Lake Havasu City Booking Records

Lake Havasu City sits on the Colorado River in western Arizona. Lake Havasu City Police handle local arrests, with booking at Mohave County jail facilities. The city has its own records request system and local jail. This page explains how to access Lake Havasu City arrest and booking information.

Lake Havasu City Police Records

Request Lake Havasu City Police records at lhcaz.gov/police/police-reports. The department uses GovQA for some requests. The records office has convenient hours including Saturday mornings. This weekend availability helps people who cannot visit during the work week.

Call records at (928) 855-1171. The city jail line is (928) 680-5409. The office is at 2360 McCulloch Blvd. N., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Staff can answer questions about what records are available and guide you through the request process.

Include as much detail as possible when requesting records. The date of incident, names involved, and case numbers help staff locate files faster. Vague requests take longer because staff must search through more records to find what you need.

Lake Havasu City Records Fees

Public requests and reports cost $14 each. Accident reports are also $14. Audio and 911 recordings run $44 per event. Body camera video costs $46 per reviewed hour. This fee covers staff time reviewing and redacting footage before release. These rates apply to non-subpoena requests.

The city uses GovQA and CrashDocs.org for some record types. Traffic crash reports may be available through CrashDocs before other records. Check the department website for current processing procedures and accepted payment methods. Fees may change, so verify current rates before submitting payment.

Lake Havasu City and Mohave County Booking

Lake Havasu City is in Mohave County. Arrestees may be held at the city jail or transported to the county facility in Kingman. The decision depends on the charges and jail capacity. Minor charges may stay local. More serious charges typically result in transport to the county jail.

Mohave County's online inmate search is currently offline due to the Houston v. Maricopa County ruling from 2024. This Ninth Circuit decision affected how agencies publish mugshots and inmate information online. Call the Mohave County Jail at 928-753-0759 for booking information. Staff can confirm custody status around the clock. They can also provide bond amounts and scheduled court dates.

For local city jail questions, call (928) 680-5409. The city jail handles short-term custody and holds. Staff can tell you if someone is held locally or has been transferred to county. More details are on the Mohave County page.

Arizona Booking Records Law

Lake Havasu City booking records fall under Arizona's public records statutes. ARS 39-121 establishes the right to inspect public records during office hours. This applies to police reports, arrest logs, and booking documents from both the city and county.

The statute at ARS 41-1750 addresses criminal history records. It exempts police blotters and daily arrest logs from stricter restrictions. This means booking information can be released shortly after an arrest occurs. The law allows contemporaneous disclosure of arrest data to the public.

Some information must be withheld. Victim names and contact details get redacted under ARS 13-4434. Juvenile records remain confidential. Active investigation files may be held until cases close. These rules protect privacy while allowing public access to most booking records.

VINE Custody Notification

The Arizona VINE system provides custody notifications statewide. VINE tracks inmates in both Lake Havasu City jail and Mohave County detention. Crime victims can register to receive alerts when custody status changes. This is especially useful while Mohave County's online search is offline.

Register at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. Choose to receive alerts by phone, email, text, or through the VINE mobile app. The service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Registration is free and confidential. VINE sends automatic alerts when inmates are released, transferred, or escape custody.

Note: VINE works for both local city jail and county detention facilities in Arizona.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Lake Havasu City is the largest city in Mohave County. Neighboring counties may have records for arrests near border areas.