Pima County Court Records

Pima County court records document the proceedings within the court system of Pima County. Such records serve as a vital repository of essential information concerning legal actions, catering to interested members of the general public. Arizona court records contain a variety of information, including case details, court proceedings, court orders, judgments, exhibits, etc.

Are Court Records Public in Pima County?

Arizona's Public Records Law preserves the public's right to access Pima County court records. Generally, citizens can access most court records, including filings, motions, hearings, judgments, and orders, unless they are specifically sealed or restricted by law.

However, this right to access Pima County public records is restricted or limited by certain exemptions by law. For instance, sealed or expunged court records are exempt from public access. Also, records relating to juveniles, pending investigations, medical records, confidential information, and records that may reveal the personal information of victims of sexual or physical abuse crimes are exempt from public access.

Pima County Court Records Search

Pima County court records consist of records generated by the Superior Court and the Consolidated Justice Court. These records are kept by the court’s clerk or at the courthouse where the case was heard. The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains records of the Superior Court and its Juvenile Division.

To request such records, you can conduct an online search or make an in-person, mail, email, telephone, or fax request. To make an in-person request, visit the clerk’s office at: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

To make a mail request, complete the Request for Copies of Court Records form and mail it with payment (check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court) to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

For email, telephone, or fax requests, use the details below

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

The fees for obtaining copies of court records in Pima County are as follows: regular copies cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies, which include a raised and embossed seal, cost $30 plus an additional $0.50 per page. Certified copies may be necessary for official or legal purposes. Additionally, there is a fee of $7 for postage, handling, or fax services.

Case documents and information from Pima County Consolidated Justice Court can be accessed through the Case Search portal. The portal is searchable by name, case number, and compliant number. It includes all court records except for those where the defendant is a juvenile. Copies of court documents can also be accessed by completing the Online Request Form.

Also, the Arizona Judicial Branch provides a Public Access portal for searching for court records in Pima County. Note: not all courts in the county put their records on this portal. Pima County Superior Court provides online access to its case files on another website.

Pima County Court Records Search by Name

Pima County court records can be searched by name through the online case search portal. Alternatively, visit the clerk’s office at: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday to look through the court’s dockets.

Pima County Courts

Pima County Courts include one Superior Court (with a Juvenile Division), three Justice Courts, and five Municipal Courts.

• Superior Court: The Pima County Superior Court has general jurisdiction over civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, and family law matters. It also hears appeals from lower courts within its jurisdiction.
• Justice Courts: Pima County Justice Courts are lower-level courts that have limited jurisdiction over specific types of cases within their geographic precincts. These courts handle misdemeanor criminal cases, civil disputes involving smaller monetary claims, landlord-tenant disputes, protective orders, and small claims cases.
• Municipal Courts: Municipal Courts in Pima County have jurisdiction over ordinance violations and misdemeanor criminal offenses that occur within the boundaries of a specific municipality or city. These courts handle traffic violations, parking citations, violations of city ordinances, and misdemeanor crimes such as disorderly conduct, DUI (Driving Under the Influence), and shoplifting.

Below are the addresses and contact information of the courts in Pima County, Arizona:

Pima County Superior Courts

Pima County Superior Court
110 West Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 724-3200
Fax: (520) 724-3531

Pima County Superior Court - Juvenile Division
Pima County Juvenile Court Center
2225 East Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: (520) 724-2064
Fax: (520) 724-9412

Pima County Justice Courts

Ajo Justice Court
111 La Mina Avenue
Ajo, AZ 85321
Phone: (520) 387-7684

Green Valley Justice Court
601 North La Canada Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Phone: (520) 222-0200
Fax: (520) 648-2235

Pima County Consolidated Justice Court
240 North Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 724-3171

Pima County Municipal Courts

Marana Municipal Court
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
Phone: (520) 382-2700
Fax: (520) 382-2701

Oro Valley Magistrate Court
11000 North La Canada Drive
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Phone: (520) 229-4780
Fax: (520) 229-4789

Sahuarita Municipal Court
360 West Sahuarita Center Way
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Phone: (520) 344-7150
Fax: (520) 344-7151

South Tucson City Court
1601 South 6th Avenue
South Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: (520) 917-1568
Fax: (520) 623-5001

Tucson City Court
103 East Alameda Street
P.O. Box 27210
Tucson, AZ 85726
Phone: (520) 791-4216

Pima County Superior Court Records

Pima County Superior Court records are kept by the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court. Superior court records are accessible online through the records search portal. Interested persons can also request for copies by making in-person, mail, email, telephone, or fax requests. In-person requests can be made by visiting the clerk’s office at: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

You can submit a mail request by completing the Request for Copies of Court Records form and mailing it with payment (check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court) to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

For email, telephone, or fax requests, use the information below:

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

Note: The fees for obtaining copies of Pima County Superior Court are: regular copies cost $0.50 per page, certified copies (includes a raised and embossed seal) cost $30 and an additional $0.50 per page. Certified copies are needed for official or legal purposes. There is a fee of $7 for postage, handling, or fax services.

Pima County Criminal Records

Pima County criminal records are documentation consisting of information about the criminal history of individuals within the county. These criminal records include Pima County arrest records, charges, prosecutions, convictions, sentences, etc.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety, through its Criminal History Records Section, maintains criminal records and processes requests of eligible and interested entities for criminal records in the state. Pima County criminal records are available only to authorized individuals and agencies.

