Gilbert Criminal Court Records

Gilbert splits criminal records between two court systems. Charge type and severity determine which court handles each case. All felony cases go to Maricopa County Superior Court. Misdemeanor criminal charges stay at Gilbert Municipal Court. Traffic violations get heard there. Gilbert Municipal Court does not handle felonies. Criminal juvenile cases go elsewhere too per court rules. You can search for case info online. County and city portals both offer search tools. Visit courthouses in person during regular business hours for copies.

Felony Criminal Records

Maricopa County Superior Court handles all Gilbert felony cases. The main courthouse sits at 601 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. Regional offices serve Mesa, Surprise, and Northeast Phoenix. Call 602-372-5375 for general info. Call 602-506-8575 for the Criminal Department. Email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov for record requests and document copies.

Search felony cases online through the Superior Court Docket. This service is free. It runs around the clock. Enter names, case numbers, business names, or dates of birth. Results show case numbers and parties. Case types and filing dates appear. Docket entries list court actions. Minute entries show what happened. The system updates in real time. There is up to a 24-hour audit delay for accuracy checks.

For document copies, use eAccess. Each document costs ten dollars. You can also submit records requests to the Clerk's office. 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 at any courthouse location.

Gilbert Municipal Court Records

Gilbert Municipal Court operates at 55 East Civic Center Drive. Call 480-635-7800 for info. The court website is gilbertaz.gov/departments/court. This court handles misdemeanor criminal charges only. Traffic violations get heard here. Felonies go to Superior Court instead. Criminal juvenile cases go there too per Gilbert court rules. Court hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

The court processes DUI offenses and shoplifting cases. Theft under one thousand dollars gets filed here. Assault charges come through. Domestic violence misdemeanors land here. Drug possession cases are common. Disorderly conduct violations appear often. Trespassing charges get heard regularly. Traffic violations include speeding tickets and red light camera citations. Driving without insurance gets you cited. Suspended license charges are processed here. Gilbert police issue most citations. Other agencies operating in Gilbert use this court too.

Case information may be available through the court website. Contact the court directly for info. Ask about online case lookup options. Current services change over time. Submit records requests in person. You can mail them to the court clerk too. Include all case info you have. List the case number if known. Add the defendant full name. Note the date of citation. Provide contact details for responses. Copy fees apply at 50 cents per page for standard copies.

Staff can help you find case files. They explain copy procedures. Court records include charging documents and minute entries. Plea agreements are kept on file. Sentencing orders show outcomes. Bring case numbers when possible. This speeds up the search process a lot. Pay with cash, check, or card. Payment methods depend on submission method you choose. Always ask about current fees first. The court updates schedules periodically based on city policies.

Getting Court Records

Go through Maricopa County Superior Court for Gilbert felony records. Use the free online docket search first. Visit the main Phoenix courthouse. Regional offices work too. Email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov with requests. Mail requests to 601 West Jackson Street Phoenix. Allow several days for processing. Mailing adds more time.

Contact Gilbert Municipal Court for misdemeanor records. The court is at 55 East Civic Center Drive. Call 480-635-7800 with questions. Visit in person during court hours. Check the court website for online services. Download forms there. Processing times vary. Case complexity affects speed. Court workload impacts timing too.

Nearby Cities in Maricopa County

Other cities in Maricopa County have separate Municipal Courts for misdemeanors but share Superior Court for felonies.