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Pinal County, Arizona Arrest Records

Pinal County arrest records are criminal justice records documenting interactions between an individual and law enforcement at the time of an arrest in Pinal County. These records are typically generated and maintained by the arresting agency, such as county sheriff’s officers, and contain basic information about the arrest, including the suspect's name and other identifiers, booking details, the charges/offenses, and the date and location of the arrest.

These records are treated as public records under the Arizona Public Records Law, codified at Arizona Revised Statutes § 39. This law provides that records maintained by public officers, including arrest records maintained by law enforcement, are open to inspection by anyone unless specifically restricted by law. This serves a clear public interest purpose by promoting transparency and accountability in law enforcement, allowing oversight in arrests, and enhancing the public’s ability to monitor government activities.

Arizona also provides a statutory scheme that governs the handling of statewide criminal history information. This system is maintained by the Arizona Department of Safety under Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-1750. The statute instructs the Department of Safety to establish the Central State Repository (CSR) to maintain comprehensive criminal history records, including personal identification data, fingerprints, and charges submitted by all criminal justice agencies. 

In Pinal County, these records are generated and maintained by local law enforcement agencies, such as the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and municipal police departments, including the Maricopa Police Department and the Casa Grande Police Department. 

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Pinal, Arizona?

Arrest records in Pinal County, Arizona, are generally considered public information under Arizona law and may be accessed by the public unless the record is exempted by law. The Public Record Law in Title 39 of the Arizona Revised Statutes provides that public records maintained by government agencies/officers may be open to inspection by any person during office hours. In Section § 39-121-123, the law also includes provisions for record maintenance and access procedures, fees, and exemptions.

Access to Pinal County arrest records is not restricted to residents or citizens of the County, or even Arizona; the law specifically permits access by any person. Identification is also not required to inspect records; it may be required for verification when requesting physical copies or during sensitive requests, such as for access to restricted or redacted records.

What Do Public County Arrest Records Contain?

The typical information found in a public arrest record for Pinal County includes the following information.

  • The offender’s full name
  • Physical traits (race, height, weight, hair colour, eye colour, etc.)
  • Charges filed and statutes violated
  • booking/arrest date 
  • Arresting agency
  • Booking number/inmate number
  • Court location, case status, court dates
  • Custody status

Under the public record laws, not all information is public. The law permits law enforcement to withhold or remove certain information to protect public privacy or the integrity of ongoing investigations. The following information may typically be exempt or classified as confidential in arrest records.

  • Information that may identify victims and witnesses to a crime
  • Privacy laws protect medical, mental health records, and personal data
  • Juvenile arrest records and records concerning minors
  • Records that have been sealed or set aside by court order
  • Materials and information exempted under state or federal laws
  • Records from active/law enforcement cases

Pinal County,  Arizona Arrest Search

On the state level, Arizona arrest information is maintained by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). Although third-party access is quite limited, individuals may still access their own criminal history records by calling the Criminal History Records Section at (602) 223-2222 to request a record review packet. Complete the forms in the packet and return them using the provided envelope. The request will be processed and mailed to the requester within 15 days of receipt of the completed Record Review Packet.

Federal sources for criminal record checks include contacting the FBI for an Identity History Summary Check. Requests for the rap sheet or proof that one does not exist can be made online, by mail, and through FBI-approved channels. Arrest records for inmates serving sentences in federal prisons may be available through the Inmate Locator maintained by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Pinal County Inmate Locator

Pinal County inmate and arrest information is typically available from local law enforcement sources, such as the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. Record seekers may make inquiries in person at the sheriff’s office or by calling the main line or the Adult Detention Facility using the phone numbers provided. The sheriff’s office website also provides an online Inmate Search tool that can be used to search for inmates by name or by inmate ID number.

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office

971 N Jason Lopez Circle

P.O. Box 867

Building C

Florence, AZ 85132

Phone: (520) 866-5111

Adult Detention: (520) 509-7957

Records: (520) 866-5193

Active Warrant Search in Pinal County

A Pinal County arrest warrant is a court order issued to law enforcement, authorizing them to take a person into custody and bring them before the issuing court. Judges from any court, Superior, Municipal, or Justice Court, may issue warrants. Arrest warrants are typically issued by judges when presented with a sworn statement that establishes a reasonable belief that the subject of the warrant has committed a crime.

An arrest warrant typically contains the following information.

