Avondale Criminal Records

Avondale criminal records are available through the Avondale Police Department and Avondale City Court. This West Valley city has about 93,000 residents and is home to Phoenix Raceway. Avondale handles criminal cases through its police records unit and city court. The city uses OffenderWatch for sex offender information.

Avondale Police Department Records

The Avondale Police Department is at 11485 Civic Center Drive in Avondale. Phone inquiries go to 623-333-7001. The records unit handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, and other criminal justice documents. Contact the department directly for current fees and request procedures.

The Avondale Police page has contact information and links to services. The department uses OffenderWatch for sex offender information in the community.

Avondale City Court Records

Avondale City Court is at 11325 Civic Center Drive. Phone inquiries go to 623-333-5800. Email emailcitycourt@avondaleaz.gov. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 6 PM. The court is closed on Fridays. The court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for crimes within Avondale city limits.

Fees for Avondale court records follow a standard schedule. Research fees are $17. Certified copies are $17. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. Audio CDs cost $17. The Avondale court records page has information about fees and services.

Phoenix Raceway Events

Avondale is home to Phoenix Raceway which hosts major NASCAR events. Race weekends bring large crowds to the city. Crimes during these events are handled by Avondale Police and would be in city records.

Event-related cases may involve out of state visitors. Those cases still go through Avondale courts based on where the incident occurred. The case volume increases around major race events.

Avondale and Maricopa County

Avondale is in Maricopa County. The city court handles misdemeanors within city limits. Felony cases go to the Maricopa County Superior Court. For felony records, contact the county clerk's office.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Avondale keeps several types of criminal records. The police department maintains arrest reports, incident reports, and booking records. The city court has case files, dockets, judgments, and sentencing documents. Each handles its own records.

Arrest records show what happened at the time of arrest. Court records show how the case was resolved. Cases can be dismissed, go to trial, or end in plea deals. Both types of records may be needed for a complete picture.

The OffenderWatch system tracks registered sex offenders in Avondale. This is a separate database from regular criminal records. The police department can provide information about registered offenders in the community.

How to Request Records

You can request Avondale criminal records by phone, email, or in person. Contact the police department at 623-333-7001 for police records. For court records, email emailcitycourt@avondaleaz.gov or call 623-333-5800.

The city court is closed on Fridays. Plan your in person visits for Monday through Thursday. Phone and email requests can be submitted any time but responses come during business hours.

Research fees at the court are $17. Certified copies add another $17. Regular copies are $0.50 per page. Audio CDs cost $17. These fees are standard for Arizona courts.

State Level Resources

The Arizona Courts Public Access portal includes Avondale city court cases. Search by name or case number to find basic case information for free. This is a good starting point before requesting actual documents.

Arizona DPS maintains the state criminal history repository. Employers use this for background checks. Regular people cannot run background checks on others through DPS. Contact Avondale Police for local clearance letters.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Avondale is in the West Valley. Other nearby cities have their own police departments and courts. Check these cities if your search extends beyond Avondale.