What are Scottsdale Public Records?
In compliance with Arizona Public Records Law, Scottsdale public records are documents open to inspection from any interested person during business hours. Scottsdale public records may include books, papers, maps, letters, photographs, or other materials produced, used, retained, or prepared by the government during official duties. However, some Scottsdale public records are not available to the general public. Such documents are considered exemptions. Depending on the Arizona statute or court order, the whole or part of a document may be restricted or redacted. A record may be exempted from Scottsdale public records if it contains:
- Information about a student's record
- Private information about an individual
- Certain research records
- Information about an ongoing case or a pending case
- Information that may pose security threats
Public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may either opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search such as:
- The address of the requestor
- A case number or file number (if known)
- The location of the document or person involved
- The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
- The last known or current address of the registrant
Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Scottsdale Crime Statistics
The City of Scottsdale Police Department compiles and reports all crime statistics within its jurisdiction. However, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through its Uniform Crime Report (UCR) program provides nationwide coverage of crimes in the United States. According to the 2019 Uniform Crime Report for Scottsdale, the city recorded a total number of 5529 crimes. The crimes reported include 3 murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, 136 rapes, 110 robberies, 166 aggravated assaults, 662 burglaries, 4173 larceny-thefts, 264 motor vehicle thefts, and 15 arson. On the other hand, the 2018 Uniform Crime Report for Scottsdale recorded a total number of 6122 crimes. A further breakdown of the crime consists of 7 murder and nonnegligent manslaughters, 122 rapes, 87 robberies, 206 aggravated assaults, 711 burglaries, 4700 larceny-thefts, 272 motor vehicle thefts, and 17 arson.
Are Scottsdale Criminal Records Public?
The City of Scottsdale Police Department allows interested persons to obtain copies of their personal criminal history. Requestors must submit a written request form in person at the Police Records Lobby. The Police Department attends to record requests from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Also, there is a $10 charge per search. Requestors must provide current photo ID (government-issued) when submitting a request at:
City of Scottsdale - Police Department
8401 East Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 312-5000
How to Obtain Scottsdale Police Reports and Arrest Records
Interested persons can obtain Scottsdale police reports and arrest records at the City of Scottsdale Police Department. The Police Records Section is responsible for handling and providing access to Scottsdale police records. Requestors can access and obtain police records in person or online. Interested persons who wish to speed up their record request call (480) 312-1999 to ensure the request is available for pick up or schedule an appointment. For in-person requests, the police records lobby hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday (except on city holidays). The lobby is also closed from Friday to Sunday. The Records Section is at the East end of the City of Scottsdale Police Department:
City of Scottsdale - Police Department
8401 East Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 312-5000
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Police Department maintains an online database for sex offenders within its jurisdiction. Residents can access sex offender information as well as their compliant status through the online sex offender database. Interested persons can perform offender search using the following search options: in your area, name, city, and non-compliant status.
In Your Area Search
Interested persons can use this search option to find sex offenders in a particular area. For instance, a user can search for sex offender information around their home, workplace, or school. Interested persons are required to fill in the following information to use the "In your area" search option: address, city, state, zip, zip plus, and offender address type (home address).
Name Search
The name search option allows interested persons to access the online database using an offender’s name. Interested persons can obtain sex offender information using an offender’s first name and last name.
City Search
Another way to obtain sex offender information on the database is through a city search. The city search option allows interested persons to obtain sex offender records of those in a particular city. Here, interested persons are required to fill in the city name only.
Non-Compliant Status Search
The search option provides access to details of non-compliant sex offenders. Such information may include sex offender names, sex offender level, address, city, zip, and photographs.
As an alternative, the Arizona Department of Public Safety provides statewide coverage of sex offender information. Interested persons can also search the Arizona sex offender registry using the following options: name, city, in your area, non-compliant status, internet names, and email address.
How to Find Scottsdale Inmate Records
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) through its Custody Bureau Information provides access to inmate information via its online inmate search database. The Custody Bureau Information maintains the safety and security of inmates in Scottsdale and other cities in the county. The Custody Bureau is also responsible for booking inmates within its jurisdiction. Interested persons can find Scottsdale inmate records by using the booking number option or inputting the inmate's last name, first name, and date of birth.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Scottsdale Jail?
The City of Scottsdale Jail does not allow family and friends to visit inmates while in the facility. Typically, inmates in Scottsdale Jail are only housed in the facility for three days before they are either released or transferred to the county jail. However, legal representatives are allowed to visit inmates while in the facility. The legal representative must contact the prison before visiting via (480) 312-1907 or (480) 312-5000. Visitations are allowed from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday. The prison is, however, closed on legal holidays.
Scottsdale Jail - Headquarters
8401 East Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 312-1907, (480) 312-5000
What are Scottsdale Vital Records?
Scottsdale vital records provide official information of life events generated, used, or maintained by the government. Examples of vital records include birth records, death records, divorce records, and marriage records. Interested persons can obtain copies of Scottsdale vital records by submitting a record request at the local or state agency responsible for such records. Despite that most vital records are considered public records, some vital records are restricted from the general public and only accessible by authorized persons.
