How to Search Arizona Court Records (Start Here)

Arizona court records are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. The Superior Court / Justice Court handles trial-level cases. Arizona offers a statewide court search through AZ Courts Public Access, which covers most case types across all counties courts.

What this page covers: Arizona state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.

Where to start: Use AZ Courts Public Access for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the specific county where the case was filed.

Common mistake: AZ Courts Public Access covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Arizona (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.

Trial court of general jurisdiction
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County | Superior Court | Adult Probation | Juvenile Probation
Highest court
Arizona Courts - Arizona Law - LibGuides at Arizona State University - College of Law
Statewide civil case search
AZ eAccess (Superior Court records)
Statewide criminal docket search
AZ eAccess (Superior Court records)
Federal courts
Arizona District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
Number of counties
15 counties
Population
7,582,384
Households
2,841,186
Median Income
$74,568
Median Home Value
$321,400
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Arizona court URLs verified against the official .gov / state-judiciary publisher on the review date. 6 primary .gov / .uscourts.gov sources cited below.

Arizona Court Records — Key Numbers (FY2025)

Arizona's 2025 Data Report presents caseload, revenue, expenditures, and personnel statewide summaries with interactive dashboards.
Arizona Judicial Branch
Court system
Statewide
FY2025
Latest fiscal year
Official .gov data
.gov
Primary source
Never data brokers
Free
Public access
Most case records
June 04, 2026
Last reviewed
By SearchSystems editorial
How to access court records — typical costs
Search online
$0
View docket entry
$0
Download document
$1
Certified copy
$5
Expungement filing
$50
Unit: USD typical fee. Fees and access policies vary by court; see Primary Sources below.

What Changed in 2026 — Arizona Court Records

2026
Arizona FY2025 caseload report active
The Arizona Judicial Branch publishes its current FY2025 case filings, dispositions, and trends on the official statistics portal.
2026
Arizona statewide case-access portal live
Arizona Judicial Branch's public case-access portal continues to operate at www.azcourts.gov with statewide coverage.
2026
Latest Arizona judiciary annual report
The most recent annual report from the Arizona Judicial Branch is publicly available with full statistical addenda.
2026
Arizona courts main directory
Arizona's primary judicial-branch directory at www.azcourts.gov continues to be the canonical entry point for all state court matters.

The 4-Step Arizona Court Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Identify the court level
In Arizona, civil and criminal trial cases sit in Arizona Judicial Branch trial courts. Appellate matters go to the state's appellate courts.
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Step 2 — Use the state case-access portal
Start at https://www.azcourts.gov/ — the official public case-access for Arizona.
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Step 3 — Federal cases are separate
Federal cases involving Arizona parties live on PACER (pacer.uscourts.gov), not the state system.
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Step 4 — Sealed / expunged records
Records sealed or expunged under Arizona law are NOT searchable on public portals. To verify, contact the originating court clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Arizona Court Records

❌ Myth: "Arizona court records are on PACER."
✓ Truth: False. PACER only has federal cases. Arizona state court records live on www.azcourts.gov.
❌ Myth: "All Arizona case files are free."
✓ Truth: Partly true. Searching and viewing dockets is usually free. Downloading full documents or certified copies often costs $1-$5 per item.
❌ Myth: "Sealed = deleted in Arizona."
✓ Truth: False. Sealed records still exist — they're just hidden from public search. The court clerk and law enforcement can still access them.
❌ Myth: "Third-party search sites are official."
✓ Truth: False. Only www.azcourts.gov and the linked official portals are authoritative for Arizona.
❌ Myth: "Same-day filings show online immediately."
✓ Truth: False. Most Arizona courts have a 24-48 hour processing lag before new filings appear in public search.

Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)

Related Court Records Resources

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National view of this topic: All states: Court records
Sample Arizona counties: Apache · Cochise · Coconino · Gila · Graham

Court Records Databases

22 official Arizona court records sources.

