FOIA Request to Mohave County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 County Arrest Records on September 24, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office by a reporter from the Grand Canyon Times. The request, made under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq., seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The information requested includes various data points such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime.
The request emphasizes the importance of these records in enabling media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The requester also mentions their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at this link.
In line with professional responsibilities as a member of the media tasked with gathering and reporting news to the public, a fee waiver is requested based on eligibility criteria for media professionals.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
