Arizona Arrest Records Search | AZ Jail & Booking Lookup

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Arizona · County jail bookings, court cases, warrants and statewide record review

Find the County Booking First—Then Verify the Arizona Court Outcome

Arizona arrest information is split among 15 county jails, city and tribal police departments, local courts, Arizona DPS and state corrections. This guide explains which system to use, what each result means, how to request reports, and what to do about bond, visits, counsel, errors or record sealing.
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ARIZONA RECORD ROUTER 15 COUNTIES
COUNTY JAIL MATCH
ARIZONA COURT CASE
OUTCOME FOUND
COUNTY + CASE VERIFIED
An arrest is not a conviction. A jail charge records an allegation received during arrest or booking. Prosecutors may decline, replace or dismiss it, and a court may find the defendant not guilty.
County-based jailsArizona has no single public search covering every county jail.
State court searchPublic Access currently covers 177 of 184 Arizona courts.
Initial appearanceNormally within 24 hours after arrest.
DPS personal reviewFingerprint based; response generally within about 15 days.
State prisonUse ADCRR only after state-custody placement or supervision.
Record router

Choose the record that answers your actual question

COUNTY JAIL Is the person held now? Find the booking number, booking date, charges, bond, court and release status. Start with the county where the person was booked.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did the officer report? Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement or releasable evidence. The jail may not be the agency that created the report.
ARIZONA COURTS What charges were filed? Search complaints, indictments, hearings, warrants, pleas, judgments and sentencing. The court disposition—not the booking charge—shows the outcome.
ARIZONA DPS What appears statewide? Use fingerprint-supported Record Review to check your own Arizona criminal-history record. DPS does not provide public statewide people searches.
ADCRR Is the person in state prison? Find the ADCRR number, prison complex, assigned unit and corrections status. Do not use ADCRR for a pretrial county-jail detainee.

Go directly to the Arizona task you need

Statewide search workflow

How to search an Arizona arrest from booking to disposition

Identify the booking county Search where the person was taken into custody—not where the person lives.
Open the official county jail source Use the county router below. Some counties provide a live roster; others require a telephone call.
Start with the surname Add the first name, date of birth or booking number gradually.
Open every possible match Common names and repeated bookings can produce several unrelated records.
Save the booking identifiers Record the booking, subject, inmate or identification number exactly as shown.
Record the arresting agency This determines where to request the police narrative and evidence.
Record every court name and case number One booking can connect to Superior, Justice, Municipal, tribal or federal cases.
Read every charge and hold separately Each line can have its own bond, warrant, court or release restriction.
Search the Arizona court case Verify what prosecutors formally filed and how each count ended.
Order only the remaining record Request a report, certified disposition or DPS personal review only when needed.
All 15 Arizona counties

