Buckeye Criminal Court Records

Two court systems handle Buckeye criminal cases. Felonies go to Maricopa County Superior Court. Misdemeanors stay at Buckeye Municipal Court. Traffic cases go to Municipal Court too. The Municipal Court has strict rules. All record requests must be in writing. Phone requests are not accepted. This policy is enforced without exception. Processing takes seven to ten business days after the court receives your written request. You can search felony cases online through county portals. Visit courthouses in person for copies.

Felony Court Records

Maricopa County Superior Court processes all Buckeye felony cases. The main courthouse operates in Phoenix. Call 602-372-5375 for general help. Send email requests to PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov for records. Staff respond within a few business days typically. Search online through the Superior Court Docket portal. This service is free. Results show current case status. Docket entries appear with filing dates. You can see upcoming hearings. For actual documents like complaints, motions, or plea agreements, use the eAccess system. Each document download costs ten dollars. You can also request copies from the Clerk's office directly. Mail or in-person requests both work. Standard copies run 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost 35 dollars per document with an official court seal. Bring cash, a money order, or a card for payment. Personal checks are not accepted at any location.

Buckeye Municipal Court Records

Buckeye Municipal Court operates at 21749 West Yuma Road. Call 623-349-6510 for information only. Do not call for record requests. Visit the court website at buckeyeaz.gov/government/municipal-court for forms and guidance. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases. Traffic violations get heard here too. All felonies go to Superior Court instead. Court hours run Monday through Friday. The office opens at eight AM. It closes at five PM.

Common cases include DUI offenses and shoplifting charges. Assault cases come through often. Domestic violence misdemeanors land here. Drug possession cases get filed regularly. Disorderly conduct violations are common. Criminal trespass charges appear frequently. Traffic cases include speeding tickets and red light violations. Driving without insurance gets you cited here. Suspended license charges are processed at this court. City code violations are heard here as well. The court handles thousands of cases every year from Buckeye police and other agencies working within city limits.

All record requests must be written. Phone requests are not accepted. This is court policy. It is strictly enforced without exception. Submit your request in writing by mail. You can also bring it in person during court hours. Include the defendant full name. Add the case number if you know it. List the date of arrest or citation. Provide your contact phone and email address. Staff need this info to respond to you.

Processing takes seven to ten business days. Do not call to ask for records. Staff cannot help by phone. The court will not read records over the phone either. Your written request gets reviewed by clerks. Staff respond with fee amounts and file availability. Some older cases take longer if files are stored off-site at county facilities or in archived locations.

Court files hold criminal complaints and plea agreements. Sentencing orders are kept on file. Payment records show what was paid. Disposition documents close out cases. Most records are public by law. Some get sealed by court order. Bring ID when picking up records in person. Pay with cash, check, or card. Mail requests should wait for fee confirmation unless you know exact costs. Always ask about current fees. The court updates schedules periodically based on city council actions.

Getting Court Records

Go through Superior Court for Buckeye felony records. Use the free online docket search first. This shows basic case info. Visit any courthouse or regional office for copies. The West Valley Regional Court Center may be closer than downtown Phoenix for most Buckeye residents. Email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov with your request. Include case numbers and party names. Processing takes several days. Large document requests take longer.

Submit written requests for Buckeye misdemeanor records. Send them to Buckeye Municipal Court at 21749 West Yuma Road. Do not call for records. The court rejects phone requests. Visit in person with your written request. You can mail it too. Allow seven to ten business days for staff to process your request. The court contacts you when records are ready. They will tell you payment amounts.

Legal help exists for people facing charges. Community Legal Services assists qualifying residents. You must meet income limits. The State Bar of Arizona runs a lawyer referral service. Court websites have self-help resources. Forms are available for download. Consult with a defense attorney if you face serious charges.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in Maricopa County have separate Municipal Courts.