Maricopa County DUI Records

Maricopa County handles more DUI cases than any other county in Arizona. The county includes Phoenix and over a dozen other cities in the metro area. DUI records here come from the Superior Court, twenty-six justice courts, and municipal courts in each city. You can search Maricopa County DUI records online through several court databases. The county also has one of the largest sheriff's offices in the nation, which maintains arrest records and jail information for DUI cases processed through the county system.

Maricopa County Superior Court DUI Records

The Superior Court handles felony DUI cases in Maricopa County. Aggravated DUI charges go here. So do third offense DUI cases within eighty-four months. The court keeps records of all filings, hearings, and case outcomes. You can search these records online for free.

The Maricopa County Superior Court docket provides public access to case information. You can search by party name or case number. The system shows case status, upcoming hearings, and the judge assigned to each matter. Results include felony DUI cases along with all other criminal matters handled by Superior Court in Maricopa County. This is the best place to start when looking for serious DUI charges that went beyond misdemeanor level.

The docket search is free to use. It shows basic case information but not full documents.

For criminal cases specifically, Maricopa County offers a dedicated criminal case search tool. This focuses only on criminal matters including all DUI cases. You can narrow results by case type, date range, or defendant name. The criminal search works well when you know you are looking for a DUI case rather than a civil matter in Maricopa County.

Maricopa County DUI Court Documents

The Court Minute Entries system lets you view what happened at each hearing. Minute entries summarize court proceedings. They show what the judge decided and what comes next in a case. For DUI cases, minute entries might show plea agreements, sentencing terms, or motions filed by either side.

Getting copies of full documents requires going through the Clerk of Court. The Maricopa County Clerk handles record requests for Superior Court cases. You can request copies in person, by mail, or through their online system. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certified copies cost thirty-five dollars per document. These fees apply to all court records including DUI case files in Maricopa County.

For large files or complex requests, call the clerk's office at (602) 372-5375. Staff can help you figure out what documents exist and how to get them.

Maricopa County Justice Courts DUI Records

Most misdemeanor DUI cases in Maricopa County start in justice court. The county has twenty-six justice court precincts. Each one handles cases from its area. First and second offense DUI charges typically go through justice court rather than Superior Court. Extreme and super extreme DUI charges also start here unless aggravating factors make them felonies.

The Maricopa County Justice Courts case search covers all twenty-six precincts in one database. You can search by defendant name, case number, or citation number. Results show case status, charges, and hearing dates for DUI cases processed through any Maricopa County justice court location. This is the main tool for finding misdemeanor DUI records in the county.

The justice court search is free. It provides good detail on active and closed cases. You can see the outcome of DUI cases that have been resolved.

Note: Some cities in Maricopa County have their own municipal courts that handle DUI cases separately from justice courts.

Maricopa County Sheriff DUI Arrest Records

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office processes DUI arrests in unincorporated areas and provides jail services for the entire county. Even when city police make DUI arrests, those people often end up in county jail. The sheriff maintains records of all bookings and inmate information.

The MCSO Inmate Information page lets you search current and recent inmates. You can look up someone by name to see if they are in custody. Results show booking charges including DUI charges. The system also shows bail amounts, next court dates, and how to contact inmates in Maricopa County facilities.

For arrest reports and incident records, you need to contact the agency that made the arrest. If MCSO made the DUI arrest, request records from the sheriff. If a city police department made the arrest, contact that department instead. The sheriff's office can be reached at (602) 876-1000 for questions about records they maintain.

Maricopa County Attorney DUI Records

The Maricopa County Attorney prosecutes felony DUI cases. Their office files charges and handles cases through Superior Court. For public records from the prosecutor's side, you can submit a request through their public records portal.

Prosecutor records differ from court records. They may include charging documents, plea offers, and case notes. Not everything is public. Ongoing cases have restrictions on what can be released. Completed cases may have more available information about how the DUI was prosecuted in Maricopa County.

Maricopa County DUI Record Fees

Fees for DUI records in Maricopa County depend on what you need and where you get it. Court records have standard copy fees. Police records have their own fee schedules.

Court record copies cost fifty cents per page at both Superior Court and justice courts. Certified copies cost thirty-five dollars per document. This certification fee applies each time you need an official court seal on a document. Research fees may apply if you ask staff to search for records without providing specific case information.

Sheriff records and police reports have separate fees set by each agency. MCSO has its own fee schedule for arrest reports and incident records. City police departments in Maricopa County each set their own fees as well. Most charge between five and fifteen dollars for standard reports.

Cities in Maricopa County

Maricopa County includes many cities with their own municipal courts handling DUI cases. Each city court operates independently from county courts. DUI arrests by city police typically go through that city's municipal court for misdemeanor charges.

Nearby Arizona Counties

DUI cases near county borders may involve courts in neighboring counties. Check these areas if you cannot find records in Maricopa County.