MARICOPA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Maricopa County gets a B.
Maricopa County reflects Arizona's Public Records Law framework. Arizona Public Records Law has no statutory deadline but courts have ruled on 'promptly' meaning. Public Access Case Lookup provides free statewide case search. Booking photos public default. AZTurboC
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · AZ Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the AZ field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
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BUILDING DAMAGE - ARIZONA
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MATTHEW AND PHILIP REAGAN
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HAN LINLIN
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SIM HYON-SOP
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Active Arizona cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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Recent Arizona Court Cases
Most recent Arizona court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04495 | Hartley v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04496 | Grigware v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-06582 | LASHEENA ADAMS | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04475 | Wallace v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04486 | Johnson v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04487 | Todd v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04488 | Fernandes v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04489 | May v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04490 | Ward v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04491 | Lanzon v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04492 | Kelly v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04493 | Dubuisson v. Becton Dickinson and Company et al | 07/04/2026 |
Cities in Maricopa County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do I find business records in Maricopa?▼
Arizona business registrations are split between two state agencies, depending on entity type. (1) **Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofits** — registered with the **Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)**, 1300 W Washington St, Phoenix AZ 85007, phone (602) 542-3026. Free public search at https://ecorp.azcc.gov/EntitySearch — returns status, formation date, statutory agent, principal address, officers/managers, annual reports, and document images. (2) **Trade names (DBAs), trademarks, sole proprietorships** — registered with the **Arizona Secretary of State**, 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix AZ 85007. Search at https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/tntp/se.html. (3) **Filed business documents** (Articles of Incorporation, mergers, amendments) at https://efiling.azcc.gov/public-records — image downloads free. (4) **Phoenix/Maricopa city-level business licenses** — City of Phoenix at https://www.phoenix.gov/finance/plt; Mesa at https://www.mesaaz.gov; each city issues its own privilege/transaction tax license. (5) **Statewide TPT (Transaction Privilege Tax) license** — Arizona Department of Revenue at https://aztaxes.gov; required for most retail/service businesses. **Tip**: when checking before doing business, run BOTH ACC and SOS — many DBAs aren't with ACC. Sources: AZ Corporation Commission, AZ Secretary of State, AZ Commerce Authority.
How do I look up a court case in Chandler?▼
Chandler court cases live in two systems depending on case type. (1) **Misdemeanors, traffic, civil violations, and city-ordinance cases** are at the **Chandler Municipal Court**, 200 E Chicago St, Chandler AZ 85225, phone (480) 782-4700. Free case lookup at https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/chandler-municipal-court/find-my-case — search by name or case number. The Court Calendar Search at https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/chandler-municipal-court/court-case-search shows all pending cases. (2) **Felonies, divorce, probate, civil over $10,000, and family** go to the **Maricopa County Superior Court** — search at https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/index.asp (the official docket) or https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx (statewide Arizona Judicial Branch portal). Justice Court (small claims, eviction, civil up to $10K) for Chandler residents is the **Kyrene Justice Court** at https://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/app/courtrecords/casesearch. **Sealed cases**, juvenile, and expunged records are not visible. Document copies: $0.50/page uncertified, certified copy $30 first page + $0.50 each additional. Sources: Chandler Municipal Court, Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access.
How do I look up an arrest in Maricopa?▼
Maricopa arrests sit with whichever agency made the booking. **Order of speed**: (1) **Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Inmate Locator** at https://www.mcso.org or 602-876-1011 — current inmates across the 9,000-bed jail system (4th Avenue, Lower Buckeye, Towers, Estrella, Durango). Updated continuously; searchable by name. Non-emergency line 602-876-4636. (2) **City police arrest logs** for arrests inside city limits: Phoenix PD Adult Arrests Dashboard https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/police/crime-stats-data/crime-stats-maps.html/published/8g516L4Wc; Mesa PD, Scottsdale PD, Tempe PD, Glendale PD, Chandler PD, Peoria PD, Surprise PD all maintain blotters. (3) **Court filings** for any arrest that produced a charge: Maricopa County Superior Court https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/index.asp; Justice Courts https://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/app/courtrecords/casesearch. (4) **Older arrests / closed cases**: written records request to MCSO Records Division (550 W Jackson St, Phoenix, 602-876-1801) under A.R.S. § 39-121, copy fees apply. (5) **State prison**: Arizona DOC inmate search https://corrections.az.gov/inmate-data-search. For your own personal arrest record, fingerprint-based AZ DPS Personal Review at https://psp.azdps.gov ($22 first / $7 each additional). Sources: MCSO, Phoenix Police Open Data, Maricopa Superior Court, AZ DOC.
