Captain: Dustin Nolte

Inmate Capacity: Approximately 1,503

Classification of Inmates Housed: All classifications of un-sentenced/sentenced female inmates to include: Minimum, Medium, and Maximum General Population, Administrative Restrictive Housing, Nature Of Charges (NOCs), Disciplinary Restrictive Housing, Administrative No work, and Closed-Custody.

Square Footage: 281,072

Built In: 1991

Unique Features:

• The jail is composed of five tower housing units and ten dormitories.

• Most of the sentenced female inmates participate in work assignments that assist with jail operations and skill building.

• The Programs at Estrella include: Choose to Change, Mosaic, and Girl Scouts Beyond Bars.

• Estrella Jail staff works in conjunction with Correctional Health Services, Maricopa County Human Services Department, and the MCSO Custody Support Division to provide inmate programming that aligns with the goals of the Maricopa County Smart Justice Program.