Mesa DUI Records Search

Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona and sits in the east valley of the Phoenix metro area. DUI records for Mesa come from the Mesa Municipal Court and Mesa Police Department. The court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for arrests made within city limits. Mesa processes a high volume of DUI cases each year given its large population. You can search Mesa DUI records through the city court system or request police reports from the Mesa Police records unit. Felony DUI cases from Mesa go to the Maricopa County Superior Court since Mesa is part of that county.

Mesa Municipal Court DUI Records

The Mesa Municipal Court handles all misdemeanor DUI cases that happen within Mesa city limits. This includes standard DUI, extreme DUI, and super extreme DUI charges. Mesa police make the arrest. The case then goes to the city court for processing. Court staff maintain records of all filings and case outcomes. You can search Mesa DUI cases online through the city court portal.

The Mesa City Court website provides information about court services and how to access records. The court is one of the busiest municipal courts in Arizona due to Mesa being the third largest city in the state. They process thousands of cases each year. DUI cases make up a notable portion of that workload given how common these charges are throughout the Phoenix metro area.

For online case searches, Mesa offers the Mesa eCourt Portal. This system lets you look up case information using a defendant name or case number. You can find basic case data, hearing dates, and case status for Mesa DUI matters. The portal works well for checking on active cases or finding out how a case was resolved. Not all historical records appear in the online system though.

The official Arizona Courts Public Access database covers courts throughout the state, including some limited jurisdiction courts like Mesa Municipal Court. The screenshot below shows the statewide search interface that may include Mesa court data.

The statewide system provides another way to search for DUI records from Mesa and other Arizona cities in one place.

How to Get Mesa DUI Court Records

Getting copies of Mesa DUI court records requires going through the proper channels. You have several options. Online searches give you basic case information for free. Full document copies cost money. The method you choose depends on what you need and how fast you need it.

For in-person requests, visit the Mesa Municipal Court. The court is open during normal business hours on weekdays. Bring the defendant name and as much case information as you have. Staff can search their system and pull records for you. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certified copies cost seventeen dollars per document. Cash and cards are accepted for payment at the clerk window.

Phone requests work for basic information. Call the Mesa Municipal Court at (480) 644-2255. Staff can tell you if a case exists and provide basic status updates. They cannot give detailed case information over the phone. For full records, you need to make a written request or visit in person. The phone works best when you just need to confirm a case number or hearing date.

Mail requests take longer but work when you cannot visit the court. Write a letter with the defendant name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of the DUI arrest. Include your return address and payment for copies. Send it to the Mesa Municipal Court at their main address. Allow two to three weeks for processing.

Mesa Police DUI Arrest Records

Mesa Police Department handles most DUI arrests in the city. When officers pull someone over for suspected drunk driving, they create reports. These reports contain details about the stop, field tests, and arrest. Police records are separate from court records. You need to request them from the police department directly.

Contact the Mesa Police Records Division at (480) 644-2310 to request DUI arrest reports. The department can provide copies of police reports, incident reports, and related documents. Fees apply for copies. Most standard reports cost between five and ten dollars. Longer reports with many pages may cost more based on the per-page rate.

Some DUI reports may not be available right away. If a case is still under investigation or going through court, police may restrict access to certain records. Once the case concludes, more information becomes available. Ask about the status of the case when you make your request so you know what to expect.

Arizona State DUI Records for Mesa Residents

Mesa residents can also access state-level resources for DUI records. The Arizona Department of Public Safety maintains criminal history records statewide. This includes DUI arrests and convictions from Mesa and everywhere else in Arizona. A DPS criminal history check shows all charges in one report.

The Arizona DPS Public Services Portal allows you to request your own criminal history record for free. You need to create an account and verify your identity first. Once approved, you can run a search on yourself and see any DUI convictions on file. Third parties need written notarized consent to access someone else's record through this system.

The portal requires identity verification. This keeps records secure. Once set up, searches return results quickly.

Driving records offer another view of DUI history. The Arizona MVD keeps records of license suspensions and DUI convictions that affect driving privileges. A DUI conviction in Mesa will appear on your MVD record. So will any Admin Per Se suspension from refusing a breath test. MVD records cost three to five dollars depending on the type you need.

