Yavapai County Mugshot Search Portal
Yavapai County busted mugshots can be searched through the sheriff's online inmate search tool, which provides free public access to current booking information for people detained at county facilities in the Prescott area. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office operates two detention centers, with the main Camp Verde Detention Center holding 644 beds (477 currently in operation) and the Prescott Detention Center serving as a temporary booking and holding facility. You can look up Yavapai County busted mugshots by searching the online portal at apps.yavapaiaz.gov/inmatesearch/, which requires only a last name to run a search and displays booking numbers, names, and booking dates for inmates currently in custody. This central Arizona county serves Prescott, Prescott Valley, and surrounding communities, with all arrests processed through the county detention system regardless of which local law enforcement agency made the initial arrest.
Search Yavapai Busted Mugshots Online
The YCSO Inmate Search portal operates at apps.yavapaiaz.gov/inmatesearch/ without charge or registration requirements. Enter a last name in the search field. The system returns matches showing the inmate's full name, their unique booking number, and the date they were booked into custody. This free tool covers current inmates only.
For complete booking records including Yavapai County busted mugshots, criminal charges, bond amounts, and detailed arrest information, you need to submit a formal records request to the sheriff's office. The online search gives you basic confirmation of custody status and booking numbers. Full documentation with photos requires going through proper public records channels, which we cover in detail below.
The portal updates regularly as people are booked in or released from custody. It reflects the current detention population. Historical searches for people who were previously in custody but have since been released won't appear in this tool. You need records requests for past bookings.
Yavapai County Detention Centers
Two facilities handle detention for Yavapai County. Camp Verde Detention Center serves as the main housing facility with 644 beds built though only 477 beds currently operate. This facility sits in Camp Verde and handles most of the county's detention population. The Prescott Detention Center functions primarily as a temporary booking and holding location rather than long-term housing. Arrestees typically get booked at Prescott then transferred to Camp Verde for extended stays.
Both facilities capture busted mugshots during the booking process. When someone enters custody at either location, staff photograph them against a plain background as part of standard intake procedures. These booking photos become permanent records associated with that person's detention file and booking number. The photos remain on file even after release or case resolution.
Geography matters in Yavapai County. The county stretches across central Arizona with varied terrain and scattered population centers. Prescott, Prescott Valley, Sedona, Cottonwood, and other communities all rely on these county facilities. No matter where in Yavapai County an arrest occurs, processing happens through this system, making it the central point for all booking records and mugshots in the region.
How to Request Yavapai Booking Records
Formal records requests for Yavapai County busted mugshots and booking documentation go through the sheriff's public records process. The main office is at 255 E. Gurley Street in Prescott. Visit Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call ahead at (928) 771-3260 for general inquiries. For detention-specific information, the 24-hour detention info line at (928) 567-7734 can answer questions about current inmates.
Submit written requests by mail to Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, 255 E. Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301. Include the person's full name and approximate booking dates if known. Email inquiries go to web.sheriff@yavapaiaz.gov. Specify exactly what records you need in your request to help staff locate the correct files efficiently.
Records search fees run $5 for requests, which covers the first 10 pages of documentation. Additional pages may incur extra charges depending on the volume of material. Payment methods and processing times vary based on request complexity. Simple recent bookings typically get handled faster than extensive historical searches or requests involving multiple individuals.
The sheriff's office website at ycsoaz.gov/Home provides information about jail operations and detention policies. Check the public records request section for current procedures and any required forms before submitting your request to ensure you include all necessary information.
Yavapai County Cities and Communities
Prescott Valley is the largest city in Yavapai County exceeding 50,000 residents. Prescott itself serves as the county seat, though it falls just below the population threshold. Both communities, along with Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and other towns, send arrestees to the county detention system for booking and housing. All local law enforcement agencies in these areas rely on Yavapai County Sheriff for jail operations.
Note: Yavapai County's two-facility system allows efficient processing regardless of where in the county someone is arrested.
Neighboring Counties for Mugshot Searches
Coconino County borders to the north and includes Flagstaff. Mohave County sits northwest along the Colorado River. Maricopa County runs along the southern edge with Phoenix. Gila County is to the east. Each maintains separate booking systems and mugshot access policies.