The Records Division will be closed on the following observed County holidays:

Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Day After
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day

Media requests must be submitted to the MCSO Media Relations.

Requests for 911 tapes, photographs, body-worn camera footage, or other documents or media must be submitted to the MCSO Legal Liaison Section.

Incident Report

ARS 39-127 allows the victim, the victim's attorney, or a family member of the victim if the victim is killed or incapacitated of a criminal offense to obtain one copy of an incident report at no charge in which the victim is listed.  

The victim, victim's attorney, and family member(s) should collaborate with each other as only ONE free copy will be released.  Any subsequent requests will be charged as described in the fee schedule below.  MCSO Records personnel are not obligated to disclose information of prior requests.

ARS 8-382.20 and 13-4401.19 defines "Victim" as a person against whom the criminal offense has been committed, including a minor, or if the person is killed or incapacitated, the person's spouse, parent, child, grandparent or sibling, any other person related to the person by consanguinity or affinity to the second degree or any other lawful representative of the person, except if that person is in custody for an offense or is the accused. 

If you are not listed as a victim within the report as defined above, a fee for the report will be required.

Incident reports involving aggravated factors require the approval of the case agent or his supervisor prior to its release. 

• Incidents include, but are not limited to:

• Homicide
• Rape / Sexual Assault
• Robbery
• Arson
• Assault (with a weapon and/or requires medical attention)
• Any criminal act against a juvenile (under 18 years of age)

Request a copy here.

Accident Report

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has partnered with LexisNexis for citizens to obtain vehicle accident reports online.  

Allow seven (7) business days after the accident for the report to be uploaded.

Fees for online reports are $5.00 for individuals and entities related to the accident.  A convenience fee may be imposed by LexisNexis.  For further information, contact 866-215-2771.

A valid credit or debit card, or business account, is required to download the report.

Visit www.BuyCrash.com.

**Not all accident reports are available online**

Accident reports resulting in serious (incapacitating) or fatal injuries, or those related to a criminal offense (e.g. DUI), will be delayed and may take six months or longer to complete based upon the complexity of the investigation. 

Obtain a Criminal History Record Check

To obtain a complete criminal history record check, statewide or national, click on one of the links below:

• Arizona ONLY
• Nationwide

On receipt of your criminal history record check, the Departmental Reports Section will provide, upon request, one of the following:

• A letter indicating the offense was NOT submitted by MCSO, including (if known):
  • Court and Court Case Number
  • Original Offense Reporting Agency and Report Number
• A copy of the MCSO offense report (a fee will be required)

Bring the following documentation with you:

• The complete response received (ALL pages); and
• Government issued identification

Request a Report by Mail

If you prefer to mail your public records request, complete this form, print, and mail to the address listed.

***DO NOT SEND PAYMENT WITH YOUR REQUEST***

If applicable, an invoice will be mailed via the USPS for the total payment required. 

Records personnel process requests in the order they were received.  Mail-in requests may take longer to process.

Allow 30 business days (Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays) for processing prior to calling on its status.

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Fee Schedule and Payment Methods

All fees are payable by cash, money order, cashier’s check or business check only. 

Personal checks and debit or credit cards ARE NOT ACCEPTED.