Where can I access police reports regarding false complaints that I damaged a house?▼
Phoenix Police incident reports are public under **A.R.S. § 39-121**. Two paths to request a copy of a report involving a complaint that you damaged a house: (1) **Online via the Phoenix Public Safety records portal** at https://phxpublicsafety.phoenix.gov — submit the request, pay by credit card. **Fees** (current): Incident Report **$5.00** flat fee (some sources cite $0.24/page; the $5 flat is the Public Records Bureau's official quote). Body-cam audio/video $4.00 per file, photographs $4.00. Turnaround typically 7–10 business days. (2) **In person or mail** to **Phoenix Police Public Records & Services Bureau**, 1717 E Grant St, Phoenix AZ 85034 (https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/police/crime-stats-data/public-records-crime-stats.html). **Important when the complaint is false or has gone to court**: a record showing your name as a complainant or as a person of interest is releasable to you under § 39-121; the agency can redact other parties' personal info but not the report's substance. If charges were filed and dropped or resulted in a not-guilty verdict, you may also petition under A.R.S. § 13-911 to set aside or seal the record. For the criminal-damage statute itself (Class 1–4 misdemeanor or Class 4 felony depending on dollar amount), see https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/police/public-safety-services/business-crime-prevention/report-criminal-property-damage.html. Talk to a defense attorney before any sealing motion. Sources: Phoenix Police Public Records FAQ, A.R.S. § 39-121, Jackson White Law.
What's the right place to search court cases in Maricopa?▼
Maricopa County court cases run through three layers; the right portal depends on case type. (1) **Maricopa County Superior Court** — felonies, divorce, probate, civil cases over $10,000, juvenile (sealed), family. Search the official **Docket** at https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/index.asp — name, case number, attorney, judge. The Superior Court handles ~250,000 new filings per year and is the largest in the state. (2) **Maricopa County Justice Courts** — civil under $10,000, eviction, small claims, traffic, misdemeanor citations. There are 26 Justice Court precincts; case lookup at https://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/app/courtrecords/casesearch. Pick the right precinct (Kyrene, Arrowhead, Encanto, etc.) by the address where the citation issued. (3) **Municipal Courts** — city ordinance and traffic cases inside city limits: Phoenix Municipal at https://www.phoenix.gov/courts (often the highest volume), Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise — each has its own portal, all linked from https://justicecourts.maricopa.gov. **Statewide consolidator**: Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access at https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx wraps all three. **Limits**: sealed, juvenile, and expunged cases not visible. Document copies: $0.50/page uncertified, certified copy $30 first page + $0.50 each additional. Sources: Maricopa County Superior Court, Maricopa County Justice Courts, Arizona Judicial Branch.
Where can I find the mayor's salary?▼
The Mesa, Arizona mayor's salary is public under **A.R.S. § 39-121** and is set annually by the Mesa City Council. **Current salary** (FY 2025–2026, after the 5% increase approved in the January 26, 2026 Council Meeting): the **Mayor of Mesa earns approximately $78,500/year**; the Vice Mayor and Council members earn proportionally less. **Three best sources**: (1) **City of Mesa published Council Compensation document** at https://public.destinyhosted.com/goodydocs/2026/CC/20260126_2174/3011_Council_Compensation_2025-2026_-FINAL.pdf — the official current pay table. (2) **City of Mesa Alpha Pay Listing** at https://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/documents/PayPlans/AlphabeticalListing.pdf — every position in city government with pay grades. (3) **GovSalaries / OpenTheBooks** at https://govsalaries.com/salaries/AZ/city-of-mesa/j/mayor — independent compilation, useful for year-over-year comparison. To request the salary of a specific employee or full council expense report, file a written records request with **Mesa City Clerk** (20 E Main St, Mesa AZ 85201, 480-644-2099). Mesa's mayor is currently **John Giles** (term expires January 2027). Sources: City of Mesa Council Compensation 2025-2026 PDF, GovSalaries, AZ Republic Data Central.
