Arizona Public Records

• Where in Arizona can I get arrest reports from a specific year?
  The Arizona department of public safety's public records unit provides copies of offense, incident, and arrest police reports. From their home page, there's a "Services" tab with a drop-down menu; click on Public Services, then Records Requests. There is a list of various types of reports and how to get them by mail, fax, online, or in person.
• Where can I find out in Arizona if there are any warrants for my arrest?
  There are only 15 counties in Arizona (unless you're looking in other states); you can go to the county webpages individually, look for the law enforcement agency for that area and enter their site to look for their warrants page, sometimes called fugitives, wanted or other similar names. This is true for regions such as Maricopa, but the county's judicial branch has the warrants list in Mohave. These pages aren't marketed to get customers, so finding them will take some looking. Make sure not to get the government sites confused with independent private sites.
• Where can I find in Arizona a copy of a police report made on July 23, 2015?
  There are restrictions to obtaining official police reports from the arresting department. Whichever county the arrest took place is where the report can be found. Crime mapping, which you can easily find online, can help locate where arrests have occurred and which department made the arrest. Crime mapping does not cover all areas and departments, but since it is an open free search, it's worth a quick try. Finding public records is about looking them up where they are, as they are scattered all over the net. Public records are generally provided by government agencies that do not have strong incentives to incur business; they tend to offer services to satisfy the law and public requests, not marketed to attract new customers. Fortunately, many government sites see the value in online services, saving them time and staff. There may be few departments, or in some cases, just one public entity with the official report you are looking for. However, if you are solely seeking information for personal use, you can look to unofficial or government sites such as reports in periodicals.
• Where can I find, in Arizona, a list of convicted murderers?
  You can look up different sources, depending on how much work you are willing to do. You can begin by looking up the statistics of a particular area to get an idea of how many you are looking for, as there are various categories of homicides and severity. Another issue is the period of the arrests or convictions, is the information for the past year six months? Ten years? The Arizona department of corrections has a free public database that reveals active and inactive inmates. The data also shows supervised or paroled individuals and absconders (escapees). Periodicals/newspapers publish daily or weekly arrests to the public and crimes such as homicide are often reported by local news.
• Where can I find mugshots of individuals with active warrants for arrest in Arizona?
  Many of the warrants are from county courts/judges, meaning county levels. Arizona has only fifteen counties; therefore, checking each individual will not take long. The county sheriff's websites have a free public view of inmates and warrants, and Maricopa county has its warrants and inmates on separate pages with open searches. There are warrants which can be from courts other than the county level.
• Where can I find a birth/death certificate on stillborn birth in Arizona?
  Certificates are available from the local county health department Office of Vital Records or online. The website for birth certificates is the same. The certified copies are available to parents listed on the record or an individual authorized by the parent, either one or both. The copies are around 20 dollars.
• Where can I find information on July 1, 2015, court date in Arizona?
  Courts have a calendar of their events/appearances, which is updated regularly. These are released by the court directly, usually from the clerk's office. Many of the court dates can be found readily available online. Which court was hearing the case? Arizona's judicial branch's website can help find which court with a venue locator query listing each county. Within each county, there will be a breakdown of the various courts that you can view, criminal, civil, family and probation, juvenile, and others. If you cannot locate the particular court's calendar, put the county and the keyword 'calendar,' and you will see a list on SERPs. Fortunately, there are only fifteen counties in Arizona, so checking each one will not take as long as many other states, so if you don't know the county, you may have to spend some time checking them. If the keyword 'court calendar' is not working on your SERPs, try the terms 'docket' or 'court docket' along with the county name.
• Where can I find in Arizona how long before a DUI can be redacted and removed from records available to the public?
  Having your record redacted and removing it from public view are two issues that are addressed separately. How to edit your current record has a process that is sometimes spelled out on various judicial websites based on the location. The process depends on the court, so for one to know specifically, you'd have to look into that particular court's rules. Removing that information from public view is not automatic after the record is redacted. Your record may have circulated and is already in the "internet world". Since people looking for records don't care if it's old, they are still interested in retrieving the information. This poses a severe challenge for many that have expunged records to clear their past. Some private services look to find your information and try to correct it. Or you can do it yourself. Many sites that provide public records have instructions and even a form to remove you from their data. You may have to show proof or go through a process to remove yourself from their data to curtail fraudulent attempts to remove legitimate information. Your record may have a life of its own. Public record providers you find may not be the only place where your information may appear. New sites pop up without notice which can also have information from an older database. You may need to be proactive in looking at and removing your information for a long time. The amount of work, time, and expense it will take to remove personal data and its success depends on each case. Fortunately, a lot of the looking and work can be done online at home. The purpose is also important for employment screening; background checks are the main concern, while the reputation of an independent contractor can be based on information found outside a typical background search.
• Where can I find in Arizona, why someone was arrested and where it happened?
  You can look up the arresting law enforcement's site, whether police or sheriff's departments. Many law enforcement sites will have an inmate search or jail/custody list of persons recently arrested. Some jail lists also known as booking information can go back a week or more. Law enforcement departments also have procedures in which the public can request official arrest reports. Their website will show how to make the request and provide the forms online and where to submit them. These records are considered public information, there are exceptions, but many individuals, attorneys, and others request this type of record. Much of the data found online inmate searches would not show the same as requesting an arrest report. The information with an online query may suffice and the complete arrest report may not be necessary. Using online inmate query can show arrest date, place, charges, custody status, photo in some instances, and more.
• Where can I find in Arizona a list of fatal accidents in January 2013?
  The city or county where the accident occurred may have a law enforcement website. Within that website, look for the press releases tab or links. Depending on where you are looking, the city police or county sheriff's office can have this information readily available. After that, look for a local news organization in the area of the occurrence. Statistics can also be found under annual reports from certain agencies.
• Where can I find in Arizona the length of time, arrest reports, and records that can be withheld from an inmate waiting for a court hearing because of an ongoing investigation?
  Are you requesting an official police/arrest report? The police agency with the report most likely has a webpage about steps to get a report and its exceptions/guidelines. You can check that first to see whether they are outside their policies.
• Where would I find in Arizona a copy of someone's work history from 2005?
  Where would this information come from? Tax information is not public; therefore, you would have to provide that information where it could go out to others. Some sites show a person's work profile, but persons themselves voluntarily offer that.
• Where can I find in Arizona what I'm being charged with?
  You can obtain police reports directly from departments (of the arresting police or sheriff's office). Which area was the arrest in? Has the case been filed in court? There's a free online case search if you follow the "Arizona Court Records" link at the top of this page (second link). There's a case with a disposition date as recently as 9/24/2015. Check the coverage, and it may not cover all criminal cases, but it is a great free search from Arizona's judiciary.
• Where can I find in Arizona a free public listing of family members?
  You can get free information about the location and city of relatives from private services. It's similar to a reverse address lookup; names associated with the address in public records will appear. The reason for the free listing is that it can be used as a way to determine if you have the right person. If the name you're searching for is common, you will need help narrowing down and pinpointing the right person before requesting public records and providing past addresses and words that come up under it.
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• Arizona Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Arizona Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Arizona Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Arizona Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Arizona Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Arizona Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Arizona Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found.
• Arizona Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Arizona Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• Arizona Death Records:
  Death index, certificate and proof of death documents.
• Arizona Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Arizona Attorney Look Up:
  Search membership status, license standing, education background and contact information.
• Arizona Driver License Records:
  Statewide information of drivers, vehicles, registrations and licensing procedures.
• Arizona Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.

