Public Records and Privacy

Public Records and Privacy

This page explains why Azrested shows public records and what to do when a page is wrong.

Key Topics

Why public records appear here

Why a public record is not always removed on request

How to report a wrong record

Public does not always mean current or correct. We review supported errors.

Why Azrested Republishes Records

Arizona counties publish arrest and booking records in different places. Some are hard to search. Azrested puts them in one statewide search.

This helps families, reporters, lawyers, researchers, and other visitors find a record without guessing which county site to use.

Azrested does not replace the county, jail, or court. An arrest does not mean a conviction. If a page is wrong, you can send us the page link and proof so we can review it.

Discoverability

County records may be public but still hard to find through search engines or across different counties.

Accountability

One statewide search makes public records easier to find, check, and compare.

Transparency

Azrested explains why records are shown and gives visitors a clear way to report errors.

Three Questions to Ask

Is the record public? Is this page correct? Did something change later? These are three different questions.

A public record may still contain an error or need an update. Send documents when you ask us to review one.

Public Availability

A county or state may publish a record even when it is hard to find in a search engine or across different counties.

Check the Facts

A public record can still be wrong or out of date. We can review a wrong person, bad details, or newer documents.

Reviewable Issues

For a court order, juvenile record, wrong person, or other supported problem, use the review form. Courts, agencies, and attorneys may use legal contact.

Arizona Public Records

Arizona law generally lets people inspect public records held by government offices. A.R.S. sections 39-121 through 39-121.03 cover this access. Some records can still be limited by another law, a court rule, a court order, or a privacy need.

What an Azrested Page Means

Azrested shows booking information from public sources. A booking page is not proof of guilt, a conviction, or the current result of a court case. It is also not legal advice.

When We Review a Page

We may review a page when someone sends clear proof that it is wrong or should be limited. Useful proof can include:

  • A signed sealing order under A.R.S. section 13-911.
  • A signed Arizona expungement order under A.R.S. section 36-2862, when that law applies.
  • A court order about a record involving a minor.
  • An agency correction.
  • Proof that the page names the wrong person or shows wrong facts.

Sealed Records

Arizona sealing law applies to records held by criminal justice offices such as courts, prosecutors, police, and the Department of Public Safety. A copy shared before a sealing order may still exist. Send us the signed order so we can review the exact Azrested page.

Set Asides

A set aside under A.R.S. section 13-905 may show a later case result. It does not automatically require every old public record to be removed.

Arizona Expungement

Arizona expungement under A.R.S. section 36-2862 only covers certain marijuana offenses. It does not cover every criminal case. Send the signed order if your request uses this law.

No Automatic Removal

Dropped charges, a lower charge, a set aside, or a personal request do not automatically remove a page. We review the exact record and the proof sent with the request.

How to Ask for a Review

Use the record review form. Include the page link, details that identify the record, and any signed court order or agency correction. Ask an Arizona lawyer if you need legal advice.