Navajo County Court Records

Navajo County court records are official documents that provide information about court cases and associated processes handled within the county. Such records give details about court cases from the starting point when the case or process is filed to the conclusion when a judgment is entered. Some examples of such records include:

• Pleadings
• Motions
• Orders
• Oral arguments
• Transcripts of trials

Are Court Records Public in Navajo County?

Under Arizona's Public Records Law, Navajo County court records are public records. This law allows citizens to access and make copies of governmental agencies' records. It also prescribes information and details that are exempt from public access.

Generally, court records can be obtained in person at the courthouses or through online platforms such as the Public Access Case Lookup for state-wide records. The Public Records Request platform provides access to Navajo County court records through the Clerk of the Court.

Navajo County Court Records Search

Navajo County court records are public documents maintained by the county courthouses through the Clerk of the Court’s office. The public can make in-person search requests at the courthouses by submitting a duly completed request application with some necessary information about the court case.

Such information can include the parties’ names, dates, case numbers, or the judge in charge of the case. The Records Request Form can be used for searches or submitting applications through the Public Records Request website. Requesters can also use the state’s Public Access Case Lookup platform to search case information for Navajo County court records.

Note: Records requests may attract a processing fee based on the request mode or nature of the request. ID verification may also be required to access sensitive records.

Navajo County Court Records Search by Name

Name search is a versatile and popular search parameter used to retrieve court records. These records are public and can be accessed through in-person requests at the courthouse or using online platforms such as the Public Records Request website. Depending on the type of record, the names provided may be the parties’ names, the judge’s name, or the names of locations relevant to the facts of the case.

Navajo County Courts

Navajo County's court system is a reflection of Arizona’s judicial system. The county has two Superior Courts and various Justice and Municipal Courts. Here are Navajo County courts with details:

Navajo County’s Superior Courts

Navajo County Superior Court - Holbrook
Navajo County Government Complex
100 East Code Talkers Drive, P.O. Box 668, Holbrook, AZ 86025
Phone: (928) 524-4188
Fax: (928) 524-4261

Navajo County Superior Court - Show Low
Navajo County Government Complex
100 East Code Talkers Drive, P.O. Box 668, Holbrook, AZ 86025
Phone: (928) 524-4188
Fax: (928) 524-4261

Contact information is for the Clerk of Courts. Show Low Superior Court sessions are held at 620 East McNeil, Show Low AZ 85901.

Navajo County’s Justice Courts
Holbrook Justice Court
121 West Buffalo Street, P.O. Box 366, Holbrook, AZ 86025
Phone: (928) 524-4720
Fax: (928) 524-4725

Kayenta Justice Court
1.5 miles east of Jct 160 & Hwy 163, at milepost 394.3, P.O. Box 38, Kayenta, AZ 86033
Phone: (928) 697-3522
Fax: (928) 697-3528

Pinetop-Lakeside Justice Court
1630 East White Mountain Blvd, P.O. Box 2020, Lakeside, AZ 85935
Phone: (928) 368-6200
Fax: (928) 368-8674

Show Low Justice Court
620 East McNeil, Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone: (928) 532-6030
Fax: (928) 532-6035

Snowflake Justice Court
145 South Main Street, Suite D, Snowflake, AZ 85937
Phone: (928) 536-4141
Fax: (928) 536-3511

Winslow Justice Court
605 East 3rd Street, P.O. Box 808, Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: (928) 289-6840
Fax: (928) 289-6847

Navajo County’s Municipal Courts
Holbrook Municipal Court
121 West Buffalo Street, P.O. Box 366, Holbrook, AZ 86025
Phone: (928) 524-4720
Fax: (928) 524-4725

Pinetop-Lakeside Magistrate Court
Physical: 1630 East White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ 85935
Mailing: P.O. Box 860, Lakeside, AZ 85929
Phone: (928) 368-6200
Fax: (928) 368-8674

Show Low Municipal Court
620 East McNeil, Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone: (928) 532-6016

Winslow Municipal Court
605 East 3rd Street, Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: (928) 289-6840

Navajo County District Court Records

Navajo County has no District Courts. The county has a Superior Court, which handles matters generally for a District Court located at:

100 East Code Talkers Drive,
Holbrook, Arizona

The court has general civil and criminal jurisdiction and handles cases involving felonies, probate matters, family law cases, property disputes, contract matters, misdemeanors, and personal injury claims. The court’s records are public records and accessible through the Clerk of the Court.

