Buckeye 72 Hour Booking Records

Buckeye 72 hour booking records process through the Maricopa County jail system. Buckeye is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona, located in the far West Valley. Buckeye Police handle local arrests, but booking occurs at MCSO facilities in Phoenix. The city recently updated their records system to GovQA, which changes how you request documents. This page explains how to access Buckeye 72 hour booking data and police reports.

Where to Find Buckeye 72 Hour Booking Records

Buckeye does not have its own jail. All arrests book into Maricopa County Sheriff's Office facilities. Call (602) 876-0322 any time to check custody status. The MCSO jail line operates around the clock. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and provide basic booking information including charges and bail amount.

The booking record is created when the person arrives at the county jail. This happens after the arrest and transport from Buckeye. There may be a delay of several hours between the actual arrest and when the booking record appears in the system. If you call too soon after an arrest, the person may not show up yet. Call back later if your first inquiry shows no results.

MCSO operates multiple jail facilities in Maricopa County. Buckeye arrests typically go to the Fourth Avenue Jail or Estrella Jail, depending on capacity and the nature of charges. The (602) 876-0322 line can check all facilities at once. You do not need to call each jail separately.

Buckeye Police Records

Buckeye Police implemented a new GovQA records management system in March 2025. This replaced their previous system and changed the request process. Submit requests through the GovQA portal for the fastest processing. Paper requests are still accepted but take longer.

The records office is at 21699 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 104, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Call (623) 349-6401 for questions about your request status or which forms to use. The office handles all police record requests, from accident reports to arrest reports to background check documents.

The Buckeye Police records page has forms and instructions for submitting requests through their system.

Arizona's public records law determines what documents you can obtain. Most arrest reports are available to the public. Some information may be redacted, especially for ongoing investigations.

Clearance Letters Not Available

Buckeye Police Department does not process requests for clearance letters. This is different from most Phoenix-area police departments. A clearance letter certifies that someone has no criminal record in a jurisdiction. Many employers and licensing agencies require them.

If you need a clearance letter for a Buckeye resident, contact the FBI directly. The FBI provides national background checks through their Identity History Summary process. You can request your own record through the FBI website or by submitting fingerprints through an authorized channeler. Buckeye Police will not provide local clearance letters regardless of purpose.

For employment background checks in Buckeye, employers typically use third-party background check services instead of clearance letters. These services search court records and other databases directly. They do not require a letter from the police department.

Understanding Two Types of Records

The jail booking record and police arrest report are different documents. The jail creates the booking record during intake at the county facility. It lists the person's identifying information, charges, bail amount, and booking date. Buckeye Police create the arrest report. It describes what happened during the arrest, why the officer made the arrest, and the evidence collected.

Both documents may be needed for complete details about a Buckeye arrest. Request the booking record from MCSO. Request the arrest report from Buckeye Police. They come from different agencies and require separate requests. Neither agency can provide the other's document.

Court Cases After Booking

Buckeye Municipal Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases from within city limits. Call (623) 349-6200 for case information. The court is at 530 E. Monroe Ave in Buckeye. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Felony cases go to Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. The county court system handles all serious criminal matters regardless of where the arrest occurred. Search the Maricopa County court portal for case records. The portal shows charges, court dates, and case disposition.

Court records are separate from both the booking record and arrest report. They track the legal proceedings after someone is charged. A single arrest can generate records in three separate systems: police (arrest report), jail (booking record), and court (case file).

Nearby Arizona Cities

Buckeye is in the far West Valley. It is the westernmost major city in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The city has grown rapidly, adding tens of thousands of residents in the past decade. This growth has expanded police operations but the booking process remains the same.

Nearby cities include Goodyear to the east, Avondale further east, Surprise to the north, and Phoenix to the east. All these cities book through Maricopa County jails. Goodyear and Surprise also use GovQA for records requests.