Getting a Copy of Your Arizona Criminal Record
Which Arizona agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Central State Repository keeps Arizona criminal history records, and under A.R.S. 41-1750 the subject of a record may review it to check its accuracy and completeness. Arizona Department of Public Safety, Record Review Packet (2024)
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Central State Repository keeps Arizona criminal history records, and under A.R.S. 41-1750 the subject of a record may review it to check its accuracy and completeness. Have a full set of rolled fingerprints taken by an official at a law enforcement agency, with your identifying information and "RECORD REVIEW" written as the reason fingerprinted; complete the Record Review Contact Information Sheet; and mail them to AZDPS Central State Repository Section, P.O. Box 18450, Mail Drop 3110, Phoenix, AZ 85005-8450. A copy of any existing Arizona record is mailed (or emailed, if you give an address) within about two weeks. Questions: (602) 223-2229. If an attorney represents you, AZDPS needs an original, notarized authorization letter on the firm's letterhead signed by you. |
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| What relief the state offers | Arizona offers three main kinds of relief: (1) "record sealing," which closes arrest, conviction and sentencing records to the public; (2) "set-aside," which sets aside the judgment of guilt and dismisses the case but leaves the record visible with a notation, and may include a "certificate of second chance"; and (3) "expungement" of certain past marijuana offenses. A person who was wrongfully arrested or charged can also ask the superior court to note on the records that the person has been cleared. Pardons are handled through the Board of Executive Clemency and the governor. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Arizona?
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Central State Repository keeps Arizona criminal history records, and under A.R.S. 41-1750 the subject of a record may review it to check its accuracy and completeness. Have a full set of rolled fingerprints taken by an official at a law enforcement agency, with your identifying information and "RECORD REVIEW" written as the reason fingerprinted; complete the Record Review Contact Information Sheet; and mail them to AZDPS Central State Repository Section, P.O. Box 18450, Mail Drop 3110, Phoenix, AZ 85005-8450. A copy of any existing Arizona record is mailed (or emailed, if you give an address) within about two weeks. Questions: (602) 223-2229.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Arizona?
Arizona offers three main kinds of relief: (1) "record sealing," which closes arrest, conviction and sentencing records to the public; (2) "set-aside," which sets aside the judgment of guilt and dismisses the case but leaves the record visible with a notation, and may include a "certificate of second chance"; and (3) "expungement" of certain past marijuana offenses. A person who was wrongfully arrested or charged can also ask the superior court to note on the records that the person has been cleared. Pardons are handled through the Board of Executive Clemency and the governor.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.