Find the correct county jail or custody source

Several Arizona counties have removed public mugshots or online inmate lists after privacy and due-process litigation. A missing public roster does not mean that the jail cannot confirm custody by telephone.
Apache County St. Johns · 928-337-4321The Sheriff page includes an “Inmates Currently in Custody” action and detention information. Open Apache County Sheriff
Cochise County Bisbee · Jail 520-432-7540The Sheriff stopped posting its public inmate list and booking photographs. Call the jail or submit a record request. Open Cochise custody information
Coconino County Flagstaff 928-226-5200 · Page 928-645-8873Coconino does not publish a public online inmate list. Use the jail telephone menu for live custody status. Open Coconino Detention
Gila County Globe and Payson · Sheriff 928-425-3231Use the Sheriff’s detention information or call the responsible Globe or Payson facility. Open Gila County Sheriff
Graham County Safford · Adult Detention 928-428-2455The official J Services page provides a Graham County Sheriff booking-roster PDF. Open Graham booking roster
Greenlee County Clifton · Sheriff 928-865-4149The Sheriff page includes arrest-log, jail, visitation, commissary and public-record information. Open Greenlee Sheriff resources
La Paz County Parker · Sheriff 928-669-6141No reliable complete public jail roster is provided through the county page. Call the Sheriff for custody confirmation. Open La Paz county departments
Maricopa County Phoenix · Jail information 602-876-0322Search MCSO by booking number or by first name, last name and date of birth. Search Maricopa inmates
Mohave County Kingman · Detention 928-753-0759The Sheriff has turned off its inmate-search tool. Call detention or review official Sheriff press releases. Open Mohave inmate instructions
Navajo County Holbrook · Sheriff 928-524-4050The official inmate-housing report lists book number, name, birth date and current location. Search Navajo inmate housing
Pima County Tucson · Jail 520-351-8111Use the Sheriff’s Inmate Lookup quick link for people held at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex. Open Pima Inmate Lookup
Pinal County Florence · Jail information 520-213-8553The live search lists current inmates and updates approximately every 60 minutes. Search Pinal inmates
Santa Cruz County Nogales · Sheriff 520-761-7869Call the Sheriff for adult-jail custody and use the county public-record request when a historical document is needed. Open Santa Cruz Sheriff
Yavapai County Prescott and Camp VerdeThe official inmate search accepts a last-name query and displays current booking information. Search Yavapai inmates
Yuma County Yuma Detention CenterSearch by name, subject number, booking number, custody status, booking dates or facility. Search Yuma inmates
Booking-result decoder

What Arizona county-jail fields mean

Booking fields, limitations and correct next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Booking number One county-jail admission or booking event. The final filed charge or conviction. Use it for jail, report and service questions.
Subject or inmate number The person’s identifier within that county system. That all records under a similar name belong together. Match it with birth date and booking date.
Booking date When the county jail processed the person. The date of the alleged offense. Compare with arrest and filing dates.
Arresting agency The sheriff, city, state, tribal or federal agency responsible for the arrest. The county jail created the police report. Request the narrative from this agency.
Charge description An allegation received during arrest or intake. What the prosecutor later filed. Read the complaint or indictment.
Case number A court matter connected to a charge. Every charge uses the same court or case. Search each number separately.
Bond amount A financial release condition for a case or charge. Payment will clear another hold or non-bailable case. Confirm the complete custody picture.
Housing facility The current jail or housing assignment. The person will remain there. Recheck before visiting or mailing.
Scheduled release A current estimated or court-directed release date. Release will happen at that exact time. Check holds and release processing.
Mugshot A photograph created during booking. Guilt, identity by itself or the final outcome. Match official numbers and birth date.
Identity safeguards

Confirm the correct person before using the record

Full legal name matches
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date fits the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or subject number matches
Court case follows the same arrest
Charge and disposition timeline is consistent
Minimum standard: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Arizona jail record found?

Booking is still underway Intake, fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry can delay a new result.
The county does not publish a roster Cochise, Coconino, Mohave and other counties may require direct jail contact.
The person remains in city custody A recent municipal arrest may not yet have transferred to the county jail.
The person was cited and released Not every criminal allegation creates a jail booking.
The wrong county was searched Search where the person was booked, including another Arizona county or tribal jurisdiction.
The name differs Try a former surname, alias, hyphenated name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released Search the court case or submit a historical booking-record request.
The person transferred Check ADCRR, federal custody, another county or an out-of-state agency.
The arrest involved tribal jurisdiction Tribal police and tribal courts maintain separate records and access rules.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim-sensitive and confidential records may be unavailable.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [county or city]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released, transferred or listed under another number?
Arizona criminal-case timeline

What happens after an Arizona arrest?

