Arrest And Imprisonment In Phoenix
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System contains. People currently housed in the Mesa County Detention Facility and their current bond. You can use our system or you may also call 970-244-3930 to locate an inmate.
What are the Different Jails in Maricopa County? 4th Avenue Jail – 201 S. 4th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85003 ( map ) Durango Jail – 3225 West Gibson Lane, Phoenix, Arizona 85009 ( map ) Estrella Jail – 2939 W. Lower Buckeye Jail – 3250 W. Towers Jail – 3127 West Gibson Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85009 ( map )
Yes, arrest records are public in Arizona. Arizona Public Records Law empowers members of the public to query state law enforcement agencies for arrest records within their jurisdiction and also query the Arizona Department of Public Safety for state-wide arrest information.
How long does an inmate serve for a 5 year sentence in Arizona? In Arizona an inmate has to serve at least 80% of their sentence. That would equate to 4 years on a 5 year sentence.
Under state (Arizona) and federal laws, certain dangerous crimes carry mandatory sentences. This means that, unless the defendant can demonstrate mitigating circumstances, the judge must sentence the defendant to a certain amount of time in jail or prison.
A.R.S. 13-702 outlines sentencing ranges and guidelines for first-time felony crimes which calls for a presumptive sentence unless aggravated or mitigating factors apply.
Nevertheless, Kentucky and New Jersey tied for the longest average sentence at 1.9 years, while South Dakota, New Mexico, and Wyoming were the most lenient, with an average of 0.3 years. For crimes against persons, states were generally much harsher in sentencing.
An Arizona arrest record is an official document that describes details of a person's arrest, including offenses committed and the arresting officer/agency.
Arizona has some of the most restrictive sentencing laws in the country, with every person who is incarcerated required to serve a minimum 85 percent of his or her sentence— regardless of good behavior. This has resulted in a bloated prison population and massive state prison spending.
For defendants who are already in custody, arraignment usually happens within 24 to 48 hours of the indictment.
