Flagstaff DUI Records

Flagstaff DUI records are held by multiple agencies in this northern Arizona city. The Flagstaff Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases that happen within city limits. Flagstaff sits in Coconino County, so felony DUI charges go to the county Superior Court in Flagstaff. The city has a unique setup for police records. Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff's Office share a consolidated records division. This means one office handles DUI arrest reports from both agencies. You can search Flagstaff DUI records through the municipal court or request police reports from the shared records office. Northern Arizona University adds to the city's population and DUI case volume.

Flagstaff Municipal Court DUI Records

The Flagstaff Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases in the city. This includes most DUI charges. Standard DUI, extreme DUI, and super extreme DUI cases all start here when they happen within Flagstaff city limits. The court keeps records of all case filings, hearings, pleas, and outcomes.

You can learn about the court's services on the Flagstaff Municipal Court official page. The site explains how to find your case and pay fines. Flagstaff uses NCourt for online payments, which works for traffic fines and court fees. The court phone number is (928) 213-3000. Staff can answer questions about case status and tell you how to get copies of records.

The municipal court is at 911 E. Sawmill Road. Walk-in visits work for checking case status. You can also call ahead to confirm what you need to bring.

Misdemeanor DUI cases stay in municipal court unless the charge gets bumped up. Aggravated DUI is a felony. It goes to Coconino County Superior Court instead. If you cannot find a DUI case in the municipal court system, check the county court.

How to Request Flagstaff Court Records

Getting DUI court records in Flagstaff takes a few steps. First, you need to know which court handled the case. Municipal court covers city cases. Superior court covers felonies. Once you know where to look, you can request copies.

The Flagstaff Records Request page explains the process for city records. This covers municipal court documents. You can submit requests online or in person. The form asks for basic details about the case you want. Provide the defendant's name and case number if you have it. Without a case number, give the date range and any other facts that help staff find the file.

Copies cost fifty cents per page. This matches the standard rate across Arizona courts. Certified copies cost more. Staff will tell you the total once they locate your records.

Flagstaff Police DUI Arrest Records

DUI arrest records come from law enforcement, not the courts. When someone gets arrested for DUI in Flagstaff, the arresting officer creates a report. This report has details about the traffic stop, field tests, breath test results, and the arrest. It differs from court records, which focus on the legal case that follows.

Flagstaff has a consolidated records system. The Flagstaff Police Department and Coconino County Sheriff's Office work together. The Records Division page explains how to get police reports from either agency through one office. This setup makes things easier. You do not have to figure out which agency made the arrest. One request covers both.

The records division handles incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports. DUI cases often have multiple reports tied to one incident. You can request all related documents at once. The phone number for records is (928) 214-2530.

Police records show what happened during the arrest. They include the officer's observations and test results. Court records show what happened in the legal case after. Both types help paint a full picture of a DUI case in Flagstaff.

Coconino County DUI Cases from Flagstaff

Flagstaff is the county seat of Coconino County. The county courthouse is in Flagstaff. This means some DUI cases from the area go through county courts even though they started in Flagstaff.

Felony DUI charges go to Superior Court. Aggravated DUI under A.R.S. 28-1383 is a felony in Arizona. This includes third offense DUI within eighty-four months, DUI on a suspended license, DUI with a minor in the car, and wrong-way DUI. These cases bypass municipal court entirely. The Coconino County Clerk of Superior Court maintains these records.

Justice courts in Coconino County also hear some DUI cases. The Flagstaff Justice Precinct covers areas near the city that fall outside municipal limits. If a DUI happened just outside Flagstaff city boundaries, it may have gone to justice court instead of municipal court. Check multiple courts when searching for a specific case.

Note: County courts use the statewide Arizona Courts Public Access portal, which lets you search by name or case number.

Arizona DUI Laws Enforced in Flagstaff

Flagstaff police enforce Arizona state DUI laws. The standards are the same across the state. Blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher means DUI under A.R.S. 28-1381. Arizona also uses "impaired to the slightest degree" as a standard. This means you can face charges with lower BAC if alcohol affected your driving at all.

Extreme DUI applies at 0.15 BAC or higher. Super extreme DUI kicks in at 0.20 BAC. Both bring harsher penalties than standard DUI. These charges are misdemeanors but carry mandatory jail time. Extreme DUI requires at least thirty days in jail. Super extreme requires forty-five days minimum.

College towns like Flagstaff see DUI enforcement around campus areas and downtown bars. Northern Arizona University brings thousands of students to the city. Police watch for impaired driving near nightlife spots. DUI checkpoints and patrols increase during certain times of year. The records from these enforcement efforts end up in the court and police databases covered above.

Flagstaff DUI Record Fees

Fees for DUI records in Flagstaff depend on the record type. Court records have one fee structure. Police records have another.

Municipal court charges fifty cents per page for copies of court documents. This covers case filings, minute entries, and other papers. Certified copies with an official seal cost more. Certification may be required if you need records for another court case or official use. The court can tell you exact costs when you request records.

Police report fees vary by request type. The consolidated records division sets rates for incident reports and arrest reports. Fees usually run between five and fifteen dollars for standard reports. Complex requests may cost more. Call (928) 214-2530 to ask about fees before submitting your request.

Note: Fees can change, so confirm current costs with the relevant office before paying.

Sealing Flagstaff DUI Records

Arizona allows record sealing under certain conditions. The state passed A.R.S. 13-911 effective January 2023. This law lets people petition to seal eligible criminal records. Some DUI convictions qualify.

Sealed records still exist but hide from most public searches. Courts and law enforcement can still see them. The general public cannot. Sealing differs from expungement, which Arizona does not offer. You cannot erase a DUI conviction in Arizona. But you may be able to seal it so it does not show up on background checks.

To seal a DUI record, you must complete all sentence terms first. This means finishing jail time, probation, fines, classes, and any other requirements. Then you wait a period of time based on the offense type. Misdemeanor DUI usually requires waiting two to three years after completing your sentence. File the petition in the court that handled your case. A judge decides whether to grant it.

Tips for Finding Flagstaff DUI Records

Finding DUI records in Flagstaff goes smoothly when you know where to look. Start with what you know about the case. The type of charge determines which court handled it.

For misdemeanor DUI in Flagstaff city limits, check the municipal court first. Call (928) 213-3000. Give them the defendant's name and approximate date. They can search their system and tell you if a case exists. Most first and second offense DUI cases end up here.

For felony DUI or cases outside city limits, check Coconino County courts. The Superior Court handles felonies. Justice courts handle misdemeanors from unincorporated areas. The statewide public access site at apps.azcourts.gov covers both. Search by name to find case numbers, then request documents from the appropriate clerk.

For arrest details and police reports, go to the consolidated records division. They cover both Flagstaff Police and Coconino County Sheriff. One request can pull records from either agency. This saves time when you do not know which agency made the arrest. Contact them at (928) 214-2530 with details about the incident.