What are Maricopa County Arrest Records?
Maricopa County arrest records are official documents used to note the occurrence of arrests following criminal activity within the county. These arrest records also give details about each arrest, arrest warrants, and the arrested person. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office generates and maintains Maricopa arrest records. These arrest records form part of Maricopa County public records, and interested residents may request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff’s Office at:
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
550 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 876-1000
Crime Statistics
The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program provides the crime data of all counties within the state. In 2018, Maricopa County recorded a total number of 3,443 crimes. This number includes 671 murders and 2,772 rapes. Incidences of violent crimes include 6 murders, 81 rapes, 52 robberies, and 532 aggravated assaults. A breakdown of property crime statistics in the county for 2018 reveals 443 burglaries, 2,017 larcenies, 285 motor vehicle thefts, and 27 incidents of arson.
Compared to 2014 crime statistics, most crimes had declining rates. For violent crimes, murder (67%), robbery (42%), and aggravated assault (47%) rates declined. At the same time, burglary (66%), larceny (48%), motor vehicle rates (44%), and cases of arson (46%) decreased.
What are Maricopa County Criminal Records?
Maricopa County criminal records are official documents that give comprehensive information about the criminal history of persons within the county. Criminal records include Maricopa arrest records, mugshots, charges, convictions, sentences (acquittal), etc. The Criminal History Records Section of the Arizona Department of Public Safety provides eligible and interested entities with copies of criminal records in the state. Access to Maricopa County criminal records is restricted to authorized individuals and agencies.
How Do I Get Maricopa County Criminal Records?
Authorized agencies and entities can get criminal history information by providing the fingerprints of the record subject. Fingerprint scans are carried out by local/state law enforcement agencies and sent to the Criminal History Record Section. Residents can obtain copies of a criminal history check by contacting the Criminal History Records Section. Requests for criminal records are usually processed within 15 business days. Interested parties may also be required to submit a completed contact information form and a fingerprint card at a local law enforcement agency. The latter can be done at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Send the completed contact information form and a fingerprint card by mail to:
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Criminal History Records Unit
P.O. Box 18450
Phoenix, AZ 85005-8450
How to Find Maricopa County Sex Offender Information?
Information about registered sex offenders living in Maricopa County can be obtained via the Arizona Sex Offender Registry. Users can search the database by name or email address to find individual offenders. Alternatively, users can conduct a map search by providing a zip code to see all sex offenders living in a part of the county. While the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has a Sex Offender Notification Unit responsible for registering offenders living in the county, this information goes to a statewide database. By law, the Arizona Department of Public Safety is the agency responsible for maintaining the sex offender registry in the state.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Maricopa County Jail?
Maricopa County has four jail facilities and the Sheriff’s Office runs the operation of each jail facility. These jail facilities include the Fourth Avenue Jail, Estrella Jail, Lower Buckeye Jail, and Towers Jail. Information about their locations is below:
Fourth Avenue Jail
201 South 4th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Estrella Jail
2939 West Durango Road
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Lower Buckeye Jail
3250 West Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Towers Jail
3127 West Gibson Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85009
The general contact to get information about any of these jail facilities is the Jail Information Line (602) 876-0322.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office provides Remote video visitation and scheduled Onsite video visitation services for inmates. Call the Jail Information Line to obtain information about visitation and visitation rules
Where and How to Find Maricopa County Inmate Information?
The Sheriff’s Office keeps all inmate and jail records for Maricopa County. In addition to offering helpful inmate information such as jail telephone systems and how to deposit money into inmate accounts, the Sheriff also provides a useful tool for locating inmates. Use the Maricopa County Inmate Search function to find individuals incarcerated in county jails by their booking numbers or names and dates of birth.
What are Maricopa County Court Records?
Maricopa county court records, as part of Maricopa County public records, are generally accessible to residents of the county. The Clerk of the Superior Court is the official in charge of keeping court records in Maricopa County. The Office of the Clerk provides public access to non-confidential case records and provides copies upon request. Court records for the county are available on the website of the Superior Court of Maricopa. These include dockets for criminal, civil, family, and probate court cases as well as court calendars. Follow the links on the Public Access to Court Information webpage to search for these dockets.
