Surprise 72 Hour Booking Records

Surprise 72 hour booking records are handled by the Maricopa County jail system. Surprise is one of the fastest growing cities in the West Valley, with a population that has more than doubled since 2000. Surprise Police make arrests, but all bookings go through MCSO facilities. You can check on recent bookings by calling the county jail line or requesting records from Surprise Police. This page covers both options for finding Surprise 72 hour booking information.

Where to Find Surprise 72 Hour Booking Records

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

The booking record is created when the person arrives at the county jail. There may be a gap of several hours between when Surprise Police make the arrest and when the booking appears in the system. If you call right after an arrest, the person may not show up yet. Try again later if your first call returns no results.

MCSO operates multiple jail facilities across Maricopa County. Surprise arrests typically go to either Fourth Avenue Jail downtown or one of the West Valley facilities. The phone line can check all locations at once. You do not need to know which specific jail to call.

Surprise Police Records

The Surprise Police records page lists available services and fees. The fee schedule covers most common requests. Copy fees range from $0.15 to $35 depending on document type. Standard police reports fall in the lower range. Specialized documents like collision reports may cost more.

The records office provides several other services beyond document copies. Images and recordings cost $20. Fingerprints cost $15. Letter of clearance costs $10. Background checks for employment purposes go through the fingerprint process.

The records office is at 14250 W. Statler Plaza in Surprise. Call (623) 222-4000 for Surprise Police main line. Processing time varies by document type. Simple incident reports come back faster. Video and body camera requests take longer due to the time needed to review and redact content.

Letter of Clearance

Surprise Police offer letter of clearance service for $10. A clearance letter certifies that you have no criminal record with Surprise Police Department. Many employers and licensing agencies require these letters. The letter only covers Surprise records. It does not include other jurisdictions or county records.

To get a clearance letter, you must visit the records office in person with valid identification. The letter is typically processed the same day. For comprehensive background clearance, you may need separate letters from multiple agencies or a statewide check through Arizona DPS.

Understanding the Two Record Types

The county creates the booking record during jail intake. It lists charges, bail amount, booking date, and inmate location. Surprise Police create the arrest report separately. The arrest report describes what happened, why the officer made the arrest, and what evidence was collected. These come from different agencies.

Request the booking record from MCSO. Request the arrest report from Surprise Police. Neither agency can provide the other's documents. A complete file on a Surprise arrest may require records from both sources. Think about what information you actually need before making requests.

Court Cases After Booking

Surprise Municipal Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases from within city limits. Call (623) 222-1200 for court information. The court is at 12425 W. Bell Road in Surprise. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Surprise uses a compressed work week, so the court is closed Fridays.

Felony cases go to Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. The county handles all serious criminal matters regardless of which city made the arrest. Search the county court portal for case information. The portal shows charges, hearing dates, and case disposition.

Court records are separate from both booking records and arrest reports. They document the legal proceedings after charges are filed. One arrest generates records in three systems: police, jail, and court. Each tracks a different part of the process.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Surprise is in the far West Valley region of metropolitan Phoenix. The city sits north of the I-10 freeway corridor, with major growth in recent decades. The rapid population increase has expanded police operations, but the booking process through county jails remains the same.

Nearby cities include Peoria to the east, Glendale to the southeast, Goodyear to the south, and Buckeye to the southwest. All these cities book through Maricopa County jails. Surprise is the largest city in the far northwest Valley.