Pinal County Arrest Records

Arrests in Pinal County are carried out under Arizona Revised Statutes(ARS) §13-3883, which outlines that arrests are to be executed if:

• Law enforcement officers witness a crime or have probable cause to believe a felony or misdemeanor has been committed
• If a magistrate issues an arrest warrant based on probable cause
• If an individual skips a court date or violates conditions of release, resulting in an arrest warrant.

Upon arrest, bookings are conducted at Pinal County Adult Detention Center situated at:

971 Jason Lopez Circle,
Florence, AZ 85132.

During the booking process, inmates are photographed and fingerprinted, and personal information like name, address, date of birth, physical description, and charges is recorded. Personal belongings are confiscated, and inmates are screened for medical and security risks. This data from the booking is used to generate arrest records.

The Pinal County Sheriff's office(PCSO) is responsible for maintaining and generating arrest records. Arrest records contribute to public records that are linked to police reports, case files and criminal history records maintained by the Arizona Department of Public safety(DPS) and are accessible through the Pinal County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Pinal County?

Under Arizona’s Public Records law (ARS §39-121), arrest records are generally public. However, certain parts of these records may be exempt from disclosure to protect privacy and law enforcement operations.

The following types of information may be restricted from disclosure:

• Juvenile records.
• Ongoing investigation details.
• Victims and witness identities.
• Confidential details that may jeopardize active investigations.
• Expunged or sealed records.

Members of the public may request arrest records but may need to meet eligibility requirements for accessing certain sensitive information, such as being parties to the case, legal representatives of the parties, or third-party government investigators.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

An arrest record in Pinal County typically contains the following:

• Suspect name, date of birth, gender, and race
• Arrest date, time, and location.
• Law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest.
• Offenses for which a person was arrested
• The facility where the person is held, booking date, bond or bail details
• Case number, arraignment date, and court jurisdiction.

Pinal County Arrest Statistics

The Pinal County male incarceration rate is 889 per 100,00, while the female incarceration rate is 88 per 100,000. It holds an arrest rate of 3,254 per 100,000 and a yearly prison count of 245,240 in its 15 jails.

Find Pinal County Arrest Records

State and federal resources available to search for inmates and arrest records are:

• Pinal County Sheriff's office through its PCSO inmates search website.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for arrest and criminal records.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons(BOP) for federal inmates search using the BOP inmate locator.
• National Crime Information Center (NCIC) are also used for comprehensive criminal records, though access is restricted to authorized personnel.

Free Arrest Record Search in Pinal County

Free resources for searching arrest records in Pinal County, Arizona, include:

• Pinal County Sheriff's Office inmate Roster provides a regularly updated roster of current inmates in Pinal County.
• Arizona Judicial Branch case lookup, which provides access to the public on Court records
• Third-party websites

Pinal County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

An arrest record documents the details of an individual's detainment or booking, including charges at the time of arrest. Criminal records, however, provide a more comprehensive view of an individual's criminal history, including convictions, sentencing, and probation information. A person may have an arrest without a conviction, meaning that not every arrest results in a criminal record.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Arizona, arrest records typically remain in an individual's record indefinitely unless expunged or sealed. Under ARS §13-905, individuals may be eligible for record expungement, but this does not happen automatically. Arrest records may have lasting implications on employment, housing, and background checks unless removed through legal procedures.

Expunge Pinal County Arrest Records

Pinal County laws provide for both expungement and sealing. However, both provisions clearly make some distinctions.

Expungement typically refers to the complete erasure of a record from the public and law enforcement databases, as if the arrest or offense never occurred. In Pinal County, Arizona, expungement applies only to Marijuana-related crimes under Proposition 207 of the Smart and Safe Arizona Act of 2020. Expunged records are no longer accessible to anyone, including employees and background check agencies.

Under this proposition, individuals may petition to expunge records related to specific. Marijuana-related offenses. ARS §36-2862 provides that an individual is eligible for expungement if:

• The individual is in possession of Marijuana whose amount is less than 2.5 ounces or 70 grams.
• Found cultivating Marijuana with not more than six plants for personal use
• In possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.

If granted, the expungement ensures the record is completely removed and individuals may lawfully say that they were never arrested or convicted for the expunged offense.

For the expungement of Marijuana, no fees are required. The individual needs to file a petition in the court where the charges were handled with proof of arrest, charge, or conviction, such as case number or arrest record, following these procedures:

• Individuals shall obtain court or arrest records from the court where the case was handled or from the Pinal County Sheriff's office.
• File the petition for expungement in the appropriate superior court
• The court will review the petition. If the offense meets the criteria under Proposition 207, the expungement will be granted without a hearing.
• If approved, the court will issue an order to expunge the records
• The petitioner will receive a copy of the expungement order, which will also be transmitted to the relevant law enforcement agencies to remove the records from public and private databases.

Sealing of Records

In Arizona, arrest records are not expunged but sealed under Arizona Revised Statutes §13-911. When a record is sealed, it is no longer accessible to the public, including private and public databases. Law enforcement agencies and courts may still access sealed records for certain legal processes. Under the ARS§13-19, an arrest is eligible for sealing if:

• The arrest did not result in conviction, or the charges were dismissed
• The individual was not found guilty of the crime
• The statutes of limitations expired without charges being filed.
• Convictions were vacated or overturned on appeal.

An individual who wishes to seal his arrest records just fulfill the following requirements:

• At least two years must have passed since the date of the arrest if no charges were filed.
• If charges were filed and dismissed, ensure court documentation is ready to prove the dismissal or acquittal.
• Provide personal identification and the arrest from the Pinal County Sheriff's office or Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• You must not have any pending criminal cases in any jurisdiction.

Applicants must follow the following process to have their arrest records sealed according to ARS§ 13-911.

• Applicants must first obtain arrest records from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office or Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• File a petition to seal arrest records in the Superior Court of Arizona in Pinal County.
• The court will notify the prosecutor and any law enforcement agencies.
• The court will schedule a hearing if objections are filed or more information is needed.
• If the judge grants the petition, the court will issue an order to seal the record.
• Then, the court sends the sealing order to the Sheriff's office, DPS, and other relevant agencies then public access to the record will be restricted.

Note the following:

• Arizona allows for the automatic destruction of juvenile arrest records when the individual turns 18 if certain conditions are met under ARS § 8-349.
• Expungement or sealing of a record does not automatically restore firearm rights if they were revoked due to a prior conviction. A certain petition may be required.

Pinal County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are legal documents issued by a judge or magistrate that authorize law enforcement to arrest an individual. Warrants in Pinal County are governed by ARS §13-3911 and are issued under the following circumstances:

• Probable cause that a person committed a crime
• Failure to appear in court or comply with court orders
• Violation of Probation or parole conditions.

Arrest warrants contain the following information:

• Individual's name and identifying details
• Offenses leading to a warrant.
• Bail bond or amount applicable
• Judge’s signature and date of issuance.

Do Pinal County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Under Arizona law, arrest warrants do not expire. They remain active until the individual is arrested, the warrant is quashed by the issuing court, or the charges are dismissed. However, a bench warrant for minor offenses may occasionally be recalled after several years if deemed uncollectible.