Lake Havasu City Criminal Records

Lake Havasu City criminal court records are maintained by two courts. Felony cases go to Mohave County Superior Court. Misdemeanor charges stay at Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Traffic violations are also handled locally. Lake Havasu City Municipal Court charges a 51 dollar record search fee per case. This is the highest among surveyed Arizona cities. You can search for criminal case information through online portals. Visit courthouses in person if you need help. Staff can guide you through the search process and explain the fee structure before you pay.

Felony Criminal Records

All felony cases from Lake Havasu City are handled by Mohave County Superior Court. The Lake Havasu City office is at 2001 College Drive. Call 928-453-0701 for help. Hours are Monday through Friday. The office opens at half past eight in the morning. It closes at noon for lunch. Afternoon hours run from half past one to half past four. Search felony cases online through the Arizona Courts Public Access portal for free around the clock. Enter party names or case numbers to search. The portal shows case status, docket entries, and hearing dates for Lake Havasu City felony cases filed at Superior Court. Most records appear online within a day of being filed at the courthouse.

For document copies, submit requests to the Clerk's office at 2001 College Drive. Plain copies cost 50 cents per page for standard black and white reproductions. Certified copies cost 30 dollars per document plus page fees. Payment methods include cash, checks, money orders, and credit or debit cards. Visit in person during office hours or mail your request with a check or money order. Include case numbers, party names, and your return address for mailed requests.

Lake Havasu Municipal Court Records

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court is at 2001 College Drive Suite 152. Call 928-453-4120 for information about case status and court procedures. The court website is lhcaz.gov/municipal-court. This court handles misdemeanor criminal charges. Traffic violations get processed here. Felonies go to Superior Court, not Municipal Court. Court hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Walk-in visitors can speak with clerk staff at the public counter.

Record searches cost 51 dollars per case. This is the highest record search fee among surveyed Arizona cities for municipal court records. The fee covers staff time to locate and compile case information from court files and computer systems. Bring case numbers when possible. This can minimize search costs. It also speeds up processing time. Municipal court records are also accessible through the City Clerk's public records portal. This serves as an alternative access method that may have different fee structures depending on how the city clerk office prices records requests compared to direct court requests.

The court processes DUI cases and domestic violence misdemeanors. Assault charges come through here. Shoplifting and theft under certain dollar amounts stay at municipal court. Disorderly conduct is a common charge. Traffic violations include speeding tickets and red light violations. Suspended license charges are heard by this court. Submit records requests to the court directly. You can also go through the City Clerk depending on which process works better for your needs. Include all case information you have such as defendant name and case number if available. Add the date of offense if you know it. Provide your contact details for response. Staff will respond with fee totals. This includes the search fee and copy costs. Payment methods include cash, checks, and credit or debit cards for in-person payments at the courthouse counter.

Getting Court Records

For felony records from Lake Havasu City, contact Mohave County Superior Court at the Lake Havasu office. The address is 2001 College Drive. Call 928-453-0701 for information and assistance with your record request. Use the free online Public Access portal to search for case numbers. You can find basic information there. Visit the courthouse during business hours Monday through Friday if you need certified documents or want to inspect files in person. Processing times vary based on request complexity. Current workload at the courthouse also affects how quickly staff can retrieve and copy records for you.

For misdemeanor records from Lake Havasu City, contact Lake Havasu City Municipal Court at 2001 College Drive Suite 152. Call 928-453-4120 with questions about your case or records. Expect to pay the 51 dollar search fee per case. Copy costs are additional beyond the search fee. Use the municipal court records portal through the City Clerk. This provides alternative access to court information and may help you avoid some fees if the clerk office has different pricing.

Other Major Arizona Cities

Other large cities in Arizona maintain separate court systems.