La Paz County Police Records
La Paz County police records are maintained by the La Paz County Sheriff's Office in western Arizona. Sheriff William Ponce leads the department based in Parker along the Colorado River. The county borders California and includes communities popular with winter visitors. You can request incident reports and other law enforcement documents using their online form or by visiting the sheriff's office in person.
La Paz County Sheriff Quick Facts
How to Request La Paz County Police Records
Submit your request through the county's online FormCenter at lapaz.gov/622/Public-Records-Requests. The online system lets you submit requests and receive updates electronically. You can also visit the sheriff's office in person.
The sheriff's office is located at 1109 Arizona Ave, Parker, AZ 85344. Call (928) 669-6141 with questions. Fax is (928) 669-2008. Email inquiries go to noreply@lapazsheriff.org. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
La Paz County Sheriff Records Fees
Fees for La Paz County police records are charged according to Arizona statute. The specific amount depends on the type of record and volume of your request. Contact the office for current fee information before submitting your request.
Crime victims receive their first copy free under ARS 39-127. This includes police reports, audio recordings, and video from their case. Identify yourself as a victim when you submit your request. Staff will verify your status and waive the fee.
Note: Processing times vary based on the complexity of your request.
Arizona Public Records Access
ARS 39-121 requires public records be open for inspection during office hours. La Paz County police records fall under this law. You do not need to state a reason for your request.
Some records have restrictions. Active investigations may delay release until the case closes. Records involving minors have names redacted. Personal information is often removed before release. The sheriff follows state law and department policy when deciding what to withhold.
La Paz County Sheriff Contact Information
Contact the sheriff's office for La Paz County police records requests.
Main Office:
- Address: 1109 Arizona Ave, Parker, AZ 85344
- Phone: (928) 669-6141
- Fax: (928) 669-2008
- Email: noreply@lapazsheriff.org
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Sheriff: William Ponce
Online Portal: lapaz.gov/622/Public-Records-Requests
Cities in La Paz County
La Paz County does not have any cities meeting the 50,000 population threshold. Parker and Quartzsite are smaller communities that swell during winter months with seasonal visitors. The La Paz County Sheriff provides law enforcement for the county.
Nearby Arizona Counties
La Paz County sits in western Arizona along the California border. These Arizona counties are nearby.