Goodyear Criminal Records

Goodyear criminal records are available through the Goodyear Police Department and Goodyear Municipal Court. This fast growing West Valley city has about 105,000 residents. Goodyear handles criminal cases through its police records unit and municipal court. The city has specific payment requirements that differ from other Arizona cities.

Goodyear Police Department Records

The Goodyear Police Department is at 11 N. 145th Ave. Phone inquiries go to 623-882-7670. Email GYPDRecords@goodyearaz.gov. 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.

Fees for Goodyear police records vary by type. Reports are $0.50 per page. Digital copies are $10. Photo copies are $10. Body camera footage is $46 per hour. Fingerprinting is $17 and only available on Tuesdays.

Important: Goodyear Police accepts cash, money order, cashier's check, or business check only. They do not accept credit cards or debit cards for Goodyear criminal record payments. Bring appropriate payment when visiting in person.

The Goodyear Police records page has information about services and fees.

Goodyear Municipal Court Records

Goodyear Municipal Court is at 14455 W. Van Buren St, Suite B101. Phone inquiries go to 623-882-7200. Email goodyearcourt@courts.az.gov. The court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for crimes within Goodyear city limits.

Copy fees are $0.50 per page at the court. The Goodyear court page has contact information and links to services.

Goodyear and Maricopa County

Goodyear 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.

Goodyear is one of Arizona's fastest growing cities. The expansion brings new residents and development. Criminal cases have increased with the population growth. The police department has expanded to keep pace with the growing community.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Goodyear 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 may be needed for a complete picture of a case.

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

How to Request Records

You can request Goodyear criminal records in person, by mail, or by email. In person visits go to the police department on 145th Ave. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Remember to bring cash or a check since they do not accept cards.

Email requests go to GYPDRecords@goodyearaz.gov. Include your name, contact information, and a clear description of what records you want. Provide case numbers, names, dates, and locations if you have them.

Court records go through a separate process at the municipal court. Contact them at 623-882-7200 or email goodyearcourt@courts.az.gov for court related documents.

State Level Resources

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

Nearby Arizona Cities

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