Find Felony Records in Glendale

Glendale felony records are handled by the Maricopa County Superior Court and the Glendale Police Department. When someone gets charged with a felony in Glendale, the case moves to the county court system in Phoenix. The Glendale Police Department keeps arrest records at its main station on North 57th Drive. You can search felony cases online through the county court portal or request police reports directly from the records unit. This guide covers the steps to get felony records in Glendale and explains what each office provides.

Where Glendale Felony Cases Are Filed

All felony cases from Glendale go to Maricopa County Superior Court. The city does not have its own felony court. Arizona law sends all serious crimes to the Superior Court level. Felonies are crimes that carry more than six months in jail or fines above $2,500. Burglary, robbery, drug sales, and aggravated assault all fall in this group.

When Glendale police arrest someone for a felony, they book the person at the county jail. The Maricopa County Attorney files charges at Superior Court. From there, all hearings and trials take place in Phoenix. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all case documents. That includes the charging papers, motions filed by both sides, court orders, and final judgments. If you want the full story of a felony case from Glendale, you need to contact the county clerk.

The main Clerk of Court office is at 620 W. Jackson Street in Phoenix. Call them at (602) 372-5375 for records help. Hours run 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Glendale residents can also try the Northwest Regional Court Center at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise. That site may be a bit closer for some folks in the west valley who need to pick up felony case files.

The Glendale Municipal Court cannot help with felony matters. That court only handles city code offenses and misdemeanors.

Glendale Police Department Felony Records

The Glendale Police Department keeps arrest records for crimes in the city. These are not the same as court records. When officers make a felony arrest, they write a report. That report stays with the police. It has details about the arrest and the events that led to it. Court case outcomes are held by the Superior Court, not the police.

The Glendale Police Records Division is at 6835 N. 57th Drive in Glendale, AZ 85301. You can reach them by phone at (623) 930-3000. For status updates on requests, call the status line at (623) 930-3100. The records unit is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Email requests can be sent to Records@glendaleaz.com. Include as much detail as you can about what records you need.

Visit the records office in person or send your request by email. Staff can tell you how long it will take to fill your order.

You can also submit requests through the city website. Glendale has a public records portal that lets you file and track requests online. This is a good way to handle things if you cannot visit during office hours. The portal keeps a log of your requests, so you know where things stand without needing to call.

Glendale Police Record Fees

Fees for police records in Glendale are low. A standard police report costs $5. This covers most arrest reports and incident docs. A clearance letter also costs $5. Employers sometimes ask for clearance letters to check if a person has local arrests. The flat fees make it easy to know what to pay upfront.

Body camera video costs more. Like other Arizona departments, Glendale must review footage before release. Staff has to watch the video and redact faces of bystanders or protected parties. That takes time. Expect to pay based on the length of footage. Ask the records unit for an estimate on video requests. Longer incidents mean higher costs.

Payment can be made in person at the records window. Cash and money orders are accepted. Credit cards may also work. If you mail a request, send a money order for the amount. Do not send cash through the mail. The records unit will contact you if additional fees apply before they release the docs.

Maricopa County Court Records for Glendale Cases

Felony court records for Glendale cases are stored at the Maricopa County Clerk of Court. This office holds all official case files. You can get copies of charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and more. The main office is at 620 W. Jackson St. in Phoenix. Phone (602) 372-5375 for questions about records.

Copy fees are $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies with an official seal cost $35 per document plus the page fee. Research fees may apply if staff must dig into older cases. The clerk takes credit cards, debit cards, money orders, and cash. Personal checks are not allowed. Mail requests need payment included before the clerk will process them.

For west valley residents like those in Glendale, the Northwest Regional Court Center can be more convenient. It is at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise. That office handles the same types of requests as the main Phoenix location. Either spot can pull felony case files that came from Glendale arrests.

The statewide case lookup lets you search criminal cases from any county in Arizona. Use this tool to find Glendale felony cases filed in Maricopa County.

Search Glendale Felony Cases Online

You can search for Glendale felony cases through the Maricopa County online system. The Criminal Case Search tool is free. Enter a name or case number to see results. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. It works for all felony cases in Maricopa County, including those from Glendale.

