The Navajo County Jail Inmate Roster in Arizona is a public resource that allows anyone to check who is currently in custody at the Navajo County Detention Center. NavajoCourt.us helps quickly find public information about current and recently released inmates. Additionally, data can be obtained through the official Navajo County Sheriff's website, by phone, or in person at the detention center's reception. The roster is maintained by the Detention Division of the Navajo County Sheriff's Office; it is published online and updated regularly, reflecting individuals who are actually held in jail at the time of viewing.
Search Current Inmates in Navajo Jail
There are several ways to find out if a specific person is in custody in the county.
Online Search
- Visit the Inmate Housing Report page on the official Navajo County Sheriff's Office website.
- The page displays a list of all inmates in a table with fields: booking number (Book #), name, date of intake, and other data.
- To find a specific person, use the browser's search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) and enter the last name in Latin letters.
- For additional details — classification, conditions of detention — go to the Inmate Information page.
You can also use NavajoCourt.us to search for publicly available court information related to a specific case or person.
By Phone
Call the Detention Division at the number listed on the Detention Department page. The operator can confirm if the person is in custody if you provide the full legal name or booking number.
In-Person Visit
Visit the reception of the Navajo County Detention Center in Holbrook. You can obtain information directly from the staff there.
What you need for the search:
- Full legal name and surname of the person (in Latin letters)
- Booking number (Book #), if known
Records of juvenile offenders are not displayed in the public registry — this information is confidential according to Arizona law.
Find Navajo Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created every time a person is officially admitted to jail. It is the first document in the custody chain.
During the booking procedure, the following are recorded:
- Unique booking number (Book #)
- Date and time of intake
- Charges presented
- Agency that made the arrest
- Basic identification data of the detainee
The fastest way to view these records is to open the Inmate Housing Report. The table on this page contains the booking number and name of each inmate currently in the facility.
If you need more detailed information — for example, a copy of the full record or data on past bookings — submit an official request through the Public Records Request page of Navajo County. For court materials, contact the Clerk of the Court at 928-524-4188 or use the Arizona judicial system's Public Access Case Lookup portal.
The state-level criminal history is maintained by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Access to these criminal history records is restricted and provided only to authorized persons and agencies.
Search the Navajo Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Navajo County Detention Center roster supports two main search methods.
Search by Last Name
Open the Inmate Housing Report page and press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac). Enter the person's last name — the browser will highlight all matches in the table. A few tips:
- Use the exact spelling of the last name. Even one letter mistake can result in no results.
- If the last name is common, add the first name for clarification.
- Try a shortened version of the last name if the full spelling yields no results — discrepancies in transliteration are possible.
Search by Booking Number
Book # is a unique identifier. Enter it in the browser's search field. This method is the most accurate and eliminates confusion with namesakes.
If the Search Yields No Results
- Check the spelling accuracy.
- The person may have already been released — the roster only shows those currently in custody.
- There may be a delay between the actual arrest and the appearance of the record in the online system.
- Call the Detention Division directly to clarify the status.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Navajo
The inmate roster is updated periodically throughout the day, but it is not a real-time system. Between the booking moment and the appearance of the record on the site, it can take from a few minutes to several hours — depending on staff workload and technical factors.
Main limitations to be aware of:
| Limitation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Delay after arrest | The record appears in the online roster only after the booking procedure is completed, which may take some time. |
| Disappearance after release | When a person is released, their record is removed from the current list. The roster is not an archive. |
| Minors | Records of persons under 18 are not published. |
| Data entry errors | Sometimes a name may be entered incorrectly or in a non-standard format. |
The roster displays only individuals who are actually held at the Navajo County Detention Center at the time of viewing. It does not replace a full criminal history and does not contain information about individuals held in other facilities or on Navajo Nation territory. To check records related to tribal jurisdiction, contact the Navajo Nation Police Department.
If you need archival data or records of past bookings, submit a public records request through the appropriate county page or contact the Clerk of the Court at 928-524-4188 for court documents.