Flagstaff Arrest Records

Flagstaff arrest records are maintained by the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. Home to Northern Arizona University with over 75,000 residents, Flagstaff is the largest city in northern Arizona and serves as the county seat.

Where Flagstaff Arrest Records Are Kept

Flagstaff arrest records are split between city police and the county sheriff. The Flagstaff Police Department creates and maintains police reports from arrests made by city officers. These reports document the incident, list evidence collected, and include officer observations. The police department records division keeps these on file.

The Coconino County Sheriff's Office operates the county detention center. When Flagstaff police arrest someone, that person is booked at the county facility. The sheriff creates a booking record with mugshot, fingerprints, and custody information.

Unlike many Arizona counties, Coconino does not offer online inmate search. You must call (928) 226-5200 to check on custody status. This means you cannot look up current inmates yourself. You have to speak with someone at the jail to get that information. For police reports, contact Flagstaff Police directly.

Flagstaff Police Department Records

The Flagstaff Police Department is at 911 E. Sawmill Road in Flagstaff. The records division handles all requests for police reports, accident reports, and other documentation. Call (928) 214-2530 for questions about records or the request process.

Flagstaff Police has an online form for report requests. Go to the Flagstaff Police online request form to submit your request electronically. Fill out the form with incident details and submit. Staff will process your request and contact you about pickup and fees.

The online form shown above lets you start a records request from home. This is easier than going to the station just to submit paperwork. You still need to pick up records in person or have them mailed to you.

How to Search Flagstaff Arrest Records Online

Coconino County does not have online inmate search. To check if someone is in custody, call the detention facility at (928) 226-5200. Staff can tell you if a person is currently held and provide basic booking information. This is less convenient than online search but is the only option for this county.

The online request form on the Flagstaff Police website lets you submit records requests remotely. You fill out the form with whatever details you have about the incident. Staff review the request and contact you about what is available and what fees apply.

Court records work differently. The Arizona Courts public access system is available online. You can search for case filings, court dates, and outcomes. This helps when you want to know what happened after an arrest went through the court system.

Between the police request form and court lookup, you can handle some research online. The custody check still requires a phone call to the county jail.

Flagstaff Arrest Record Fees

Flagstaff Police charges $8 for the first 20 pages of records. Most arrest reports fit within this page count. If your request runs longer, there are additional per-page charges. The base $8 fee covers what you need for a typical request.

Complex requests cost more. Body camera footage requires staff time for review and redaction. Large case files with many pages add up. Contact the records division at (928) 214-2530 before you submit if you want an estimate on something unusual.

Calling the county jail to check custody status is free. You only pay when you request copies of actual police documents from Flagstaff Police.

How to Request Records in Flagstaff

The online form is the most convenient starting point. Visit the Flagstaff Police website and fill out the request form. Include the date of the incident, location, names of people involved, and what type of records you need. Submit the form and wait for staff to contact you. They will confirm what records exist and tell you about fees and pickup options.

Phone requests at (928) 214-2530 give you direct access to staff. Call during business hours to ask questions before you submit anything formal. Staff can check whether records exist and explain what the process looks like for your specific situation.

In-person requests happen at 911 E. Sawmill Road during business hours. Bring ID and any information about the arrest you are researching. Staff can search records right there and help you complete the request. Payment is due when documents are ready for pickup. Processing time varies based on what you need. A simple report might be ready the same day. Complex requests or video take longer.

Arizona Arrest Records Laws

Flagstaff follows Arizona public records law. A.R.S. § 39-121 grants public access to government records including arrest reports. You do not have to explain why you want records. The law treats these as belonging to the public.

Some records have access limits. Juvenile records are not public. Records sealed under A.R.S. § 13-911 cannot be released. Active investigations may have protected information that stays sealed until cases close. The police department will tell you if something falls under these restrictions.

Statewide criminal history covering multiple agencies requires a request to the Arizona DPS Central State Repository. This central database has records from agencies across Arizona.

Other Arizona Cities

Flagstaff is the major city in northern Arizona. Most other large cities are in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in the southern part of the state.