Search Buckeye Felony Records

Buckeye felony records are stored by Maricopa County Superior Court and the Buckeye Police Department. When a person faces a felony charge in Buckeye, the case goes to the county court for trial and judgment. The Buckeye Police handle arrests within city limits and keep records of local incidents. To find a felony case from Buckeye, you need to go through the county court system. The police can give you arrest reports and booking data for crimes that took place in the city. This guide explains how to get both types of records and what fees you can expect to pay.

Buckeye Felony Cases at Maricopa County Court

All felony cases from Buckeye go to Maricopa County Superior Court. The city does not have a court that handles felonies. Buckeye is in the west part of Maricopa County, and state law means all serious crimes go through the county system. When Buckeye Police make an arrest on a felony charge, the case moves to the Maricopa County Attorney for review. That office then decides if formal charges will be filed.

The main Superior Court building is in downtown Phoenix at 201 W. Jefferson Street. This is where most felony trials take place. There is also a court center in the northwest part of the county at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise. That location may be more handy for Buckeye residents than going all the way to Phoenix. You can file papers, pay fees, and get copies of records there.

To search for Buckeye felony cases, use the Maricopa County Criminal Case Search tool online. There is no cost to use it. You can look up cases by name or case number. The results show charges, hearing dates, and case status. This is the best way to start if you want info on a specific felony case.

The statewide system also lets you search many courts at once. Try both tools if you are not sure where the case was filed.

Buckeye Police Department Felony Records

The Buckeye Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for crimes in the city. These are not the same as court records. Police records show what took place at the time of arrest. Court records show how the case moved through trial. You may need both to get the full picture of a felony case in Buckeye.

The Buckeye Police main office is at 21699 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 104 in Buckeye, AZ 85326. The phone number is 623-349-6401. You can call them during regular hours to ask about records or visit in person. The staff can tell you what forms to fill out and what fees apply to your request.

Buckeye Police use an online portal for public records requests. The GovQA portal lets you submit requests and track their status. This is the best way to get police reports from Buckeye. You can upload ID if needed and pay fees through the system. The portal keeps you updated as your request moves through the process.

If you need statewide criminal history, Arizona DPS keeps a central database. However, DPS does not run checks for private employers. You would need to use court records or a third party service for that type of search.

Buckeye Municipal Court Records

The Buckeye Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and city code violations only. It does not hear felony cases. Still, the municipal court can be a good resource in some cases. A charge that starts as a misdemeanor may get raised to a felony later. Or a felony may get dropped down to a misdemeanor through a plea deal. In those situations, you might find related records at the municipal level.

The Buckeye Municipal Court has a research fee of $17. Copy fees run $0.50 per page. You can reach them at 623-349-6510 for questions about records or case info. If you need to check whether a case was handled as a misdemeanor before going to Superior Court, the municipal court staff can help you look that up.

For felony cases that went to trial, the Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court is the place to go. The municipal court cannot give you copies of felony case files.

Getting Buckeye Felony Court Records

The Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court is the keeper of all felony case files. Any document filed in a Buckeye felony case ends up at this office. That includes charging papers, motions, plea deals, and sentencing orders. The main Clerk office is at 620 W Jackson St. in Phoenix. You can call them at (602) 372-5375.

Copy fees are $0.50 per page for plain copies. If you need a certified copy with an official seal, that costs $35 per document plus the page fee. The clerk takes money orders, debit cards, credit cards, and cash. Personal checks are not accepted. If staff must search old records, a research fee may apply. Build in extra time if your request is for an older case.

You can also get records online. The Clerk of Court records page lists all the ways to request copies. For document viewing and downloads, the eAccess portal lets you pull up court papers for $10 per document. The first page is free to preview. This works well if you know the exact case number and just need a few specific files.

There is a limit to keep in mind. The online tools show case summaries but not always the full documents. For complete files, you may need to request them from the clerk by mail or in person.

Arizona Laws on Buckeye Felony Records

Court records in Arizona fall under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123. This rule says court records are open to the public. You can view them during regular office hours. Some info gets blacked out on copies, like bank account numbers and details about minor victims. But most felony case data is available to anyone who asks.

Police records follow a different law. Title 39 of the Arizona Revised Statutes covers public records from government agencies outside the courts. Buckeye Police records fall under this law. You have the right to inspect and copy them. Fees vary but most follow state guidelines.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository under A.R.S. Section 41-1750. This database holds criminal history data from across the state. However, DPS cannot run background checks for private employers or send records out of state. For employment checks, you need to go through court records or use a licensed screening service.

Note that state law limits what DPS can share. Court records are often the better option for most public searches.

Sealing Buckeye Felony Records

Arizona allows some felony records to be sealed. This became possible on December 31, 2022. A.R.S. Section 13-911 sets the rules for who can seal a record. You must finish your sentence and wait a set period of time. The wait is based on the class of felony.

For class 2 or 3 felonies, the wait is 10 years after you complete your sentence. For class 4, 5, or 6 felonies, the wait is 5 years. Some crimes can never be sealed. These include dangerous offenses, crimes against children, sex trafficking, and other serious violent felonies. The statute lists all offenses that do not qualify.

To seal a Buckeye felony record, you file a petition with Maricopa County Superior Court. A judge reviews your case and decides if sealing is right. If approved, the record stays on file but most public searches will not show it. Law enforcement and some government agencies can still see sealed records. The general public cannot.

Sealing does not erase the record. It just limits who can view it.

Buckeye Felony Record Fees

Fees for felony records depend on where you request them. The Maricopa County Clerk of Court charges $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $35 per document plus the page charge. Research fees may apply for older records. Postage adds to the cost if you request by mail.

The Buckeye Municipal Court charges $17 for research and $0.50 per page for copies. This only applies to misdemeanor records at the city level. Felony case files are not held at the municipal court.

The Buckeye Police Department has its own fee schedule. Fees depend on the type of record you need. Contact them at 623-349-6401 to get current pricing before you submit a request. All agencies take credit and debit cards. Personal checks are not allowed at most locations.

Online document access through eAccess costs $10 per document. The first page preview is free. If you need many documents, check if a subscription plan makes sense for your needs.

Felony Records in Nearby Arizona Cities

Buckeye borders several other cities in the west valley. All of these cities are also in Maricopa County, so felony cases go to the same court system. If you need felony records from a nearby city, the process works the same way. Check out the city pages below for local police contacts and resources.

Maricopa County Felony Resources

For a complete guide to felony records in Maricopa County, visit our county page. It covers the Superior Court, Sheriff's Office, and all the ways to search for criminal case data in the county. The county page also has links to all the cities in Maricopa County that have felony records information available.