Tempe Criminal Records

Tempe maintains criminal history records through the Municipal Court and Tempe Police Department. You can search court cases. You can request police reports for arrests in Tempe. Tempe is in Maricopa County. Felonies go to county court. Tempe Municipal Court at (480) 350-8271 handles misdemeanors and traffic. Police use a JustFOIA portal for public records requests.

Tempe Court Records

Tempe Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases from within the city. Call (480) 350-8271 for help. Tempe 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, not city court.

Tempe Police Records

Tempe Police Department keeps arrest reports and incident files. Tempe uses a JustFOIA portal for public records requests. The first 20 pages of police records cost five bucks. Contact the police records unit for access to the portal.

Tempe Police charges five bucks for the first 20 pages of records. After 20 pages, there may be an extra fee per page. Ask about the total cost before they start making copies. This helps you know what to expect and what to budget for.

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 Tempe

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

Nearby Cities

Tempe borders Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, 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 official 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 Tempe

For court records, always call (480) 350-8271 first. Bring ID and payment. For police records, contact the records unit about the JustFOIA portal. Processing times vary by case type.