Work Release - Jail Information
Self-Surrender for Work Release to:
Lower Buckeye Jail
3250 West Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85009
Parking is in a separate fenced off parking area at the far East end of the building. This is the second driveway east of 35th Avenue on the Lower Buckeye Road. There is a "Self Surrender Only" sign at the entrance to the facility/parking lot.
You must report on the date and time as ordered by the Court.
- If you report after your Court designated reporting time, you may be refused.
- If you are refused by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), you will be required to return to court for an amended order of confinement.
- You will not be accepted before your designated reporting date and time.
Removal from the Work Release Program:
If you are sentenced to Work Release and you report to jail with alcohol or drugs in your system, you will be accepted into the jail, issued a disciplinary action report for violation of the inmate rules, and placed into full custody for the duration of your sentence. You will not be eligible for either Work Release and the sentencing court will be notified.
You are required to bring the following items with you when you report to the jail:
- The Commitment Order as issued by the Court. Do not confuse a court minute entry for the commitment order.
- A government issued picture identification, such as a Driver's License.
- Health Care Provider's certification form completed no more than 45 days prior to commitment order.
- This form will be given to you by the court at the time of your sentencing and is also available on the MCSO website.
- A TB test is required and takes a minimum of two (2) days to complete.
- Failure to complete with any portion of the form or failure to bring the form with you may cause you to be removed from the Work Furlough / Work Release program and you will be kept in full custody for the duration of your sentence.
- If applicable, non-expired prescribed medication with your name and pharmacy information. If you have questions regarding prescription medication and/or healthcare services, call 602-876-6884.
- Any necessary medical device(s), such as a C-PAP machine, prosthesis, cane, etc.
List of Authorized Items:
- Prescription eyeglasses
- Contact lenses (you must buy the solution from the inmate commissary)
- One (1) jacket or sweater; *cannot have hoods*
- One (1) plastic flashlight (C-size batteries maximum)
- One (1) watch
- One (1) wedding ring
- One (1) wallet with driver's license or identification card
- One (1) paperback book or magazine
- One (1) non-electric clock
- Approved prescription medication
- Two (2) towels
- Up to $40 in cash
- $5 in quarters for use of the laundry machines
Any items not on this list is considered contraband. Combination padlocks may be purchased from the inmate commissary for locks. You cannot bring in an outside padlock.
Towels, clocks, flashlights and books or magazines will remain at the facility during release times.
List of Unauthorized Items:
- Cell phones are not allowed and will be impounded
- Tobacco
- Lighters/Matches
- E-cigarettes
- Weapons of any kind, including simulated
List of Unauthorized Dress Attire:
- Tube tops
- Sleeveless shirts
- Flip Flops (shoes)
- Shirts exposing stomach
- Bathing suits
- Low cut shorts
- See through tops
- Steel toe boots
- Clothing with unacceptable language or gang affiliations
Refer to the Maricopa County Sheriff website
Information for Families