Access Peoria Felony Records

Peoria felony records are held by Maricopa County Superior Court and the Peoria Police Department. All serious crimes in Peoria go to the county court system for prosecution since the city does not have its own felony court. The Peoria Police Department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and booking data for crimes that occur within city limits. When you need to find a felony case involving someone in Peoria, start with the county court for case files and use the police department for arrest details. This page covers the main ways to access felony record information in Peoria and points you to the right offices for each type of request.

Peoria Felony Cases at Maricopa County Court

All felony cases from Peoria go to Maricopa County Superior Court. The city sits in the northwest part of the county, just west of Phoenix. When Peoria Police make a felony arrest, the case moves to the county prosecutor for review. The Maricopa County Attorney then decides if formal charges will be filed.

The county runs a regional court center that serves the Peoria area. The Northwest Regional Court Center is located at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise. This center makes it easier for Peoria residents to handle court matters without having to drive all the way to downtown Phoenix. You can file documents, pay fees, and get copies of records at this spot. The center is about a 15 minute drive from most parts of Peoria.

For looking up Peoria felony cases, the Maricopa County Criminal Case Search tool is free to use online. It lets you search by name or case number. The search shows you basic info about the case. You will see the charges filed, hearing dates, case status, and the judge assigned to the matter. This is a good first step when you need to learn about a case.

The main courthouse is in Phoenix at 201 W. Jefferson Street. That is where most felony trials take place. Smaller hearings may happen at the regional court center instead.

Peoria Police Department Felony Records

The Peoria Police Department keeps its own records for arrests and incidents in the city. These records are separate from court records. Police files show what happened at the time of arrest. Court files show how the case moved through the legal system. You may need both types to get the full picture of a felony case in Peoria.

The Peoria Police main station sits at 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue in Peoria, AZ 85345. The phone number is (623) 773-7098. You can also reach them by email at PoliceDept@peoriaaz.gov. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The department is closed on Fridays, so plan your visit or call for those four days of the week.

Peoria Police can provide arrest reports, incident files, and other records tied to crimes in the city. Request forms are available at the station or on the city website. The staff will tell you what fees apply to your specific request. Bring a photo ID when you visit in person. Most requests take a few days to process, though simple ones may be ready faster.

If you want to check if someone has a local arrest record, ask about clearance letters. These letters state whether a person has an arrest record with Peoria Police. Keep in mind that a clearance letter only covers Peoria PD. It does not include arrests made by other agencies in the metro area.

Peoria Municipal Court Records

The Peoria Municipal Court does not hear felony cases. It handles misdemeanors and city code violations only. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes with a max jail time of six months. If you are looking for a felony case, the Municipal Court will not have it. You need to check Maricopa County Superior Court instead.

That said, the Municipal Court can still help in some cases. Sometimes a charge starts as a felony and gets reduced to a misdemeanor later on. This can happen through a plea deal or if the prosecutor decides to drop it to a lesser charge. When that occurs, the final record may end up at the city court level. If you are not sure where a case wound up, check both systems.

The Peoria Municipal Court can be reached at (623) 773-7400. Email requests go to court-records@peoriaaz.gov. The court charges a minimum of $17 for records, plus $0.50 for each page. Payment is due when you pick up the records. Staff can tell you the exact total once they pull the files you need.

Note: Court fees may change, so call ahead to confirm current rates.

Getting Peoria Felony Court Records

The Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files. This includes charging documents, motions, plea agreements, trial transcripts, and sentencing orders. Any document filed in a Peoria felony case is stored with the clerk. The main office is in Phoenix, but the Northwest Regional Court Center offers many of the same services closer to Peoria.

Copy fees run $0.50 per page for regular copies. Certified copies cost $35 per document plus the page fee. The clerk accepts money orders, debit cards, credit cards, and cash for payment. Personal checks are not accepted at any location. For old cases, a research fee may apply if staff need to search archived files.