Arizona DUI Laws Affecting Mesa Cases

Mesa DUI cases follow Arizona state law. The state has strict penalties for drunk driving. Understanding these laws helps you know what charges may appear on a Mesa DUI record and what they mean.

Standard DUI under A.R.S. Section 28-1381 applies when someone drives with a BAC of 0.08 percent or more. It also covers driving while impaired to the slightest degree. This is the most common DUI charge in Mesa. First offense penalties include jail time, fines, license suspension, and alcohol classes. These cases go through Mesa Municipal Court unless aggravating factors make them felonies.

Extreme DUI charges come into play at higher blood alcohol levels. A.R.S. Section 28-1382 covers BAC from 0.15 to 0.199 percent for extreme DUI and 0.20 percent or higher for super extreme DUI. Both remain misdemeanors but carry much harsher penalties. Minimum jail times jump significantly. A super extreme DUI in Mesa means at least forty-five days in jail even for a first offense.

Felony DUI cases from Mesa transfer to Maricopa County Superior Court. A.R.S. Section 28-1383 defines aggravated DUI situations. These include a third DUI within eighty-four months, driving on a suspended license due to prior DUI, having a child under fifteen in the vehicle, or wrong-way driving while impaired. Such cases do not stay in Mesa Municipal Court. They go to the county level because they are felonies punishable by prison time.

Sealing Mesa DUI Records

Arizona now allows people to petition for record sealing under certain conditions. This includes some Mesa DUI convictions. A.R.S. Section 13-911 took effect in early 2023. It gives people a way to hide criminal records from most public searches after completing their sentence and waiting the required time.

Sealing a Mesa DUI record does not erase it. Courts and law enforcement can still see sealed records. But the general public and most employers cannot access them through standard searches. This can help with employment and housing applications. The sealed record still exists in the system. It just has restricted access going forward.

To seal a DUI record from Mesa Municipal Court, you file a petition with that court. The Arizona Courts Self Service Center has forms and instructions. You must complete all terms of your sentence first. This means jail time served, fines paid, probation finished, and classes completed. Then you wait the required period. Misdemeanor DUI typically requires two to three years before you can petition. A judge reviews your petition and decides whether to grant the seal.

Mesa DUI Record Fees

Fees for Mesa DUI records depend on what you request and where you request it. Court records have one fee structure. Police records have another. Knowing the costs upfront helps you plan your request.

Mesa Municipal Court charges fifty cents per page for plain copies of court documents. Certified copies cost seventeen dollars per document. Research fees may apply if you ask staff to search without providing specific case details. The research fee is seventeen dollars. Most simple requests avoid this fee if you have the defendant name and approximate case date.

Mesa Police records have separate fees. Standard police reports cost between five and ten dollars in most cases. Larger files with many pages may increase based on the per-page rate. Payment is due when you pick up records. Call ahead to confirm the exact cost for your specific request.

Note: Fees can change so verify current amounts before submitting payment with your request.

Mesa DUI Records and Maricopa County

Mesa sits within Maricopa County. This matters for DUI records because some cases involve county-level courts and agencies. Misdemeanor DUI stays in Mesa Municipal Court. But felony DUI goes to Maricopa County Superior Court. And all inmates go to county jail regardless of which city made the arrest.

The Maricopa County Superior Court handles aggravated DUI charges from Mesa. You search those records through the county system rather than Mesa city court. The Maricopa County criminal case search covers felony matters. If you cannot find a Mesa DUI case in the city court system, check the county court in case it elevated to a felony charge.

Maricopa County Sheriff runs the jail system for the entire county including Mesa. When Mesa police arrest someone for DUI, that person goes to county jail for booking. Jail records and inmate information come from MCSO rather than Mesa Police. The MCSO Inmate Search lets you look up current and recent inmates from anywhere in Maricopa County including those arrested in Mesa.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Mesa borders several other cities in the Phoenix metro area. DUI cases near city boundaries sometimes end up in a neighboring jurisdiction. If you cannot find a DUI record in Mesa, check courts in nearby cities.

Maricopa County DUI Records

For county-level DUI records including felony cases and sheriff records, visit the Maricopa County page.