Flagstaff Criminal History

Flagstaff keeps criminal history records at the Municipal Court and through Flagstaff Police. You can search court cases there. You can request police reports for arrests in Flagstaff. Flagstaff is in Coconino County. Felonies go to county court. Flagstaff Municipal Court at (928) 213-3000 handles misdemeanors and traffic. The city charges 17 bucks for all records requests. This covers the minimum research fee.

Flagstaff Court Records

Flagstaff Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases from within the city. Call (928) 213-3000 for help. Flagstaff charges 17 bucks for all records requests. This covers the minimum research fee. This falls under A.R.S. § 22-404. Felony cases go to Coconino County Superior Court.

Flagstaff uses this flat fee for most record requests. This makes it easy to know what you will pay. No surprise fees later on.

Flagstaff Police Records

Flagstaff Police keeps arrest reports and incident files. Some records are shared with Coconino County Sheriff. Call the police records unit to ask how to request records. Ask what fees apply too. Flagstaff uses the same 17 buck fee for most requests.

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 Flagstaff

All felony cases from Flagstaff go to Coconino County Superior Court. You can search the state portal at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx for free.

Coconino County Seat

Flagstaff is the county seat of Coconino County. Both city and county offices are located there. This makes it easy to get records. For county criminal history records, see the Coconino County page.

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 Flagstaff

For court or police records, call (928) 213-3000. Expect to pay 17 bucks for most requests. Processing times vary by case type.