Mohave County Police Records
Mohave County police records are kept by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in northwestern Arizona. The sheriff serves a large area including Lake Havasu, Kingman, Bullhead City, and communities along the Colorado River. You can request incident reports, body camera footage, photos, and 911 recordings through their records division. The office provides specific forms for each type of request to make the process easier.
Mohave County Sheriff Quick Facts
How to Request Mohave County Police Records
The Mohave County Sheriff has specific forms for different types of records. Visit the sheriff's forms and records page to download what you need. Each form is tailored to the type of Mohave County police records you are requesting.
Available forms include Request for Reports, Request for Body Cam Videos, Request for Photos or 911 Recordings, and Background Check Form. Using the right form speeds up processing since staff know exactly what you need.
The main office is at 600 W. Beale St., Kingman, AZ 86402-1191. Call (928) 753-0753 with questions. Fax requests to (928) 753-0765. The Lake Havasu substation can be reached at (928) 453-0745. Payment by check should be made payable to Mohave County Sheriff.
Mohave County Sheriff Records Fees
Reports cost $5.00 for each report. This covers up to 20 pages. Each additional page costs $0.50. Most standard Mohave County police records fit within the base fee.
The fee structure runs $5 per page for the first 20 pages, then drops to $0.50 per page after that. This means longer reports become more affordable after the initial fee. Checks are the preferred payment method and should be made out to Mohave County Sheriff.
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 and waive fees for one copy of reports, audio, and video from your case.
Mohave County Police Records Online
The sheriff's office uses an online customer help system at mohavecountyaz.mycusthelp.com. You can submit requests, check status, and communicate with staff through this portal. Creating an account lets you track all your requests in one place.
For simple requests, downloading a form and mailing it may be just as easy. Choose whichever method works better for your situation. Both options result in the same Mohave County police records.
Body Camera and Video Requests
Mohave County has a separate form for body camera video requests. This reflects the extra work involved in processing video. Staff must review all footage and redact protected information before release. Faces of minors, personal data, and sensitive details get blurred or removed.
Video requests take longer than paper reports. Budget extra time if you need body camera footage. The maximum fee under Arizona law is $46 per video-hour reviewed. Crime victims are exempt from video fees for recordings from their case.
Note: 911 recordings and photos also have their own request form separate from standard reports.
Arizona Public Records Access
ARS 39-121 makes police records public in Arizona. You can request Mohave County police records without stating a reason. The law requires agencies to provide access during regular business hours.
Some information gets redacted before release. Active investigations may delay access. Records involving minors have identifying details removed. Personal information like home addresses of victims or witnesses is typically blacked out. The sheriff follows state law when deciding what to withhold.
Mohave County Sheriff Contact Information
Contact the main office or Lake Havasu substation for Mohave County police records requests.
Main Office (Kingman):
- Address: 600 W. Beale St., P.O. Box 1191, Kingman, AZ 86402-1191
- Phone: (928) 753-0753
- Fax: (928) 753-0765
Lake Havasu Substation:
- Phone: (928) 453-0745
For incidents within Lake Havasu City limits, contact the Lake Havasu City Police Department. The sheriff handles unincorporated areas of the county.
Cities in Mohave County
Lake Havasu City has its own police department that handles incidents within city limits. For records from that department, contact them directly.
City with its own police department:
Kingman and Bullhead City also have local police departments but fall below the population threshold. Contact those departments directly for incidents in their areas. The Mohave County Sheriff handles all unincorporated areas.
Nearby Arizona Counties
Mohave County sits in northwestern Arizona. It borders Nevada, California, and Utah, plus these Arizona counties.