby with around 5,000 residents. Pima is another small community in the county.

No cities in Graham County have populations over 50,000. The sheriff handles most law enforcement. Safford and Thatcher have their own police departments. City arrests still go through the county jail for booking and holding.

For city police records, contact that city's police department. Safford PD handles Safford cases. Thatcher PD handles Thatcher arrests. The sheriff covers unincorporated areas. Booking records at the county jail include all arrests regardless of which agency made them.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Graham County borders several other Arizona counties. Each has its own sheriff and jail system. For arrests outside Graham County, contact these neighbors:

• Cochise County - south of Graham
• Greenlee County - east of Graham
• Gila County - northwest of Graham
• Pinal County - west of Graham

Records do not transfer between counties automatically. Contact each county separately for their arrest records. Someone arrested in multiple counties has separate records in each place.

Contact Graham County Sheriff

Here is the contact information for Graham County arrest records:

• Address: 600 W. Graham Canal Road, Safford, AZ 85546
• Main Phone: (928) 428-3141
• Jail Phone: (928) 428-2455

Call the jail phone for current inmate information. Call the main phone for records requests and general questions. Visit during business hours for in person service. Mail written requests to the address above.