Navajo County DUI Bail Guide

The administrative recovery fee for vehicle release in Navajo County is $150.00.

DUI Bail and Release in Navajo County, Arizona

Navajo County's criminal justice system presents unique challenges due to its vast geography and decentralized judicial precincts. Understanding the bail process after a DUI arrest requires familiarity with local procedures.

Where to Post Bail

The Navajo County Adult Detention Center is located in the county seat: 100 East Code Talkers Drive, Holbrook. Inmates can be released at any time of day or night once the court order is processed. However, The NCSO does not provide transportation to the inmate's residence. This leaves released individuals stranded in Holbrook in the middle of the night, creating a secondary safety risk and a high potential for vagrancy or new public order offenses.

Local Bond Options

Information is not available regarding specific local bond options (cash, surety, PR bond eligibility) in Navajo County.

Release Timeline

The Holbrook Justice Court, Precinct I, is physically closest to the jail and Superior Court, often leading to faster processing of in-custody arraignments. Inmates can be released at any time of day or night once the court order is processed.

Payment Methods

Information is not available regarding payment methods accepted at the Navajo County Jail. However, keep in mind that for the $150 administrative vehicle release fee, many agencies operate on a "Cash, Money Order, or Cashier's Check" basis. Credit cards are often not accepted at the administrative window for impound fees, or if they are, they carry surcharge processing fees.

Justice Court Precincts

Navajo County’s judicial authority is decentralized into six Justice Court precincts. Identifying the correct precinct is paramount, as filing a motion in the wrong precinct can lead to critical delays.

• Precinct I: Holbrook Justice Court
• Judge: Hon. Krista R. Wilkinson.
• Jurisdiction: Holbrook, Joseph City, Woodruff, and portions of the Navajo Nation (Indian Wells, Jeddito).
• Contact: 121 West Buffalo, Holbrook, AZ 86025 | (928) 524-4720.
• Precinct II: Winslow Justice Court
• Judge: Hon. B.J. Little.
• Jurisdiction: Winslow, Dilkon, Leupp, and large sections of the Hopi and Navajo Reservations.
• Contact: 605 East Third Street, Winslow, AZ 86047 | (928) 289-6840.
• Precinct III: Snowflake Justice Court
• Judge: Hon. Hunter Lewis.
• Jurisdiction: Snowflake, Taylor, Heber, Overgaard.
• Contact: 145 South Main Street, Suite D, Snowflake, AZ 85937 | (928) 536-4141.
• Precinct IV: Kayenta Justice Court
• Judge: Hon. Susie Nelson.
• Jurisdiction: Kayenta, Shonto, Chilchinbito, Monument Valley.
• Contact: 1.5 miles east of Hwy 163, Kayenta, AZ 86033 | (928) 697-3522.
• Precinct V: Show Low Justice Court
• Judge: Hon. Scott Tipton.
• Jurisdiction: Show Low, Linden, Clay Springs.
• Contact: 550 North 9th Place, Show Low, AZ 85901 | (928) 532-6030.
• Precinct VI: Pinetop-Lakeside Justice Court
• Judge: Hon. Robert Higgins.
• Jurisdiction: Pinetop-Lakeside, Whiteriver, Ft. Apache.
• Contact: 1630 East White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ 85935 | (928) 368-6200.

Be aware that smaller courts (especially Precincts 3, 4, and 6) often close their clerk windows for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

The Navajo County Sheriff's Office is located at 100 East Code Talkers Drive, Holbrook.