Arresting-agency record Police or deputies create the incident, arrest, probable-cause and evidence records.
County booking Jail staff verify identity, inventory property and enter charges, warrants, bond and holds.
Initial appearance within 24 hours The judicial officer identifies the defendant, explains the charges and rights, addresses counsel and sets release conditions.
Prosecutor review A county, city, tribal or federal prosecutor decides what charge to file.
Limited-jurisdiction proceedings Municipal and Justice Courts handle misdemeanors and preliminary felony matters.
Superior Court felony case A filed information or indictment moves the felony through arraignment, motions, plea or trial.
Release or detention The defendant may be released on recognizance, conditions or bond, or remain detained.
Disposition Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or sentence.
Correction or record relief Inaccurate information may be challenged, and an eligible record may qualify for sealing or set-aside relief.
Police and Sheriff records

Request an Arizona arrest report from the correct agency

Read the arresting-agency field Determine whether the arrest was made by a county sheriff, city police, DPS, tribal police or a federal agency.
Name the exact document Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement, body-camera footage or named supplement.
Include narrow identifiers Provide the full name, date of birth, report number, arrest date, location, booking number and case number.
Request electronic delivery Digital delivery may reduce copy and mailing costs.
State whether the request is commercial Arizona agencies may ask because commercial-purpose requests can have different charges.
Set a cost limit Ask for written approval before processing exceeds a stated amount.
Ask for the legal basis for redactions Active investigations, victim data, medical records and other protected information may be withheld.
Save the request confirmation Keep the request number, submission date and agency response.
Copy-ready Arizona records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are agency report number [number], county booking number [number] and court case number [number]. This request is for [non-commercial/commercial] use. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Official court proof

Get the complaint, judgment or certified disposition

Identify the exact court Determine whether the document belongs to Municipal, Justice, Superior, tribal or federal court.
Identify the exact document Request the complaint, indictment, dismissal, judgment, sentencing minute entry or certified disposition.
Check eAccess availability Purchase an available Superior Court document online when appropriate.
Contact the clerk when the image is unavailable Provide the case number, party name and document date.
Ask what proof the recipient requires Do not pay for certification when an ordinary copy is accepted.
Confirm the county-specific fee Arizona court-copy, certification and research fees vary by court and county.
Use a certified disposition for: immigration, licensing, sealing, employment disputes, identity corrections or another situation requiring formal proof of the case outcome.
Warrant verification

Check a possible Arizona warrant safely

Arizona does not provide one guaranteed, complete public statewide warrant search. The issuing court is the controlling source.
Identify the possible court Use a citation, prior case, release paperwork or booking result.
Search Arizona Public Access Look for warrant, bench warrant, failure to appear, quashed, served or recalled entries.
Read the newest docket entry Do not treat an old warrant-issued line as current without checking later activity.
Call the issuing court Ask whether the warrant remains active and what case number controls it.
Contact a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, a motion to quash, bond and initial-appearance risk.
Expect an initial appearance after arrest Arizona guidance states that a person arrested on a warrant sees a judicial officer within 24 hours.
Never confront, follow or attempt to detain someone based on an online warrant result.
Payment scam warning: Verify every court payment independently. Courts do not require gift cards, cryptocurrency or payment to an individual’s private account to cancel a warrant.
Release and bond

Confirm every Arizona release condition before paying

Own recognizanceThe defendant is released without paying a secured bond but must obey court conditions.
Secured or cash bondThe court requires a financial condition before release.
Surety bondA licensed bail-bond agent may post the required security under local procedures.
Continued detentionThe court can order detention when Arizona law permits and release conditions are insufficient.
Confirm the correct inmate Match the legal name, birth date and booking number.
List every charge, court and hold One payment may not clear another warrant, detainer or non-bailable case.
Read the newest release order The initial-appearance judge sets the operative release conditions.
Call the jail or court before paying Confirm the amount, bond type, case number, posting location and payment method.
Use only the county’s approved payment route Bond procedures differ among Arizona counties.
Ask about pretrial services Reporting, testing, location restrictions or electronic monitoring may be required.
Keep the receipt and next court date Failure to appear can produce forfeiture and another warrant.
Allow release-processing time Identification, holds, court transmission and property return can delay physical release.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond type and amount, all holds, the correct posting location, accepted payment and any monitoring or pretrial condition required before release.
Defense representation

Request appointed counsel or verify a private Arizona lawyer

Court-appointed lawyer

  1. Request counsel at the initial appearance.
  2. Complete the court’s confidential financial statement.
  3. Record the appointed attorney or public-defense office.
  4. Provide the court case number when calling.
  5. Do not discuss facts on ordinary recorded jail calls.

