Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Police incident reports are public under **A.R.S. § 39-121**. Two paths to request a copy of a report involving a complaint that you damaged a house: (1) **Online via the Phoenix Public Safety records portal** at https://phxpublicsafety.phoenix.gov — submit the request, pay by credit card. **Fees** (current): Incident Report **$5.00** flat fee (some sources cite $0.24/page; the $5 flat is the Public Records Bureau's official quote). Body-cam audio/video $4.00 per file, photographs $4.00. Turnaround typically 7–10 business days. (2) **In person or mail** to **Phoenix Police Public Records & Services Bureau**, 1717 E Grant St, Phoenix AZ 85034 (https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/police/crime-stats-data/public-records-crime-stats.html). **Important when the complaint is false or has gone to court**: a record showing your name as a complainant or as a person of interest is releasable to you under § 39-121; the agency can redact other parties' personal info but not the report's substance. If charges were filed and dropped or resulted in a not-guilty verdict, you may also petition under A.R.S. § 13-911 to set aside or seal the record. For the criminal-damage statute itself (Class 1–4 misdemeanor or Class 4 felony depending on dollar amount), see https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/police/public-safety-services/business-crime-prevention/report-criminal-property-damage.html. Talk to a defense attorney before any sealing motion. Sources: Phoenix Police Public Records FAQ, A.R.S. § 39-121, Jackson White Law.

Phoenix metro area population growth is tracked by the **U.S. Census Bureau** and the **Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity**. **2024 numbers**: metro Phoenix grew by **nearly 85,000 people** between 2023 and 2024, with international migration the dominant factor (births now barely exceed deaths). Arizona statewide reached **7,623,818 residents as of July 1, 2025**, up 67,394 (+0.9%) from a year earlier — making Arizona the **7th fastest-growing state**. Best sources: (1) **U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates** at https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-state-detail.html — annual state and county estimates; metro and city-level released each May. (2) **Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity Population Projections** at https://oeo.az.gov/population — official state forecasts through 2060 with full methodology. (3) **Arizona Commerce Authority Resident Growth dashboard** at https://www.azcommerce.com — Arizona has added ~1.3 million people since 2011 (20% growth). (4) **MAG (Maricopa Association of Governments) Population & Demographics** at https://www.azmag.gov — sub-county and city detail for Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, etc. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, AZ Office of Economic Opportunity, AZ Commerce Authority, Axios Phoenix.

Same authoritative path as any Phoenix background check: the **Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Central State Repository**, 2222 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix AZ 85009, phone (602) 223-2222. Two main products: (1) **Personal Review (criminal history)** — $22 first request, $7 each additional copy, fingerprint-based, ordered via the **Public Services Portal** at https://psp.azdps.gov/account/login. Turnaround typically 5–10 business days; results mailed (no email/PDF). (2) **Fingerprint Clearance Card** — required for many Arizona occupations (teachers, child care, behavioral health, real estate); $67 fee, application also via PSP. Effective Jan 1, 2026, AZDPS Clearance Card applications are PSP-only — paper applications no longer accepted. **Limits**: state-only check; for FBI national check, fingerprints get forwarded for a separate federal fee. Juvenile and sealed cases excluded. **Court cases** (separate from criminal history): free at the Arizona Judicial Branch public access portal https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/. **Vendor wrap** (employment context): Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire — these consolidate DPS state results with FBI, court, county, and motor-vehicle data into a single FCRA-compliant report. For your own self-review, you have a right to see your record before any third party agrees to a check. Sources: AZ DPS Public Services Portal, AZ Judicial Branch.

Phoenix runs on Arizona's state system. The official source is the **Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Criminal History Records Section** at https://www.azdps.gov/criminal-history-records. **Two routes**: (1) **Personal Review** — request your own record at https://psp.azdps.gov/account/login (Public Services Portal), $22 first request, $7 each additional copy; fingerprint-based, results returned by mail. (2) **Fingerprint Clearance Card** — required for many Arizona jobs (childcare, healthcare, education, real estate); fee is currently **$67** through DPS, application via https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-center/fingerprint-clearance-card. **Note**: as of January 1, 2026, the AZDPS Clearance Card Section accepts applications only through the Public Services Portal (no walk-ins). Fingerprint capture available at any DPS office, IdentoGO, or Fieldprint vendor. **For court records**, free Arizona Judicial Branch portal at https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/. **For arrests/jail bookings**, MCSO Inmate Locator at https://www.mcso.org or 602-876-1011. **For employment**, FCRA-compliant vendors (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) wrap state, FBI, court, and county searches into one report — Phoenix-area Tucson businesses also charge a $10 city background-check fee under Tucson Code § 2-24. Sources: AZ DPS, AZ Judicial Branch, MCSO.

Phoenix arrests show up in several places, depending on how recent. (1) **Same-day to 72 hours**: arrestee is at the Maricopa County jail — **MCSO Inmate Locator** at https://www.mcso.org or 602-876-1011. (2) **Phoenix Police arrest log dashboard**: the City of Phoenix publishes its **Adult Arrests Dashboard** at https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/police/crime-stats-data/crime-stats-maps.html/published/8g516L4Wc — adult arrests and demographic data from 2018 forward. Bulk data download at https://www.phoenixopendata.com/showcase/d_arrests. (3) **Phoenix Police Public Records & Services Bureau**: 1717 E Grant St, Phoenix AZ 85034 — for an official arrest letter or incident report, https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/police/crime-stats-data/public-records-crime-stats.html, $5 fee, 7–10 day turnaround. (4) **Court filings** for any arrest that became a charge: https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/index.asp (Superior Court) or https://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/app/courtrecords/casesearch (Justice Courts) or https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/ (statewide). (5) **AZ DOC** for state-prison inmates: https://corrections.az.gov/inmate-data-search. **Important**: most Phoenix arrests are booked at the 4th Avenue Jail (downtown) but felony cases can route through the Lower Buckeye Jail. For your own personal arrest record, fingerprint-based AZ DPS Public Records check ($22 first / $7 each additional). Sources: MCSO, Phoenix Police Open Data, Maricopa County Superior Court.

Arizona business registrations are split between two state agencies, depending on entity type. (1) **Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofits** — registered with the **Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)**, 1300 W Washington St, Phoenix AZ 85007, phone (602) 542-3026. Free public search at https://ecorp.azcc.gov/EntitySearch — returns status, formation date, statutory agent, principal address, officers/managers, annual reports, and document images. (2) **Trade names (DBAs), trademarks, sole proprietorships** — registered with the **Arizona Secretary of State**, 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix AZ 85007. Search at https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/tntp/se.html. (3) **Filed business documents** (Articles of Incorporation, mergers, amendments) at https://efiling.azcc.gov/public-records — image downloads free. (4) **Phoenix/Maricopa city-level business licenses** — City of Phoenix at https://www.phoenix.gov/finance/plt; Mesa at https://www.mesaaz.gov; each city issues its own privilege/transaction tax license. (5) **Statewide TPT (Transaction Privilege Tax) license** — Arizona Department of Revenue at https://aztaxes.gov; required for most retail/service businesses. **Tip**: when checking before doing business, run BOTH ACC and SOS — many DBAs aren't with ACC. Sources: AZ Corporation Commission, AZ Secretary of State, AZ Commerce Authority.