La Paz County Adult Detention Facility

La Paz County Adult Detention Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 928-669-6141

This facility is for adult inmates.

The La Paz County Adult Detention Facility is a medium-security detention center located at 1111 Arizona Ave Parker, AZ which is operated locally by the La Paz County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. La Paz County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Parker Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

La Paz County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Facility

It is the objective of the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division to provide a safe and secure enviorment for persons committed to the custody of the Sheriff while protecting the citizens and crime victims of La Paz County through a cost effective care & custody system. It is our goal to strive to achieve this objective through efforts of continued communication and improving services to the law enforcement agencies in La Paz County and the citizens we serve.

Detention Training: All Detention Officers are required to complete an Arizona Detention Association Basic Detention Officer Academy. Detention personnel also receive refresher and continued training in their course of employment.

Inmate Services and Programs: The Inmate Services Officer oversees all programs and services available to inmates incarcerated at the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Facility. Programs offered to inmates include A.A., N.A., bible studies, church services, anger management and other social programs. Community volunteers continue to offer their time to these programs for the inmates. Notary Services are also available to inmates as well as commissary for those with funds and indigent packets for those without.

Medical Services: Inmates incarcerated in the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Facility receive professional, efficient, and required medical treatment of physical illnesses, chemical dependencies, and psychiatric problems during their incarceration.

Phone Service: Inmates are allowed to make telephone calls from their housing areas. All outgoing calls to the public are collect at $15.00 each. To get the call for $3.15 click here. Messages are not taken for inmates, except in a verified emergency situation. In-coming calls for inmates are not allowed, except in verified emergency situations.

Mail: All inmate mail must be delivered by the U.S. Post Office. It is the policy of the Detention Facility to encourage the exchange of correspondence between the inmate and his family and others. Envelopes must be stamped, including the inmate's name, and complete return address and the envelope must be free of any drawings or markings:

Mailing Address:

(Inmates Name)
La Paz County Adult Detention Facility
1111 Arizona Ave.
Parker, AZ 85344

visitation Info

La Paz County Detention Center – Visitation

Visitation Hours: 

Males:         Wednesdays & Saturday – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Females:     Tuesday & Sunday           – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Detention Division allows and encourages inmates to maintain contact with family and friends through regular visits.  Each inmate may receive up to two visits per week, for 30 minutes each visit.  Appointments must be made in advance by calling 928-669-5816.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Visits may be denied if the visitor is intoxicated, inappropriately dressed, or at the discretion of Detention Personnel for the safety and security of the facility.