Private defense lawyer

  1. Search the State Bar member directory.
  2. Verify active membership and discipline history.
  3. Ask who will personally handle hearings.
  4. Request a complete written fee agreement.
  5. Confirm whether bond, trial and appeal are included.
Arizona law provides an initial appearance at which the judge informs the defendant of the right to counsel and appoints an attorney when the defendant qualifies and cannot afford one.
Find and verify an Arizona lawyer Open court-appointed attorney forms
The State Bar does not provide legal advice. Maricopa and Pima County bar associations operate paid short-consultation referral programs.
Arizona victim rights

Request custody, release and court notifications

Keep the police report and court case numbers These numbers connect the agency, prosecutor, jail and court record.
Invoke victim rights with the local agency Arizona victim notifications often require an affirmative request.
Request initial-appearance information Law enforcement must provide the date, time and place when required by Arizona law.
Request release conditions The custodial agency or prosecutor can provide them upon request.
Contact the county prosecutor’s victim-services unit Use the county handling the criminal case.
Submit post-conviction notification forms after sentencing Separate agencies may require separate copies.
Update contact information Notifications can fail when the victim’s telephone, email or mailing address changes.
File a rights complaint only after requesting agency relief Arizona Attorney General guidance directs victims to contact the involved agency first.
Arizona Attorney General Office of Victim Services 2005 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Main: 602-542-5025 Spanish victim-rights assistance: 602-542-4911
ADCRR Victim Services Phone: 602-542-1853 Toll-free: 866-787-7233
Open Arizona victim services File a victim-rights complaint
County jail visitation

Schedule an Arizona county-jail visit without using the wrong provider

County jails use different providers, approval rules, prices and schedules. Do not create an account until the inmate’s current county and facility are confirmed.
Confirm current county custody Recheck the official jail record immediately before registering.
Record the exact inmate identifier Use the booking, subject or inmate number required by that county.
Open the county’s detention or visitation instructions Providers can include Securus, ViaPath, NCIC, HomeWAV or another contractor.
Create one accurate visitor profile Use the legal name, birth date, email, telephone and government identification.
Wait for visitor approval Some counties run a criminal-history or warrant check.
Choose onsite or remote video Onsite service can be free while remote service carries a provider charge.
Schedule before the deadline Many Arizona jails require at least 24 hours’ notice.
Test the device and connection Check camera, microphone, browser permissions and internet stability.

Common visitor rules

Government photo ID must match the approved account
The registered visitor must remain on camera
Appropriate clothing and surroundings are required
Minors normally require an approved adult
No weapons, drugs or prohibited objects may be displayed
No recording, rebroadcasting or photographing
No unauthorized visitor may join
Personal visits can be monitored and recorded
County jail communication

Send mail or receive calls only after checking county rules

Personal mail
  • Confirm the exact inmate name and identifier.
  • Use the county’s current mail-processing address.
  • Include a complete return address.
  • Keep original documents and identification.
  • Expect scanning at facilities using digital mail.
Legal mail
  • Use the facility’s privileged-mail address.
  • Clearly identify the licensed legal sender.
  • Do not mix personal messages with legal mail.
  • Follow attorney-account verification requirements.
  • Confirm current rules before sending.
Telephone and messages
  • Inmates normally initiate outgoing calls.
  • Create the provider account linked by the county.
  • Do not use three-way calls when prohibited.
  • Personal calls and messages are non-confidential.
  • Do not discuss evidence or defense strategy.
Mail addresses can change abruptly. Cochise County, for example, changed its ordinary personal-mail processing address effective March 16, 2026. Always use the live county instructions.
County jail money and commissary

