Access Cochise County Police Records

Cochise County police records are maintained by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office in southeastern Arizona. The county borders Mexico and includes Sierra Vista, Douglas, and Bisbee. You can request incident reports, arrest records, and other documents through their NextRequest online portal or in person at the Bisbee office. The sheriff provides service for unincorporated areas and supports local police departments throughout the county.

Cochise County Police Records Online Portal

The easiest way to request Cochise County police records is through the NextRequest portal. Create an account, submit your request, and track status online. The system sends notifications when your records are ready. This works well for standard reports and simple requests.

You can also submit requests in person at the sheriff's office. The address is 205 North Judd Drive, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Call (520) 432-9505 or the toll-free line at 800-362-0812. Email tips to Sheriff-Tips@cochise.az.gov.

Cochise County Sheriff Records Fees

Fees for Cochise County police records are straightforward. Offense reports and booking sheets cost $3.00 each. Regular copies run $0.30 per page. Online access through the portal has a $10 fee.

Commercial requests require full form completion with a statement of purpose. ARS 39-121.03 lets agencies charge higher fees for commercial use. Anyone who gets records for commercial purposes without saying so on the form faces damages of three times what the county could have charged.

Crime victims can get free copies under Arizona law. Identify yourself as a victim when you submit your request. Staff will verify your status and waive the fee for your first copy of reports, audio, and video.

How to Request Cochise County Police Records

Requests can be examined or copies furnished during regular office hours, 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The right to inspect public records applies to everyone under Arizona law.

For the NextRequest portal, you will need to create an account first. Enter your request with as much detail as possible. Include dates, names of people involved, case numbers if known, and the type of record you need. Staff will search the system and notify you when records are ready.

In-person requests work the same way. Fill out the public records request form at the office. Staff can often help you identify what records exist for your incident. Bring valid ID and payment for fees.

Note: Commercial requestors must complete additional sections on the form explaining the purpose of the request.

Arizona Public Records Access

ARS 39-121 requires public records be available for inspection during office hours. Cochise County police records fall under this law. You can request any public record without stating a reason.

Some records have access restrictions. Active investigations may delay release. Information about minors gets redacted. Personal details like home addresses are often blacked out. The sheriff follows state law when deciding what to withhold or redact from released records.

Cochise County Sheriff Contact Information

Contact the sheriff's office for questions about Cochise County police records or to check request status.

Main Office:

• Address: 205 North Judd Drive, Bisbee, AZ 85603
• Phone: (520) 432-9505
• Toll-free: 800-362-0812
• Email: Sheriff-Tips@cochise.az.gov
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Online Portal: cochise-az.nextrequest.com

Cities in Cochise County

Cochise County has several cities with local police departments. For incidents within city limits, contact the city police directly. Sierra Vista, Douglas, and Bisbee all have their own law enforcement, but they fall below the population threshold for dedicated pages here.

The Cochise County Sheriff handles all unincorporated areas and supports smaller communities throughout the county. If you are unsure which agency responded to your incident, the sheriff's office can help direct you.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Cochise County sits in southeastern Arizona along the Mexico border. These Arizona counties are nearby.