Public Records

How to request a Department of Corrections public record:

Please note: If you are looking for general information about the Department or you are a reporter with a news organization you should contact:

Arizona Department of Corrections
Media Relations
1601 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix AZ 85007
(602) 542-3133

If you are a family member or friend and you are seeking information on a specific inmate, please contact:
Family and Friends Liaison by email IFFLiaison@azcorrections.gov - or telephone (602) 364-3945 or in-state toll-free (866) 333-2039

If you are sure a Public Record is what you are seeking, use the button below to open a new page allowing you to choose from a wide array of records maintained by the Arizona Department of Corrections. You may also use the page to fill out a large text box to request a public record that does not appear as a selection. Public Access will assess the feasibility of your request. You will be prompted to specify the type of record you are requesting from the following options:

  • Basic Agency Record
  • Employee Record
  • Inmate Record

Online Record Request Application


How to pay for your Department of Corrections public record request:

After requesting your record or records, click the button below to use our online payment system, where the record request can be specified and an appropriate payment submitted. Refer to the following table of standard charges for the price of each record or media file that you are requesting:

Document Number Cost
Public Record Requests    
    Records Per Page $.50
Digital Download Per Page $.10
Subpoena    
    Paper Records Per Page $.25
    Processing Time Per Hour $25.00

Online Payment for Record Requests


How to receive your requested document:

The application that is used to request your public record will prompt you to input a valid email address so Public Access can communicate with you concerning your request and/or upload responsive records for release to you. A physical address or P.O. Box can also be specified to receive paper copies of your request.