Avondale Criminal History

Avondale keeps criminal history records at the Municipal Court and Avondale Police Department. You can search court cases. You can request police reports for arrests in Avondale. Avondale is in Maricopa County. Felonies go to county court. Avondale Municipal Court at (623) 333-5800 handles misdemeanors and traffic. Note that records five years or older may not be available from city sources.

Avondale Court Records

Avondale Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases from within the city. Call (623) 333-5800 for help. Avondale charges a minimum research fee of 17 bucks per request This falls under A.R.S. § 22-404. Felony cases go to Maricopa County Superior Court.

Avondale court staff can help you understand what records are available. Ask them to explain the difference between plain copies and certified copies if you are not sure which one you need.

Note: Records five years or older may not be available from Avondale. For older records, try the county Superior Court or state court portal.

Avondale Police Records

Avondale Police Department keeps arrest reports and incident files. Police records are processed through the City Clerk. Contact the clerk to ask about requesting police records from Avondale. Fees vary based on the type of record.

When you go to court for a case, the court clerk keeps a file. This file has the charges, the plea, and the outcome. You can ask for a copy of this file. Some courts let you view it for free. But they charge to make copies.

If you need a certified copy, the fee is higher. A certified copy has a stamp and seal. This is what you need for jobs or licenses. A plain copy is cheaper but may not work for official use. Always ask what type you need before you pay.

When police make an arrest in this city, they book the person at the jail. They take prints and photos. They write a report. This report goes to the court if charges are filed. The jail booking info goes to the Sheriff too.

Booking records show the arrest date and charges. They do not show what happened in court. You need court records to see the outcome. Police records and court records are two different things.

Felony Cases from Avondale

All felony cases from Avondale go to Maricopa County Superior Court. Search at superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/ for free.

Nearby Cities

Avondale is in the west Phoenix metro area. Nearby cities include Goodyear and Phoenix.

Full State Background Check

For a complete Arizona criminal history check, use DPS. The state keeps records from all cities and counties. You can request your own record for free. This is called the Record Review process.

Go to psp.azdps.gov to get the forms. You need to get prints done. Take them to a police station or print service. Do not try to do your own prints. DPS will not accept them. The review takes about 15 days total.

DPS records may show arrests from this city plus any other city or county in Arizona. This gives you a full state view of your criminal history. Court records only show cases filed in that court.

Getting Records from Avondale

For court records, call (623) 333-5800. For police records, contact the City Clerk. Remember that records over five years old may not be available. Processing times vary by case type.