The Clerk of the Court provides copies of civil, criminal, domestic, probate, divorce, and tax court case files. Residents of the county can request these copies in person or by mail, phone, and fax. For in-person requests, visit any of these four locations of the Clerk’s Office:
Customer Service Center
601 West Jackson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Southeast Court Complex
222 East Javelina
Mesa, AZ 85202
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 North 40th Street
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
These offices open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Send a mail request to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
When ordering by phone, call (602) 372-5375. Send your fax request to the Correspondence Section, Clerk of the Court at (602) 506-7619. Note that certified records are not available by fax. The Clerk charges 50 cents per page for copies of court records. There is an additional fee of $30 per document for certified copies. Include a $7 postage and handling fee with mail, fax, and telephone requests. The Clerk accepts cash, money order, debit card, or credit card for in-person requests. For other requests, send the required fee as a money order made payable to the Clerk of the Court.
The Clerk’s Office also accepts mail requests for copies of marriage licenses. Send the request to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Include a money order for $30.50 along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Location of all Courts in Maricopa County
Maricopa County has 12 Superior Courts, 26 Justice Courts, and 22 Municipal Courts. The various court addresses, contact information, and available websites are below:
Maricopa County Superior Courts
Maricopa County Superior Court - Central Court Complex_
Central Court Building
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Central Court Complex
West Court Building
111 South 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Central Court Complex
East Court Building
101 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Customer Service Center
Clerk of Superior Court Customer Service Center
601 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Downtown
Downtown Justice Center
620 West Jackson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Durango Juvenile
Juvenile Court Center Durango Facility
3131 West Durango Street
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Northeast
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 North 40th Street
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Northwest
Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Old Courthouse
125 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - South Court Tower
South Court Tower
175 West Madison Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Southeast
Southeast Public Service Facility
222 East Javelina Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Superior Court - Southeast Juvenile
Juvenile Court Southeast Facility
1810 South Lewis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Maricopa County Justice Courts
Agua Fria Justice Court
10420 West Van Buren Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone: (602) 372-8001
Fax: (602) 372-8201
Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court
620 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-6300
Fax: (602) 372-6412
Arrowhead Justice Court
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (602) 372-2000
Fax: (602) 372-2620
Country Meadows Justice Court
10420 West Van Buren Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone: (602) 372-8000
Fax: (602) 372-8024
Desert Ridge Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: (602) 372-7100
Fax: (602) 372-7912
Downtown Justice Court
620 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-6300
Fax: (602) 372-6406
Dreamy Draw Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: (602) 372-7000
Fax: (602) 372-7911
East Mesa Justice Court
4811 East Julep Street
Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone: (480) 985-0188
Encanto Justice Court
620 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-6300
Fax: (602) 372-6414
Hassayampa Justice Court
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (602) 372-2000
Fax: (602) 372-2620
Highland Justice Court
55 East Civic Center Drive
Suite 55
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: (602) 372-8300
Fax: (602) 372-8301
Ironwood Justice Court
209 East Pima Street
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Phone: (928) 683-2651
Fax: (928) 683-6412
Kyrene Justice Court
201 East Chicago Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (602) 372-3400
Fax: (602) 372-3494
Manistee Justice Court
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (602) 372-2000
Fax: (602) 372-2620
Maryvale Justice Court
10420 West Van Buren Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone: (602) 372-8002
Fax: (602) 372-8203
McDowell Mountain Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: (602) 372-7000
Fax: (602) 372-7910
Moon Valley Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: (602) 372-7000
Fax: (602) 372-7910
North Mesa Justice Court
1837 South Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (480) 926-9731
North Valley Justice Court
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (602) 372-2000
Fax: (602) 372-2620
San Marcos Justice Court
201 East Chicago Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (602) 372-3400
Fax: (602) 372-3468
San Tan Justice Court
201 East Chicago Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (602) 372-3400
Fax: (602) 372-3441
South Mountain Justice Court
620 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-6300
Fax: (602) 372-6410
University Lakes Justice Court
201 East Chicago Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (602) 372-3400
Fax: (602) 372-3414
West McDowell Justice Court
620 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-6300
Fax: (602) 372-6408
West Mesa Justice Court