The Clerk of Court records page spells out all the ways to get copies. You can request records in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through the court's online portal. The online option works best when you already know the case number. For more access to documents, the eAccess portal lets you view and download court papers. The fee is $10 per document to download, but you can preview the first page free.

Online access saves time if you just need basic case info. For full case files or certified copies, the clerk's office is your best bet.

Arizona Laws on Peoria 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 at any courthouse. Some info gets redacted, like bank account numbers and details about victims who are minors. But most felony case data is open to anyone who asks for it.

Police records fall under a different set of rules. Title 39 of the Arizona Revised Statutes covers public records from government agencies outside the courts. This includes all records from the Peoria Police Department. The law says you have the right to inspect and copy these records. Fees vary a bit by agency, but most follow state guidelines.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository under A.R.S. Section 41-1750. This is the statewide database for criminal history data. All arrests and case outcomes in Arizona get reported to this system. However, DPS cannot run background checks for private employers or members of the public. If you need a background check for a job or tenant screening, you must use court records directly or hire a third-party screening service.

Sealing Peoria Felony Records

Arizona allows some felony records to be sealed now. This option became available on December 31, 2022 when the state passed new laws on record sealing. A.R.S. Section 13-911 sets the rules for who can seal their criminal record. You must finish your full sentence and then wait a set period of time before you can file a petition.

The wait time depends on the class of felony. For class 2 or class 3 felonies, the wait is 10 years after you complete your sentence. For class 4, class 5, or class 6 felonies, the wait is 5 years. Completing your sentence means all prison time, probation, parole, fines, and restitution must be done. Once you meet these conditions, you can file a petition asking the court to seal your record.

Some crimes cannot be sealed under any circumstances. These include dangerous offenses, crimes against children, sex trafficking, sexual assault, and other violent felonies. If your offense is on the exclusion list, you cannot seal that record in Arizona no matter how much time passes. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer if you are not sure whether your case qualifies.

To seal a Peoria felony record, file a petition with Maricopa County Superior Court. A judge will review your case and decide whether to grant sealing. If approved, the record stays on file but is hidden from most public searches. Law enforcement and certain government agencies can still access sealed records, but the general public cannot.

How to Get Peoria Felony Records

Getting felony records from Peoria depends on what type of record you need. Start by figuring out whether you need police records or court records. These come from different offices and have different request processes.

For arrest records and police reports, contact the Peoria Police Department. Visit the station at 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue during business hours. You can also call (623) 773-7098 or email PoliceDept@peoriaaz.gov. Bring ID and be ready to pay any fees that apply. The staff will let you know how long the request will take.

For felony court records, go through Maricopa County. The Clerk of Superior Court is the official keeper of all case files. You can search cases online for free using the county's Criminal Case Search tool. If you need copies of documents, request them from the Clerk's office. The Customer Service Center is at 601 W. Jackson in Phoenix, or use the Northwest Regional Court Center in Surprise for faster service.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office holds booking records and jail data. Their public records unit is at 550 W. Jackson Street in Phoenix. Call (602) 876-1000 for general info. They cannot give you court records or case outcomes. For those, you must contact the Superior Court. Be specific when you submit a request to the sheriff. They cannot process open-ended requests that ask for all records on a person without more details.

Felony Records in Nearby Arizona Cities

Peoria borders several other cities in the Phoenix metro area. All of these cities sit in Maricopa County, so felony cases go through the same county court system. If you need felony records from a nearby city, the process works the same way. Check the city pages below for local police contacts and other resources specific to each area.

Maricopa County Felony Resources

For a full guide to felony records in Maricopa County, visit our county page. It covers the Superior Court system, the Sheriff's Office, and all the ways to search for criminal case data across the county. The county page also links to every city in Maricopa County that has felony records information on this site.

The county handles all felony prosecutions for Peoria. Whether you need case files, court documents, or sentencing records, the county system is the source. Use the county page to learn more about the Criminal Department, fee schedules, and online search tools.