Search Yavapai County Police Records

Yavapai County police records are maintained by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office in central Arizona. The sheriff serves areas including Prescott, Sedona, Camp Verde, and other communities across this large rural county. You can request incident reports, accident reports, and other law enforcement documents through several substations or the main office. Active reports are not released until the investigation closes.

How to Request Yavapai County Police Records

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has multiple locations where you can request police records. The main office in Prescott handles most requests. You can also visit substations in Mayer, Camp Verde, and Sedona for convenience.

Visit the Yavapai County Sheriff public records page to learn about the process. All reports are redacted according to state and federal regulations before release. Active investigation files are not available until the case closes.

Contact the records division at (928) 771-3260 or email SheriffRecordsRequests@yavapaiaz.gov. Include dates, names, and case numbers when possible. The more details you provide, the faster staff can find your Yavapai County police records.

Yavapai County Sheriff Records Fees

Standard reports cost $5.00 for the first 10 pages. Each additional page adds $0.50. Most incident reports fall within the base fee. Statistical reports that require research cost $20 per report.

Payment options include cash (exact amount), personal checks, business checks, money orders, and cashier's checks. Unlike many Arizona agencies, Yavapai County does accept personal checks for police records payments.

Crime victims get free access to records from their case under Arizona law. Identify yourself as a victim when you submit your request. Staff will verify your connection before waiving the fee. This covers reports, audio, and video from your incident.

Note: Statistical reports require 48 hours advance notice and cost $20 each.

Yavapai County Sheriff Substations

You can request Yavapai County police records at any of these locations. Pick the one closest to you.

Prescott (Main Office):

• Address: 255 E. Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
• Phone: (928) 771-3260
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Mayer Substation:

• Address: 12606 Main Street, Mayer, AZ 86333
• Phone: (928) 771-3509
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Camp Verde Substation:

• Address: 2830 N. Commonwealth Dr, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
• Phone: (928) 567-7710
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Sedona/Village of Oak Creek Substation:

• Address: 6446 Hwy 179, Sedona, AZ 86351
• Phone: (928) 639-8171
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Yavapai County Police Records Online

For accident reports, use the LexisNexis BuyCrash portal. You can search for traffic collision reports by date, location, or name. Reports typically cost $5 plus a service fee. They are available 5 to 14 days after the crash.

The sheriff's office does not have a full online request system for other Yavapai County police records. Submit requests by email, mail, or in person at one of the substations listed above. Email requests work well for simple reports.

Arizona Public Records Access

ARS 39-121 requires public records be available for inspection during office hours. This includes Yavapai County police records held by the sheriff. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.

Some records have access limits. Active investigations stay closed until the case is done. Records involving minors get names redacted. Personal information like home addresses may be removed before release. The sheriff follows state law when deciding what to withhold.

If your request is denied, you can appeal under ARS 39-121.02. File a special action in superior court. The court can order release and award attorney fees if you prevail.

Cities in Yavapai County

Yavapai County includes Prescott Valley, which has its own police department. For incidents in that city, contact their police directly.

City with its own police department:

• Prescott Valley

The City of Prescott also has its own police department, but it falls below the population threshold for a dedicated page. Contact Prescott PD directly for incidents within their jurisdiction. The sheriff handles all unincorporated areas and smaller communities throughout Yavapai County.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Yavapai County borders several other Arizona counties. For incidents near boundaries, you may need records from a neighboring sheriff.