Search results give you case summaries, not full documents. You can see what the charges are and track the case through the system. If you need actual court filings like the charging paperwork or a sentencing order, you must pay. The eAccess portal lets you view and download documents. The first page of any document is free to preview. Full documents cost $10 each.

Both tools serve different needs. Use the free criminal case search to check if a case exists. Use eAccess when you want to read the actual court papers. For Glendale felony cases, this combo covers most of what people are looking for. You can do all of it from home without driving to Phoenix.

If you are a party to a felony case, the ECR Online portal may give you free access to your own docs. You need to create an account and prove who you are. The Clerk of Court can help you get set up if needed.

Criminal History Checks in Glendale

Glendale police offer a local clearance letter for $5. This shows whether you have any arrests on file with Glendale PD. It does not cover the whole state. Many employers and landlords ask for this type of letter as part of a background check.

For a full Arizona criminal history, you need the Department of Public Safety. DPS runs the Central State Repository under A.R.S. Section 41-1750. This database holds arrest and conviction data from law enforcement across the state. You can review your own record for free by sending a Record Review Packet with your fingerprints. The DPS office is at 2222 W. Encanto Blvd. in Phoenix. Call (602) 223-2222 for criminal history questions.

One key limit exists. DPS cannot run background checks for private employers or send records out of state. Arizona law blocks that use. If a Glendale employer needs a background check, they must use court records directly or hire a licensed screening service. The Glendale clearance letter is just one piece. Court records provide more detail on case outcomes.

Arizona Laws on Felony Record Access

Court records in Arizona are public under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123. This rule says people can inspect and copy court files during business hours. The courts presume records are open unless a judge seals them. Some info gets removed from public copies. Bank account numbers and details about minor victims are not shown. But most felony case data is available.

Police records fall under Title 39 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This is the state public records law. It gives people the right to request copies of government records. Agencies can charge fees to cover costs. Glendale police and Maricopa County court staff follow these rules when they handle felony record requests.

If you have a felony conviction from a Glendale arrest, you may be able to seal your record later. Under A.R.S. Section 13-911, Arizona allows record sealing after you complete your sentence. The waiting period depends on the felony class. For class 2 or 3 felonies, you must wait 10 years. For class 4, 5, or 6 felonies, the wait is 5 years. Some violent crimes cannot be sealed at all. Sealing limits who can see the record, but law enforcement still has access. You file the petition with Maricopa County Superior Court.

Arizona DPS Criminal History Records

The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository. This is a statewide database of criminal records. Under state law, all Arizona law enforcement agencies must report arrest and outcome data to DPS. That includes Glendale police. When someone is arrested for a felony in Glendale, that arrest goes into the state system.

You can review your own criminal record through DPS for free. The process involves sending a Record Review Packet with your fingerprints on an FBI FD-258 card. DPS will mail you a copy of what they have on file within 15 days. The main DPS office is at 2222 W. Encanto Blvd. in Phoenix. This is useful if you want to know what shows up before applying for jobs or licenses.

There is a limit. DPS cannot run checks for private employers or share records with other states. Arizona law restricts the Central State Repository that way. For employment background checks, you need to use court records or a third-party service. This rule applies to all felony record searches in Glendale and across Arizona.

Glendale Municipal Court Records

The Glendale Municipal Court does not handle felonies. It covers misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and city code violations. If you need felony records, this is not the place. The municipal court only deals with cases where the max jail time is six months or less.

Still, the municipal court can help in some cases. Charges sometimes get reduced. A case that started as a felony might end up as a misdemeanor after a plea deal. When that happens, the final case may be in municipal court. If you search county records and come up empty, check with Glendale Municipal Court too. The court is at 5850 W. Glendale Ave. Call (623) 930-2600 for records questions.

Felony Records in Nearby Cities

Glendale sits in the west 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 through the same county system.

Each city handles arrest records on its own. For court case files, use the Maricopa County resources listed on this page.

Maricopa County Felony Resources

Glendale is part of Maricopa County. The county page has more details on the Superior Court system, sheriff records, and other resources. Check it for a full look at all the offices that handle felony records in Maricopa County.