Surprise Jail Roster Search

Surprise jail roster searches go through Maricopa County. The city does not run its own jail. All Surprise Police arrests are booked at Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detention facilities. To find someone arrested in Surprise, use the county jail roster search. This page explains how Surprise bookings work and where to find inmates.

Search Surprise Jail Roster Online

Use the Maricopa County Sheriff Inmate Information page to find Surprise arrests. Search by name and date of birth or booking number. This free search works any time.

The screenshot shows the Surprise Police Department main page.

Call (602) 876-0322 for the MCSO inmate hotline. See the Maricopa County jail roster page for full details.

Surprise Police Department

Surprise Police main line is (623) 222-4000. The city does not have its own jail. All arrests go to Maricopa County for booking. When someone is arrested in Surprise, officers transport them to a county facility.

Surprise is in the northwest Phoenix metro area. The city has over 140,000 residents. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona. The police department handles many arrests each year.

Maricopa County Jail Search

The MCSO inmate search is the only place to find Surprise arrests. Since the city has no jail, everyone goes to county custody. The online search is free and works any time. Enter the person's name and date of birth.

Call the MCSO inmate hotline at (602) 876-0322. This automated line runs around the clock. It uses voice commands to search for inmates. Have the person's full name ready when you call.

Maricopa County has several jail facilities. These include 4th Avenue Jail, Towers Jail, Estrella Jail, and Lower Buckeye Jail. Inmates are housed at different locations based on security level.

Inmate Services

Once at Maricopa County jail, inmates can receive money and calls through third-party systems. ViaPath (GettingOut) handles video visitation. TouchPay handles money deposits. GTL runs the phone system.

Video visits cost $0.25 per minute for remote visits. Each inmate gets one free video visit per week. On-site visits at the jail cost $7.95 for 20 minutes. Schedule visits through the ViaPath website or app.

Victim Notification

Arizona VINE alerts crime victims when an inmate's status changes. This includes release, transfer, or escape. The service is free and confidential. Register at VINELink or call 1-800-247-9763.

You choose how to get alerts: phone, text, or email. The VINE help line is 1-866-277-7477 for questions. The system runs around the clock.

Surprise Public Records

Arizona law gives the public access to many police records. ARS 39-121 requires agencies to open records during office hours. You can request arrest reports and incident files from Surprise Police or Maricopa County Sheriff.

Some records are restricted. These include juvenile cases and ongoing investigations. Fees may apply for copies.

Nearby Arizona Cities

These cities also use Maricopa County jail for detention.