Graham County Police Records Search
Graham County police records are maintained by the Graham County Sheriff's Office in southeastern Arizona. Sheriff Preston Allred leads the department based in Safford. You can request incident reports and other law enforcement documents through the Board of Supervisors office or directly from the sheriff. Graham County accepts only cash or money orders for payment, so plan ahead before visiting.
Graham County Sheriff Quick Facts
How to Request Graham County Police Records
Submit your request through the Graham County Board of Supervisors office. Call (928) 428-3250 for information about the process. The sheriff's office at graham.az.gov has forms for commercial and non-commercial purpose requests.
The sheriff's office is located at 600 W. Graham Canal Road, Safford, AZ 85546. Contact them at (928) 428-3141. Fax numbers are (928) 792-5251 and (928) 428-2487. Email questions to pallred@graham.az.gov.
Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Processing times vary based on the complexity of your request for Graham County police records.
Graham County Sheriff Records Fees
Fees for Graham County police records are charged per Arizona statute. The specific amount depends on the type and size of your request. Contact the office for current fee information.
Important payment restriction: Graham County accepts cash and money orders only. They do not accept debit cards, credit cards, or personal checks. Bring exact payment in the correct form to avoid delays.
Crime victims can request free copies under ARS 39-127. Identify yourself as a victim when you submit your request. Staff will verify your status before waiving the fee.
Note: No debit or credit card payments accepted for Graham County police records.
Arizona Public Records Access
ARS 39-121 gives the public access to police records during office hours. Graham County police records fall under this law. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.
Commercial requests require additional disclosure. Under ARS 39-121.03, anyone requesting records for commercial purposes must state that on the form. Failure to disclose can result in damages of three times the normal fee.
Some records have limits. Active investigations may delay release. Minor victims and witnesses have names redacted. Personal information is often removed before release.
Graham County Sheriff Contact Information
Contact the sheriff's office for questions about Graham County police records.
Sheriff's Office:
- Address: 600 W. Graham Canal Road, Safford, AZ 85546
- Phone: (928) 428-3141
- Fax: (928) 792-5251 or (928) 428-2487
- Email: pallred@graham.az.gov
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Sheriff: Preston Allred
Board of Supervisors (for records requests):
- Phone: (928) 428-3250
Cities in Graham County
Graham County does not have any cities meeting the 50,000 population threshold. Safford, Thatcher, and Pima are smaller communities. The Graham County Sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas of the county.
Nearby Arizona Counties
Graham County sits in southeastern Arizona. These counties border it.