Avondale Criminal Records

Avondale splits criminal court records between two systems. Felonies go to Maricopa County Superior Court. Misdemeanors stay at Avondale City Court. The City Court handles traffic cases too. Hours run Monday through Thursday from seven AM to six PM. The court is closed Fridays. Plan your visits carefully. Record requests cost 17 dollars. This research fee covers staff time. You can search online or visit in person. Each method has different steps and wait times.

Felony Court Records

Maricopa County Superior Court handles all Avondale felonies. The main court sits in downtown Phoenix. Call 602-372-5375 for help. Email record requests to PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov. Staff reply within a few days. You can search cases online for free through the Superior Court Docket portal at any time. The system shows case status, charges filed, and court dates. It updates daily with new filings and dispositions. For full case documents like complaints or plea deals, use eAccess. Each document costs ten dollars to download. You can also request copies from the Clerk's office by mail or in person. Standard copies run 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost 35 dollars per document. Bring a money order, cash, or card. Personal checks are not accepted at any Superior Court location.

Avondale City Court Records

The City Court sits at 11325 West Civic Center Drive in Avondale. Call 623-333-5800 for help. Send emails to emailcitycourt@avondaleaz.gov. Visit the court website at avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/city-court for forms and info. Hours run Monday through Thursday only. The court opens at seven AM. It closes at six PM. Fridays are closed. Weekends are closed too. Plan your trips around this schedule because staff cannot help you on days when the court is closed to the public.

This court hears misdemeanor criminal charges. Traffic cases get heard here too. Felonies always go to Superior Court instead. Common cases include DUI charges and domestic violence misdemeanors. Theft under one thousand dollars gets filed here. Assault cases come through regularly. Disorderly conduct violations are common. City code violations land here as well. Traffic citations from Avondale police get processed at this court. Other agencies that write tickets in Avondale also use this court. The court handles thousands of cases every year from various law enforcement sources operating within city limits.

Most case files are public records. You can inspect them at the courthouse. Visit during business hours to view documents. Court staff help you find the right files. Recent cases are stored electronically. These files come up fast when requested. Older paper files take more time. Staff must pull them from storage rooms or off-site facilities. The court keeps records going back many years. Some very old files may be archived at county storage locations.

All record requests require a 17 dollar research fee. This fee is charged regardless of how many pages you need. Submit requests in person Monday through Thursday. Mail requests work too. Include the full case number if you have it. List the defendant name clearly. Add your contact phone and email. Staff review each request and search for files. They calculate total fees based on page counts. The 17 dollar research fee covers staff time for locating and pulling documents.

Copy fees are separate charges. Standard copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost more. These have an official seal. Bring exact case numbers to save time. This reduces research costs. Pay with cash, check, or card. Always ask about current fees first. The court updates fee schedules from time to time based on city policy changes.

Getting Court Records

Maricopa County Superior Court handles all felony record requests for Avondale cases. Start with the free online docket search. This shows basic case info and status. You can find case numbers here. Visit any courthouse or regional office for copies. Send email requests to PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov. Include the case number and defendant name. Staff process tens of thousands of felony cases each year across all county locations.

City Court handles misdemeanor record requests. The court sits at 11325 West Civic Center Drive. Call 623-333-5800 with questions. Email staff at emailcitycourt@avondaleaz.gov for guidance. Visit Monday through Thursday only. Fridays are closed. The 17 dollar research fee applies to all requests. Copy fees add to that cost. Processing times depend on case age. Newer files come faster. Old cases take more time. Current court workload also affects speed.

Legal help is available for Avondale residents. Community Legal Services provides free assistance. You must meet income requirements to qualify. The State Bar of Arizona runs a lawyer referral service. Court staff have forms for common filings. Self-representation is allowed in most cases. Consider hiring an attorney for serious charges though.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in Maricopa County have separate City Courts.