Tucson AZ Arrest Records Search | Police & Court
Tucson, Arizona · TPD reports, Pima jail bookings and criminal court records
Search Tucson Bookings, Police Reports and Court Outcomes
A Tucson arrest can create records in three different places: Tucson Police, the Pima County jail system and the court handling the criminal charge. Searching only one can leave the most important part of the story missing.
Start with current custody, save the official booking identifiers, identify the correct court and then verify whether the charge was filed, changed, dismissed or resolved.
TUCSON RECORD ROUTER
VERIFYING
PIMA BOOKING SEARCH
LIVE
TUCSON COURT CASE
OUTCOME VERIFIED
BOOKING + COURT MATCHED
Booking charge ≠ conviction. A Tucson arrest record shows what was recorded during the arrest or jail intake. The prosecutor can decline, change or dismiss the allegation. Check the court case before treating any charge as a final result.
Current custody
Pima County Adult Detention Complex.
Police report
Tucson Police Records Section.
City misdemeanors
Tucson City Court.
Felony cases
Pima County Superior Court.
Facts checked
August 17, 2026.
Where does a Tucson arrest record actually live?
PIMA COUNTY JAIL
Is the person in custody?
Use for the current inmate listing, booking identity, housing and custody information.
Tucson Police arrestees who remain locally jailed may appear here.
TUCSON POLICE
What did officers report?
Use for TPD arrest reports, incident reports, digital evidence requests and local arrest-history letters.
The police report is different from the jail booking.
TUCSON CITY COURT
City misdemeanor case?
Search by defendant name, docket, citation or Tucson Police report number.
City prosecutors handle misdemeanor crimes inside Tucson cited by TPD.
PIMA / ARIZONA COURTS
Felony or other case?
Check Pima County Superior Court, Justice Court or statewide Arizona Public Access.
Use the filed court case to establish the legal outcome.
Most reliable workflow: Pima inmate search → booking number → arresting agency/report → correct criminal court → final disposition.
How to find someone arrested in Tucson
Confirm that the arrest occurred in the Tucson area
Write down the approximate arrest date, location and whether Tucson Police or another agency was involved.
Open Pima County’s official inmate lookup
The Sheriff’s Department provides detention services for metropolitan Tucson law-enforcement agencies.
Open Pima County Inmate Lookup
Begin with the surname
Avoid adding too many filters on the first search. A middle-name, suffix or spelling difference can hide the correct result.
Open every plausible person
Match date of birth, age, arrest date, booking number, agency and housing information.
Record the name number and booking number
These identifiers can be needed for jail calls, records, deposits and mail.
Read each booking charge separately
A booking may include several criminal charges, warrants or other holds.
Identify which court should contain the case
Tucson misdemeanor cases commonly proceed in Tucson City Court; felony cases generally route through Pima County Superior Court.
Search the court record
Do not stop at the jail charge. Find the prosecutor’s filed charge and final court result.
Very recent arrest? Intake processing can delay the online result. If the person was just arrested, retry the search and contact the jail at 520-351-8111 when necessary.
What Tucson-area jail fields actually mean
| Field | Meaning | Does not prove | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name number | Pima County inmate identifier. | Court outcome. | Save it for calls and jail services. |
| Booking number | A particular jail intake event. | That every booking charge was prosecuted. | Use it when requesting jail records. |
| Arresting agency | Police or sheriff agency responsible for the arrest. | That Pima County created the police report. | Request the arrest report from that agency. |
| Booking charge | Allegation entered during arrest or intake. | The final filed charge. | Check the criminal court docket. |
| Bond | Monetary release information associated with a matter. | Paying it clears every case or hold. | Confirm every charge and hold first. |
| Housing / pod | Where the person is assigned inside the jail. | The housing assignment is permanent. | Recheck before mailing or visiting. |
| Release | The local custody episode ended. | Dismissal or acquittal. | Search the court case. |
| Booking photo | Photograph connected to jail processing. | Identity alone or guilt. | Match stronger identifiers. |
Verify the Tucson arrest belongs to the right person
First and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Arrest date matches the known incident
Arresting agency fits the location
Booking number matches another official record
Police report and court case describe the same event
Final disposition belongs to the same defendant
Do not identify someone from a mugshot or matching name alone. Tucson and Pima County records can contain people with similar names. Use at least two independent identifiers.
