Glendale Criminal Records

Glendale criminal court records come from two courts. Felony cases go to Maricopa County Superior Court. Misdemeanor charges stay at Glendale City Court. Traffic violations also get filed at city court. You can search online through court portals. Forms are available on court websites for record requests. Visit the courthouse in person if you need help. Staff can guide you through the file inspection process during regular business hours.

Felony Court Records

All felony cases from Glendale are handled by Maricopa County Superior Court. The Clerk maintains records at 601 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. Call 602-372-5375 or email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov. Search felony cases online through the Superior Court Docket for free. Enter party names or case numbers. The system shows docket entries and case status. You can view hearing dates and minute entries. Court filings appear in the search results within 24 hours of being filed. The online docket updates daily with new information. Most felony records from Glendale can be found through this portal. Visit the main courthouse in person if you need certified documents or older archived records that may not appear online yet.

For document copies, use eAccess at ten dollars per document or submit records requests to the Clerk's office. Copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are 35 dollars per document. Personal checks are NOT accepted for any payments. Use money orders, debit cards, credit cards, or cash if visiting in person. The Clerk office accepts walk-in requests during business hours Monday through Friday. Bring photo ID when you visit. Some court records can be picked up the same day you request them. Others may take a few business days if they need to be pulled from archives or require additional review before release.

Glendale City Court Records

Glendale City Court is at 5711 West Glendale Avenue. Call 623-930-2400 for information. The court website is glendaleaz.gov/Live/City-Services/City-Court. This court handles misdemeanor criminal charges and traffic violations. City ordinance violations are also heard here. Felonies go to Superior Court, not City Court. Court hours are Monday through Friday. The public counter serves walk-in visitors during business hours. Bring a photo ID when you visit the courthouse.

The court processes criminal cases including DUI offenses, domestic violence misdemeanors, assault and battery, shoplifting and retail theft, drug possession charges, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass. Traffic cases include speeding violations and red light tickets. Driving without insurance gets filed here. Suspended or revoked license charges come through city court. Reckless driving is also processed at this location. City code violations are also heard by this court. Cases can range from minor infractions to serious misdemeanors that carry jail time if convicted.

Records request forms are available online through the court website. Fill out the form with all case information. Include the defendant name and case number if you know it. Add the date of citation or arrest. Provide your contact details for response. Staff will process your request. You will receive fee information after they locate the file. Copy fees apply at 50 cents per page for standard copies. Visit the court in person for immediate assistance. Submit requests online if you prefer mail processing. Processing time runs several business days depending on case age and availability of files in active storage versus archived locations.

Case searches may be available through the court website for basic information. Contact the court directly for current online services. Ask about search options when you call. The court maintains electronic records for recent cases. Paper files exist for older matters. Most files are accessible at the courthouse during regular business hours. Some archived cases may take additional time to retrieve from storage. Always verify fees before submitting payment. Fee schedules change periodically based on city council approvals and budget adjustments.

Getting Court Records

For felony records from Glendale, go through Maricopa County Superior Court. Use the free online docket. Visit 601 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. Regional offices also serve Mesa, Surprise, and Northeast Phoenix if you need a location closer to Glendale. Email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov with your request details. Processing takes several days for mail requests. Phone the main number at 602-372-5375 if you have questions about your request status or need help finding a specific case number before you submit your formal records request to the county.

For misdemeanor records from Glendale, contact Glendale City Court at 5711 West Glendale Avenue. Call 623-930-2400 with questions. Use the online records request form on the court website. Visit in person during court hours for same-day help. Processing times vary based on case age. Court workload affects how quickly staff can pull files. Recent cases process faster than archived matters.

Nearby Cities

Other large cities in Maricopa County have separate City Courts for misdemeanors.