Court Records

Calendar • Cochise County, AZ • CivicEngage
Official Free
Main Calendar (1) December 10, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · @ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting · Cochise County Complex · Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room · 1415 W. Melody Lane, Building G · Bisbee, Arizona 85603 · or virtually · Join the meeting now ·
🌐 cochise.az.gov
HONORABLE STACY KRUEGER, DIVISION 3 DUTY COURT
Official Free
Coconino County Superior Court Weekly Calendar · Note to Attorneys: Please bring to Court your calendars with your availability. Monday, January 12, 2026 · 1:00 pm · LAW AND MOTION · ATTORNEYS · CASE NUMBER · CASE NAME · PROCEEDING · CR202501181 · I/C · CHANGE OF PLEA ·
🌐 coconino.az.gov
Opinions
Official Free
Later proceedings in other courts may affect the legal status of any Opinion. For example, an Opinion could be vacated or reversed in whole or in part by the Arizona Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court . In addition, a Opinion might later be changed, in whole or in part, or might ...
🌐 azcourts.gov
Case Search
Official Free
Welcome To The Justice Courts of Maricopa County · Submit Search · Close · Home · I Want To.. Look Up Case Information · View Court Calendar · File a New Case · Respond to a Citation or Case · Make a Payment · Attend a Hearing · Request ADA or Language Help · Contact My Court · Request Records ·
🌐 justicecourts.maricopa.gov
Docket: Public Access to Court Information
Official Free
Disclaimer: In no event shall the ... of your use or inability to use this Internet service. Any and all information contained within the Superior Court's database is recorded with an understanding that the information is true and correct in as far as all aspects of the documents ...
🌐 superiorcourt.maricopa.gov
Calendar
Official Free
Pima County Consolidated Justice Court Calendar · Show Instructions · Today's Calendar · Whether you’re a party on a case or an attorney, we now have new ways to search the court calendar. Better search options and filters will provide an easier way to find a case, and to know when to appear at the courthouse for your scheduled time.
🌐 jp.pima.gov
Case Search
Official Free
The Pima County Consolidated Justice Court recognizes the importance of open government and informed citizenry. This website is provided for the general public, non-registered users, in accordance with Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona, Rule 123. Public Access to the Judicial Records of ...
🌐 jp.pima.gov
Court Calendars
Official Free
Superior Court Calendar · Court of Appeals Division 2 Calendar · Pima County Justice Court Calendar · Tucson City Court Calendar · U.S. District Court Tucson Calendar · Revised Local Rules · Superior Court Requests Comments on Applicants for Commissioner and Hearing Officer ·
🌐 sc.pima.gov
Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court
Official Free
However, individuals can access case records for Criminal, Civil, Family Law, Probate and Guardianship, and Marriage License cases . Below are the available options for obtaining these records. Our Public Records Services manages the documents filed in cases at the Arizona Superior Court in ...
🌐 cosc.pima.gov
Calendar • Santa Cruz County, AZ • CivicEngage
Official Free
Subscribe to calendar notifications by clicking on the Notify Me button, and you will automatically be alerted about the latest events in our community. ... Board of Supervisors Meeting Room2150 N. Congress Dr.NogalesAZ85621 ... The offices of Santa Cruz County, AZ will be closed in observance ...
🌐 santacruzcountyaz.gov
Court of Appeals, Division One Civil - Family Court 1 CA-CV 26-0057 FC
Official Free
FILED: Index of Record, Notice of Appeal from Yuma County Superior Court filed 01/16/26 · 2. 21-Jan-2026 · FILED: e-Record on Appeal: Combined Instruments/Minute Entries · Exhibits: None · 3. 21-Jan-2026 · FILED: Additional Record on Appeal: ANTICIPATING PHYSICAL RECORD ·
🌐 apps.azcourts.gov
Mohave County Superior Court DIVISION 5 Friday, March 6, 2026
Official Free
Mohave County Superior Court · DIVISION 5 · Friday, March 6, 2026 · Honorable RICK A. WILLIAMS Judge · Case Number / Party Name · Hearing Type / Party Type · Attorney · Courtroom L - 2001 College Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 · 8:30:00AM · DISPOSITION
🌐 mohavecourts.com
Chandler Municipal Court | City of Chandler, AZ
Official Free
Users can access AZCourtHelp located in the Additional Resource Section to seek basic information on Arizona courts, including forms and court locations, as well as legal assistance and other self-help resources. ... Furthering the court’s commitment to promote access and transparency, the court will be broadcasting its courtroom proceeding audio live at Courtroom Live Audio Streams. ... Chandler Municipal Court is now offering information and resources for attorneys practicing at the Chandler Municipal Court.
🌐 chandleraz.gov
City of Mesa - Ecourt - Home
Official Free
Online payment system is NOT available between 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM Arizona Time Zone · The on-line Disposition Report is now available to pull up and print historical case information. In the event that you have issues using the Disposition Report option, you may e-mail the Court at ...
🌐 ecourt.mesaaz.gov
Court Date Search City of Tucson
Official Free
Ask a Question. Report an Issue. Submit a Suggestion. To contact us, call 311 or visit Tucson 311 to submit a request · City of Tucson 255 W. Alameda St. Tucson, Arizona 85701 View on Map
🌐 tucsonaz.gov
Home
Official Free
This site serves as a portal to a variety of information including case dockets on active cases, recent court decisions such as Opinions, Arizona Supreme Court Minutes, Court of Appeals Division One and Division Two Memorandum Decisions. To access this information, click on the applicable court ...
🌐 apps.azcourts.gov
Court of Appeals Division One: Active Case Lists
Official Free
Home > Appellate Court Cases > Court of Appeals Division One > Active Case Lists · Court of Appeals Division One: Active Case Lists
🌐 azcourts.gov
IN THE ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION TWO
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Arizona’s public records laws. Under that scheme, a requesting party is · authorized to seek relief by special action if the public body denies a request · SANTA CRUZ COUNTY v. AUDIT USA ... II. Attorney Fees ... AUDIT USA had requested under A.R.S. § 12-348. On cross-appeal, AUDIT · USA contends the court abused its discretion by denying additional fees
🌐 appeals2.az.gov
IN THE ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION TWO
Official Free
abuse of Jane Doe I to law enforcement or the Arizona Department of Child ... December 2017, committed suicide in jail. Leizza was arrested, pleaded · guilty, and was convicted for knowing about the abuse and failing to ... Shaunice Warr. DOE v. THE CORP. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH ... Christ of Latter-day Saints v. Cardinal (Jane Doe), No. 2 CA-SA 2022-0047 (Ariz. App. Dec. 15, 2022) (mem. decision).
🌐 azcourts.gov
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona
Official Paid
Welcome to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona
🌐 ecf.azb.uscourts.gov
Arizona District Court Login - PACER: Login - U.S. Courts
Official Paid
Subscribe to the PACER system to search for Arizona Federal District Court civil & criminal court records by case number, party name, filing date. Note: PACER charges $0.10/page; the first $30 per quarter is free.
🌐 ecf.azd.uscourts.gov