Deposit funds into the correct Arizona county account

Confirm the person remains in that county jail Do not deposit after release or transfer.
Copy the inmate name and required number Use the official custody result rather than a text message from another person.
Use only the provider linked by the county Arizona counties use different deposit companies.
Review transaction fees Online, telephone, retail and lobby-kiosk charges can differ.
Confirm the displayed inmate before paying Stop if the name, number or facility is incorrect.
Save the receipt Record the date, amount, inmate number, provider and confirmation number.
Never send cash through ordinary mail. Do not pay a person claiming that a private transfer is required for bond, commissary or release.
Arizona state corrections

Use ADCRR only after state-prison placement or supervision

Use ADCRR Inmate Data Search for

  • An ADCRR identification number.
  • The current prison complex and assigned unit.
  • State-prison custody information.
  • Release and supervision information when displayed.
  • State-prison mail, visits, calls and deposits.

Do not use ADCRR alone for

  • A recent county-jail booking.
  • A defendant awaiting trial.
  • The official court judgment.
  • The arresting-agency police report.
  • A complete Arizona criminal-history review.
Search the ADCRR number when known A corrections number is safer than a common-name match.
Otherwise search the full legal name Compare the available birth and custody information.
Record the complex and unit These fields control mail, visits and professional contact.
Return to the court judgment for official proof The corrections locator does not replace the sentencing order. Search ADCRR inmate data
Arizona law restricts an inmate’s access to downloaded prison-record information. Do not mail printed ADCRR search results to an incarcerated person.
ADCRR visitor approval

Apply for Arizona state-prison visits or telephone privileges

Wait until intake is complete Do not apply while the inmate is in the Alhambra or Perryville intake process.
Submit the electronic visitation application Complete every information field accurately. Start the ADCRR visitor application
Choose visitation or telephone-only approval Telephone-only applicants use the same application process.
Pay the applicable background-check fee Adult applicants for in-person or video visitation generally pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 fee.
Submit supporting documents within 30 days An application becomes incomplete when required payment or documents are not received.
Allow up to 60 days for processing The period begins after ADCRR receives the required fee and documents.
Wait for the inmate to communicate the result ADCRR informs the inmate, who is responsible for telling the applicant.
Check the complex schedule before traveling Approval does not guarantee a particular visit date or unrestricted access.
A person applying only to receive calls does not pay the standard $25 in-person visitor fee, but must still submit the application and pass the required review.
2026 ADCRR mail changes

Use the new Arizona state-prison mail addresses

ADCRR centralized multiple mail categories in late 2025 and 2026. Mail sent to the wrong prison-complex address can be returned.

Personal mail, cards and photographs

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Inmate Full First and Last Name + ADCRR Number Prison Complex, Assigned Unit P.O. Box 211309 Dallas, TX 75211
Use the Digital Processing Center for ordinary family, friend and business mail.

Legal mail effective July 13, 2026

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Inmate Full First and Last Name + ADCRR Number Prison Complex, Assigned Unit 801 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
Arizona attorneys and licensed legal paraprofessionals must follow ADCRR barcode registration rules.

Current state-prison mail safeguards

Use the complete legal name and ADCRR number
Include the prison complex and assigned unit
Do not send personal checks for inmate deposits
Send publications and packages to the current Phoenix route
Use the separate trust-account address for official government checks
Mark signature or notary packets exactly as required
Send only one copy of a document requiring signature
Include a stamped return envelope when appropriate
Review the live ADCRR mail chart
ADCRR calls and deposits

Set up state-prison telephone access and inmate funds

Telephone privileges effective February 15, 2026

ADCRR reinstated Personal Allowed Number lists. An inmate may receive approval to call up to 20 people associated with the visitation list, excluding approved special-circumstance calls.
Published ADCRR daily telephone limits
Custody level Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Minimum Four 15-minute calls daily Unlimited 15-minute calls Unlimited 15-minute calls
Medium Four 15-minute calls daily Unlimited 15-minute calls Unlimited 15-minute calls
Close One 15-minute call daily Two 15-minute calls daily Four 15-minute calls daily
Maximum One 15-minute call daily Two 15-minute calls daily Four 15-minute calls daily
Detention One 15-minute call daily One 15-minute call daily One 15-minute call daily
ADCRR personal calls are monitored and recorded. Attorneys should arrange privileged communication directly with the prison complex.

