Yuma County Police Records
Yuma County police records are maintained by the Yuma County Sheriff's Office in southwestern Arizona. The sheriff handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas near the Mexico border and California state line. You can request incident reports, arrest records, booking photos, and other documents through their records division. Processing takes 15 to 20 business days for most Yuma County police records requests.
Yuma County Sheriff Quick Facts
How to Get Yuma County Police Records
The Yuma County Sheriff requires a picture ID with all records requests. Include a copy of your photo identification along with the completed Public Records/Report Request Form. You can pick up forms at the records office or download them from the sheriff's website.
Submit requests in person or by mail. The records address is 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Yuma, AZ 85364. Mail requests go to 141 S. 3rd Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364. Call (928) 329-2254 with questions. Fax is (928) 539-7891. Email your request to SORec@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov.
Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Plan for 15 to 20 business days for processing. Rush service is not available for most Yuma County police records requests.
Note: You must include photo ID with your request or it will be returned.
Yuma County Sheriff Records Fees
Yuma County has some of the lowest fees in Arizona for police records. Case reports cost $3.00. Incident reports are just $1.00. Traffic accident reports run $3.00. These base fees cover the standard report length.
Complete fee schedule:
- Case Report: $3.00
- Incident Report: $1.00
- Traffic Accident Report: $3.00
- Report Photos: $5.00 per CD
- 911 and/or Audio Recordings: $5.00 per CD
- Video Recordings: $5.00 per CD
- Adult Arrest Record: No charge
- Booking Photo: No charge
- Letter of Incarceration: No charge
- Postage: $1.50
Several items are free at Yuma County. Adult arrest records, booking photos, and letters of incarceration have no fee. This makes it easier to access basic arrest information and jail records.
Yuma County Sheriff Online Resources
The SPIDR Tech Victim Portal lets crime victims check case status online. Access it at communityconnect.ycso.yumacountyaz.gov/case_status. You can see updates on your case and request notifications when status changes. This helps victims stay informed without calling the office.
For general Yuma County police records requests, the email and mail options work best. The sheriff's office does not have a full online request portal like some larger agencies. Plan to submit your request with the required form and ID copy.
Free Records for Crime Victims
ARS 39-127 gives crime victims free access to police records from their case. This includes the incident report, audio recordings, and video footage. Victims do not pay agency fees or processing fees for their first copy.
To claim free Yuma County police records as a victim, identify yourself when you submit your request. Include your ID and explain your connection to the case. Staff will verify your victim status before waiving fees. Family members can request on behalf of victims who were killed or cannot make the request themselves.
Yuma County Sheriff Contact Information
Contact the records division for questions about Yuma County police records or to check request status.
Records Division:
- Physical Address: 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Mailing Address: 141 S. 3rd Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Phone: (928) 329-2254
- Fax: (928) 539-7891
- Email: SORec@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
For incidents within Yuma city limits, contact the Yuma Police Department instead. The sheriff handles unincorporated county areas. Check your report to see which agency responded.
Cities in Yuma County
Yuma County includes one major city with its own police department. For incidents within city limits, contact the city police directly.
City with its own police department:
The Yuma County Sheriff handles police records for all unincorporated areas, including communities along the Colorado River and near the international border. If you are unsure which agency has your records, call the sheriff's office for guidance.
Nearby Arizona Counties
Yuma County sits in the southwestern corner of Arizona. It borders California, Mexico, and these Arizona counties.