Access Buckeye Arrest Records

Buckeye arrest records are maintained by the Buckeye Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. One of the fastest growing cities in America, Buckeye has over 100,000 residents and keeps adding more each year.

Where Buckeye Arrest Records Are Kept

Buckeye arrest records are split between city and county agencies. The Buckeye Police Department creates and stores police reports from arrests made by local officers. These reports document what happened during the incident, what officers saw and did, and what evidence they collected. The reports stay with the police department records unit.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail system. When Buckeye police make an arrest, the person goes to a Maricopa County jail for booking. The sheriff creates a separate booking record with mugshot, fingerprints, charges, and bond information. Complete arrest information often requires records from both agencies since each keeps different parts of the process.

Buckeye Police Department Records

The Buckeye Police Department is at 21699 W. Yuma Rd., Suite 104. The records unit takes care of all police report requests including arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports. Call (623) 349-6401 for questions about what records the department has or how the request process works.

Buckeye Police uses a GovQA portal for online records requests. Go to Buckeye Police GovQA to submit your request. Create an account, fill out the form with incident details, and submit. The system lets you track your request status and sends you updates as staff work on it. This is faster than phone or mail for most requests.

You can also request records in person at the police station during business hours. Staff can help you figure out what records exist and fill out the right forms.

How to Search Buckeye Arrest Records Online

The Maricopa County Sheriff inmate search is free and shows everyone currently in county jail. This includes people arrested by Buckeye police. Search by name to find booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The search updates throughout the day so information stays current.

The GovQA portal handles police report requests. You need an account to submit requests, but creating one takes just a few minutes. Once you submit a request, you can log in anytime to check on progress. The system sends email updates when your request status changes.

Court records add more context. The Arizona Courts public access system shows case filings and outcomes. Check there when you want to know what happened after an arrest went through the court system. Between the inmate search, police portal, and court lookup, you can piece together quite a bit of information online.

Buckeye Arrest Record Fees

Buckeye Police uses tiered pricing from $5 to $15 depending on what you request. Basic incident reports fall on the lower end. More complex requests or larger files cost more. Body camera footage and other special materials may have additional processing fees. Contact records at (623) 349-6401 for a quote before you submit if you want to know exact costs.

The GovQA portal accepts payment online. You can pay with a credit card through the system when your records are ready. In-person pickup allows cash or money order payment at the station.

Looking up inmates in the Maricopa County system costs nothing. The fee kicks in only when you request actual document copies from Buckeye Police.

How to Request Records in Buckeye

The GovQA portal is the fastest route for most people. Create your account at buckeyeazpd.govqa.us, then fill out the request form. Include the date of the incident, location, names involved, and what type of records you want. Case numbers or report numbers speed things up if you have them. Submit and wait for email updates on your request status.

Phone requests at (623) 349-6401 work when you need to talk to someone first. Staff can confirm whether records exist and explain fees before you commit to anything. This is helpful when you are not sure exactly what you need.

Walk-in requests happen at 21699 W. Yuma Rd., Suite 104 during business hours. Bring ID and any paperwork you have about the arrest. Staff will help you search for records and complete request forms. Payment is due when documents are ready. Simple reports may be available same-day. Complex requests take longer. The GovQA portal generally processes requests faster than in-person since staff can work on them in order without walk-in interruptions.

Arizona Arrest Records Laws

Buckeye follows Arizona public records law. A.R.S. § 39-121 gives public access to government records including arrest reports. You do not need to say why you want the records. The law puts the burden on the government to justify any denial, not on you to justify your request.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records are not available to the general public. Records sealed under A.R.S. § 13-911 cannot be released. If someone had their record set aside or expunged, you may not be able to get those documents. Active investigations can also limit what gets released until the case closes.

Statewide criminal history requires a separate request to the Arizona DPS Central State Repository. This covers arrests across multiple agencies and jurisdictions throughout Arizona.

Other Arizona Cities

Buckeye sits in the far West Valley of Maricopa County. Each city in the area has its own police department, but all use the same county jail system for booking.