Lake Havasu City Arrest Records

Lake Havasu City arrest records are maintained by the Lake Havasu City Police Department and the Mohave County Sheriff's Office. Located along the Colorado River with over 60,000 residents, Lake Havasu City is famous for the relocated London Bridge and draws visitors year-round.

Where Lake Havasu City Arrest Records Are Kept

Lake Havasu City arrest records come from two agencies that handle different parts of the arrest process. The Lake Havasu City Police Department creates and stores police reports from arrests made by city officers. These reports have the narrative of what happened, witness statements, evidence details, and officer observations. The police department records unit keeps these on file.

The Mohave County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail where booking takes place. When Lake Havasu City police arrest someone, that person goes to the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility for processing. The sheriff creates a booking record with mugshot, fingerprints, charges, and bond information.

Here is an important note about Mohave County: due to a court ruling, the county does not currently offer online inmate search. You must contact the sheriff's office directly to check on custody status. This is different from most other Arizona counties that have online inmate lookup.

Lake Havasu City Police Department Records

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is at 2360 McCulloch Blvd N. in Lake Havasu City. The records unit handles all requests for police reports including arrest records, incident reports, and accident documentation. Call (928) 855-1171 for questions about what records are available or how the request process works.

Email goes to lhcpd@lhcaz.gov for general inquiries. Include details about the incident you need records for. Staff can respond with information about whether records exist and what fees apply.

Lake Havasu City Police uses a GovQA portal for online records requests. Visit the Lake Havasu City Police GovQA portal to submit requests electronically. Create an account, fill out the form with incident details, and submit. The system tracks your request and sends updates as staff work on it.

The records page shown above explains what records are available and how to request them from Lake Havasu City Police.

How to Search Lake Havasu City Arrest Records Online

Mohave County does not currently offer online inmate search. A court ruling disabled the public search function. To check if someone is in custody, you must contact the Mohave County Sheriff's Office directly by phone. This is less convenient than the online systems most Arizona counties provide.

The GovQA portal is your best online option for Lake Havasu City police records. Create an account on the portal, submit your request with all the incident details you have, and track progress through the system. You get email notifications when staff update your request status or when records are ready.

Court records offer another source. 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. This works for both city court misdemeanors and county Superior Court felonies.

The combination of the GovQA portal and court system lets you handle quite a bit online. The main limitation is custody status, which requires calling the county jail directly.

Lake Havasu City Arrest Record Fees

Lake Havasu City Police charges fees based on the type and size of your request. Contact the records unit at (928) 855-1171 to get specific pricing. Staff can give you an estimate once they know what you need. Standard arrest reports are usually affordable. Video footage, large case files, or complex requests cost more due to staff time required for processing.

The GovQA portal accepts payment online once your records are ready. You can pay with a credit card through the system. For in-person pickup, ask about accepted payment methods when you call or visit.

Contacting the county sheriff about custody status is free. Fees only apply when you request copies of actual police documents from the city police department.

How to Request Records in Lake Havasu City

The GovQA portal is the fastest route for most requests. Go to lhcazpd.govqa.us, create an account, and submit your request. Put in all the details you have about the incident. The date matters most. Add names, location, and case numbers if you have them. Submit and wait for email updates. The system tracks everything so you can log in anytime to check progress.

Email lhcpd@lhcaz.gov for questions or if you prefer not to use the portal. Phone (928) 855-1171 works for immediate help during business hours. Staff can confirm whether records exist before you pay anything.

In-person requests happen at 2360 McCulloch Blvd N. during business hours. Bring ID and any paperwork about the arrest you are researching. Staff can search records and help with forms. Payment is due when documents are ready. Simple requests may be fast. Complex ones take more time. The GovQA portal tends to be more efficient since staff can work through requests in order without walk-in interruptions.

Arizona Arrest Records Laws

Lake Havasu City follows Arizona public records law. A.R.S. § 39-121 gives public access to government records including arrest reports. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The law treats government records as public unless a specific exception applies.

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

Statewide criminal history covering agencies across Arizona requires a request to the Arizona DPS Central State Repository. This central database is useful when you need records from multiple jurisdictions.

Other Arizona Cities

Lake Havasu City sits in western Arizona along the Colorado River. Most other large Arizona cities are in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in the central and southern parts of the state.