No Tucson arrest record found? Try this order
Arrest just happened
The person may still be completing identification, fingerprints, screening and intake.
Name spelling is different
Search the surname alone and try maiden names, suffixes or alternate spellings.
Person was already released
Active inmate systems may no longer show a prior custody event.
Another agency made the arrest
The report may be held by Pima County Sheriff, DPS, another city police agency or federal law enforcement.
Person was transferred
Custody may have moved to another Arizona jail, state corrections or federal custody.
No City Court case appears
The matter may be a felony, may belong in another Pima County court or may not have been filed yet.
Case is older
Tucson City Court paper-record retention periods can affect what remains immediately available.
Record has been sealed
Legally sealed or protected records may no longer appear in ordinary public searches.
Jail-status call script
I am trying to verify whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked after an arrest on approximately [date] in Tucson. The arresting agency may have been [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Tucson City Court, Justice Court or Superior Court?
Tucson City Court
Use when: The matter is a Tucson misdemeanor or city-code case prosecuted by the Tucson City Prosecutor.
Search by: Defendant name, docket number, citation or Tucson Police report number.
Pima County Superior Court
Use when: The criminal matter involves felony prosecution or another Superior Court criminal case.
Public defender: Pima County Public Defender represents eligible felony defendants.
Pima County Justice Court
Use when: The matter is a limited-jurisdiction criminal case assigned to the Consolidated Justice Court rather than Tucson City Court.
Arizona Public Access
Use when: You are not certain which participating Arizona court holds the case.
Remember that the statewide search is informational and excludes some protected case types.
Request the actual Tucson Police arrest report
Tucson Police Department Records Section
270 S. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1917
Police Records: 520-791-4461
Public-record questions: 520-791-4462
Email: tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov
270 S. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1917
Police Records: 520-791-4461
Public-record questions: 520-791-4462
Email: tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov
Confirm Tucson Police created the report
Check the arresting-agency field before submitting a TPD request.
Identify the document you actually need
Ask for the arrest report, incident report or specifically identified releasable material rather than “everything.”
Provide precise identifiers
Include the police report number when available, involved name, incident date and location.
Choose email when a normal report is enough
Tucson Police currently publishes a $5 flat charge for reports sent by email.
Wait for the invoice
TPD specifically instructs requesters not to pay before an invoice is issued.
Complete the final request
Download the form and submit it by email or mail.
Open the official TPD records process
Current TPD record charges
| Record format | Published charge | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Paper report | $5 per report + $0.25 per page after 15 pages | Physical copy of an ordinary report. |
| Report by email | $5 flat fee | Usually the most convenient ordinary-copy option. |
| Digital media | $25 | 911 calls, radio traffic, photographs or other large digital material provided on media. |
| Video | $44 per video hour reviewed | Video requiring staff review and processing. |
| Part I crime victim copy | One case-report copy may be free | Qualifying crime victims under Arizona law. |
Copy-ready TPD request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable Tucson Police incident and arrest report concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. The police report number is [number] and the related Pima County booking number is [number], if known. Please send an invoice before payment and advise me if any requested portion requires a different format or fee.
Request a Tucson arrest-history or clearance letter
This is not a public name search for anyone. Tucson Police states that arrest-history or clearance letters are available to the individual whose history is requested or an authorized representative.
Download the TPD records request form
Complete the requestor information at the top.
Complete Section C
Provide the person’s current name, former or maiden names, date of birth, driver’s-license state and number and requested identifying information.
State whether notarization is needed
Identify whether the final arrest-history or clearance letter itself must be notarized.
Have the request signature notarized
TPD requires the submitting person’s signature to be notarized.
Add identification
In-person requests require a government-issued photo ID or birth certificate. Authorized-representative requests also require identification for the record subject.
Submit in person or by mail
TPD does not offer this service as an ordinary instant online background search.
Pay the published $5 charge
The current charge is $5 for three copies of the letter.
Allow processing time
TPD advises that high request volume prevents immediate processing and says it makes every effort to finish within 15 business days.
