Read this for 2013 free information, tips and suggestions about bail bonds in Phoenix and Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Generally speaking, if you are arrested in Phoenix or Maricopa County, you will have a bail hearing within 24 hours after arrest. These hearings are almost always held at the Maricopa County Jail. After bail has been posted, most inmates are released within 12-24 hours. On weekdays it is common for the inmates to be released between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. For updates on release times call 602-876-0322.
WARNING: We have heard of a number of Maricopa County bail bond agents charging extra fees for such things as recordings, storage, phone calls, travel and more, which they may or may not be upfront about. We recommend that you email the agent first and ask to be emailed a written listing of all possible extra fees, before deciding on an agent or entering into a contract with them. You have a right to get your money back but if you sign a contract with a bail agent forfeiting some of those rights, you may pay a lot more money than is necessary.
Maricopa County Jails
There are eight Maricopa County Detention Facilities and all are located in Phoenix, AZ. Visitation schedules tend to change so we recommend you call first before visiting.
Fourth Avenue Jail also known as 4th Avenue Jail
All bail bonds and fines for Phoenix must be paid at this location. They must be paid with cash or cashiers check made payable to the City of Phoenix Munciple Court. In some cases, credit cards will be accepted. Non-Phoenix bail bonds may be paid here or at the Lower Buckeye Jail.
201 S. 4th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Information: (602) 876-1239
Durango Jail
3225 W. Gibson Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Information: (602) 876-3555
Estrella Jail
2939 W. Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Information: (602) 876-1222
First Avenue Jail
102 W. Madison Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Lower Buckeye Jail
Certain bail bonds can be paid here, but none by cash.
3250 W. Lower Buckeye
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Information: (602) 876-1236
Madison Street Jail
225 W. Madison
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Tent City Jail
2939 W. Durango Street
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Information: (602) 876-1735
Towers Jail
3127 W. Gibson Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Information: (602) 876-1679
FCI PHOENIX
Federal Correctional Institution
37900 N 45th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Phone Number and Fax Number
Telephone: 623-465-9757
Fax: 623-465-5199
Detailed information about each of these facilities can be found on our Bail Bonds Arizona page under the Maricopa County Bail Bonds Links section.
Nothing stated herein should be construed or interpreted to grant rights or remedies not otherwise granted under federal or state law.
This information is provided as a public service and is not intended as a substitute for legal advice or representation by a lawyer or bail bondsman.