Gilbert Criminal Records

Gilbert criminal records are maintained by the Gilbert Police Department and Gilbert Municipal Court. This rapidly growing Southeast Valley city has about 275,000 residents. Gilbert handles criminal cases through its police records unit and municipal court. The city uses the JustFOIA portal for online record requests.

Gilbert Police Department Records

The Gilbert Police Department is at 75 East Civic Center Drive. Phone inquiries go to (480) 635-7020. Email gilbertpdrecords@gilbertaz.gov. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 6 PM. The records unit handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, and other criminal justice documents.

Gilbert uses the JustFOIA portal for public records requests. This online system makes it easy to submit requests and track their status. You can receive documents electronically when ready.

The JustFOIA portal is the main way to request Gilbert criminal records online.

Fees for Gilbert police records are structured by type. Reports cost $5. 911 audio is $10. Photos are $10. Body camera footage is $46 per hour. Local criminal history records (LCHR) are $5. Third party options include BuyCrash.com for accident reports.

The Gilbert Police records page explains services and provides links to request systems.

Gilbert Municipal Court Records

Gilbert Municipal Court is at 55 E. Civic Center Drive, Suite 101. Phone inquiries go to (480) 635-7800. The court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for crimes within Gilbert city limits. The court also serves Queen Creek which does not have its own municipal court.

The Gilbert court page has contact information and links to services.

Note: Queen Creek residents use Gilbert Municipal Court for city court matters.

Gilbert and Maricopa County

Gilbert 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.

Gilbert is one of Arizona's safest large cities with lower crime rates than many comparable communities. The police department handles a lower volume of serious crimes compared to other Valley cities.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Gilbert 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.

Local criminal history records (LCHR) at $5 give you a summary of someone's Gilbert police contacts. This is useful for landlords and employers doing local checks.

How to Request Records

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

Email requests go to gilbertpdrecords@gilbertaz.gov. Include your name, contact information, and a clear description of what you need. Case numbers and dates help speed up the search.

For court records, contact the municipal court at (480) 635-7800. Court records go through a separate process from police records. Remember that Gilbert court also serves Queen Creek.

State Level Resources

The Arizona Courts Public Access portal includes Gilbert 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 Gilbert Police for local clearance letters or LCHR requests.

Nearby Arizona Cities

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