Search a Tucson misdemeanor case four different ways
Tucson City Court
103 E. Alameda Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-791-4216
Email: TCCWeb@courts.az.gov
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Public Services last number: 4:30 p.m.
103 E. Alameda Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-791-4216
Email: TCCWeb@courts.az.gov
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Public Services last number: 4:30 p.m.
Docket number
Use the 8–10 digit docket number shown on court paperwork.
Citation number
The complaint search requires the complaint number and violation date.
Defendant name
Enter the first and last name to search the defendant index.
Police report number
Useful when the Tucson Police report number is already known.
Open Quick Defendant Public Search
Open the live Tucson City Court search
Use the strongest number first
Docket or citation number usually provides a cleaner result than a common name.
Compare the police report number
Match the TPD report with the correct court case when the number is displayed.
Read the case through its newest event
Check charge information, warrant status, hearing dates and disposition.
Request an official document when the summary is not enough
Use the City Court records process for copies, violation letters or certified material.
The Tucson City Prosecutor is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes committed inside Tucson city limits and cited by Tucson Police. A felony arrest should not be assumed to remain in City Court.
Get a Tucson City Court violation letter or case documents
Search online first
Tucson City Court states that there is no charge for using its available online court search.
Choose the exact record type
Request uncertified copies, certified copies, a case printout or a violation letter.
Use a violation letter for a case summary
It can include incident or violation date, charges, sentence, warrant/default status and final disposition.
Ask for criminal charges only when appropriate
This prevents irrelevant civil or traffic material from expanding the request.
Include complete identifying information
Provide the full name, docket number, current address, telephone number and detailed description of the needed records.
Complete the final request
File online, in person, by mail, fax or email according to the current City Court instructions.
Submit a Tucson City Court record request
Published Tucson City Court fees
| Request | Published charge | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Online case search | No fee | Available public case information. |
| Research / locate | $17 per case in many requests | Clerk retrieval and research. |
| Document copies | $0.50 per copy plus applicable locate fee | Requested material from the case file. |
| Violation letter | $17 per case | Charges, sentence/warrant status and disposition summary. |
| No Record Found letter | $17 | Written confirmation that the requested name/docket search produced no record. |
Retention matters: Tucson City Court says criminal misdemeanor, criminal traffic and city-ordinance files are generally retained five years after termination. DUI and criminal domestic-violence matters are generally retained seven years after termination.
Check and address a Tucson City Court warrant safely
Search the Tucson City Court case
Check the newest docket information instead of relying on an old warrant screenshot.
Search the defendant record
Confirm the warrant belongs to Tucson City Court
Pima County Justice Court or Superior Court warrants use their own procedures.
Arizona resident: appear at City Court
Tucson City Court directs Arizona residents to appear in person to address warrants issued by that court.
Ask for a Motion to Quash hearing
Report to the Public Services lobby, Room 104, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Understand that appearing does not automatically cancel it
The warrant remains active until a judicial officer orders that it be quashed.
Out-of-state defendant: use the written-request procedure
Provide full name, date of birth, current address and telephone number.
Read the current Tucson warrant procedure
Do not confront another person over a warrant result. Always confirm the current status with the court because a warrant can later be served or quashed.
Pima County Adult Detention Complex facts for Tucson arrests
Pima County Adult Detention Complex
1270 W. Silverlake Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
Jail: 520-351-8111
Jail Records message line: 520-351-8228
Visits hotline: 520-351-8114
1270 W. Silverlake Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
Jail: 520-351-8111
Jail Records message line: 520-351-8228
Visits hotline: 520-351-8114
Current custody
Use the Sheriff’s official inmate lookup for people presently held in the Adult Detention Complex.
Jail record
Request custody and jail-generated records through the Jail Records Unit rather than Tucson Police.
Police report
If TPD made the arrest, request the investigative report from Tucson Police rather than the jail.
Request a jail-generated record
Provide requestor information
Include your name, address and telephone number.
Identify the inmate completely
Full name is required; date of birth, name number, booking number and housing location are helpful.
Ask only for the record needed
Narrow requests reduce delays and unnecessary production costs.
