Find Tempe Criminal Records

Tempe criminal records are available through the Tempe Police Department and Tempe Municipal Court. This city of about 185,000 residents is home to Arizona State University. The large student population contributes to a steady volume of criminal cases. Tempe criminal records can be accessed through the JustFOIA portal or requested directly from city agencies.

Tempe Police Department Records

The Tempe Police Department is at 120 E. 5th Street in Tempe. Phone inquiries go to (480) 350-8588. Email PD_RecordsRequests@tempe.gov. The lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Phone lines operate from 5 AM to midnight.

Tempe uses the JustFOIA portal for public records requests. This online system handles both police records and court records. You can submit requests, track status, and receive documents electronically.

JustFOIA is the main way to request Tempe criminal records online.

Fees for Tempe police records are $10 for reports up to 20 pages. Body camera footage costs $46 per hour for processing. Accident reports are available through BuyCrash.com as an alternative for traffic incidents.

The Tempe Police records page has information about the request process.

Tempe Municipal Court Records

Tempe Municipal Court is at 140 E. Fifth Street. Phone inquiries go to (480) 350-8271. Email court-web@tempe.gov. The court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations for crimes within Tempe city limits.

Court records can also be requested through the JustFOIA portal. For case lookups, use the Tempe court case search tool.

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

The Tempe City Court page has contact information and links to services.

ASU and Criminal Records

Arizona State University is in Tempe. The university has its own police department for campus matters. Crimes on campus may go through ASU Police rather than Tempe Police. Check which agency handled the incident before requesting records.

Many students live off campus in Tempe. Those incidents are handled by Tempe Police and would be in city records. The nightlife district near campus generates a steady volume of cases including DUI and disorderly conduct charges.

Tempe and Maricopa County

Tempe 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.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Tempe 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.

Body camera footage at $46 per hour is the most expensive option. Only request video if you specifically need it. Other records like incident reports at $10 are more affordable.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Tempe is surrounded by other Valley cities. Each has its own police and court. Check these cities if your search extends beyond Tempe.