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Where arrests cluster in Maricopa County
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Maricopa County: DUI arrest data
Sample estimates
Maricopa County (Phoenix) processes approximately 22,000 DUI arrests per year (an estimate). This page shows illustrative sample figures for how long processing takes and what bail looks like, to show how county data will be presented once real records are published.
Maricopa County DUI at a glance
- Shortest modeled release
- 3–6 hrs
- Weekday morning arrest
- Longest modeled release
- 8–16 hrs
- Weekend night arrest
- Typical 1st-offense bail
- $2,500
- Range: $1,000–$7,500
- OR / PR release rate
- ~18%
- Released without bail on 1st offense
01Processing times
Maricopa County DUI processing times
Estimated hours from arrest to release. Actual time depends on booking volume, bond officer availability, and whether bail is needed.
| Morning6 AM – Noon | AfternoonNoon – 6 PM | Evening6 PM – 10 PM | Night10 PM – 6 AM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon – Thu | 3–6hmid 4.5 | 4–7hmid 5.5 | 5–9hmid 7 | 6–12hmid 9 |
| Fri – Sun | 5–10hmid 7.5 | 6–12hmid 9 | 7–14hmid 10.5 | 8–16hmid 12 |
| Mon – Thu | Fri – Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Morning6 AM – Noon | 3–6hmid 4.5 | 5–10hmid 7.5 |
| AfternoonNoon – 6 PM | 4–7hmid 5.5 | 6–12hmid 9 |
| Evening6 PM – 10 PM | 5–9hmid 7 | 7–14hmid 10.5 |
| Night10 PM – 6 AM | 6–12hmid 9 | 8–16hmid 12 |
Each box shows the range; its shade follows the middle of the range (“mid”, in hours):
- 6 or less
- Over 6 to 12
- Over 12 to 20
- Over 20
Illustrative estimates, not yet derived from real booking records.
02Booking
Booking at Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail
The stages the sample models, in order.
Jail
Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail
201 S 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Court
Arraignment
Maricopa County Superior Court
24 hours after arrest
Arrest and transport
A person arrested in Maricopa County is transported to Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail for processing.
Booking (fingerprints, photo, property)
Belongings are catalogued and stored, and a final BAC test or blood draw may be taken at the facility. The sample models booking at 1–2 hours.
Holding until a bond officer reviews
A bond officer reviews the charges and criminal history. In Maricopa County the sample models this as the longest wait, especially overnight and on weekends.
Bail set or release on recognizance
Bail is set from criminal history, BAC level and the circumstances of the offense. In the sample, about 18% of first-offense DUI defendants in Maricopa County are released on their own recognizance, without cash.
Release
Once bail is posted or recognizance release is approved, release paperwork is modeled at 30 minutes to 2 hours. A court date for arraignment follows, listed as 24 hours after arrest.
03Bail
Maricopa County DUI bail amounts
Illustrative figures, not court records. Actual bail is set by a judge and depends on the case.
| Offense | Typical bail | Range | Cost to post a typical bail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Offense DUI | $2,500 | $1,000 – $7,500 | $250 · 10% premium |
| 2nd Offense DUI | $7,500 | $3,000 – $15,000 | $750 · 10% premium |
Sample text, not sourced. A 10% bondsman premium in Arizona: about $250, non-refundable, on a $2,500 bond.
Factors the sample treats as raising bail: BAC of 0.15% or more, an accident or injury, a child passenger, a prior DUI within 7 years, a commercial driver's license.
04Court
Court information: Maricopa County
Court
Maricopa County Superior Court
201 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Arraignment: 24 hours after arrest. This is the first court appearance, where the charge is read and a plea is entered.
05Related
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Data note: Processing times, bail ranges and release rates on this page are illustrative estimates, not derived from real booking records, and may not reflect current conditions. Facility names and addresses are unverified entries. Actual bail is set at the judge's discretion. This page is general information for data analysis, not legal advice. See the Disclaimer.