Where and How to Obtain Scottsdale Divorce Records
The Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains and issues copies of all divorce decrees within its jurisdiction. The Clerk's Office charges a copy fee of $0.50 per page and an additional $30 to certify any document. Typically, a divorce decree request is processed within seven to ten business days. However, the delivery time is dependent on the postal service. Interested persons can request Scottsdale divorce records in person, by mail, by phone, by fax, by email, and online.
In-Person Request
Interested persons can obtain copies of a divorce record at the Clerk's Office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. For in-person requests, requestors must provide a payment method that may include money order, credit card, debit card, or cash. Below are the locations available for walk-in requests:
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 Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 North 40th Street
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Mail Request
Interested persons who wish to obtain copies of a divorce record must include the following information: case number, names of parties involved, filing date, number of pages to be copied (if known), and contact details. All divorce records requests are to be addressed to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone Request
Requestors can obtain divorce records by calling (602) 37-CLERK, or (602) 372-5375. Also, they are required to provide relevant details about the document they seek. Such information may include names of parties involved, case number, filing date, and more.
Fax Request
Interested persons can obtain copies of divorce by faxing the Correspondence Section of the Clerk of the Court at (602) 506-7619.
Email Request
Another way to obtain copies of divorce records is by sending an email. Requestors must also provide relevant information to aid the record search.
Where and How to Get Public Scottsdale Marriage Records
The Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court provides access to Scottsdale marriage records. Interested persons can obtain a copy or certified copy of a marriage record at the Clerk's Office location. The Clerk of the Court charges $30.50 for certified copies of marriage licenses and $37.50 for postage and handling. For certified copies, requestors must pay the required fees and submit a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope.
Requestors must provide the names of parties involved before the marriage, the year of the marriage, the marriage license number (if known). Typically, all requests are ready within seven to ten business days. Interested persons may choose to obtain Scottsdale marriage records in person, by mail, phone, fax, email, or online. Requestors who wish to obtain marriage records via phone can call (602) 37-CLERK, or (602) 372-5375, fax requests can be sent to the Correspondence Section, Clerk of the Court at (602) 506-7619. Interested persons can also send an email.
For mail requests, interested persons can send their requests to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
While requesters can also obtain the records at the different locations:
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 Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 North 40th Street
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Where and How to Find Scottsdale Birth Records
Interested persons can obtain copies of Scottsdale birth records at the Maricopa County Public Health Department. Applicants can request birth records in three ways: in person, by mail, and online. Note, the birth records are only available to eligible persons. An eligible person is anyone authorized to obtain a particular document. Examples of such persons may include the registrant (self), parent, spouse, siblings, child, grandchild, guardian, and more.
In-Person Request
The Public Health Department of Maricopa County allows applicants to make in-person requests from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Eligible persons must complete and submit a birth record request form to obtain Scottsdale birth records. Also, they must present a valid photo ID (government-issued) while submitting the request form. Below are the four locations applicants can make a request:
Central Valley
3221 North 16th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 506-6805
East Valley
331 East Coury Avenue,
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 506-6805
North West Valley
8088 West Whitney Drive,
2nd floor,
Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone: (602) 506-6805
West Valley
1850 North 95th Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Phone: (602) 506-6805
Mail Request
Interested persons can obtain copies of a birth record by submitting a complete and signed birth records request form. Also, they must attach a photocopy of their photo ID (front and back) and the required fee to obtain the document.
The Public Health Department charges $20 for a certified copy of an Arizona birth record and $5 for a non-certified copy. A non-certified copy is limited and only available for genealogy and research purposes. The department charges $30 to make corrections or changes to a birth record.
Where and How to Find Scottsdale Death Records
The Maricopa County Public Health Department is responsible for maintaining and providing access to death records in Scottsdale and other cities in the county. Interested persons can obtain Scottsdale death records in person, by mail, or online. Note, death records in Maricopa County are only available to eligible persons. Examples of eligible persons may include spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, child, and more.
In-Person Request
The Maricopa County Public Health Department is open to walk-in requests from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The department provides same-day service for eligible applicants with complete applications. Applicants must also provide a valid photo ID (government-issued) during the application process. Interested persons can obtain copies of death records at four different locations across the valley:
Central Valley
3221 North 16th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 506-6805
East Valley
331 East Coury Avenue,
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 506-6805
North West Valley
8088 West Whitney Drive,
2nd floor,
Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone: (602) 506-6805
West Valley
1850 North 95th Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Phone: (602) 506-6805
Mail Request
Interested persons who wish to obtain copies of death records must complete and submit signed copies of the death record request form. Also, applicants must attach a photocopy of their photo ID (front and back) and the required fee to obtain the record. A certified copy of an Arizona death record costs $20, while a non-certified copy costs $5. Note, the non-certified copy is only available for research and genealogy. Interested persons who wish to correct or make changes to a death record are to pay $30.
