Arrest Records for Navajo County, Arizona

Navajo County arrest records sit across two distinct systems: the Navajo County Superior Court Clerk’s office, reachable at (928) 368-6200, and the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, reachable at (928) 524-4000. Court case filings — charges, dispositions, attorney of record — live in the Arizona Judicial Branch’s statewide Public Access to Court Case Information portal at the statewide court records portal. Booking records and the current inmate housing roster are held by the Sheriff’s detention division, with the county’s own Navajo County Inmate Housing Report providing a live online view. The Navajo County Courthouse is located in Holbrook; confirm hours before visiting, as the Superior Court phone lines can be congested and email responses may be delayed.

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How to look up arrest records in Navajo County

When the name you’re researching has a Navajo County case number, the Arizona Judicial Branch’s Public Access to Court Case Information portal covers all 15 Arizona Superior Court divisions from a single search — but it is not the only place to look, and it does not replace county-specific resources for booking-side data. Run the statewide portal search by name or case number; it will return Navajo County Superior Court filings alongside cases from other Arizona counties, which matters if the person has cases in more than one jurisdiction.

For felony and serious misdemeanor cases heard in the Navajo County Superior Court, the Clerk’s office is your county-side contact. Call (928) 368-6200 to ask about records-request procedures, fees, and whether documents can be emailed to out-of-state requesters — Clerk staff have been reported to accommodate that. The Navajo County Courthouse is in Holbrook; free parking is available in the front lot, and visitors pass through metal detectors at the entrance.

Misdemeanor and traffic cases are handled by Navajo County’s justice courts, organized by precinct. The Navajo County Justice Court page lists precinct locations and contact information. Justice court hours vary by precinct and have been reported to change without notice — confirm before driving. The Kayenta Justice Court, for example, operates Monday through Friday and accepts payment by cash, money order, cashier’s check, or online portal.

Booking records — the Sheriff’s side of the arrest — are separate from court filings. The Navajo County Inmate Housing Report shows current custody status. For a records request covering booking data (booking number, charges at intake, booking date), contact the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office directly at (928) 524-4000. The Sheriff’s records and detention division are governed by Arizona’s Public Records Law; written requests are accepted. Confirm current fees and turnaround before submitting.

If the person is not on the county’s inmate roster, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry maintains a statewide ADCRR inmate data search for individuals sentenced to state prison. Some cases in Navajo County may also involve tribal or federal authorities rather than the county — if the county roster shows nothing, the federal Bureau of Prisons locator and the relevant tribal authority are the remaining places to check.

The Navajo County Constable Information page covers precinct-level constable offices, which serve civil process and may have information on justice court matters. For records requests across multiple Navajo County courts, confirm numbers and hours before visiting or calling, as phone availability varies by precinct.

Are Navajo County arrest records public?

What makes an arrest record public — and what keeps it out of public view — depends on which exception applies to the specific case. Under A.R.S. §§ 39-121 et seq., Arizona’s Public Records Law, government records are presumptively open to inspection unless a specific statutory exception applies. Arrest records and court filings in Navajo County carry that default-public status.

Sealed records are the primary exception. A case sealed under A.R.S. §13-911 is closed to public view — it will not appear in the statewide court portal or in a Sheriff’s records response to a public request. Law enforcement agencies retain access to sealed records, but members of the public and most employers do not. A set-aside under A.R.S. §13-905 is different: the judgment is dismissed and most civil penalties are lifted, but an annotated record remains visible in the public court system. Neither a set-aside nor a sealing is an expungement in the general sense; Arizona has no general expungement law.

Juvenile records are not public. Cases adjudicated in the juvenile division of the Navajo County Superior Court are confidential by statute and will not appear in a standard public records search.

Victim-protection redactions apply in cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and certain other offenses. Victim names, addresses, and identifying information are routinely redacted from publicly released documents even when the underlying case is otherwise accessible.

Arrests that did not result in charges — or charges that were dismissed before conviction — remain in the public court record unless the case has been sealed. An arrest alone, without a conviction, is still a public record in Arizona. That distinction matters when reviewing what a Navajo County records search will return: you may see an arrest entry with no corresponding disposition if charges were declined or dropped.

Booking photographs are public records under the same framework. To request a booking photo from a Navajo County arrest, contact the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office — the policy on release is handled through a records request rather than an online gallery.

What’s in a Navajo County arrest record?

At the moment of booking into the Navajo County detention facility, a booking record is created that is distinct from anything the court will later generate. The Sheriff’s booking entry captures the subject’s full legal name, date of birth, booking date and time, a unique booking number assigned by the detention system, and the charges as listed at intake — which may differ from the charges ultimately filed by the prosecutor.

The Navajo County Inmate Housing Report reflects current custody status and is the live view of who is held in the county detention facility. It is a snapshot, not a historical archive — once a person is released, they will no longer appear on the housing roster. For historical booking data, a written records request to the Sheriff is the correct path.