• Total Violent Crime:
  33,141
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  365
• Rape:
  3,662
• Robbery:
  6,410
• Aggravated Assault:
  22,704
• Total Property Crime:
  177,638
• Burglary:
  28,699
• Larceny Theft:
  130,788
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  18,151

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  6,392,017
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  5,130,607
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  25%
• Net change of residents' total population
  1,261,385
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  5,130,632
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  518,431
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  8%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  1,732,019
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  26%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  13%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  866,734
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  50%
• State's white resident population
  4,667,121
• State's black resident population
  259,008
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  296,529
• State's Asian resident population
  176,695
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  12,648
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  218,300
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  1,895,149
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  3,695,647
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  73%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  4%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  5%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  30%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  58%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Arizona
• Births
  102,981
• Deaths
  45,554
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  711
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  79%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Arizona Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  15%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  28%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  84%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  26%
• Total number of Veterans
  550,681

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Arizona
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  25 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  2,752,991
• Net change of housing units estimates
  563,817
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  26%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  68%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $218,400
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  21%
• Total number of households
  2,248,170
• Average size of households
  3

• Arizona Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $25,203
• Statewide income of median households in Arizona
  $48,711
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  17%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $208,603
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $32,833
• Labor force of civilian workers
  3,142,641
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  284,444
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  9%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  3,520,657
• Net change of employment in all industries
  701,355
• People employed by the government
  448,567
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  154,651,463
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  43,927
• Number of private non farm establishments
  140,081