Buckeye Criminal Records Search

Buckeye criminal records are maintained by the Buckeye Police Department and Buckeye Municipal Court. This rapidly expanding West Valley city has about 115,000 residents and is one of Arizona's fastest growing communities. Buckeye handles criminal cases through its police records unit and municipal court. The city uses GovQA for online record requests.

Buckeye Police Department Records

The Buckeye Police Department is at 21699 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 104. Phone inquiries go to 623-349-6401. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The records unit handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, and other criminal justice documents.

Buckeye uses a GovQA portal for public records requests. This online system lets you submit requests and track their status. You can receive documents electronically when ready.

Fees for Buckeye police records vary by type. Reports are $0.50 per page. Digital copies start at $10. Body camera footage is $46 per hour. The Buckeye Police records page has information about services and fees.

Buckeye Municipal Court Records

Buckeye Municipal Court is at 21749 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 101. Phone inquiries go to 623-349-6510. The court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for crimes within Buckeye city limits.

Fees for Buckeye court records follow a standard schedule. Research fees are $17. Certification adds $17. Copies are $0.50 per page. The Buckeye court records page has information about fees and services.

Buckeye and Maricopa County

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

Buckeye is Arizona's fastest growing city by land area. The rapid expansion means new master planned communities are being built regularly. The city continues to develop its infrastructure to keep pace with growth.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Buckeye keeps several types of criminal records. The police department maintains arrest reports, incident reports, and booking records. The municipal 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.

Body camera footage is available but costs $46 per hour for review and redaction. This is standard in Arizona. Only request body camera video if you specifically need it because of the high cost.

How to Request Records

You can request Buckeye criminal records through the GovQA portal, by phone, or in person. The GovQA system is preferred for police records. It creates a paper trail and lets you track your request status online.

For court records, contact the municipal court directly at 623-349-6510. Court records go through a separate process from police records. The court handles its own document requests and fees.

The rapid growth of Buckeye means the police department handles more cases each year. The GovQA portal helps manage the increasing volume of record requests efficiently.

State Level Resources

The Arizona Courts Public Access portal includes Buckeye municipal 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 Buckeye Police for local clearance letters.

Nearby Arizona Cities

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