State-prison deposits

Confirm the ADCRR number Match the prison complex and legal name before paying.
Choose an approved electronic vendor ADCRR currently accepts family deposits through Keefe, JPay and GTL.
Compare transaction fees Fees vary by amount and whether payment is online, by telephone or at a storefront.
Do not mail family money orders to a prison complex Family and friend deposits must use the approved electronic routes.
Save the confirmation Record the inmate number, vendor, amount and transaction number. Compare current ADCRR deposit fees
Arizona criminal-history review

Obtain and examine your own Arizona DPS record

Arizona DPS does not provide a public statewide name-search database for private citizens, private employers, immigration, visas or foreign adoptions.
Choose online or paper Record Review Use the Public Services Portal or request the DPS packet. Open DPS Criminal History Records
Complete the contact-information form Use the record subject’s complete legal information.
Obtain fingerprints Use the FBI blue standard applicant card and ensure the fingerprinting official completes the agency fields.
Submit the complete packet Include the fingerprint card, contact sheet and required checklist.
Allow approximately 15 days DPS mails any existing Arizona criminal-history information after receiving a complete request.
Compare every arrest and disposition Match the agency, arrest date, charge and final court result.
Use the included challenge process Submit supporting documents when an entry is inaccurate or incomplete.
Arizona DPS Central State Repository 2222 W. Encanto Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85009 Phone: 602-223-2000 Select Option 2 for Records and Reports, then Option 3 for Statewide Criminal Records
A fingerprint clearance card, employment background check, FBI identity summary and personal DPS Record Review are different processes. Use the purpose required by the employer, licensing body or agency.
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate Arizona arrest or disposition

Identify which source is wrong Compare the county booking, police report, court docket, DPS review and ADCRR record.
Save the incorrect entry Record the date, URL, booking number, report number, case number and disputed field.
Obtain controlling proof Use a certified dismissal, amended judgment, sentencing order, agency correction or identity document.
Correct the originating agency first The jail corrects booking data, police correct reports and the court corrects the docket.
Submit the DPS challenge Explain what is inaccurate and attach the controlling document.
Recheck connected systems A correction in one database may not automatically update another government or commercial report.
Copy-ready correction request
I request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information associated with [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The disputed entry is [exact field], displayed under booking number [number], report number [number] or court case number [number]. The correct information is [correction]. Attached is [certified disposition, court order, agency letter or identity proof].
Correction is not sealing. Correct a record when it is factually wrong. Seek sealing or another form of relief when the information is accurate but may qualify for restricted access.
Arizona criminal-record relief

Choose sealing, set aside or marijuana expungement

Seal case records Restricts public access to eligible law-enforcement, prosecutor, court and DPS records under A.R.S. §13-911.
Set aside a conviction Dismisses the accusation after completion of an eligible sentence and marks the conviction as set aside, but does not hide the case.
Marijuana expungement Vacates and expunges qualifying marijuana charges, convictions and sentences covered by Arizona law.

Arizona conviction-sealing waiting periods

Time after completing non-monetary sentence conditions and discharge
Offense class Waiting period Additional requirement
Class 2 or 3 felony 10 years Complete all sentence terms, fines, fees and restitution.
Class 4, 5 or 6 felony 5 years A historical prior felony adds five years.
Class 1 misdemeanor 3 years Complete all court obligations.
Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor 2 years Complete all court obligations.
Dismissed or not guilty Use the non-conviction route File in the court where the charge was filed.
Arrest with no charge Use the no-charge arrest route File based on initial appearance or county of arrest.

