Goodyear Arrest Records

Goodyear arrest records are maintained by the Goodyear Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Located in the West Valley with over 95,000 residents, Goodyear has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to add new homes and businesses.

Where Goodyear Arrest Records Are Kept

Goodyear arrest records come from two sources. The police department keeps reports from arrests made by Goodyear officers. These reports have the details of what happened, who was there, and what evidence was found. The records stay at the police station until you ask for them.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office runs the jail system. When Goodyear police arrest someone, the person goes to a county jail for booking. The sheriff makes a record with the mugshot, charges, and bond amount. This booking record is separate from the police report. You might need both records to get the full picture of an arrest.

The county has free inmate lookup online. You can check who is in jail right now at no cost. For police reports from the officer who made the arrest, you need to go through Goodyear Police.

Goodyear Police Department Records

The Goodyear Police Department sits at 11 N. 145th Ave. in Goodyear. The records unit handles all requests for police reports, including arrest documentation and incident reports. Call them at (623) 882-7670 if you have questions about what records they have or how to get copies.

Email is the easiest way to start a request. Send your email to GYPDRecords@goodyearaz.gov with details about the incident you need records for. Include the date, location, and names of people involved. If you have a case number, add that too. Staff will get back to you with info about fees and how long it will take.

The department does not have an online portal like some other cities in the area. All requests go through email, phone, or in person. This keeps things simple but means you need to contact them directly to check on your request status. Staff are helpful and can walk you through what you need to do.

How to Search Goodyear Arrest Records Online

For current custody information, use the Maricopa County Sheriff inmate search. This free tool shows everyone in county jail, including people arrested by Goodyear police. Type in a name to find booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The system updates regularly so you get current info.

Goodyear Police does not have its own online records portal. You need to email or call the department for police reports. This is different from nearby cities like Avondale or Buckeye that use GovQA systems. The upside is you can talk to a real person who can help you figure out exactly what records exist.

Court records offer another search option. The Arizona Courts public access system shows case filings and outcomes. This works well when you know the case went to court but are not sure what happened after the arrest.

Between the county inmate search and state court lookup, you can find quite a bit of information online. The actual police report still requires a formal request to the Goodyear Police records unit.

Goodyear Arrest Record Fees

Goodyear Police charges $0.50 per page for records. This per-page fee makes it easy to estimate costs. Most arrest reports are just a few pages, so a typical request might cost $2 to $5. Longer reports with more pages will cost more, but the per-page rate stays the same.

Body worn camera footage has a separate fee of $46 per hour for processing. This covers the staff time needed to review footage and redact things that cannot be released. Video requests take longer and cost more than paper reports. Contact records before you submit a video request so you know what to expect.

The Maricopa County inmate search costs nothing. You can look up current jail inmates as many times as you want for free. Fees only kick in when you ask for copies of official documents from the police department.

How to Request Records in Goodyear

Email GYPDRecords@goodyearaz.gov to start your request. Put all the details in your message. The date of the incident matters most. Add names of people involved, the location, and what type of records you want. Case numbers help staff find things faster. The more detail you give, the quicker they can pull the right files.

Phone works too. Call (623) 882-7670 during business hours. Staff can tell you if records exist before you submit anything formal. This saves time if you are not sure what the department has.

Walk into the station at 11 N. 145th Ave. if you prefer face-to-face help. Bring your ID and any paperwork related to the arrest. Staff can search records while you wait and help you fill out request forms. You pay when you pick up the documents. Processing time varies based on how complex your request is. Simple reports might be ready the same day. Video or large files take longer.

Arizona Arrest Records Laws

Goodyear follows Arizona public records law. A.R.S. § 39-121 gives you the right to access public records including most arrest reports. You do not need to explain why you want records. The law assumes public records belong to the public.

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

For statewide criminal history that covers multiple agencies across Arizona, contact the Arizona DPS Central State Repository. They maintain the central database. This is useful when someone has arrests in different cities or counties.

Other Arizona Cities

Goodyear is part of the West Valley in Maricopa County. Nearby cities have their own police departments for local arrests, but all use county jail facilities for booking.