Pima County Jail, AZ

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1270 W Silverlake RdTucson, AZ, 85713

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • All Pima County Jail visits are conducted via video (remote or on-site kiosks).
  • On-site visits include one free 30-minute visit per inmate per week; additional 30-minute on-site visits cost $9 per inmate per day.
  • Remote (online) visits are limited to 15 minutes and are charged at $0.25 per minute.

Communication

  • Family and friends can create a ConnectNetwork.com account at www.connectnetwork.com to send e-messages to inmates.
  • E-messages allow up to 2000 characters per message.
  • Cost per e-message is $0.25.

Mail & Letters

  • Maximum postcard size is 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
  • Incoming postcards are copied and inmates receive the copy via tablet or on paper rather than the original postcard.
  • All personal mail coming into and leaving the facility must be sent by U.S. Mail.

Sending Money

  • You must know the inmate’s 9‑digit PIN (prepend zeros if needed) to add funds to their account.
  • Funds can be added at ConnectNetwork.com or by calling (800) 483-8314.
  • Money orders or government checks mailed for deposit must be addressed to 'Inmate Trust Account' and include the inmate name, pod location, and booking number.

Contact Info

  • To request a special or extended visit, call the Jail Visits Hotline at (520) 351-8114 or (520) 351-8111.
  • For inmate phone or account support, AdvancePay is (800) 483-8314 and GTL Customer Service is (866) 230-7761 with posted customer-service hours.
  • Regular visitation hours are listed as Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Facility Info

  • All visitations at Pima County Jail are conducted via video rather than in-person visits.
  • Non-privileged video visits may be monitored and recorded by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and ViaPath Technologies.
  • Visitors must be at least 18 to have an approved Friends and Family remote visitation account; minors must be accompanied on-screen by the adult account holder.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Pima County Jail offers video-only visitation through remote sessions or on-site kiosks. Non-privileged visits may be monitored and recorded. Each inmate gets one free 30-minute on-site visit per week. Additional 30-minute on-site sessions cost $9 per inmate per day, while remote visits run 15 minutes at $0.25 per minute. Schedule visits online at pimacountyaz.gtlvisitme.com or at a kiosk. You'll need to create a Friends and Family account—you must be 18+ to get approved. Anyone under 18 can only appear on-screen with the adult account holder. Bring a valid photo ID, follow the dress and visibility rules, and know that inmates on disciplinary lockdown can't receive visits. Rule violations can get your visit canceled or your account suspended or banned.

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Communication

You can message someone at Pima County Jail through ConnectNetwork e-messaging. Create an account at www.connectnetwork.com, then write and send your message through the platform. Messages can be up to 2,000 characters and cost $0.25 each. They're processed and delivered Monday–Friday. To buy message credits, call the ConnectNetwork email center at (877) 650-4249. Prefer voice? Call (520) 448-3426, choose your language, enter the inmate's name and number, and record a voicemail up to two minutes. Each voicemail costs $2.00, deducted from the inmate's AdvancePay account.

Mail & Letters

Pima County Jail processes incoming mail Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. All personal mail—incoming and outgoing—must go through U.S. Mail and is subject to search. Staff won't read it unless it's part of an investigation. Postcards can't be larger than 4.25 inches by 6 inches. They'll be rejected if defaced, wrapped in plastic, or if they include glitter, nudity, sexual content, weapons, or gang references. Incoming postcards get copied (digitally or photocopied), and the inmate receives the copy via tablet or on paper—not the original. Packages require prior permission at least five days before sending, and items sold through commissary can't be received. Legal mail must use pre-printed or metered postage envelopes and contain only loose paper (not stapled or bound).

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Sending Money

To add money to an inmate's account at Pima County Jail, you'll need their 9-digit PIN (include any leading zeros). Deposit funds online at ConnectNetwork.com or by phone at (800) 483-8314, entering the inmate PIN when prompted. You can also mail a money order or government check addressed to "Inmate Trust Account" with the inmate's name, pod location, and booking number. Send mail deposits to P.O. Box 951, Tucson. Double-check the addressing format—small errors can delay or return your funds. Deposited money goes toward commissary and telephone accounts for authorized purchases.

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Common Questions

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What are Pima County Jail's visitation hours?

Visitation hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. No visits on Federal Holidays.

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How do I schedule a visit at Pima County Jail?

Schedule all visits online at pimacountyaz.gtlvisitme.com or via the kiosk. If you have scheduling problems, contact Visitor Support at 855-208-7349.

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Who can create a visitation account and are there age rules?

Friends and Family may create one visitation account, and you must use your own account. You must be at least 18 to have an approved account; visitors under 18 must be accompanied on-screen by the adult account holder.

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How do I send an e-message to an inmate at Pima County Jail?

Create an account at www.connectnetwork.com and use it to compose and send e-messages. You'll need to complete the vendor's account setup and verification steps before sending.

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How much do e-messages cost and how long can they be?

E-messages cost $0.25 each and can be up to 2,000 characters. They're processed and delivered Monday–Friday. Buy credits through the ConnectNetwork email center at (877) 650-4249.

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How do I leave a voicemail for an inmate and how much does it cost?

Call (520) 448-3426, select your language, enter the inmate’s name/number, and record a message up to two minutes. Each voicemail costs $2.00, deducted from the inmate’s AdvancePay account.

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**Visitation eligibility:** Inmates can receive visits once they've had their first court appearance and have been assigned to a permanent housing unit.

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