Chandler, Arizona Municipal Court Records
When the Chandler Municipal Court presides over a case, it receives filings from the parties to the case and creates its own documents and records. Together, this body of data and materials form the "Chandler Municipal Court records," which the court clerk maintains.
Members of the public can use court records to trace a case's progress, confirm its final outcome, and look up specific information, such as bond amount, warrant status, and payment history. Court records can also support legal and historical research, help with case administration, and provide background details about a person's documented involvement in a municipal case.
Are Chandler Municipal Court Records Public?
Yes. Rule 123 of the Arizona Supreme Court Rules permits public access to most Chandler Municipal Court records. Notably, while these records are not subject to the public accessibility clause of the Arizona Public Records Law, they must still comply with its confidentiality provisions.
Court records protected by other state laws, as well as federal regulations and court rules, are inaccessible to the public. These include sealed documents, sensitive personal information—such as Social Security numbers—and medical data.
When documents contain public and private information, record custodians may redact the confidential portions before public disclosure. In certain situations, only parties to a case and other legally authorized entities may view protected records.
What Information is Available in Chandler Municipal Court Records?
When reviewing Chandler Municipal Court records, individuals can access the following information unless blocked by law:
- Case title, names of case parties, and associated record number (citation, complaint, or case number)
- Case status
- Dates, such as filing, hearing, and arraignment dates
- Court documents, including pleas, motions, complaints, citations, warrants, and other filings
- Court decisions (judgments, orders, and rulings)
- Bond details
Chandler Municipal Court Records Search
Search options for Chandler Municipal Court records include the Find My Case tool—the court's dedicated online search portal, the Court Calendar Search webpage, the Records Request web form, and direct contact with the court.
The online option only provides access to disposed (concluded) cases. It lacks the function to display images of court documents. The Court Calendar Search system, which is also available online, is the channel for viewing summaries of pending cases.
People looking to review case documents can use the online request form. The court also receives inquiries regarding physical record inspection, as well as in-person requests.
Search By Name or Case Number
The online search system allows any member of the public to initiate court record searches by name or case number. Name searches require entries in the Last Name and First Name text fields and may return multiple results for a single name entry.
The initial search result displays the party's names (last, first, and middle) and year of birth. It also indicates whether the displayed name is the defendant's true name or an alias. Selecting one result directs users to a page with the following case information:
- Name
- Year of birth
- Gender
- Case number
- Violation code
- Violation description
- Violation date
- Disposition date
If results do not appear after entering a name, the searcher can confirm with the clerk whether the person's case has been removed or is still pending upload.
The Calendar Search system also has a name search function similar to the Find My Case tool. However, people can also select a specific date to see upcoming case events.
Requesting copies of court records through the court's online request portal also requires providing the defendant's details (name and date of birth) or case number. If requesters provide only a name, the clerk's office may charge a fee to locate the document.
Ordering Audio Transcripts
People who need certified written records of their court hearings or trials can order a transcript, which is processed differently from ordering physical copies of case documents. Interested parties can select the Order Audio Transcript option on the municipal court's website, which will direct them to the third-party-controlled request system to place the order. The platform allows requesters to order written or audio transcripts.
Fees for Chandler Municipal Court Records
Reviewing court records is free when requesters do not request that the court locate or reproduce documents. For example, using the Find My Case online search system comes at no cost to the requester. However, requesting copies, certifying documents, and requesting aid for research cost the following:
- Record Request fee: $17 for each case
- Record search: $17
- Plain copies: 50 cents per page
- Certification: $17 per certification
Chandler Municipal Courthouse Locations
Individuals can contact the court using these details for more information about record request processes and requirements:
Chandler Municipal Court
200 East Chicago Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (480) 782-4700
Fax: (480) 782-4752
Criminal and Misdemeanor Record Access in Chandler Municipal
The Chandler Municipal Court hears only misdemeanor cases and petty offenses committed within the city's boundaries. Members of the public can access records associated with these cases by searching the Find My Case portal or ordering documents through the court's Records Request web form.
One can also contact the court directly for information about misdemeanor cases, including citations, bond details, and case dispositions.
However, people looking up details about juveniles or more serious offenses, such as felonies, must use channels provided by the Maricopa County Superior Court. The court is responsible for felonies, such as murder and arson, and its juvenile department handles cases related to children under the age of 18.
Complete criminal histories, which include court records and details from outside the court system, such as arrest information, can be obtained from state and federal agencies. For example, the Central State Repository Section of the Arizona Department of Safety, the state's criminal records repository, can share criminal background information with authorized entities.
