Find DUI Records in Pima County

Pima County DUI records are held by the courts and the sheriff's office in southern Arizona. The county seat is Tucson, which is where most records requests go. You can search for DUI case files through the justice court system or request arrest records from the Pima County Sheriff. Both felony and misdemeanor DUI cases leave a paper trail here. The Superior Court handles aggravated DUI charges while justice courts take care of first and second offense cases. With close to one million people in Pima County, the court system stays busy with DUI filings throughout the year.

Pima County Justice Court DUI Case Search

Most DUI cases in Pima County start at justice court. First offense DUI and extreme DUI charges go through this level. The county runs several justice court precincts across its large territory. Each one handles cases from its area. You can search all of them through one online database.

The Pima County Justice Court case search lets you look up DUI cases by name or case number. The system covers all justice court locations in Pima County. You can see case status, hearing dates, and the charges filed. This free tool works for anyone who wants to check on a DUI case without going to the courthouse. Results show both open and closed cases, so you can track a matter from filing through final judgment.

The search works best when you have exact spelling of names. Try variations if your first search comes up empty. Case numbers follow a specific format, so make sure you enter them correctly when searching for DUI records in Pima County.

Justice courts handle misdemeanor DUI under A.R.S. 28-1381 and extreme DUI under A.R.S. 28-1382. These statutes define what counts as driving under the influence in Arizona. Standard DUI means a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher. Extreme DUI kicks in at 0.15 or above.

Pima County Superior Court DUI Records

Felony DUI cases go to Superior Court. This includes aggravated DUI charges under A.R.S. 28-1383. Third offense DUI within eighty-four months becomes a felony. So does DUI with a suspended license or DUI with a child in the vehicle. Wrong way driving while impaired also leads to felony charges in Pima County.

The Pima County Superior Court Clerk handles record requests for felony cases. You can reach them at (520) 724-3200 to ask about specific DUI files. The clerk can tell you what documents exist in a case and how to get copies. In-person requests go to the courthouse in Tucson. Mail requests work too if you cannot visit the office. Copy fees run fifty cents per page. Certified copies cost thirty-five dollars per document, which you need for official use like court proceedings or background checks.

Statewide court records appear in the Arizona Courts Public Access system. This database includes Pima County Superior Court cases along with courts from other counties.

Pima County Sheriff DUI Arrest Records

The Pima County Sheriff's Office makes DUI arrests in unincorporated areas. They also run the county jail where people go after arrest. Arrest records from the sheriff include the incident report and booking information.

To get a DUI incident report from the Pima County Sheriff, use their incident report request form. The sheriff charges five dollars as a base fee for reports. If your report runs longer than twenty pages, you pay twenty-five cents for each page after that. Processing takes a few business days in most cases. You need to provide enough details for staff to find the right report, like the date, location, or names involved in the DUI arrest.

The sheriff's office can be reached at (520) 351-4650 for questions about records. Staff can help you figure out if they have what you need and how to request it properly.

Pima County DUI Jail Reports

Jail reports show what happened during booking. They differ from incident reports in what they cover. A jail report documents the intake process, not the arrest itself. For DUI cases, jail reports may include information about chemical testing done at the facility.

The Pima County jail report request page explains how to get these documents. Fees match the incident report structure at five dollars base plus twenty-five cents per page over twenty. You fill out a form and submit it to the sheriff's records unit. Response time varies based on how busy the office is and how complex your request turns out to be.

Research fees of fifteen dollars per hour may apply if your request requires staff to search through old files or compile information from multiple sources. Simple requests usually avoid this extra charge.

Pima County Inmate Roster and DUI Bookings

Current inmates show up on the Pima County jail roster. This online tool lets you search for people in custody right now. DUI arrests often lead to at least a few hours in jail, so recent arrests may appear here.

The Pima County inmate search shows booking charges, bail amounts, and court dates for people in custody. You search by name to find someone. The roster updates regularly as people come in and get released. DUI bookings show the specific charges filed, which helps you understand how serious the case is. Standard DUI charges look different from extreme or aggravated DUI in the booking records.

Keep in mind that someone released from custody drops off this list. The inmate search only shows current detainees. For historical booking information, you need to request records directly from the sheriff.

Note: People arrested by city police in Tucson may go to the county jail, so the roster includes more than just sheriff arrests.

Sealing DUI Records in Pima County

Arizona now allows people to seal certain criminal records. This option came through A.R.S. 13-911, which took effect at the end of 2022. DUI convictions can be sealed after meeting specific requirements. The waiting period depends on the severity of the offense.

To seal a DUI record in Pima County, you file a petition with the court that handled your case. This might be justice court for misdemeanors or Superior Court for felonies. You must complete your sentence, including any probation, before filing. The court reviews your petition and decides whether to grant it. Sealed records do not show up in most background checks, though some government agencies can still see them.

The Arizona Courts record sealing information page has forms and instructions. This resource helps you understand the process before you start.

Pima County DUI Record Fees

Getting DUI records in Pima County costs money. Court fees and sheriff fees follow different schedules. Knowing the costs ahead of time helps you budget for your request.

Court record copies cost fifty cents per page at both justice court and Superior Court. Certified copies run thirty-five dollars per document. You need certified copies when using records for legal purposes or official proceedings. Regular copies work fine for personal research. The court clerk collects these fees when you pick up your documents or processes payment for mail requests.

Sheriff record fees start at five dollars for a report. Pages beyond twenty cost twenty-five cents each. Research fees apply when staff need to dig through files to find what you want. These run fifteen dollars per hour. Most simple requests avoid research fees entirely. Complex requests involving old records or multiple incidents may trigger the hourly charge.

Cities in Pima County

Tucson is the largest city in Pima County and handles its own DUI cases through City Court. The Tucson Police Department makes arrests within city limits, and those cases typically go through the municipal court system rather than county courts. Other smaller communities in Pima County have their DUI cases processed through the county justice courts.

Nearby Arizona Counties

DUI arrests near county lines may involve courts in neighboring counties. If you cannot locate records in Pima County, check these nearby areas. A DUI stop just over the border could mean the case went to a different court system entirely.