Use the official jail-record request
Request a Pima County jail report
| Record | Published charge | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Report | $5 each + $0.25/page after 20 pages | Subject to custodian review and legal restrictions. |
| Photo/video/audio on DVD | $5 per DVD | Some recordings require subpoena or court order. |
| Clearance letter | $5 | Use the record process applicable to the requested jail information. |
| Large production | $15/hour after first hour may apply | Broad requests can create additional production charges. |
Pay a Pima County jail bond without missing another hold
Do not pay from a screenshot alone. Confirm every active charge, warrant and agency hold with the jail or court before sending money.
Verify the booking
Match the name, birth date and booking number.
Write down every charge and bond entry
One person may have more than one case affecting release.
Ask about outside holds
A different court or agency can prevent release after a local bond is paid.
Choose an accepted payment route
Pima County accepts qualifying payments at the Inmate Accounts Office and kiosks, with electronic payment options also available.
Bring identification
ID validation is required for bond transactions.
Keep the exact receipt
Save the booking number, payment amount, transaction confirmation and payer information.
Allow release processing time
The Sheriff’s Department warns that release can take up to five hours after bond processing.
Current Pima County bond options
| Method | Availability | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Surety / currency bond agent | Accepted 24 hours | Processed through the Inmate Accounts Office. |
| Lobby kiosk | 24 hours | Cash, credit and debit transactions available. |
| Online / phone | Electronic service | Provider transaction fees apply. |
| Accounts window | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily | Exact cash, cashier’s checks or money orders accepted under current rules. |
Pima County states that individuals are not released between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. because of security procedures.
Schedule Tucson-area jail visitation correctly
Inmates become eligible for visits after their first court appearance and assignment to a permanent housing unit. Pima County currently conducts personal visitation by video.
Confirm current housing
Use the Pima inmate lookup before scheduling.
Create the approved visitation account
Follow the provider linked by the Sheriff’s Department.
Schedule an onsite visit in advance
Onsite appointments must be scheduled 1–7 days ahead. Same-day walk-ins are not accepted.
Choose onsite or remote video
Onsite and remote options use different duration and pricing rules.
Bring current photo identification
Accepted identification must display a photograph and required identifying information.
Arrive 15 minutes before an onsite visit
Late arrival can cause cancellation because visits still end at the scheduled time.
| Visit type | Current rule | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Onsite | One free 30-minute visit per inmate each week | Schedule 1–7 days in advance. |
| Additional onsite | $9 for another 30 minutes per inmate per day | Availability is first come, first served. |
| Remote | Up to 15 minutes at $0.25/minute | Use the approved GettingOut service. |
| Visitors | Maximum four people at one time | Juveniles must be accompanied by an adult. |
Rules that commonly terminate visits
Nudity or sexual activity
Drug or alcohol use during a visit
Gang signs, colors or activity
Recording or livestreaming the inmate
Three-way video visits
Displaying another electronic device
Visiting while a vehicle is moving
Threats, abuse or rule violations
Dress restrictions
No sheer or see-through clothing
No swimwear or partial nudity
No clothing above mid-thigh
No exposed undergarments
No excessive cleavage
No excessively tight clothing
No gang or drug graphics
Footwear required onsite
Send mail to a Pima County inmate without rejection
Published inmate-mail format
Inmate’s Name
Pod Location
Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, AZ 85702
Inmate’s Name
Pod Location
Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, AZ 85702
Postcard limit
Maximum postcard size is 4.25 × 6 inches. Incoming postcards are copied and the inmate receives the copy rather than the original.
Books and publications
Magazines, newspapers and soft-cover books must come directly from a publisher or widely accepted distributor.
Packages
Prior jail permission is generally required five days before an incoming package is sent, with a publication exception under current rules.
Postcards can be rejected for
Plastic wrapping
Glitter
Nudity or sexual content
Weapons
Gang references
Defacing or alteration
Money orders or qualifying government checks sent for an inmate account must be addressed as “Inmate Trust Account”. Do not include a personal letter in the same money envelope because it will be returned.
Use the correct Pima County account information
Telephone account
- GTL AdvancePay / ConnectNetwork is used for inmate calling.
- You need the inmate’s nine-digit PIN.
- Add leading zeros to the inmate name number when necessary to create the nine digits.
- AdvancePay: 800-483-8314.