Inquirers can obtain records through in-person requests or by using the Public Records Request website, which gives contact information for calling or mailing the Superior Court’s clerk. State resources such as the Public Access Case Lookup platform provide access to Superior Court case information, which can be filtered for Navajo County. Requesters can get the Records Request Form from the Clerk of the Court’s website to mail their Superior Court records request application.

Navajo County Criminal Records

Navajo County criminal records refer to official documents that contain information about a person’s criminal activities and involvements in and outside the county. Criminal records begin with arrest records and contain details of charges, criminal court hearings, and sentences or convictions made by the court.

Such records are public records according to Arizona’s Public Records Law and are maintained by the Superior Court through the Clerk of the Court’s office. This court exercises general civil and criminal jurisdiction, making it the right location to obtain criminal court records. The sheriff’s office maintains Navajo County arrest records and county jail records, while correctional facilities maintain records of sentences and inmates across facilities.

Criminal records can be obtained in person from these governmental agencies through their records offices or the Clerk of the court. These offices will be available for the public’s records needs during work hours or business days. Records requests must be accompanied by necessary records details, such as names or case numbers.

Note: Certain criminal court records will require ID verification using a valid ID, while an access fee may be charged depending on the request mode or nature of the request.

Navajo County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Navajo County criminal court cases are handled by the Superior Court, where records can be obtained in person or through the Clerk of the Court. Criminal court cases can be obtained or inspected through in-person records or search requests at the courthouse. These requests must be submitted with some necessary information about the case for easier archives search.

Get Navajo County Civil Court Records

Navajo County civil court records refer to official documents and archives from civil court cases handled in the county. Civil court records include documents and files like orders, judgments, complaints, and transcripts that facilitate cases involving contract disputes, property matters, family law cases, personal injury claims, real estate cases, and small claims.

According to Arizona’s Public Records Law, these records are public records and are maintained by the Clerk of the Courts on behalf of the Superior Court. This court has general civil jurisdiction, making it the court that maintains records of civil court cases in the county. This court is open to the public for in-person requests through the office of the Clerk of the Court.

Civil court records can be obtained remotely using the Records Request Form through websites such as Public Records Request. This platform has contact information for calling or mailing requests to the Clerk of the Court. The public can also use the Public Access Case Lookup to search for Navajo County civil court records in the state court records archives.

Requesters can also submit in-person requests during work hours on business days accompanied by the necessary information required to retrieve the records, such as names or case numbers.

Note: ID verification may be required to access certain civil court records due to privacy and security concerns. An access fee will also be charged based on the nature of the request or mode of request.

Navajo County Family Court Records

Navajo County family court records refer to official documents and archives that give information about legal proceedings involving family law cases in the county. These records contain information on family law cases such as:

• Adoption
• Alimony
• Paternity cases
• Domestic violence
• Divorce
• Child support
• Child custody
• Spousal support

Family court records are public records according to Arizona’s Public Records Law. These records are maintained by the Superior Court through the Clerk of the Court. This court exercises civil jurisdiction, making it the county court that handles family law cases. Requesters can make in-person requests through the Clerk of the Court’s office or at the courthouse. These offices will be open to receiving and handling requests during work hours of the week.

Family court records are also accessible online through the Public Records Request. This website provides access to links and resources for obtaining Superior Court records remotely using the Records Request Form from the Clerk of the Court website. The public can also use the Public Access Case Lookup platform to access statewide court records, which can be filtered for Navajo County family court records.

Navajo County Marriage and Divorce Records

Navajo County marriage and divorce records are official documents and archives of marriage permits, certificates, and documents from divorce proceedings in the county. Marriage records are documents like marriage licenses and certificates that contain information about the approval of a marriage and confirm the marriage was conducted accordingly.

In comparison, divorce records detail the petitioner’s grievances, the cause of divorce, property sharing agreements, and child custody or support agreements. Marriage and divorce records will usually contain the names of the spouses, the witnesses’ names and signatures, the wedding officiant’s name and signature, and the location and date of the wedding.

These records are public records maintained by the Navajo County Superior Court. Marriage and divorce records are accessible to a limited selection of individuals, which includes the spouses or parties to the divorce, their immediate family members, their legal representatives, and government agents or agencies.

