Chandler Criminal Records

Two separate court systems maintain Chandler criminal records. Charge severity determines which court handles each case. All felony cases go to Maricopa County Superior Court in downtown Phoenix. Regional court locations also handle felonies. Misdemeanor criminal charges stay at Chandler Municipal Court. Traffic violations go there too. DUI cases that are not felonies get filed at Municipal Court. City code violations land there as well. You can search for case info through online portals. Both courts offer online access. Visit courthouses in person to inspect records. Regular business hours apply for public access.

Felony Court Records

Maricopa County Superior Court handles all Chandler felony cases. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains these records. The main office sits at 601 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. Call 602-372-5375 for general info. Call 602-506-8575 for the Criminal Department. Email public records requests to PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov for document copies.

Search felony cases online through the Superior Court Docket portal. This service is free. Enter party names or case numbers. Results show case status immediately. Docket entries appear with dates. Calendar events list upcoming hearings. Minute entries show what happened in court. The system updates in real time. There is up to a 24-hour audit delay for accuracy. For document copies like complaints or plea deals, use eAccess. Each document costs ten dollars to download. You can also submit records requests to the Clerk's office by mail or in person.

Standard copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies run 35 dollars per document. Personal checks are not accepted. Pay by money order, debit card, credit card, or cash in person. Processing time varies. Request complexity affects speed. Office workload in Chandler impacts wait times too.

Chandler Municipal Court Records

Chandler Municipal Court operates at 200 East Chicago Street. Call 480-782-4700 for info. Email court@chandleraz.gov for inquiries. The court website is chandleraz.gov/residents/chandler-municipal-court. This court handles misdemeanor criminal charges. Traffic violations get heard here. City code violations land here too. Felonies go to Superior Court instead. Court hours are Monday through Friday. Regular business hours apply for public counter service.

Online case search is available for free. The court website has the search tool. Search by case number or party name. Find misdemeanor cases quickly. The portal shows basic case info. You can see case status. Charges filed appear in results. Upcoming court dates are listed. Actual court documents need separate requests. Complaints, plea agreements, and sentencing orders require a request to the court clerk.

Submit records requests in person, by mail, or through online forms. The website has the forms. Include all case info you have. List the case number if known. Add the defendant full name. Note the date of offense. Provide contact details for responses. Staff review your request within a few days. They provide fee estimates based on page counts. Processing takes several business days after approval. Pay with cash, check, or card. Always ask about current fees first. Schedules change periodically based on city policies.

Getting Court Records

Go through Maricopa County Superior Court for Chandler felony records. Use the free online docket search. The Superior Court website has this tool. Visit 601 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. Regional offices operate in Mesa, Surprise, and Northeast Phoenix. Email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov for record requests. Allow several days for processing your request.

Contact Chandler Municipal Court for misdemeanor records. The court is at 200 East Chicago Street. Call 480-782-4700 with questions. Email court@chandleraz.gov for guidance. Use the online case search for basic info. Visit in person for copies or detailed records. Processing times depend on case age. Current court workload affects speed too.

Nearby Cities in Maricopa County

Other large cities in Maricopa County maintain separate Municipal Courts for misdemeanors but use the same Superior Court for felonies.