Gilbert Felony Records

Gilbert felony records are handled through the Maricopa County court system and local police department. The Gilbert Police Department keeps arrest records at its records unit on East Civic Center Drive. Felony charges get filed at the Maricopa County Superior Court since Gilbert does not have its own felony court. You can search for case files online through county portals or request police reports from the Gilbert records office. This page shows you how to find felony records in Gilbert and what to expect when you make a request.

Where Gilbert Felony Cases Are Filed

Gilbert is part of Maricopa County. All felony cases go to the Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. The Gilbert Municipal Court handles only misdemeanors and traffic offenses. If someone in Gilbert faces a felony charge like burglary, assault, or drug trafficking, the case gets filed at the county level. This is how Arizona structures its court system.

The main courthouse is in downtown Phoenix. It sits at 201 W. Jefferson Street. This is roughly 20 miles from Gilbert town center. You can also use the Southeast Court Complex in Mesa at 222 E. Javelina Ave. That location is closer for Gilbert residents who need to appear in court or get records. The Clerk of Court at either location can help you with felony case documents.

Gilbert does not have a branch of the Superior Court within city limits. For felony matters, you must work with Maricopa County offices. The good news is that most searches can be done online. You do not always need to drive to Phoenix.

Gilbert Police Department Felony Records

The Gilbert Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports. When officers make a felony arrest, they create records that stay with the police department. These include arrest reports, booking information, and any evidence documentation. The court case files are separate and held by the county.

You can request Gilbert police records through their online portal. The department uses a system called JustFOIA to handle public records requests. Visit the Gilbert Police Records Portal to submit your request. The portal lets you track your request status and receive documents electronically when they are ready.

The portal is available at any time. Submit your request online and wait for staff to process it.

The Gilbert Police Records Unit is at 75 East Civic Center Drive in Gilbert, AZ 85296. You can call them at (480) 635-7020 or send an email to gilbertpdrecords@gilbertaz.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday. If you prefer to visit in person, bring ID and be ready to pay fees when you pick up your records.

Gilbert Police Record Fees

The Gilbert Police Department charges fees for records requests. Police reports cost $5. This covers most incident reports and arrest documentation. If you need a local criminal history check, that also costs $5. These are flat fees regardless of page count for standard reports.

Body camera footage has different pricing. Gilbert charges $46 per hour for body cam video review and redaction. Officers must watch the footage to blur faces and remove protected information before release. This takes time. A longer incident means a higher cost for body cam records. Ask the records unit for an estimate before you commit to a request.

Payment options include cash, money order, and credit cards. The online portal accepts electronic payments. If you mail in a request, include a money order. Personal checks may not be accepted, so check with the records unit first.

Note: Fees can change, so confirm current pricing before submitting payment.

Maricopa County Court Records for Gilbert Cases

Felony court records for Gilbert residents are at the Maricopa County Clerk of Court. This office stores all case documents. You can get charging papers, motions, plea deals, and sentencing orders from the clerk. The main office is at 620 W. Jackson St. in Phoenix. Call (602) 372-5375 for assistance.

Copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $35 per document plus page fees. These rates apply to all criminal case records in Maricopa County. The clerk accepts credit cards, debit cards, money orders, and cash. Personal checks are not allowed. You can request records by mail if you include payment and a self-addressed envelope.

For Gilbert cases specifically, the Southeast Court Complex in Mesa is often more convenient. That office is at 222 E. Javelina Ave. It handles the same types of requests as the Phoenix location. Drive time from Gilbert to Mesa is shorter than the trip to downtown Phoenix. Either location can pull felony case files that originated from arrests in Gilbert.

Search Gilbert Felony Cases Online

You can search for Gilbert felony cases through the Maricopa County online system. The Criminal Case Search tool is free to use. Enter a name or case number to find records. The results show charges, hearing dates, and case status. This works for any felony case in Maricopa County, including those from Gilbert.

The search does not show full documents. It gives you case summaries. If you need actual court filings, you must request copies from the clerk or use the eAccess system. The state's eAccess portal lets you view and download documents for a fee. The first page of any document is free to preview. Full documents cost $10 each.

Both systems are helpful for different reasons. Use the free criminal case search to find out if a case exists and see its status. Use eAccess when you need to read the actual court papers. Together, they cover most of what people need when researching felony records from Gilbert.

The statewide case lookup covers courts across Arizona. It includes all Maricopa County Superior Court cases.

Criminal History Checks in Gilbert

People often need background checks for jobs, housing, or personal reasons. Gilbert police offer a local criminal history check for $5. This shows arrests made by Gilbert officers only. It does not cover the whole state or county.

For a full Arizona criminal history, you need the Department of Public Safety. The DPS runs the Central State Repository under A.R.S. Section 41-1750. This database holds arrest and conviction data from across the state. You can review your own record for free by sending in a Record Review Packet with your fingerprints. DPS is at 2222 W. Encanto Blvd. in Phoenix.

There is one catch. DPS cannot run checks for private employers or give records to out-of-state requesters. Arizona law blocks that. Employers in Gilbert who need background data must use court records or a licensed background check service. The Gilbert PD local history check is one piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.

Arizona Laws on Felony Record Access

Arizona has open records laws. Court records fall under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123. This rule says court records are public. You can look at them during business hours. Some details get removed from public copies, like bank account numbers and minor victim names. Most felony case info is open.

Police records follow Title 39 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This is the general public records law. It lets you request copies of government records. Agencies can charge reasonable fees. They must respond within a prompt time frame. Gilbert police follow these rules when they handle records requests.

If you have a felony conviction from a Gilbert arrest, you may be able to seal your record later. A.R.S. Section 13-911 allows sealing after you finish your sentence and wait the required time. For class 2 or 3 felonies, the wait is 10 years. For class 4, 5, or 6 felonies, it is 5 years. Some serious offenses cannot be sealed. You file the petition with the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Gilbert Municipal Court Records

The Gilbert Municipal Court does not handle felonies. It covers misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city code offenses. If you are looking for felony records, this is the wrong place. But it can be useful for related searches.

Sometimes charges get reduced. A case that started as a felony might end as a misdemeanor. When that happens, the final disposition may be in municipal court. If you search county records and find nothing, check the Gilbert Municipal Court too. The court is at 55 E. Civic Center Drive in Gilbert. Call (480) 503-6400 for records questions.

Felony Records in Nearby Cities

Gilbert sits in the southeast valley of the Phoenix metro area. Several nearby cities also fall under Maricopa County for felony cases. Each city has its own police department with arrest records, but all felony court cases go to the same county system.

Each city handles arrest records separately. For court case files, use the Maricopa County resources described above.

Maricopa County Felony Resources

Gilbert is part of Maricopa County. Visit the county page for more details on the Superior Court system, sheriff records, and additional resources. The county page covers all Maricopa County offices that handle felony records.