Arizona sealing workflow

Collect every booking, arrest and case number Include the arresting agency, booking location, citation, report and incident numbers.
Obtain the final disposition Confirm the result of every count and whether all sentence obligations are complete.
Check statutory eligibility Some dangerous, sexual, child-victim and other specified offenses are excluded.
Choose the correct court File where convicted, where the dismissed charge was filed, where the initial appearance occurred, or in Superior Court when no charge and no initial appearance occurred.
Use the mandatory Arizona petition Complete the current Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records. Open Arizona sealing forms
File a separate petition for each unconsolidated incident Three separate cases normally require three petitions.
Request a hearing before the ruling when desired Follow the local court’s filing instructions.
Allow at least 60 calendar days DPS research and prosecutor or victim response normally occur before the decision.
Keep the signed order Verify that the clerk, prosecutor, DPS and law-enforcement agency update the record.
Recheck public websites Previously published news, screenshots and private copies may remain online.
A sealed record can still be accessed or used for specific criminal-justice, sentencing, fingerprint-clearance, firearm and other legally authorized purposes.

Set-aside workflow

Complete probation or sentence
Obtain discharge from the court
Apply in the court that entered the conviction
No court filing fee may be charged
Victim input and restitution status can be considered
DPS marks the conviction as set aside
The record is not removed or hidden
Excluded offenses require statutory review
Open set-aside and second-chance forms Open marijuana expungement forms
Statewide contacts

Arizona arrest, court and corrections contact board

Arizona DPS Criminal History
2222 W. Encanto Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-223-2000
Arizona Judicial Branch
1501 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007
Use Public Access for statewide case lookup.
ADCRR Central Office
701 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-542-5497
ADCRR Family and Friends602-364-3945 Toll-free: 866-333-2039
ADCRR Victim Services602-542-1853 Toll-free: 866-787-7233
State Bar of Arizona
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-252-4804

Arizona Department of Public Safety map

Arizona State Courts Building map

ADCRR Central Office map

Before traveling: confirm the correct county, court, facility, office hours, identification, appointment requirement and accepted payment.
High-value information included

What this statewide guide solves inside the page

All county custody routes Every Arizona county, including counties with live rosters, telephone-only confirmation or paused public searches.
Booking interpretation Booking numbers, agencies, charges, cases, bonds, holds, release dates and identity safeguards.
Court verification Public Access coverage, eAccess limits, Municipal, Justice, Superior, tribal and federal routing.
Immediate next steps Police-report requests, warrant confirmation, bond, initial appearance and appointed counsel.
Custody services County visits, mail, calls and money plus current ADCRR visitation, mail and telephone changes.
Record accuracy and relief DPS Record Review, correction, sealing, set aside, second-chance forms and marijuana expungement.
Title-related questions

Arizona arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Arizona arrest records? Search the official jail or Sheriff source for the county where the person was booked, then search the related Arizona court case.
Does Arizona have one statewide county-jail search? No. Every county controls its own jail records. Some publish live rosters, while others require telephone confirmation.
How do I search an Arizona criminal case? Use Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access. Search by case number when known or by name and date of birth.
Why is an Arizona arrest missing online? Booking may be incomplete, the county may not publish a roster, the person may have been cited and released, transferred or listed under another name.
Where do I request the police report? Request it from the agency that made the arrest, not automatically from the county jail or court.
How do I check an Arizona warrant? Search the related court case, read the newest docket entry and confirm the status with the issuing court.
How soon does an arrested person see a judge? Arizona court guidance states that the person must receive an initial appearance within 24 hours after arrest or be released.
How do I obtain my Arizona DPS criminal history? Complete the online or fingerprint-based Record Review process through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
How do I find someone in an Arizona state prison? Use ADCRR Inmate Data Search. It does not include people held pretrial in county jails.
Can an Arizona arrest record be sealed? Some arrests, dismissals, acquittals and completed convictions qualify under A.R.S. §13-911. File the mandatory petition in the correct court.
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not an Arizona county sheriff, police department, court, prosecutor, public defender, Arizona DPS, ADCRR or a law firm. Booking, bond, warrant, custody, release and court information can change. Verify multiple official identifiers and obtain the current court document before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision. Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Arizona county, court, DPS and corrections procedures reviewed July 18, 2026.

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