Arizona Counties

All 15 Arizona counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Maricopa Pima Pinal Yavapai Mohave Yuma Coconino Cochise Navajo Apache Gila Graham Greenlee La Paz

Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona's trial courts publish case lookups through the Arizona Judicial Branch. Start at www.azcourts.gov — most case dockets, filings, and hearing calendars are searchable by name, case number, or filing date. County-level clerks publish additional searches; see the cards below for direct county court links.

The Arizona Judicial Branch operates Arizona's official statewide judicial portal at www.azcourts.gov. Basic case lookups are typically free of charge; certified copies and bulk-data exports may incur a per-document or per-search fee. Federal cases for Arizona residents are searched separately through PACER.

Trial courts in Arizona handle the original filing of civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Appellate courts review questions of law from trial-court decisions. The Arizona Judicial Branch publishes the full court structure, judge rosters, and jurisdiction maps at www.azcourts.gov.

Online coverage varies by court and case type. Most Arizona county courts have digitized records from approximately the late 1990s or early 2000s forward; older case files may require an in-person clerk visit or a written record request. Check the Arizona Judicial Branch portal at www.azcourts.gov for each court's coverage window.

No. Arizona courts redact or remove sealed, expunged, juvenile, and certain confidential records from public-facing searches as required by state statute and court rule. If a record was previously visible and has since been sealed, it will no longer appear in the Arizona Judicial Branch portal. For verification you can contact the county clerk where the case was filed.