2050 West University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: (480) 964-2958
Fax: (480) 969-1098
White Tank Justice Court
10420 West Van Buren Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone: (602) 372-8003
Fax: (602) 372-8205
Maricopa County Municipal Courts
Avondale City Court
11325 West Civic Center Drive
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone: (623) 333-5800
Fax: (623) 333-0580
Buckeye Municipal Court
21749 West Yuma Road
Suite 101
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone: (623) 349-6510
Fax: (623) 349-6151
Carefree-Cave Creek Consolidated Court
37622 North Cave Creek Road
Suite B
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Phone: (480) 488-1689
Fax: (480) 595-9610
Chandler Municipal Court
200 East Chicago Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (480) 782-4700
Fax: (480) 782-4752
El Mirage City Court
14010 North El Mirage Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Phone: (623) 815-2186
Fax: (623) 815-3466
Fountain Hills Municipal Court
16705 East Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone: (480) 816-5103
Fax: (480) 837-8256
Gila Bend Municipal Court
209 East Pima Street
P.O. Box 648
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Phone: (928) 683-2781
Gilbert Municipal Court
55 East Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: (480) 635-7800
Fax: (480) 635-7820 (Criminal)
Fax: (480) 635-7815 (Civil Traffic)
Glendale City Court
5711 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: (623) 930-2400
Fax: (623) 937-8860
Goodyear Municipal Court
14455 West Van Buren Street
Suite B-101
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone: (623) 882-7200
Fax: (623) 932-6936
Guadalupe Municipal Court
9241 South Avenida Del Yaqui
Guadalupe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 505-5378
Fax: (480) 505-5377
Litchfield Park Magistrate Court
214 West Wigwam Boulevard
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Phone: (623) 935-7091
Fax: (623) 535-1831
Mesa Municipal Court
250 East 1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (480) 644-2255
Fax: (480) 644-2927
Paradise Valley Municipal Court
6517 East Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 404-7000
Fax: (480) 404-7025
Peoria Municipal Court
10100 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone: (623) 773-7400
Fax: (623) 773-7407
Phoenix Municipal Court
300 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 262-6421
Fax: (602) 534-3628
Scottsdale City Court
3700 North 75th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 312-2442
Fax: (480) 312-2764
Surprise City Court
16081 North Civic Center Plaza
Suite 105
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (623) 222-4800
Fax: (623) 222-4801
Tempe Municipal Court
140 East 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 350-8271 (Main)
Phone: (480) 350-8184 (Civil)
Phone: (480) 350-8720 (Criminal)
Fax: (480) 350-2790 (Civil)
Fax: (480) 350-2789 (Criminal)
Tolleson City Court
8350 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Phone: (623) 474-4975
Fax: (623) 936-3925
Wickenburg Municipal Court
155 North Tegner Street
Suite B
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Phone: (928) 684-5451, extension 1515
Fax: (928) 684-0749
Youngtown Municipal Court
12038 Clubhouse Square
Youngtown, AZ 85363
Phone: (623) 972-8226
Fax: (623) 933-4952
What are Maricopa County Vital Records?
Maricopa County vital records are official documents with information about important events that took place within the county. These vital records include divorce, marriage, birth, and death records. The Clerk of the Superior Court maintains records of marriages and divorces. At the same time, the Maricopa County Public Health Department keeps records of births and deaths in the county. The Arizona Department of Health Services provides interested individuals with access to birth and death records at the state level.
Where and How to Get Maricopa County Divorce Records?
To obtain a Maricopa County divorce record, contact the Clerk of the Superior Court indicating interest in getting a copy of a divorce record. The Clerk will provide the requester with the appropriate fees by mail or email. Make payments in the form of a money order to the Clerk of the Court with the requester’s name, address, phone number, as well as debit or credit card details. Call the Clerk on (602) 372-5375 for more details. A request is processed within seven to ten business days. The locations of the Clerk’s office are below:
Customer Service Center
601 West Jackson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Southeast Court Complex
222 East Javelina
Mesa, AZ 85202
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 North 40th Street
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Send mail requests to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Where and How to Get Maricopa County Marriage Records?
A Maricopa marriage record can be gotten through online requests, walk-in requests, or by sending mail requests. To get a marriage record form online, fill out the online request form. To make walk-in requests to obtain a certified copy of a Maricopa County marriage record, visit any of the Clerk’s Office below:
Customer Service Center
601 West Jackson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
Southeast Court Complex
222 East Javelina
Mesa, AZ 85202
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 North 40th Street
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
A requester can also send a written request by mail with the following information:
- The full names of the married couple
- The date/year of the marriage
- Marriage license number (if known)
Send this written request, with a business-size self-addressed stamped envelope and payment to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
A marriage record costs $30.50 and payment is made with money orders to the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Where and How to Get Maricopa County Birth Records?
