Gilbert DUI Records Search

Gilbert DUI records are kept by the municipal court and police department in this fast-growing East Valley city. DUI arrests made by Gilbert Police get processed through the court system here. You can search Gilbert DUI case records online through the court portal, which shows charges, case status, and hearing dates. The Gilbert Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases from within city limits. Felony DUI charges go to Maricopa County Superior Court. Police arrest reports and incident records require a separate request through the Gilbert Police Department records unit.

Gilbert Municipal Court DUI Records

The Gilbert Municipal Court handles all misdemeanor DUI cases that happen within Gilbert city limits. This includes standard DUI, extreme DUI, and super extreme DUI charges. The court keeps records of every case from the initial filing through final disposition. Staff can answer questions about cases and help you find the records you need.

Gilbert runs an online case search through its court case portal. This system lets you look up DUI cases by defendant name or case number. Results show current case status, scheduled hearings, and the charges filed. The search is free to use. It covers all cases in Gilbert Municipal Court going back several years, though older records may need to be requested from the clerk directly.

The online search gives basic case info. You can see if a case is open or closed. The system shows what charges were filed and when the next court date is set. For actual documents from the case file, you will need to request copies from the court clerk.

The Gilbert Municipal Court main page has more information about court services. You can find forms, payment options, and contact details there. The court phone number is (480) 635-7800. Call during business hours if you have questions about a specific DUI case or need help with a records request.

Gilbert Police DUI Arrest Records

The Gilbert Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports for DUI stops made by their officers. These records differ from court records. Police records show what happened during the arrest. Court records show what happened in the legal case. You may need both types to get the full picture of a DUI incident in Gilbert.

Gilbert uses an online system for police records requests. The police records request page explains how to submit your request through their GovQA portal. You can ask for arrest reports, incident reports, and other police records. The system tracks your request and notifies you when records are ready. This is easier than going to the station for most routine requests.

The police records unit can be reached at (480) 635-7020. Staff can help if you have trouble with the online system or need records that are not available through the portal. Some records take longer to process than others. Complex requests or those involving ongoing cases may face delays. The online system gives you status updates as your request moves forward.

Note: DUI accident reports involving criminal charges are not available through the online portal and must be requested directly from the records unit.

Gilbert DUI Crash Reports

Accident reports involving DUI have special handling in Gilbert. If someone gets arrested for DUI after a crash, that report cannot be downloaded from standard online portals. The criminal connection means the report needs to be requested through official channels instead. This applies to all DUI-related crashes in Gilbert, whether minor fender benders or serious injury accidents.

To get a DUI accident report from Gilbert, contact the police records unit directly. Call (480) 635-7020 or submit a written request through the GovQA system. Explain that you need a crash report connected to a DUI arrest. Staff will process the request and let you know when the report is ready. Processing time varies based on the case status and workload at the records unit. Reports from closed cases typically come faster than those from active investigations.

Standard traffic accident reports without DUI involvement can often be obtained more quickly. The Arizona Department of Transportation also maintains crash reports through the CrashDocs system. But DUI crashes follow a different path due to their criminal nature.

Gilbert DUI Cases in Maricopa County

Gilbert sits in Maricopa County. This means felony DUI cases from Gilbert go to Maricopa County Superior Court instead of municipal court. Aggravated DUI charges always go to Superior Court. So do third offense DUI cases within the eighty-four month lookback window that Arizona uses. If someone faces felony DUI charges after a Gilbert arrest, their case moves to the county system.

Maricopa County also handles jail services for the area. People arrested for DUI in Gilbert may be booked into a Maricopa County jail facility. The county sheriff maintains booking records and inmate information that you can search online. This is separate from Gilbert's own records systems.

The county courts have their own online search tools. You can search the Superior Court docket for felony DUI cases. The justice court system handles some cases too, depending on where the arrest happened. Check both Gilbert and Maricopa County resources when looking for DUI records to make sure you find everything.

Gilbert DUI Record Request Fees

Fees for DUI records in Gilbert follow standard rates. Court records cost fifty cents per page for basic copies. Certified copies cost more. If you need a document with an official court seal, expect to pay around seventeen dollars per document plus page fees.

Police records have their own fee schedule. Incident reports and arrest records typically cost five to ten dollars each. Large requests with many pages may cost more. The GovQA system will show you the fee before you finalize your request. You can pay online through the portal in most cases. Staff can tell you exact costs when you contact the records unit.

Arizona DUI Laws Affecting Gilbert Cases

Gilbert DUI cases follow Arizona state law. Under A.R.S. Section 28-1381, driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Arizona also allows charges for driving while impaired to the slightest degree, even below that limit. First offense DUI convictions result in jail time, fines, license suspension, and ignition interlock requirements.

Higher BAC levels bring harsher charges. Extreme DUI applies at 0.15 to 0.199 percent BAC. Super extreme DUI covers 0.20 percent and above. Both remain Class 1 misdemeanors but carry mandatory minimum jail sentences that judges cannot reduce. These cases still go through Gilbert Municipal Court unless aggravating factors make them felonies.

Aggravated DUI under A.R.S. Section 28-1383 is a felony. Factors that elevate a DUI include having a suspended license, driving with a child under fifteen in the car, committing a third offense within eighty-four months, or driving the wrong way on a highway. Felony DUI cases from Gilbert arrests move to Maricopa County Superior Court for prosecution.

Sealing Gilbert DUI Records

Arizona now allows some criminal records to be sealed. The A.R.S. Section 13-911 record sealing law took effect January 1, 2023. People with eligible DUI convictions can petition to have their records sealed from public view. This applies to Gilbert DUI cases just like cases from anywhere else in Arizona.

Sealed records still exist but become hidden from most searches. Courts and law enforcement can still see them. The general public cannot. To seal a Gilbert DUI record, you must complete all terms of your sentence first. This means finishing jail time, probation, community service, DUI classes, and paying all fines. After that, there is a waiting period before you can file the petition.

The waiting period depends on the offense type. Misdemeanor DUI usually requires two to three years after completing your sentence. File the petition in the court that handled your case. For Gilbert municipal court cases, that means going through Gilbert. For felony cases that went to Superior Court, petition there instead.

Nearby Arizona Cities

DUI records from nearby cities are handled by their own courts and police departments. If you are searching for records and not sure where the arrest happened, check these neighboring jurisdictions as well.