Mohave County accounts for about 7,000 of Arizona's yearly total of over 150,000 arrests. Under the Arizona Public Records Law, the public has access to the county's arrest records. Copies of the county's arrest records can be obtained for between $0.25 and $30.
However, for reasons of privacy, sensitivity, or security, some arrest records are not available to the general public. Records of juvenile arrests, domestic or sexual assault cases, and ongoing investigations are usually not accessible to the public. Confidential records in the county can only be accessed by authorized individuals, including law enforcement, judicial officers, the Mohave County Attorney's Office, and those listed on the records.
Several organizations, including the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, and city/town police departments, provide access to Mohave County arrest records.
Anyone with an interest in obtaining Mohave County's arrest records can do so by submitting the completed Requests for Reports form by mail or in-person to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office at:
Mohave County Sheriff's Office
600 West Beale Street
P.O. Box1191
Kingman, AZ 86402
Phone: (800) 522-4312
It costs $5 per page for the first 20 pages and $1 for each additional page.
To view Mohave County arrest records, interested parties can go to the local police department in charge of the city or municipality where an arrest was made. They will need to provide information like the name of the person and the date of the arrest, and they may also have to pay a fee to obtain copies of the arrest records. Some Mohave County police departments also offer online platforms for accessing their incident and arrest logs. The following are some of the county's police departments:
The Central State Repository Section (CSR) of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) maintains the state's criminal records, including records of arrests made by law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Arrest records may only be released by the CSR to authorized local agencies and the individuals whose names appear on the records. The requirements for those who want to review their arrest records in Mohave County can be found on the Records Review Checklist. They can call the Central State Repository Section for more information at (602) 223-2222.
Mohave County criminal court records contain arrest records for arrests that resulted in prosecution. The Mohave County Superior Court handles major criminal cases, while the other courts hear misdemeanors and traffic offenses. Their respective clerks maintain the records. Interested parties can access the county's criminal court records using the public terminals on the courts' grounds.
Alternatively, limited copies of the court's criminal court records are available to record seekers on the Public Access to Court Information portal. In addition, those who want to quickly search for arrest records in Mohave County can do so by accessing trustworthy third-party websites like InfoTracer. These platforms are typically free for basic searches but can also offer advanced arrest record searches across multiple jurisdictions at a fee.
Mohave County has an arrest rate of 3,283 per 100,000 population. Below are some arrest figures recorded in Mohave County:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 17 |
| Manslaughter by Negligence | 0 |
| Robbery | 25 |
| Rape | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 284 |
| Simple Assault | 829 |
| Arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 88 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 109 |
| Larceny | 883 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 7,130 |
Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS)
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bullhead City Police Department | 1255 Marina Boulevard | (928) 763-9200 |
| Kingman Police Department | 2730 E Andy Devine | (928)753-2191 |
| Lake Havasu City Police Department | 2360 McCulloch Blvd | (928)855-4111 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State Prison – Kingman | 4626 W. English Dr. | 928-565-2460 |
| Mohave County Juvenile Detention Facility | Po Box 7000 | 928-753-0720 |