Criminal History in Mohave County

Mohave County maintains criminal history records through the Superior Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office in Kingman. You can search cases using the state court portal or contact the clerk at (928) 753-0713 extension 4089. Mohave County is in northwest Arizona and includes Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City. All felony criminal cases go to Superior Court while cities handle their own misdemeanors in municipal courts.

Mohave County Superior Court Access

The Mohave County Superior Court Clerk keeps all felony case files in Kingman. Call (928) 753-0713 extension 4089 for records. Files are public unless sealed by a judge. Use the state court portal to search cases online or visit the clerk office in person.

Search Mohave County criminal history records at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx for free. This state portal covers all Arizona counties including Mohave. Enter a name or case number to see basic info.

You can also email the clerk at clerkofcourt@mohavecourts.com to ask about records. This may be faster than calling. Include the case number or person's name and what records you need. They will tell you the fees and how to pay.

Copy fees in Mohave County are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost around 30 to 35 bucks per doc plus page fees. Most counties in Arizona use these same fees. Always confirm current costs before sending payment.

Note: Mohave County may require written requests for some types of records, so email or call first to ask.

Sheriff Records in Mohave County

The Mohave County Sheriff's Office at (928) 753-0753 keeps arrest and booking records. These files show when someone was arrested and what the charges were at that time. They do not show what happened in court.

Contact the Sheriff records unit to ask how to request records. Some counties have forms online. Others want you to write a letter or come in person. Mohave County may handle it different ways depending on what type of record you need.

Fees vary based on the type of record. Fees also vary by how many pages you need. Call ahead to ask about costs and processing time for Mohave County Sheriff records.

Cities and Towns in Mohave

Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City are the largest cities in Mohave County. Kingman is the county seat. Each city may have its own police and municipal court for misdemeanors. Felonies go to Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman.

For city police records, contact the police department in that city. For city court records, contact the municipal court. For felony cases anywhere in Mohave County, contact the Superior Court Clerk in Kingman.

State Criminal History Check

For a full state criminal history check, use Arizona DPS. DPS keeps records from all counties. You can request your own record through the Record Review process. This is free for personal review. It takes about 15 days.

Visit psp.azdps.gov to get the packet. You need prints done by law enforcement or a print service. DPS does not accept self prints. The state file may show arrests from Mohave County and all other Arizona counties too.

Requesting Copies from Mohave County

Visit the clerk office in Kingman to view files in person. No charge to view. Pay at the window if you want copies. For email or mail requests, include the case number or person's name and date of case. Send payment as instructed by the clerk.

Processing time depends on how busy the office is. In-person requests are usually fastest. Email requests may take a few days. Mail takes longer, maybe a week or two.