Voicemail
- Call 520-448-3426.
- Enter the inmate name number.
- Messages can be up to two minutes.
- Current published cost is $2 per message and is non-refundable.
Deposit money at the jail
Personal checks are not accepted
U.S. bank checks and money orders are accepted at the Accounts Window
Paper currency is accepted for the deposit amount only
No change is given
Coins are not accepted for ordinary deposits
Government photo ID is required for account transactions
The Inmate Accounts counter currently lists daily hours of 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Online transfers are also available through the provider linked by Pima County.
Use the correct Tucson public defender
Tucson City Public Defender
Represents eligible indigent people facing criminal prosecution in Tucson City Court after court appointment.
103 E. Alameda, Suite 601Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-791-4857
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pima County Public Defender
Provides defense representation for eligible people charged with felony offenses in Pima County.
Tucson misdemeanors inside city limits are generally handled through the City Public Defender unless they are charged alongside a felony.
Identify the court
City misdemeanor and felony cases route to different defender offices.
Ask the judge for appointed counsel
The court determines eligibility for appointed representation.
Complete financial eligibility information
Provide truthful information requested by the court.
Contact the assigned defender
Use the case number when asking about representation.
Do not discuss case facts on ordinary jail calls
Personal calls can be monitored and recorded.
Get Tucson case notifications and victim help
Tucson City Prosecutor – Victim Notification and Assistance
103 E. Alameda, Suite 501
Tucson, AZ 85701
Victim Assistance: 520-791-5483
Prosecutor: 520-791-4104
Email: prosecutor@tucsonaz.gov
103 E. Alameda, Suite 501
Tucson, AZ 85701
Victim Assistance: 520-791-5483
Prosecutor: 520-791-4104
Email: prosecutor@tucsonaz.gov
Have the defendant and case numbers ready
Keep the defendant name, docket number or citation number available.
Request notice of court events
Victim Assistance can provide information about upcoming Tucson City Court proceedings.
Ask to communicate concerns to the prosecutor
Victims may provide input concerning plea, sentencing, restitution and release-related concerns.
Use Pima County Victim Services for felony prosecution
When the case is prosecuted through the Pima County Attorney, use the county victim-services division.
Pima County Attorney Victim Services is located at 32 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, and lists 520-724-5600 for its division.
Check your own statewide Arizona criminal record
Arizona DPS is not a public people-search website. The Central State Repository restricts criminal-history copies to authorized individuals and agencies. A private citizen can review and challenge their own record.
Open the Arizona DPS Record Review instructions
Open Arizona criminal-history Record Review
Use the online process or Record Review Packet
DPS provides an online route and downloadable packet option.
Provide fingerprints
The packet includes an applicant fingerprint card that must be completed according to DPS instructions.
Submit the contact sheet and required documents
Use the checklist before mailing the packet.
Review each arrest and disposition
Compare the statewide entry with Tucson Police and court records.
Challenge inaccurate information
Follow the DPS record-review challenge procedure when an arrest or disposition is incomplete or wrong.
DPS states that a response containing any existing criminal-history information is mailed within 15 days after receipt of a completed Record Review Packet.
Arizona Department of Public Safety
2222 W. Encanto Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Main: 602-223-2000
For statewide criminal records, follow the current Records and Reports prompts.
2222 W. Encanto Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Main: 602-223-2000
For statewide criminal records, follow the current Records and Reports prompts.
Seal an eligible Tucson arrest or criminal case record
Arizona allows eligible people to petition to seal criminal case records under A.R.S. §13-911. The law can apply to arrests, prosecutions and convictions occurring before, on or after December 31, 2022.
Records that can be part of a sealed case record
Trial-court records
Arizona DPS Central State Repository records
Prosecutor records
Law-enforcement records
Arrest-related records
Conviction and sentence records for the qualifying offense
Arizona Courts notes that an arrest with no charges filed requires a petition specifically seeking to seal those arrest records because no court case exists for the court to locate automatically.
Collect the Tucson arrest details
Gather the arrest date, Tucson Police or other arresting agency, booking location, report number, incident number and citation when available.
Locate every filed case
Use Tucson City Court, Pima Justice Court, Superior Court and Arizona Public Access as necessary.
