Search Goodyear Felony Records

Goodyear felony records are stored with Maricopa County Superior Court and the Goodyear Police Department. Felony charges for crimes in Goodyear go through the county court system, not a local city court. The Goodyear Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for crimes that occur within city limits. If you need court case files showing charges, pleas, and sentencing outcomes, the county clerk is your source. For arrest data and police reports from Goodyear, you contact the police records unit directly. This page walks you through both options so you can find the records you need.

Goodyear Felony Cases at Maricopa County Court

Goodyear is part of Maricopa County. All felony cases from the city go to Maricopa County Superior Court for prosecution and trial. The city does not have its own court for felony crimes. When someone commits a serious crime in Goodyear, the case moves to county level. The Maricopa County Attorney decides whether to file formal felony charges after reviewing the arrest.

The county court system handles everything from initial hearings to final sentencing. Case files stay with the Clerk of Superior Court in Phoenix. You can search for Goodyear felony cases using the same tools that cover all of Maricopa County. The process is the same whether the crime happened in Goodyear, Phoenix, or any other city in the county.

Use the Maricopa County Criminal Case Search to look up cases online. Enter the defendant name or case number. The results show charges, hearing dates, and case status. This tool is free to use and updates regularly as new filings come in.

The online search gives you basic case info. It does not include full documents.

Goodyear Police Department Records

The Goodyear Police Department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and booking data for crimes in the city. These are separate from court records. Police records show what happened at the time of the arrest. Court records show how the case moved through the legal system after that. You may need both to get the full picture of a felony case.

The Goodyear Police Records Unit is at 11 N. 145th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338. Phone them at (623) 882-7670. You can also send email to GYPDRecords@goodyearaz.gov for questions about your request. The staff can tell you what records are available and what fees apply.

Fees for Goodyear Police records are set by city policy. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Body camera footage costs $46 per hour of video to review and prepare. If you need fingerprinting, that service costs $17 and is only available on Tuesdays. Call ahead to make sure you come on the right day for fingerprints.

There are limits on what police can give you. They do not have court records or case outcomes. For that info, you need the county court. Goodyear Police can only provide what they collected during their investigation and arrest. Be specific about what you want so they can point you in the right direction.

Getting Goodyear Felony Court Records

The Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court is the official keeper of all felony case files. This includes cases from Goodyear. The clerk stores charging documents, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Any paper filed in your case ends up at the clerk's office. The main location is at 620 W Jackson St. in Phoenix. You can reach them at (602) 372-5375.

Goodyear sits in the west valley, so the Northwest Regional Court Center may be more convenient. That branch is at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise, AZ 85374. It is closer to Goodyear than downtown Phoenix. You can handle many records requests there without making the longer drive. Call first to make sure they can help with your specific need.

Copy fees run $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 charge. Staff may add a research fee if you need them to dig through older files. The clerk takes money orders, debit cards, credit cards, and cash. They do not accept personal checks. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.

For online access, the eAccess portal lets you view and download documents. The first page of any document is free to preview. Full documents cost $10 each to download. Heavy users can get monthly subscriptions if they need to pull many records.

Arizona State Criminal Record Resources

The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository. This database holds arrest and conviction data from law enforcement agencies across Arizona. Under A.R.S. Section 41-1750, all criminal justice agencies must report to this system. That includes the Goodyear Police Department.

DPS can provide your own criminal history for free. You submit a Record Review Packet with your fingerprints. They mail back what is in your file. This takes about 15 days. The DPS office is at 2222 W. Encanto Blvd. in Phoenix. Call (602) 223-2222 for criminal history questions.

There is one big limit. DPS cannot run background checks for private employers or send records to other states. Arizona law blocks this. If you need a background check for a job, you must use court records directly or hire a screening company that searches court databases. This rule applies statewide, not just to Goodyear felony records.

Arizona Laws on Felony Record Access

Court records in Arizona follow Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123. This rule says court records are presumed open to the public. You can view them during office hours. The clerk will redact some info like bank account numbers and details about minor victims. Most felony case data is available to anyone who asks, though.

Police records fall under Title 39 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This is the state public records law. It gives citizens the right to inspect and copy government records. The law covers Goodyear Police Department records. Fees must follow state guidelines, and the department cannot refuse a valid request without a legal reason.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Ongoing investigations may be kept private until they close. Juvenile records have extra protections. Sealed records are off limits to most people. If the department denies your request, they must cite a specific law that allows the denial. You can appeal if you think the denial is wrong.

Sealing Goodyear Felony Records

Arizona allows some felony records to be sealed. This became available on December 31, 2022. A.R.S. Section 13-911 sets the rules. You can file a petition to seal your record after you finish your sentence and wait the required time.

The waiting periods depend on the felony class:

• Class 2 or 3 felony: 10 years after completing sentence
• Class 4, 5, or 6 felony: 5 years after completing sentence

Some crimes cannot be sealed no matter how long you wait. These include dangerous offenses, crimes against children, sex trafficking, and other serious violent felonies. Check the statute to see if your conviction qualifies for sealing.

To seal a Goodyear felony record, you file the petition with Maricopa County Superior Court. That is where the case was heard, so that is where you ask for sealing. A judge reviews your petition and decides whether to grant it. If approved, the record is hidden from most public searches. Law enforcement and certain government agencies can still see it.

Felony Records in Nearby Arizona Cities

Goodyear is in the west valley of the Phoenix metro area. Several nearby cities are also in Maricopa County. All felony cases from these cities go through the same county court system. The process for getting records works the same way. Check the city pages below for local police contacts and info specific to each area.

Maricopa County Felony Resources

For the full guide to felony records in Maricopa County, visit our county page. It covers the Superior Court, Sheriff's Office, and all ways to search for criminal case data in the county. You will find links to online search tools and contact info for each office that handles felony records.