Phoenix Criminal Records

Phoenix criminal records are available through the Phoenix Police Department and Phoenix Municipal Court. As Arizona's capital and largest city with over 1.6 million residents, Phoenix has extensive criminal justice resources. The city handles a high volume of cases through its police records unit and municipal court system. Many Phoenix criminal records are accessible online through public portals or by request.

Phoenix Police Department Records

The Phoenix Police Department Public Records Unit handles criminal record requests for the city. They are located at 1717 E. Grant St., Suite 100 in Phoenix. Phone inquiries go to (602) 534-1127. For appointments, call (602) 262-1885. Email policepublicrecords@phoenix.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Phoenix Police has an online portal for record requests at phxpublicsafety.phoenix.gov. This is the easiest way to submit requests for Phoenix criminal records. You can track the status of your request online and receive documents electronically when ready.

The online portal walks you through the request process step by step. Most requests can be submitted without visiting in person.

For Letters of Clearance, the fee is $8.50 if no criminal record is found. If there is a record, the fee is $28. These letters are often needed for employment or licensing purposes. The Phoenix Police crime stats page has additional information about records and data.

This page explains what types of Phoenix criminal records are available and how to request them.

Phoenix Municipal Court Records

Phoenix Municipal Court is Arizona's largest municipal court. It handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and city code violations. The main courthouse is at 300 W. Washington Street in Phoenix. Phone inquiries go to (602) 262-6421. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days for record requests.

The Phoenix Municipal Court website has information about court services and how to access Phoenix criminal court records.

The court page explains services and provides contact information for the various court divisions.

For felony cases, records are at the Maricopa County Superior Court, not the Phoenix Municipal Court. The municipal court only handles misdemeanors and lower level offenses within Phoenix city limits.

Getting Phoenix Criminal Records

The online portal is the fastest way to get Phoenix police records. Create an account, submit your request, and pay any fees online. You can download documents when they are ready. This avoids trips to the police records office.

In person requests are still available at the Public Records Unit. Bring ID and any case numbers or incident information you have. Staff can help you identify what records are available. Payment can be made at the time of pickup.

For court records, contact the Phoenix Municipal Court directly. They have their own process separate from police records. Bring your case number if you have it. Without a case number, staff must search by name which takes longer.

Note: Crime victims get one free copy of a police report under Arizona law.

Phoenix and Maricopa County

Phoenix is in Maricopa County. The city handles misdemeanors through its municipal court. Felonies go to Maricopa County Superior Court. If you need felony case records, contact the Maricopa County clerk's office.

The Maricopa County Sheriff handles law enforcement in unincorporated areas near Phoenix. For incidents outside city limits, you would contact MCSO instead of Phoenix Police.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Phoenix is surrounded by other major cities in the Valley. Each has its own police department and municipal court. If your search extends beyond Phoenix, these cities may have relevant criminal records.