Learn How to Find, Access and Research Arizona Arrest Records Online

At times you may feel the need to search arrest records, especially when you are performing a background check of a possible recruit. If you are a resident of Arizona and need to do a quick check of an individual’s background, you need to visit the website of the Arizona Department of Corrections http://www.adc.state.az.us/inmate_datasearch/index.aspx . Arizona inmate record data has been maintained for a period of over 100 years, and therefore includes the records of more than 30,000 inmates.

Where Should You Search for Arizona Arrest Information?

As soon as you visit the homepage of the Arizona Department of Corrections' website, you will find a box at the top of the page. Insert the name of the possible offender you are looking for and click on the required details to determine if the individual has a background with the DOC.

This database has been maintained since 1985, and each day it is updated to include the details of recent arrests.  It is estimated that it contains approximately 112,000 inmate records, of which around 26,000 records belong to inmates who are still serving their term.

Other Information Available

On this homepage, you will come across several different search options. As you click on them you will be navigated to the directory featuring the information that you are looking for. Here is a quick list of the links  and searches you will find here:

•    Death Row List: Lists convicts who have been given a death sentence
http://www.azcorrections.gov/inmate_datasearch/newDeathRow.aspx

•    Inmate Data Search: Lists all who are currently serving a prison term
http://www.azcorrections.gov/inmate_datasearch/index.aspx

•    Most Wanted: Lists all who are wanted by the state police

•    Search for Female Escapees

•    Search for Male Escapees

How to Search for Arizona Arrest Information

You can conduct a search through the arrest database by furnishing any of the relevant criteria. Some of them include:

ADC number: The Arizona Department of Corrections assigns an identity number to each of the inmates. If you know the identity number of the inmate you are searching for, this will make your search relatively easy.

Last name search:  you can also enter the surname of the inmate in the space provided. You can select the gender of the inmate and the status as well. This will narrow down your search considerably.

You need to specify these details; otherwise the search will include entries from both sexes. If you are looking for information on an inactive inmate, the search result will feature inmates who are currently serving under community supervision.

Find the Correct Arrest Records

In order to conduct a precise search through Arizona arrest records, enter additional information like commitment information, parole placement, basic inmate data, profile classification, warrant information, infractions, sentence and work program information. More details mean more specific AZ arrest information.

If you are looking for information on inmates who had served between 1972-1985, then you need to contact the Arizona Department of Corrections Central Office, 1601 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007, or call 602-542-5497. These older records are not available online.