  • Name of the offender
  • Physical description
  • Date and court of issuance
  • Any instructions for law enforcement executing the warrant
  • Bail or bond information
  • The signature and position of the issuing judge

In Pinal County, the sheriff’s office is responsible for maintaining and executing warrants. To inquire about active warrants, record seekers may call the sheriff’s office at (520) 866-5111, or the sheriff office records unit at (520) 866-5193. The Arizona Department of Public Safety also maintains an online Warrants Search database with a search tool for name-based searches.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Pinal County

Record seekers may obtain free arrest records and inmate information from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. The online Inmate Search tool on the sheriff’s office website allows name-based and ID number searches for inmates in the Pinal County adult detention. Record seekers may also contact the Records Unit in person to view records. Anyone may request and view public records at the sheriff’s office for free. However, fees will apply if copies are required as part of the request.

Requesters may be required to give information to help locate the records, such as the inmate's name or ID number. ID may not be necessary to view records, but staff may ask for it during requests concerning sensitive information. As the inmate roster database updates every hour, older records may disappear after each update. 

Pinal County Arrest Report

Arrest reports and arrest records are two connected but distinct law enforcement records created by law enforcement in Pinal County.

Arrest reports are comprehensive, narrative-driven accounts detailing the events that led to the arrest. They are usually prepared by the arresting agency’s officers and contain a timeline for the arrest, including observations, witness statements, action reports, evidence, and probable cause for the arrest. 

Arrest records, in contrast, are a summary of the arrest containing basic information about the arrest. It is an entry into a case management or case-tracking system showing that an individual was arrested and booked into detention. Information contained in this record include identifiers, arrest details like date or time, booking information, the charges filed at booking, the arresting agency, and any bond or bail information.

Arrest records are generally public information and can easily be found in online inmate rosters or requested from the Sheriff’s logs. However, arrest reports are more detailed records and may contain private information or investigative details. This means these reports are more likely tobe restricted from public-access or redacted to protect confidential information.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Pinal County

Expungement in Arizona and Pinal County does not completely erase a record; record relief is governed at the state level in two ways. Record sealing for more recent arrests and the setting aside of convictions, which is an older but more limited legal remedy.

The primary option for arrest records is sealing under Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-911. Petitioners qualify to seal records under this law if they meet the following criteria.

  • The charges were dismissed, or the petitioner was found not guilty.
  • The petitioner was arrested, but no charges were filed.
  • The petitioner was convicted of a criminal offense and has completed all the terms and conditions of the sentence imposed by the court.

The following are steps taken to petition for the sealing of records in Pinal County.

  • The petition must be filed at the local court where the case was filed.  If there were no filed charges, the petition may be filed at the local Superior Court (Pinal County) where the arrest was handled.
  • Obtain the correct forms from the Arizona Judicial Branch Self-Service Center.
  • Complete the forms and include case numbers, arrest details, and documents showing proof of eligibility.
  • File the petition with the appropriate court, in this case the Pinal County Superior Court.
  • Service the relevant prosecutor’s office and law enforcement agency with copies of the petition.
  • The court may schedule a hearing to hear from both sides, which the petitioner must attend.
  • If the petition is granted, all court and law enforcement agencies must update their records to show the sealed status.

Another option is the setting aside of convictions under A.R.S. § 13-905. This law vacates the guilty judgment and dismisses the case. The case remains visible to the public but is now marked as set aside or dismissed. The applicant, their lawyer, or probation officer may apply to set aside with the clerk of the Pinal County Court where the case was heard.

How Do You Remove Pinal County Arrest Records From the Internet?

It may be possible to remove Pinal County arrest records from the internet using a two-step strategy. The first step is to legally expunge or seal the record from public access using provisions in Arizona law, and the second is to contact the websites that published or hosted the record and request removal.

The following steps are simple instructions that may help when removing arrest records online.

  • Seal or set aside the record using the options provided by Arizona law.
  • After the sealing process is complete, identify the sources of the published arrest records.

These may include third-party record aggregator sites and media, or news outlets.

  • When dealing with record aggregator sites, visit the site and find their privacy or opt-out section. Request a record removal, then identify the record and provide evidence that it has been sealed and is no longer public.
  • For new outlets and media channels, contact the channel and provide information showing that the record is no longer public. The outlet may not remove the report completely, but may print an edit or update explaining that the record has been sealed or set aside.