Determine whether each incident requires a separate petition
Separate arrests or unconsolidated cases can require separate petitions.
Review eligibility and waiting-period rules
Eligibility depends on the offense, outcome, completion of sentence and other statutory conditions.
Complete mandatory Arizona sealing forms
The Judicial Branch provides the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records and instructions.
Open Arizona sealing forms and instructions
File with the court that handled the matter
Tucson City Court cases should follow City Court filing instructions; Pima Superior Court cases use that court’s process.
Track the petition and any hearing
Respond to court instructions and provide missing arrest or case identifiers quickly.
Keep the signed sealing order
Retain copies for disputes if an old public or private record later reappears.
When an Arizona §13-911 petition is granted, qualifying applicants can generally state on specified employment, housing and financial-aid or loan applications that they have not been arrested for, charged with or convicted of the sealed crime. Statutory exceptions remain.
Police, jail and court contacts in one place
Tucson Police Records
270 S. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1917
Tucson, AZ 85701-1917
Pima County Adult Detention Complex
1270 W. Silverlake Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
Tucson, AZ 85713
Tucson City Court
103 E. Alameda Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson City Prosecutor
103 E. Alameda, Suite 501
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson City Public Defender
103 E. Alameda, Suite 601
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson, AZ 85701
Pima County Superior Court
110 W. Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson, AZ 85701
Clerk: 520-724-3200
Google Map – Tucson City Court
Tucson Police Records and Tucson City Court are downtown, but the Pima County Adult Detention Complex is at 1270 W. Silverlake Road. Confirm which office you need before traveling.
What should you do next?
| Your problem | First record | Then verify |
|---|---|---|
| Someone was arrested today | Pima County inmate lookup | Booking number, agency and later court filing. |
| Need the officer’s narrative | TPD public records if Tucson Police made the arrest | Report number and case identity. |
| Need final misdemeanor outcome | Tucson City Court | Disposition or violation letter. |
| Need felony outcome | Pima County Superior Court / Arizona Public Access | Complaint, judgment and sentence. |
| Need a Tucson local clearance | TPD Arrest History / Clearance Letter | Whether local history satisfies the requesting organization. |
| Need your statewide Arizona history | Arizona DPS Record Review | Each listed disposition against the court. |
| Need an error fixed | Identify which agency displays the error | Certified court or agency correction document. |
| Want public access restricted | Arizona §13-911 sealing eligibility | Correct court and petition for each incident. |
Tucson AZ arrest-record questions
How do I search Tucson AZ arrest records?
Start with the official Pima County inmate lookup for recent custody. Save the booking identifiers, then search the Tucson or Pima County court handling the criminal case.
Where can I find someone arrested by Tucson Police?
People remaining in local detention may appear in the Pima County Adult Detention Complex inmate lookup because Pima County provides detention services to metropolitan Tucson agencies.
How do I request a Tucson Police arrest report?
Use the TPD Records Section. Provide the police-report number, person’s name, incident date and location. Wait for the invoice before paying.
Can I get a Tucson Police arrest-history or clearance letter?
Yes. TPD provides the service to the record subject or an authorized representative by mail or in person. The request requires identifying information and a notarized signature.
How do I search Tucson City Court criminal cases?
Use the Quick Defendant Public Search. Search by docket number, citation number, first and last name or Tucson Police report number.
What is the difference between Tucson City Court and Pima County Superior Court?
Tucson City Court handles city misdemeanor matters. Felony criminal cases generally proceed through Arizona Superior Court in Pima County.
How do I check a Tucson warrant?
Search the correct court case and then confirm current status with that court. Tucson City Court warrants remain active until a judicial officer orders them quashed.
Why can’t I find a recent Tucson arrest?
Intake may still be underway, the person may have been released or transferred, the spelling may differ or the arrest may belong to another jurisdiction.
How much does a Tucson City Court record request cost?
The court currently lists a $17 research or locate fee for many requests, with additional copy charges in applicable cases. Available online court searches are free.
Can a Tucson arrest record be sealed?
An eligible Arizona arrest or criminal case can potentially be sealed under A.R.S. §13-911. Arrests that never resulted in filed charges require a petition specifically identifying the arrest records to be sealed.