Requesters must accompany their requests with a valid ID, proof of relationship, or legal documentation to prove they are authorized to access the records. Authorized individuals can approach the Superior Court to submit in-person requests at 100 East Code Talkers Drive, Holbrook, Arizona. The court clerk or Clerk of the Court will be available to receive and process requests during work hours of the week. Requests are to be accompanied by some necessary information for retrieving the records, such as the spouses' full names, the place and date of the marriage or divorce.

Marriage and divorce records are also available through online platforms such as the Public Records Request website where Superior Court records can be requested via mail or a call. The Clerk of the Court website has a Records Request Form for request applications, while the Public Access Case Lookup will provide statewide court records access, which can be filtered for Navajo County divorce case records. Note that these records are available for a fee, which is based on the mode of request or the nature of the record sought.

Navajo Birth and Death Records

Navajo County birth and death records refer to official documents detailing information about the birth circumstances of a newborn and the circumstances of a deceased’s death. Birth records include birth certificates with details such as the date and place of birth, the physician, and the parents' names. Death records refer to documents such as death certificates that contain information like the place, time, and date of death, the deceased’s occupation, cause of death, and age.

Birth and death records are crucial for statistical, legal, and genealogical studies, and they help to understand the welfare and healthcare status of the county residents. These records are public records and maintained by the Navajo County Public Health Services which handles the county’s vital records. Access to birth and death records in Navajo County is limited to certain persons, including the immediate family members of the newborn or deceased, their legal representatives, an individual with a court order, and government agencies or agents for official purposes.

Individuals who are qualified to access birth and death records can approach the Vital Records office of the Public Health Service to make an in-person request for birth or death records. This office will be open to the public during business hours of the week.

Requesters must accompany their records request with a copy of their valid ID to prove they are authorized to access the records. Family members must provide proof of relationship, and legal representatives must provide legal documentation to show they have the right to access. An alternative to in-person requests is to use the Vital Records website to access links for mailing requests and resources like the Birth Certificate Application and Death Certificate Application forms. The state’s Bureau of Vital Records also provides state-wide birth and death certificates, which can be filtered for Navajo County records.

Navajo County Probate Court Records

Navajo County probate court records refer to official documents and archives from the county court’s probate division, where cases such as Wills, guardianships, conservatorships, and administration of estates are handled. Probate Court records are public records that are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court. This court exercises jurisdiction over probate matters, and its records are accessible through the office of the court clerk or the Clerk of the Court.

The public can approach the Superior Court at 100 East Code Talkers Drive, Holbrook, Arizona, to make in-person probate court records requests at the clerk’s office. This office will be open for requests during work hours of the week.

Probate court records are also remotely accessible through online platforms such as the Public Records Request website. This platform provides the public with the Superior Court clerk’s contact information for mailing requests and links for obtaining records of the Justice Court. The Records Request Form is available on the Clerk of the Court website, while the Public Access Case Lookup allows the public to conduct case information searches. Access to probate court records will cost a prescribed fee based on the request mode or the type of request. Requesters should prepare a government-issued ID as it may be requested for some specific records.

Navajo County Property Records

Navajo County property records refer to official documents and archives that provide information about property value, ownership, tax assessment, and boundaries. Property records will include files like mortgages, deeds, tax assessments, and liens, which will provide information such as the property description, the property’s historical transactions, and verification of ownership.

Such records are generally opened to the public and maintained by the Navajo County Assessor’s Office, located at:

100 East Code Talkers Drive,
Holbrook, Arizona.

The office maintains records of property assessments, while the County Recorder’s office maintains records of real estate files and other documents. These offices will be open to the public during business hours of the week to receive records requests. They maintain records offices that are accessible through the records custodian in person or online.

The Property website is a county platform that provides access to Property Search among other property records links. The Property Information platform provides links to property tax payments and Parcel Information while the Property Information Map website provides a detailed county map with property information search using Parcel number, Street name, Owner’s name, and Book-map.

Navajo County Court Records Online

Navajo County court records are available through the Clerk of the Court’s office or online platforms such as the county’s Public Records Request website. Additionally, third-party platforms like arizonacourtrecords.us may allow the public to access Navajo County court records. However, third-party websites are independent or government-affiliated platforms, so the accuracy of such records cannot be guaranteed.