Peoria Criminal Records

Peoria criminal records are available through the Peoria Police Department and Peoria Municipal Court. This West Valley city has about 190,000 residents spanning parts of both Maricopa and Yavapai counties. Peoria handles criminal cases through its police records unit and municipal court. The city uses GovQA for online record requests.

Peoria Police Department Records

The Peoria Police Department is at 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave. Phone inquiries go to (623) 773-7098. 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.

Peoria uses a GovQA portal for public records requests. This online system lets you submit requests and track their status. Visit the Peoria Police records page for links to the request system.

Peoria Municipal Court Records

Peoria Municipal Court is at 10100 N. 83rd Avenue. Phone inquiries go to (623) 773-7400. Email court@peoriaaz.gov. The court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for crimes within Peoria city limits.

Fees for Peoria court records follow a standard schedule. Research fees are $17. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certification adds $17. CDs cost $20. Online payment is available through www.azcourtpay.com or www.peoriamunicipalcourtpayments.com.

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

Peoria Spans Two Counties

Peoria is unusual in that it spans parts of both Maricopa and Yavapai counties. Most of the city is in Maricopa County. A smaller portion in the north extends into Yavapai County. Felony cases go to whichever county's Superior Court has jurisdiction based on where the crime occurred.

For Maricopa County felony records, contact the Maricopa County clerk. For Yavapai County felony records, contact the Yavapai County clerk. The Peoria Municipal Court handles misdemeanors regardless of which county portion the crime was in.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Peoria 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.

The GovQA portal makes police record requests easy to submit and track. You can see where your request is in the process at any time. This is more convenient than phone or mail for many people.

How to Request Records

You can request Peoria criminal records through the GovQA online portal, by email, 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) 773-7400 or email court@peoriaaz.gov. Court records go through a separate process from police records. The court handles its own document requests.

Online payment through azcourtpay.com or peoriamunicipalcourtpayments.com makes paying fees convenient. You can pay from home without visiting the courthouse in person.

State Level Resources

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

Nearby Arizona Cities

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