📊 Public Data Sources for Maricopa County, AZ
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Maricopa County, AZ · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for AZ
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (AZ)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in AZ
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in AZ
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in AZ
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for AZ
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (AZ) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (AZ) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SHERRI EITING | AGUILA |
| AJO AMBULANCE INC | AJO |
| DANIEL BRAY | AJO |
| BRIAN JONES | AJO |
| WALTER CAYCE | AJO |
| CAROL JOHNSON | AJO |
| GORKY HERRERA | AJO |
| JENNIFER LIM | AJO |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SUNLAKES CLEANERS | TEMPE |
| BROADWAY METAL RECYCLING | PHOENIX |
| KMART 7655 | MESA |
| ARCO NO 1445 | PHOENIX |
| EMPIRE SOUTHWEST | PEORIA |
| ARIZONA AUTOMOTIVE INSTITUTE | GLENDALE |
| COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT CO | TEMPE |
| HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC | EL MIRAGE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (AZ) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (AZ) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ADVANCED HEALTH CLINIC | 1128b8 |
| AGNES CENTERS FOR DOMESTIC SOL | 1128a1 |
| AMERICAN PRUDENT CARE | 1128b8 |
| AMEX II | 1128b7 |
| APACHE HEALTH LLC | 1128a1 |
| BI-LOW DENTISTRY | 1128a1 |
| BRIGHTER LIFE, LLC | 1128a1 |
| CACTUS WREN COMMUNITY SERVICES | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (AZ) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 8
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Southwest Heritage Bank | Scottsdale |
| USAA Federal Savings Bank | Phoenix |
| BNC National Bank | Glendale |
| Western Alliance Bank | Phoenix |
| Goldwater Bank, N.A. | Phoenix |
| West Valley National Bank | Goodyear |
| Gateway Commercial Bank | Mesa |
| Scottsdale Community Bank | Scottsdale |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from AZ state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Ghanaian National Extradited to U.S. Pleads Guilty in Romance and Inheritance Scheme Targeting the Elderly
Jun 30, 2026
doj_news
Afghan Man Sentenced to 22 Months for Possessing a Firearm While Illegally in the U.S.
Jun 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Mexican National Indicted and Arrested on ‘Kingpin’ Drug Trafficking Charges From Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
Jun 25, 2026
FBI Field Office
Buckeye Man Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Laser Strikes on United States Air Force F-35 Fighter Jets
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
Repeat Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine
Jun 25, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fort Defiance Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Teenager
Jun 24, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Maricopa County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office
A court inquiry alleges that top leaders at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office undermined efforts to comply with mandated reforms brought on by a long-running racial profiling la…
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Arizona law protects First Amendment rights. Maricopa County wants to overturn it
The challenge stems from a case where pro-Palestine protesters at ASU used the law to fight criminal trespassing charges. The County Attorney's Office argues the law unconstitution…
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The 2024 Battleground Counties: Maricopa County, Arizona
Much of the attention each presidential election cycle centers on swing states where the outcome can have an outsize impact on who wins the White House. But candidate campaigns and…
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Arizona election officials subjected to violent threats undaunted in defense of elections
With just weeks to go until Election Day, election officials continue to face threats in Maricopa County, Arizona: a county that's been a hotbed of voter fraud misinformation since…
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Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap hopeful that Supreme Court will rule swiftly
Recorder Justin Heap says Maricopa County board refuses to hand over early voting sites as Arizona Supreme Court weighs elections dispute before primary.