The Office of Vital Registration of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health maintains and processes records of births within the county. To request a birth record in person, take a valid photo ID to any of the Vital Records Office locations below:
Central Valley
3221 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 506-6805
East Valley
4419 East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 506-6805
North Valley
2423 West Dunlap Avenue
Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 506-6805
West Valley
1850 North 95th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 506-6805
These offices are open from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mail requests can be made by completing the Application for a Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate (Spanish). Provide a photocopy of a valid ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the applicable fees. Send these by mail to:
Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration
P.O. Box 2111
Phoenix, AZ 85001
The Vital Registration Office charges $20 for the certified copy of a birth record. A non-certified copy costs $5. Acceptable forms of payments include cash (only for in-person requests), cashier’s check, money order, and MasterCard or Visa card.
Birth records are also with the Arizona Department of Health Services. An interested person can fill out the Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Certificate. Submit it by mail with a copy of a valid ID and payment to:
Bureau of Vital Records
P.O. Box 6018
Phoenix, AZ 85005
In-person requests can be made by visiting any of the offices provided on the second page of the form. A birth record costs $20.
Where and How to Get Maricopa County Death Records?
The Office of Vital Registration of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health keeps and issues death records in Maricopa County. To apply for death records in person, bring a valid photo ID to any of these four locations of the Vital Records Office:
Central Valley
3221 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 506-6805
East Valley
4419 East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85205
(602) 506-6805
North Valley
2423 West Dunlap Avenue
Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 506-6805
West Valley
1850 North 95th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 506-6805
All of these locations are open to the public from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To send a mail request, complete the Application for a Certified Copy of an Arizona Death Certificate (Spanish). Include a photocopy of a valid ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the required fees. Send the mail request to:
Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration
P.O. Box 2111
Phoenix, AZ 85001
The Vital Registration Office charges $20 for each certified copy of the death record. The fee for a non-certified copy is $5. Acceptable forms of payments include cash (only for in-person requests), cashier’s check, money order, and MasterCard or Visa card.
A requester may also get death records from the Arizona Department of Health Services by filling out the Application for Certified Copy of Death Certificate. Send the filled-out form by mail, with payment and a valid ID, to:
Bureau of Vital Records
P.O. Box 6018
Phoenix, AZ 85005
Use the filled-out form to submit a walk-in request at any of the offices listed on the second page of the form. A copy of a death record costs $20.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Maricopa County?
Property records are mostly open to the public for inspection or duplication in Maricopa County. Except when under restrictions, individuals can view or obtain these records following proper requests to the record custodian. Records that are confidential/non-disclosable under the Arizona Public Records Law include:
- Certain information on condominium management, its board of directors, officers, and unit owners’ association
- Books, records, and information on planned communities and owners' association
- Records deemed confidential due to personal privacy and the best interest of the state
Where and How to Find Property Records in Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Assessor’s Office is the custodian of property records. These include documents that contain information on property assessment/value, parcels, descriptions, and more property-related records. Individuals interested in obtaining these documents should contact the Assessor online, in-person, by phone, email, or mail at:
County Administration Building
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 506-3406
Fax: (602) 506-7620
How to Look Up Maricopa County Property Records
Individuals can obtain information on Maricopa County property records by using the single search tool on the Assessor’s website. There are no multiple search categories, but individuals may find the required information by searching according to the available description. For instance, individuals can find a parcel by inputting the parcel number or property with the address or owner's name. Users can also search by city, subdivision, zip code, business name, and so on. The more specific/detailed the information provided is, the better. For mailed requests, individuals can download request forms online, fill, and send it to:
Maricopa County Assessor’s Office
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
For assistance in obtaining records, contact the Assessor's Office online, or call (602) 506-3406. Persons may also make over-the-counter requests at the main office in the County Administration Building located at 301 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or at other local branches.
Location of Maricopa County Property Assessor
County Administration Building
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 506-3406
Fax: (602) 506-7620
Santa Fe Freight Depot
501 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 506-3406
Fax: (602) 506-7620
Southeast Mesa Complex
222 East Javelina,
Suite 2300
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 506-5044
Sun City CAN (Community Assistance Network)
10195 West Coggins Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351
Phone: (623) 933-7530
13815 Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Phone: (623) 584-4288
