Over 150,000 arrests are made in Arizona annually, 100,000 of which occur in Maricopa County. The county's arrest records are accessible to the public according to the Arizona Public Records Law. Members of the public can obtain copies of arrest records in the county at a cost of $5 for up to 10 pages of records.
However, certain arrest records are exempted from public access for security, sensitivity, or privacy reasons. Arrest records of juveniles, records involving domestic or sexual assault, and records involving ongoing investigations are typically close to the public. Only authorized persons such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and persons named on the records may access confidential records in the county.
Maricopa County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, such as the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, city/town police departments, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Interested persons may obtain Maricopa County's arrest records from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office by submitting their requests to the Sheriff's Office's Legal Liaison Section at:
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Legal Liaison Section
550 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office also provides arrest information on the Inmate Search portal.
Interested parties can visit the local police department in charge of the city or municipality where an arrest was made to view Maricopa County arrest records. They will be required to provide details such as the person's name and the date of the arrest. They might also be required to pay a fee to obtain copies of the arrest records.
In addition, some police departments in Maricopa County provide online platforms for accessing their incident and arrest logs. Major police departments in the county include the following:
Records of arrest records made by law enforcement agencies across the state are maintained by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The Central State Repository Section under the DPS can only release arrest records to persons whose names are on the records and to authorized local agencies. Individuals who wish to examine their arrest records in Maricopa County can look up the Records Review Checklist for requirements. They can also call the Central State Repository Section at (602) 223-2222 to make their requests.
Maricopa arrest records can be found in criminal court records. Interested persons can visit any of the Maricopa Superior Court centers to request criminal court records or use the public terminals located on the court's premises. They will be charged $0.50 per page to make copies.
Alternatively, record seekers can use the Public Access to Court Information portal to view limited versions of the court's criminal court records. They can also complete and submit an Online Records Request Form to request criminal court records from the Maricopa County Superior Court Clerk.
In addition, persons interested in looking up Maricopa County arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide more convenient and faster access.
Maricopa County has an arrest rate of 1,500 per 100,000 population and a crime rate of 2,890 per 100,000 residents. Below are some arrest figures recorded in Maricopa County:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 259 |
| Robbery | 4,313 |
| Rape | 1,956 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13,224 |
| Arson | 491 |
| Burglary | 13,911 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11,113 |
| Larceny | 71,418 |
| Human Trafficking | 25 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 116,710 |
Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS)
It is situated in Maricopa county, Arizona with a total number of 299 employees - 45 female, 127 male officers and 127 civilians. Maricopa County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is AZ0070000, it belongs to the Mountain division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Police Department | 11485 Civic Center Dr | 623-333-7001 |
| Buckeye Police Department | 100 N. Apache Suite D | 623-349-6499 |
| Chandler Police Department | 250 E Chicago St | (480) 782-4000 |
| El Mirage Police Department | 12401 W. Cinnabar Ave. | 623-500-3000 |
| Gilbert Police Department | 75 E. Civic Center Drive | (480) 503-6500 |
| Glendale Police Department | 6835 N 57th Drive | (623) 930-3000 |
| Goodyear Police Department | 14455 W. Van Buren St. Suite E-101 | 623-932-1220 |
| Mesa Police Department | 130 North Robson | 480-644-2030 |
| Paradise Valley Police Department | 6433 E Lincoln Dr | (480) 948-7418 |
| Peoria Police Department | 8401 W. Monroe Street | 623-773-8311 |
| Phoenix Police Department | 620 W Washington St | 602-262-7626 |
| Scottsdale Police Department | 8401 E. Indian School Road | 480-312-5000 |
| Surprise Police Department | 14250 W. Statler Plaza Suite #103 | 623.222.4000 |
| Tempe Police Department | 140 E 5th St | (480) 350-8311 |
| Tolleson Police Department | 8350 W. Van Buren | (623) 936-7186 |
| Wickenburg Police Department | 155 N. Tegner Street Suite C | 928-684-5411 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State Prison Complex – Lewis | 26700 South Highway 85 | 623-386-6160 |
| Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville | 2105 North Citrus Road | 623-853-0304 |
| Arizona State Prison Complex – Phoenix | 2500 E. Van Buren St | 602-685-3100 |
| Arizona State Prison Phoenix-West | 3402 West Cocopah | 602-352-0350 |
| Glendale City Jail | 6835 North 57th Drive | 602-876-1801 |
| Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail | 201 South 4th Avenue | 602-876-0322 |
| Maricopa County Durango Facility | 3225 West Gibson Lane | 602-876-0322 |
| Maricopa County Estrella | 2939 West Durango Street | 602-876-0322 |
| Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail | 3250 West Lower Buckeye Road | 602-876-0322 |
| Maricopa County Towers Jail | 2939 West Durango Street | 602-876-0322 |
| Mesa City Jail | 130 North Robson | 602-876-1801 |
| Phoenix FCI | 37900 N 45th Ave | 623-465-9757 |
| Phoenix RRM | 230 N First Ave, Suite 405 | 602-514-7075 |
| Scottsdale City Jail | 3700 North 75th Street | 602-876-1801 |
| Tempe City Jail | 1855 East Apache Boulevard | 480-350-8280 |
| Tempe Prison | 120 East 5th Street | 480-350-8569 |