Records Division
The Records Division serves as the central repository for all police
reports and related records. Records produces a monthly statistical report,
which is sent to the FBI for tracking crime.
Obtaining Copies of
Reports
Citizens wishing to obtain a copy of a police report may
request one in person or by mail. Victims of a criminal
offense may receive one free copy of a
report in which they are listed as the victim. (This does not
include video/audio tapes or photos.) ARS 13-4401.19 defines
victim as a person
against whom the criminal offense as been
committed, or if the person is killed or incapacitated, the
person's spouse, parent, child or other lawful representative,
except if the person is in custody for the offense or is
accused.
For others, the copy fee for police reports is $5.00 for the
first 50 pages and $0.20 a page thereafter. Certified copies are
an additional $10.00 per report.
To process a request, please use the Public Records Request
form and provide a report number (if available), date, time, and
location of the incident, or name(s) of the person(s) involved.
Requests for copies may take 14 days or more to process,
depending on the nature of the incident and if the case is still
under investigation.
Requests should be mailed to: Mesa Police
Department, Records Division, PO Box 1466, Mesa AZ 85211.
Checks should be made out to: Mesa Police Department.
Download a copy of the
Public Records Request Form (PDF).
Mesa Adult Arrest Record Search (MAARS)
A MAARS request is a search of the Mesa Police Department's
records based on a name, date of birth, and social security
number (when applicable), in which criminal charges have been
filed. The results are presented to the requestor in the form of
a notarized letter, which states whether the search had a
positive or negative result. A positive letter will list any
criminal charges which have been filed by the date, type of
offense involved, Mesa report number and the court assigned.
A picture ID issued by a government agency is required. If
requesting via mail, a notarized photocopy of the picture ID is
required. If picking up request for another person, a notarized
letter with picture ID of the requestor is required.
Some examples of why an individual would request a MAARS: to
acquire a Visa; requested by an employer; requested by an
adoption agency; requested by owner of rental property; for
personal records. Some agencies refer to this document as a
"letter of clearance." There is a $10 charge for this service.
Checks should be made out to: Mesa Police Department.
Download a copy of the
Public Records Request Form (PDF) to request a MAARS.
Services Provided by Records
|
Digital Media |
Photos on CD at $10.00
each CD
Video/Audio on CD or DVD at $10.00 each CD or DVD |
|
Video Tapes |
$25.00 |
Mesa Adult Arrest
Record Search |
$10.00
Requires picture ID.
For mail-in instructions, please call Records at
480-644-2310. |
For more information, please call Records at
480-644-2310.