All 15 Arizona County Sheriff Offices
Arizona has 15 counties, each with a sheriff's office that maintains arrest records and booking logs. The county sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas and operates the county jail where most bookings take place. City police make arrests within city limits, but those individuals are usually booked at the county facility. This means the sheriff's office holds arrest records for most people taken into custody in the county, regardless of which agency made the arrest.
How County Arrest Records Work in Arizona
Each Arizona sheriff operates independently and sets its own procedures for records requests. Fees typically range from $5 to $7.50 for arrest reports, though some counties charge more for video footage or body camera recordings. Most counties offer free online inmate searches that show current jail population. Some counties also post booking logs or arrest summaries online.
To get arrest records from an Arizona county, you can visit the sheriff's office in person, submit a request by mail, or use an online portal if one exists. Response times vary by county and workload. Large counties like Maricopa and Pima have dedicated records units with staff to handle requests quickly. Smaller counties may have fewer resources but still process requests during business hours.
Arizona Counties A-Z
Select a county below to find sheriff office contact information, online search tools, fees, and procedures for accessing arrest records in that jurisdiction.
Arizona State Arrest Records
The Arizona Department of Public Safety maintains the Central State Repository, which holds criminal history records from all 15 counties. You can request state-level criminal history checks through DPS if you need records that span multiple counties or want a comprehensive background check. The DPS charges $9 for records requests and can be reached at (602) 223-2000.
For information about searching arrest records statewide, visit the Arizona Arrest Records home page or contact the Arizona DPS Criminal History Records Unit directly.