Mesa Criminal Court Records

Mesa criminal court records are divided between two courts. Felony cases go to Maricopa County Superior Court. Misdemeanor charges stay at Mesa Municipal Court. Traffic violations and city ordinance violations also get filed locally. Mesa Municipal Court processes thousands of cases each year. This reflects Mesa being Arizona's second-largest city. You can search for criminal case information through online portals for both courts. Visit courthouses in person if you need help. Staff can assist you with inspecting records. Request copies at the clerk counter when you visit or mail written requests for processing.

Felony Criminal Records

All felony cases from Mesa are handled by Maricopa County Superior Court. Search felony cases online through the Superior Court Docket for free. Enter party names or case numbers. You can also search by other criteria. Results show case status and docket entries. Hearings appear in the calendar. Minute entries document what happened at each court appearance. The system updates daily with new filings and court actions. Most Mesa felony records appear online within 24 hours of being filed at the courthouse. For document copies, use eAccess at ten dollars per document. You can also contact the Clerk at 601 West Jackson Street in Phoenix for traditional records requests.

Maricopa County Clerk phone is 602-372-5375 for general information. Criminal Department is 602-506-8575 if you have questions about criminal cases specifically. Email public records requests to PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov with your case details. Regular copies cost 50 cents per page for plain photocopies. Certified copies are 35 dollars per document plus page fees. Personal checks are NOT accepted for any payment. Payment must be by money order, debit card, credit card, or cash in person at the clerk window.

Mesa Municipal Court Records

Mesa Municipal Court is at 250 East 1st Avenue. Call 480-644-2255 for general information. Email muni.court@mesaaz.gov for inquiries. The court website is mesaaz.gov/Public-Safety/Court. Mesa Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal charges and traffic violations. DUI cases that are not felonies get processed here. City ordinance violations also come through this court. Felonies go to Superior Court, not Municipal Court. Court hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The public counter serves walk-in visitors who need help with case information or filing documents.

Online disposition reports are available at ecourt.mesaaz.gov. This portal lets you search for case information. You can view disposition records there. Enter case numbers or party names to find case details. Case searches may show basic information. This includes charges, case status, and disposition dates. Actual documents require separate requests to the court clerk. The online portal does not provide full case files. You must request those through the formal records request process at the clerk office in person or by mail.

The court processes thousands of misdemeanor cases each year for Mesa. Contact the court for information about current online services. Ask about record request procedures when you call. Records requests can be submitted to the court clerk in person. You can also mail them. Include all case information such as case numbers and defendant names. Add your contact details for response. Staff will provide fee estimates based on page count after they locate your file. Processing time varies based on case complexity. Court workload also affects turnaround time. Payment methods include cash, checks, and credit or debit cards depending on submission method in Mesa and whether you visit in person or submit by mail.

Getting Court Records

For felony records from Mesa, go through Maricopa County Superior Court. Use the free online docket search first. This helps you find case numbers and status. Visit 601 West Jackson Street in downtown Phoenix. The Mesa regional courthouse offers closer access if you live on the east side. Regional offices in Mesa, Surprise, and Northeast Phoenix also provide access to court records and clerk services. Email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.gov for requests. Include case details in your email. Processing takes several days for mail requests. Volume affects how quickly the clerk can respond to your request.

For misdemeanor records from Mesa, contact Mesa Municipal Court at 250 East 1st Avenue. Call 480-644-2255 with questions. Email muni.court@mesaaz.gov for specific inquiries. Visit in person during court hours for immediate help from clerk staff. Check the eCourt portal at ecourt.mesaaz.gov for online disposition reports. Case status information appears there. Always verify current fees before submitting payment. Schedules change periodically based on city council actions that adjust court fee structures.

Nearby Cities in Maricopa County

Other large cities in Maricopa County have their own Municipal Courts for misdemeanors but share the same Superior Court for felonies.