Lake Havasu City Criminal Records

Lake Havasu City criminal records are available through the Lake Havasu City Police Department and the consolidated court system. This western Arizona city on the Colorado River has about 58,000 residents. The population swells during spring break and summer boating season. Lake Havasu City handles criminal cases through its police records unit with court matters going through the Mohave County consolidated court.

Lake Havasu City Police Records

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is at 2360 McCulloch Blvd. N. Phone inquiries go to (928) 855-1171. The records unit handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, and other criminal justice documents.

Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City police records vary by type. Reports cost $14. Audio recordings are $44. Photos are $11. Body camera footage is $46 per hour. Accident reports cost $14. Fingerprinting is $26. Crash reports are also available through www.crashdocs.org/az-lakehavasucity.

The Lake Havasu City Police reports page has information about services and fees.

This page explains the request process for Lake Havasu City criminal records.

Municipal Court Records

Lake Havasu City uses a consolidated court at 2001 College Drive, Suite 148. Phone inquiries go to (928) 453-0705. This court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for Lake Havasu City.

The Lake Havasu City Municipal Court page has contact information and links to services.

This page explains court services and provides contact details for record requests.

For felony cases, records are at the Mohave County Superior Court. Lake Havasu City is in Mohave County so felony cases go through that court system.

Seasonal Considerations

Lake Havasu City is a popular spring break and summer destination. The population can more than double during peak season. This brings more visitors and more potential for criminal activity. DUI and alcohol related offenses increase during busy periods.

If you need records from incidents during peak season, be aware there may be more cases to search through. Having specific dates and details helps the staff locate your records faster. Out of state visitors who commit crimes still go through Lake Havasu City courts based on where the incident occurred.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Lake Havasu City keeps several types of criminal records. The police department maintains arrest reports, incident reports, and booking records. The consolidated 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.

Crash reports through crashdocs.org provide an alternative to requesting accident reports directly from the police. This third party service may be faster for some people.

How to Request Records

You can request Lake Havasu City 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 consolidated court at (928) 453-0705. Court records go through a separate process from police records. The court handles its own document requests.

The detailed fee schedule with specific prices for each record type helps you know what to expect. Audio at $44 and body camera footage at $46 per hour are the most expensive options.

State Level Resources

The Arizona Courts Public Access portal includes Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City Police for local clearance letters.