Pima County Police Records Search
Pima County police records are kept by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the second largest sheriff's office in Arizona. The department serves over one million residents in southern Arizona. You can request incident reports, arrest records, and other Pima County police records through their records division located in Tucson. The process takes about 15 days for items that need review before release, though many standard reports are available faster.
Pima County Sheriff Quick Facts
How to Get Pima County Police Records
The Pima County Sheriff's Department accepts records requests in person, by mail, and by email. Visit the Pima County Sheriff records request page to learn about the process. The records office is at 1650 E. Benson Hwy, Suite C, Tucson, AZ 85714-1758.
Call (520) 351-4650 with questions about your Pima County police records request. Email requests go to PublicRecordsRequest@sheriff.pima.gov. Include as much detail as you can about what you need. Dates, names, and case numbers help staff find your records faster.
Office hours run 8:30am to 3:30pm for in-person visits. The main headquarters is at 1750 E. Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85714. You can reach them at (520) 351-4600. Unclaimed requests get purged after 30 days, so pick up your records promptly once they notify you.
Pima County Sheriff Records Fees
Fees for Pima County police records start at $5.00 minimum for reports up to 20 pages. Each page after that adds $0.25. Most standard incident reports fall within the base fee. The sheriff's department publishes a full fee schedule on their website.
Other common fees include:
- Flash drives: $15.00 each
- Clearance letters: $5.00 each
- Hourly labor charge: $15.00 per hour
- Photograph CD or 911 CD: $10.00 each
- Video recordings including body camera: $46 per video hour reviewed
- Commercial use requests: Additional $50 fee
Crime victims get their first copy free under Arizona law. Identify yourself as a victim when you submit your request for Pima County police records. Staff will verify your status and waive fees for one copy of reports, audio, and video from your case.
Pima County Police Records Processing Times
Some items cannot be released right away. Records that need authorization take at least 15 days to process. This includes items where staff must review content and redact protected information. Active investigations may also delay release until the case closes.
Standard reports are often ready faster. If your request is straightforward, you may get your Pima County police records within a few business days. Call to check status rather than waiting. Staff can tell you where your request stands in the queue.
Note: Unclaimed requests are purged 30 days after completion, so respond to pickup notices promptly.
Arizona Public Records Law
Arizona law gives broad public access to police records. ARS 39-121 requires that public records be open for inspection during office hours. You do not need to explain why you want Pima County police records. The law applies to all government agencies including sheriff's offices.
ARS 39-127 gives crime victims free access to records from their case. This covers the police report, audio recordings, and video footage. Domestic violence and sexual offense victims have the same right. Family members can request on behalf of victims who died or cannot make the request themselves.
The maximum fee for video recordings is $46 per hour under ARS 39-129. This caps what agencies can charge for body camera footage, dash cam video, and other recordings. The fee covers staff time to review and redact protected content before release.
Pima County Sheriff Contact Info
Here are the main contacts for requesting Pima County police records from the sheriff's department.
Records Division:
- Address: 1650 E. Benson Hwy, Suite C, Tucson, AZ 85714-1758
- Phone: (520) 351-4650
- Email: PublicRecordsRequest@sheriff.pima.gov
- Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Main Headquarters:
- Address: 1750 E. Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85714
- Phone: (520) 351-4600
For incidents that occurred within Tucson city limits, contact Tucson Police Department instead. The sheriff handles unincorporated areas of Pima County. Check your report or call to confirm which agency has your records.
Cities in Pima County
Pima County contains Tucson and several smaller cities. Each incorporated city has its own police department for incidents within city limits. Contact the city police directly for those records.
Major cities with their own police departments:
The Pima County Sheriff handles police records for unincorporated areas, tribal lands where they have jurisdiction, and other areas outside city limits. If you are unsure which agency responded to your incident, call the sheriff's office and they can help direct you.
Nearby Arizona Counties
If your incident happened near county borders, you may need to contact a neighboring sheriff's office. These counties border Pima County.