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Maricopa County, AZ Arrests & Jail Records

How to Search Maricopa County Arrest Records?

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.

How to Look Up Maricopa County Arrest Records?

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).

Maricopa County Sheriff Arrest Records

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.

Maricopa County Police Arrest Records

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:

Arizona Department of Public Safety

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 County Criminal Court Records

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 Arrest Statistics

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 TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter259
Robbery4,313
Rape1,956
Aggravated Assault13,224
Arson491
Burglary13,911
Motor Vehicle Theft11,113
Larceny71,418
Human Trafficking25
Total Number of Arrests116,710

Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS)

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

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.

  • Agency Name: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Arizona
  • City: Phoenix
  • Type: County
  • Address: 550 West Jackson Street
  • Phone Number: (602) 876-1801
  • Email: cat@mcso.maricopa.gov
  • Website: http://www.mcso.org/

Police Departments in Maricopa County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Avondale Police Department11485 Civic Center Dr623-333-7001
Buckeye Police Department100 N. Apache Suite D623-349-6499
Chandler Police Department250 E Chicago St(480) 782-4000
El Mirage Police Department12401 W. Cinnabar Ave.623-500-3000
Gilbert Police Department75 E. Civic Center Drive(480) 503-6500
Glendale Police Department6835 N 57th Drive(623) 930-3000
Goodyear Police Department14455 W. Van Buren St. Suite E-101623-932-1220
Mesa Police Department130 North Robson480-644-2030
Paradise Valley Police Department6433 E Lincoln Dr(480) 948-7418
Peoria Police Department8401 W. Monroe Street623-773-8311
Phoenix Police Department620 W Washington St602-262-7626
Scottsdale Police Department8401 E. Indian School Road480-312-5000
Surprise Police Department14250 W. Statler Plaza Suite #103623.222.4000
Tempe Police Department140 E 5th St(480) 350-8311
Tolleson Police Department8350 W. Van Buren(623) 936-7186
Wickenburg Police Department155 N. Tegner Street Suite C928-684-5411

Maricopa County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Maricopa County

NameAddressPhone
Arizona State Prison Complex – Lewis26700 South Highway 85623-386-6160
Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville2105 North Citrus Road623-853-0304
Arizona State Prison Complex – Phoenix2500 E. Van Buren St602-685-3100
Arizona State Prison Phoenix-West3402 West Cocopah602-352-0350
Glendale City Jail6835 North 57th Drive602-876-1801
Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail201 South 4th Avenue602-876-0322
Maricopa County Durango Facility3225 West Gibson Lane602-876-0322
Maricopa County Estrella2939 West Durango Street602-876-0322
Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail3250 West Lower Buckeye Road602-876-0322
Maricopa County Towers Jail2939 West Durango Street602-876-0322
Mesa City Jail130 North Robson602-876-1801
Phoenix FCI37900 N 45th Ave623-465-9757
Phoenix RRM230 N First Ave, Suite 405602-514-7075
Scottsdale City Jail3700 North 75th Street602-876-1801
Tempe City Jail1855 East Apache Boulevard480-350-8280
Tempe Prison120 East 5th Street480-350-8569
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