Santa Cruz County Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: May 24, 2024
Address
2170 N Congress Dr, Nogales, AZ 85621
Beds
372
County
Santa Cruz
Phone
520-761-7875
Fax
520-761-7869

Santa Cruz 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

Satellite View of Santa Cruz County Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Santa Cruz Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 520-761-7875.

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 Santa Cruz Co Jail is a detention center located at 2170 N Congress Dr Nogales, AZ which is operated locally by the Santa Cruz 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. Santa Cruz County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Nogales 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.

In November 2005, the residents of Santa Cruz County approved a half-cent sales tax increase to fund the establishment of a jail district and the construction of a new facility. The Tony Estrada Law Enforcement Center, which includes the new detention center, opened in 2011 and is designed to house 372 inmates. This modern facility replaces the former Santa Cruz County Detention Center on Hohokam Drive, which opened in 1974 with a capacity of 52 inmates. At the time of the original facility's opening, Santa Cruz County had a population of 15,000 residents, while Nogales, and Sonora had approximately 65,000 residents. Since 1974, the population of Nogales, Arizona has tripled, and Nogales, Sonora now has an estimated population of 350,000 people. Additionally, issues related to drug trafficking and illegal immigration have significantly increased.

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 Santa Cruz 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

The Santa Cruz County Adult Detention Center utilizes an all-new video visitation system. Now, the public doesn't have to wait in line or undergo searches in order to visit an inmate. To schedule a video visitation session contact the detention center at (520) 761-7875 at least one day in advance.

Visitors must have a government-issued photo ID

Public Visitation - Saturdays and Sundays Only

Professional Visitation - 5 days a week

  • 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
  • 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The following criteria MUST be met to ensure safety, security, and a pleasant visitation period for all concerned:

  • All visitors must present a valid photo identification card (Government or State-issued ID/Driver's License) for admittance to the Video Visitation Center.
  • No weapons of any kind.
  • Personal items, drugs, alcohol, food, drink, or tobacco products are NOT allowed.
  • All electronic devices, including cell phones, will be turned off or visits can and will be terminated.
  • Clothing that may be considered obscene, offensive, or disruptive will not be allowed. The supervisor or officer in charge of visitation will have the ultimate decision in this regard.
  • Conduct that is disruptive or disrespectful in any manner (children or adults) will not be tolerated. The visit will be canceled at any time deemed necessary by the supervisor or officer in charge if your conduct warrants this action.
  • Visit only the inmate you signed up for.
  • Do not leave trash, etc. in the visiting booths or visitation area.
  • Do not damage or deface visiting booths or phones. Immediate termination of visit will occur. Future visits may be restricted or denied.

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