Court-side records, accessible through the statewide portal or by contacting the Navajo County Courthouse at (928) 368-6200, contain a different set of fields. The docket entry shows the case number, the charges as formally filed by the Navajo County Attorney’s Office, all hearing dates and outcomes, the attorney of record (defense and prosecution), and the disposition — guilty plea, verdict, dismissal, or other resolution. Disposition data is often the most important field for a records-checker: it tells you whether the arrest led to a conviction.

The two systems — Sheriff booking records and court docket records — are maintained separately and may show different charge descriptions for the same arrest. The booking charge reflects what the arresting officer documented; the filed charge reflects what the prosecutor chose to pursue. Discrepancies between the two are normal and do not indicate an error.

Misdemeanor cases handled by a Navajo County justice court precinct will have their own docket entries, separate from Superior Court filings. The Navajo County Justice Court page identifies which precinct handled a given matter. Justice court records may not appear in the statewide portal with the same completeness as Superior Court records — for a thorough search, check both.

For records requests submitted in person at the Navajo County Courthouse, visitors should bring photo ID. The courthouse is in Holbrook; parking is free in the front lot. Confirm the specific Clerk’s office hours before visiting, as open windows have been reported to vary.

How to expunge an arrest record in Navajo County

Petitioning to seal an arrest record in Navajo County is a routine legal procedure available under A.R.S. §13-911, which took effect in 2023 and created Arizona’s first general sealing mechanism for criminal case records. The statute covers arrest records, conviction records, and sentencing records — and the waiting period that applies depends on the class of offense involved.

If the arrest did not result in a conviction — charges were dismissed, declined, or the person was acquitted — the path to sealing is generally more direct. Non-conviction cases often qualify without a waiting period under the statute; confirm the current eligibility requirements against the statute text or with the Navajo County Superior Court Clerk at (928) 368-6200, since the court’s self-help resources can clarify what applies to a specific case type.

For conviction cases, A.R.S. §13-911 sets waiting periods that vary by offense class. The statute text itself is the authoritative source for the exact durations — the Arizona Legislature’s online statutes database carries the current version. Do not rely on a summary; the waiting period for a Class 2 felony differs from that for a Class 1 misdemeanor, and the clock typically runs from the date of absolute discharge from all supervision, not from the conviction date.

Certain offense categories are excluded from sealing eligibility entirely. Dangerous offenses, offenses requiring sex offender registration, and several other categories listed in the statute cannot be sealed regardless of how much time has passed. If the conviction falls into an excluded category, A.R.S. §13-911 does not provide a path — and no other general sealing statute applies. The only other Arizona statute using the word “expungement” is A.R.S. §36-2862, which covers a closed list of past marijuana offenses only.

A set-aside under A.R.S. §13-905 is a separate option worth understanding. It dismisses the judgment of guilt and restores most civil rights, but it leaves an annotated record visible in the public court system. A set-aside is not a seal — the record remains accessible. Some people pursue a set-aside first and a sealing later once the waiting period is met.

To file a Petition to Seal in Navajo County, the petition goes to the Navajo County Superior Court — the same court that handled the original case. The filing fee and any indigency waiver process are set by the court; call (928) 368-6200 to confirm the current fee before filing. Self-represented petitioners can file without an attorney, though the process involves specific forms and procedural steps. The State Bar of Arizona member directory can help you locate a licensed attorney if you want legal assistance with the petition.

After a successful sealing, the record is closed to public view — it will not appear in the statewide court portal or in a Sheriff’s public records response. Law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and courts retain access for official purposes. The practical effect is that the record is not visible to most background check requesters, though the sealing does not erase the underlying event from law enforcement systems.

Quick-contacts for Navajo County arrest records

Frequently asked questions about Navajo County arrest records

What charges show on a Navajo County arrest record, and where do I find them?

A Navajo County arrest record contains two charge layers that may differ. The booking charge — recorded by the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office at intake — reflects what the arresting officer documented. The filed charge appears in the court docket once the Navajo County Attorney’s Office decides what to prosecute. To see both, check the Navajo County Inmate Housing Report for current booking data and the the statewide court records portal portal for the court-filed charges and any disposition. For certified copies of court documents, call Navajo County Courts at (928) 368-6200.

How do I get a Navajo County arrest record sealed?

Arizona’s sealing statute, A.R.S. §13-911, is the mechanism for closing a Navajo County arrest or conviction record from public view. For cases that did not result in a conviction — dismissed charges, acquittals — sealing is often available without a waiting period. Conviction cases require a waiting period that varies by offense class; check the current statute text for the exact duration that applies to the specific offense. File the Petition to Seal with the Navajo County Superior Court, which handled the original case. Call (928) 368-6200 to confirm the current filing fee and whether an indigency waiver is available. After a successful sealing, the record is removed from public court searches, though law enforcement retains access.