Glendale Criminal Records Search

Glendale criminal records are available through the Glendale Police Department and Glendale City Court. This West Valley city has about 250,000 residents and hosts major sports and entertainment venues. Glendale handles criminal cases through its police records unit and city court system. Records are available through email, mail, or in person requests.

Glendale Police Department Records

The Glendale Police Department is at 6835 N. 57th Drive. Phone inquiries go to (623) 930-3000 or (623) 930-3100 for records. Email Records@glendaleaz.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. The records unit handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, and other criminal justice documents.

Fees for Glendale police records are reasonable. Reports cost $5. Clearance letters are $5. Copies are $0.20 per page. These fees cover the cost of searching and copying Glendale criminal records. Third party options include BuyCrash.com for accident reports.

The Glendale Police records page explains services and provides request instructions.

This page explains the request process for Glendale criminal records from the police department.

Glendale City Court Records

Glendale City Court is at 5711 W. Glendale Avenue. Phone inquiries go to (623) 930-2400. Email GCCourt@glendaleaz.com. The court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for crimes within Glendale city limits.

Fees for Glendale court records follow a standard schedule. Research fees are $17. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certification adds $17. CDs cost $20. These fees cover the cost of searching and copying case documents.

The Glendale City Court page has contact information and links to services.

Major Events and Criminal Records

Glendale hosts major events at State Farm Stadium and other venues. Super Bowls, NFL games, concerts, and other large gatherings bring visitors from around the country. Crimes during these events are handled by Glendale Police and would be in city records.

Event-related cases may involve out of state visitors. Those cases still go through Glendale courts based on where the crime occurred. The case backlog may be higher around major event dates.

Glendale and Maricopa County

Glendale 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

Glendale 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.

Clearance letters at $5 are useful for employment background checks. They confirm whether someone has police contacts in Glendale. This is often what employers and landlords need.

How to Request Records

You can request Glendale criminal records by email, by phone, or in person. Email requests go to Records@glendaleaz.com. Include your name, contact information, and a clear description of what you need.

For court records, email GCCourt@glendaleaz.com or call (623) 930-2400. Court records go through a separate process from police records. The court handles its own document requests and fees.

Given the high volume during major event periods, processing times may vary. Plan ahead if you need records by a specific date.

Nearby Arizona Cities

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