Scottsdale Criminal Records

Scottsdale criminal records are available through the Scottsdale Police Department and Scottsdale City Court. This affluent city east of Phoenix has about 250,000 residents. Scottsdale handles criminal cases through its police records unit and city court. Many Scottsdale criminal records can be accessed online through city portals or requested in person.

Scottsdale Police Records

The Scottsdale Police Department is at 8401 E. Indian School Road. Phone inquiries go to (480) 312-1999. Email PoliceRecords@scottsdaleaz.gov. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. The department processes record requests for incidents within Scottsdale city limits.

Scottsdale has an online portal for police record requests at eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/pdrecordsrequest. This is the best way to submit requests. You can track status and receive documents electronically.

The online portal streamlines the request process for Scottsdale criminal records.

Fees for reports are $5 for the first 30 pages. Record of Search is $10. Processing times are currently long. The general backlog is 8 to 10 months. Body camera footage has a 12 to 14 month backlog. Plan ahead if you need Scottsdale criminal records.

The Scottsdale Police records page explains services and current wait times. Crash reports are available faster through www.crashdocs.org.

This page has current information about fees, processing times, and how to submit requests.

Scottsdale City Court Records

Scottsdale City Court handles misdemeanor cases at 3700 N. 75th Street. Phone inquiries go to (480) 312-2442. Email CourtRecords@scottsdaleaz.gov. The court processes record requests within 5 to 7 business days.

Fees for Scottsdale court records are standardized. Record requests cost $17. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certification adds $17. Audio CDs cost $17 each. These cover the cost of locating and copying case documents.

The court has an online case search portal where you can look up Scottsdale criminal cases.

The case search lets you find basic information before requesting full documents.

The court records page has forms and instructions for requesting Scottsdale criminal court records.

Scottsdale and Maricopa County

Scottsdale 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 rather than Scottsdale City Court.

The nightlife and entertainment district in Scottsdale generates many cases. DUI arrests are common in the downtown area. These misdemeanor cases go through Scottsdale City Court.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Scottsdale 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.

Crash reports through crashdocs.org are faster than waiting for regular police records. This third party option may save time if you only need traffic accident information.

How to Request Records

You should request Scottsdale criminal records through the online portal when possible. The portal at eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/pdrecordsrequest creates a paper trail and lets you track your request. Given the significant backlog, online submission is more convenient than in person visits.

For court records, use the case search first to find what you need. Then contact the court at (480) 312-2442 or email CourtRecords@scottsdaleaz.gov. Court records typically process in 5 to 7 days, much faster than police records.

Be prepared for a long wait for police records. The 8 to 10 month backlog means you should submit requests well in advance if you have a deadline.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Scottsdale borders several other Valley cities. Each has its own police department and court. If your search extends beyond Scottsdale, check these nearby cities.