Peoria Criminal History

Peoria keeps criminal history records at the Municipal Court and Peoria Police Department. You can search court cases. You can request police reports for arrests in Peoria. Peoria is in Maricopa County. Felonies go to county court. Peoria Municipal Court at (623) 773-7400 handles misdemeanors and traffic. The city is closed on Fridays, so plan your visit accordingly.

Peoria Court Records

Peoria Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases from within the city. Call (623) 773-7400 for help. The court is closed on Fridays, so do not visit or call on Fridays. Peoria 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.

The Peoria court is closed on Fridays, which is different from most other Arizona city courts. Plan your visit for Monday through Thursday. Check the city website or call ahead to confirm current hours and any holiday closures too.

Peoria Police Records

Peoria Police Department keeps arrest reports and incident files. Email records@peoriaaz.gov to request police records. Call ahead to ask about fees and processing time.

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 Peoria

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

Nearby Cities

Peoria borders Glendale and Phoenix. Each city has its own police and court.

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 Peoria

For court records, bring your case number if you have it. For police records, call (623) 773-7400. Remember the court is closed Fridays. For police records, email records@peoriaaz.gov. Processing times vary by the case type.