Maricopa County Superior Court Case Search

Maricopa County Superior Court records refer to documents and information about legal trials within the Maricopa County Superior Court. Under Arizona laws, court records are public, and interested individuals are legally authorized to access them. A Maricopa County Superior Court Case search may become necessary for:

• Legal and personal matters
• Background checks
• Probate adjudications
• Financial or business needs
• Law enforcement
• Public interests
• Journalism
• Divorce and family-related cases.

What Kinds of Cases Are heard in the Maricopa Superior Court?

The Maricopa County Superior Court handles criminal and civil cases beyond the jurisdiction of the other courts within the county. However, the Maricopa County Superior Court does not preside over cases exclusive to other courts. In Maricopa County, the Superior Court has original jurisdiction over cases relating to:

• Divorce and annulment of marriage
• Probate, estate, title disputes, and possession of real property
• Civil claims where the amount in dispute is $10,000.00 or more
• Insolvency
• Forcible entries and detainers
• Naturalization.

Furthermore, the Maricopa County Superior Court has exclusive authority over felony cases (this may exclude preliminary hearings) and joint jurisdiction with the lower courts over misdemeanors whose penalties do not exceed $2,500.00 or a six-month prison term.

The Maricopa Superior Court has several divisions that handle various case types. These include:

• Criminal Division
• Civil Division
• Family Division
• Tax court Division
• Lower Court & Administrative Appeals Division
• Juvenile Division
• Probate Division.

In addition, the Maricopa County Superior Court also has specialized courts like:

• Mental health court
• Regional homeless court
• Domestic violence court
• Commercial court
• Compliance court
• Family and Juvenile Settlement Conference Court
• Veterans Court
• DUI Court
• Drug Court.

Maricopa County Superior Court

Per the Arizona judicial structure, the Maricopa County Superior Court is the apex local court within Maricopa County. Although the court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal trials, it handles cases that are beyond the authority of the Justice and Municipal Courts.

The Maricopa County Superior Court comprises several branches with jurisdiction over various types of civil and criminal cases. It plays a crucial role in the dispensation of justice, enforcement of societal rules, and protection of citizens' rights.

Maricopa County Case Lookup

The Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access to Court Information Portal provides free online access to Maricopa County Superior Courts' civil, criminal, family, and probate case records. However, this does not include sealed records or confidential information. In addition, individuals seeking certified copies of Maricopa County court records must make official requests through the clerk's office of the appropriate Maricopa County Superior Court.

Also, individuals and attorneys can access cases they are involved in through the Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County Office Electronic Court Record (ECR) portal. Access to case records through the ECR requires registration using a valid driver's license.

Fees and payments
Accessing Maricopa Superior Court records through the Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County Office may attract fee payments. Typically, it costs $0.50 per page of standard documents and $30.00 per certified court record (if applicable). Additionally, a $7.00 postage & and handling fee applies to mail requests.

Requesters can make payments by credit and debit cards or eChecks through the access portals for online copies of Maricopa County Superior Court records. The Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County Office accepts cash, money orders, and checks for mail and in-person requests.

Accessing Maricopa County Superior Court records
Access to Maricopa County Superior Court records can be online, in person, or through mail.

Online access to Maricopa County Superior Court records
Registered litigants and attorneys should log into the ECR portal and access their case records. Alternatively, the interested public seeking to access non-confidential Maricopa Superior Court records should:

• Log into the Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access to Court Information Portal:
• Enter the provided letters and numbers into the text field and submit to access the search tools
• Search for Maricopa County Superior Court records by names or case numbers

Mail & in-person requests for Maricopa County Superior Court records
The Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County Office accepts mail and in-person requests during office hours (8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays except on public holidays). Interested individuals can send mail requests or make in-person visits to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County Office at:

620 W Jackson Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
(602) 372-5375

Alternatively, requesters can mail or visit any of the various Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County branch offices. Requesters should note that case numbers, party names, and hearing dates should be included when making mail requests for Maricopa County Superior Court records to speed up the search process.

Access through the Maricopa County Clerk's Office
Records seekers can also email the Maricopa County Clerk's Office at coccustomerrelations@maricopa.gov or text "Cleo" to 52704.

Maricopa Superior Court Case Search by Name

A name-based approach to Maricopa County Superior Court case record search entails using names as criteria to request records and information relating to trials within the Maricopa County Superior Court. Record seekers can log into online portals, mail, or make in-person visits to the Maricopa County Clerk of Court Office and request name-based searches for Maricopa County Superior Court records.

Inquirers may contact any of the Maricopa County Superior Court branches using the following information:

Maricopa County Superior Court - Central Court Complex
Central Court Building
620 West Jefferson Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375

West Court Building
111 South 3rd Avenue,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 506-3871
Fax: (602) 506-7473

East Court Building
101 West Jefferson Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - Customer Service Center
Clerk of Superior Court Customer Service Center
601 West Jackson Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375
Email: CourtPIO@jbazmc.maricopa.gov

Mailing Address:
125 West Washington Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003

Maricopa County Superior Court - Downtown
Downtown Justice Center
620 West Jackson Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - Durango Juvenile
Juvenile Court Center Durango Facility
3131 West Durango Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85009
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - Northeast
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 North 40th Street, Suite 120,
Phoenix,
AZ 85032
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - Northwest
Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane,
Surprise,
AZ 85374
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - Old Courthouse
125 West Washington Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - South Court Tower
South Court Tower
175 West Madison Street,
Phoenix,
AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - Southeast
Southeast Public Service Facility
222 East Javelina Avenue,
Mesa,
AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Maricopa County Superior Court - Southeast Juvenile
Juvenile Court Southeast Facility
1810 South Lewis Street,
Mesa,
AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 372-5375

Individuals seeking Maricopa County Superior Court records may be required to provide the subjects’ first and last names and other identifying information. However, requesters should note that name-based searches may return false matches for similar names or provide incomplete data or details. For accuracy of information, inquirers should confirm spelling and use filters to streamline search results.

Maricopa Superior Court Docket Search

The Maricopa County Superior Court docket provides information about upcoming cases, filings, motions, hearings, rulings, and judgments. A typical Maricopa County Superior Court docket contains information like:

• Case type
• Case number
• Names of the plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, and judges
• Filing history
• Hearing dates
• Court ruling.

Individuals seeking Maricopa County Superior Court dockets should contact the relevant Maricopa County Superior Court division. Alternatively, record seekers can log into the Maricopa County Clerk of Court Docket Information Portal and access information about criminal, civil, family, and Probate cases.

Lookup Maricopa County Superior Court Online

Maricopa County Superior Court information is accessible through various online platforms. In addition to government online repositories, third-party platforms like Arizonacourtrecords.us and other private websites may provide easy and convenient access to Maricopa County Superior Court records. However, users should verify the authenticity of documents and information from some non-government sources because they are independent, and there are no guarantees on the accuracy of their records.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Arizona Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in Arizona. It handles appeals against judgments by county courts within Arizona. In contrast, the Maricopa County Superior Court is the apex trial court within Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Superior Court oversees trials ranging from criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and probate cases. The table below outlines the differences between the Arizona Supreme Court and the Maricopa Superior Court.