Maricopa County DUI Bail Guide

The Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) facility, located at 2670 S 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85009, is the centralized DUI processing hub for Maricopa County. This facility handles approximately 100,000 bookings and 90,000 releases annually since its full transition in 2020.

Types of Release in Maricopa County DUI Cases

Own Recognizance (OR) Release: In Maricopa County, a first-time misdemeanor DUI offender who is a long-time resident with strong community ties (length of residence, employment, family in the county) and no prior criminal record may be eligible for release on their Own Recognizance (OR). This means they are released on a promise to appear in court. Prior Failures to Appear (FTA) or prior felony convictions will significantly reduce the chances of an OR release.

Pretrial Services Supervision: Release may be granted but monitored by the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA). Conditions may include alcohol monitoring (SCRAM), drug testing, or regular check-ins.

Secured Appearance Bond: If you're from out of state, a repeat offender, or facing felony Aggravated DUI charges, the court will likely set a cash amount you must post to guarantee your appearance.

Posting Bond in Maricopa County

The ITR facility facilitates immediate bond posting. Cash bonds can be paid at the kiosk in the ITR lobby or at the Clerk of Court windows. Surety bonds can be obtained through licensed bail bond agents. These agents typically charge a non-refundable 10% premium of the total bond amount. Many agents operate primarily out of the 4th Avenue Jail's north entrance but coordinate releases from ITR. Be aware that bond acceptance isn't continuous. There are blackout periods due to shift changes and accounting reconciliation:

• Afternoon Blackout: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
• Evening Blackout: 9:45 PM – 10:45 PM
• Morning Blackout: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM

Understanding Property Release

Retrieving property can be a complicated part of the release process. If a released person needs someone else to pick up their property (keys, wallet), they must sign a release form while still inside the jail. This form is then taken to ITR, but the property may actually be stored at the 4th Avenue Jail, requiring a trip to that location. If money release is needed to pay the bondsman, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) allows money release without commander approval only for the first 72 hours. After that, administrative approval is required, which can take time.

Immigration Holds

For non-citizens, the Superior Court bond schedule in Maricopa County imposes a $35,000 minimum bond for felony defendants with a "deportation history or undocumented presence." This bond often triggers an immediate ICE detainer, transferring the defendant from county to federal custody.

The Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) facility is located at 2670 S 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85009.