To obtain criminal records, the applicant requires the fingerprints of the record’s subject. Local and state law enforcement agencies offer fingerprint scan services for individuals needing to obtain copies of their criminal history records. These records are processed by the Criminal History Record Section. This section should be contacted to inquire about criminal history record checks by calling (602) 223-2279. Requests typically take approximately 15 business days to process.

To conduct a personal record review and obtain your own criminal history records, contact the Criminal History Records Section at (602) 223-2222. Complete the Contact Information Form and a Fingerprint Card at a local law enforcement agency, such as the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Mail the completed contact information form and a fingerprint card to:

Arizona Department of Public Safety
Criminal History Records Unit
P.O. Box 18450
Phoenix, AZ 85005-8450

Pima County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains criminal court records information of the Superior Court. To request criminal court records, make an in-person, mail, email, telephone, or fax request. Visit the clerk’s office at: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

To submit a mail request, complete the Request for Copies of Court Records form and mail it with payment (check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court) a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

For email, telephone, or fax requests, contact the clerk with the details below:

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

In Pima County, fees for court records vary: regular copies cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies, which include a raised and embossed seal, are $30 plus an additional $0.50 per page. Certified copies are typically required for official or legal purposes. Additionally, a $7 fee is charged for postage, handling, or fax services.

You can use the Case Search portal to access criminal case documents and information from the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court. The search portal can be searched by name, case number, and complaint number. It covers all criminal court records except those involving juvenile defendants. Alternatively, individuals can request copies of court documents by completing the Online Request Form.

Get Pima County Civil Court Records

The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains civil court records of the Superior Court. To obtain civil court records, an online search can be done using the name of the parties or case number. Also, a requester may visit the clerk’s office at: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

A mail request may be sent by filling out the Request for Copies of Court Records form and mailing it with payment (check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court) and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

Other means of accessing family court records include email, telephone, or fax requests by using the contact details below

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

The cost for civil court records differs because regular copies cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies cost $30 plus an additional $0.50 per page. Certified copies are used for official or legal purposes. There is also a $7 fee charged for postage, handling, or fax services.

For civil court records of the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court, use the Case Search portal to access case documents and information by name, case number, and complaint number. Alternatively, requesters can obtain copies of civil court documents by filling out the Online Request Form.

Pima County Family Court Records

The Pima County Superior Court handles family law cases within the county. Family law cases heard include divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, and domestic violence protective orders.

The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains family court records of the Superior Court. Interested persons can retrieve family court records by making in-person, mail, email, telephone, or fax requests. In-person requests are made by visiting the clerk’s office at: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

Alternatively, a requester can complete the Request for Copies of Court Records form and mail it with a self-addressed and stamped envelope and payment (check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court) to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

The email, telephone, or fax contact of the clerk’s office is below:

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

Pima Dissolution of Marriage Records

The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains dissolution of marriage records of the Superior Court. Interested persons can obtain copies of dissolution of marriage records by making in-person, mail, email, telephone, or fax request. In-person requests can be made by visiting the clerk’s office at: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

To submit a mail request, fill out the Request for Copies of Court Records form. Include payment (check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court) and a self-addressed stamped envelope and mail the request to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

The contact information of the clerk’s is below:

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

The cost for obtaining dissolution of marriage records varies depending on the type of copy requested. Regular copies cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies (which includes a raised and embossed seal) cost $30 plus an additional $0.50 per page. Certified copies are required for official or legal purposes. Additionally, there is a fee of $7 for postage, handling, or fax services.

Pima County Marriage and Divorce Records

Pima County marriage records and divorce records are available at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. It costs $30 to obtain a Pima County marriage certificate. The fee to obtain copies of divorce records in Pima County are: regular copies cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies (which includes a raised and embossed seal) cost $30 plus an additional $0.50 per page. Certified copies are required for official or legal purposes. Additionally, there is a fee of $7 for postage, handling, or fax services.

To request a Pima marriage record or divorce record, complete the Request for Copies of Court Records form. For marriage record requests, complete the ‘Pima County Marriage License Records’ section of the form. Mail the request with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

An in-person request may also be submitted at 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

You can contact the clerk’s office with the information below:

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

Pima Birth and Death Records

The Vital Records Office of Pima County Health Department issues copies of Pima County birth records and death records. It costs $20 to obtain a copy of a Pima County birth certificate or death record. You can submit requests for birth or death records by mail or dropbox. Complete the applicable Birth Certificate Application Form (Spanish) or Death Certificate Application Form (Spanish) and provide a copy of your valid ID or have the application notarized. Confirm your eligibility to determine if you need to provide additional documents.

Mail the request, with a self-addressed stamped envelope or payment to:

Pima County Vital Records
3950 S. Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-7932
(520) 724-7770

For dropbox, put the items in a sealed envelope and place them in the dropbox located in the lobby of the Vital Record office.

Pima County Probate Court Records

The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains records of the Probate Division of the Superior Court. To obtain probate court records, you can make an in-person, mail, email, telephone, or fax request. Visit the clerk’s office to make an in-person request: 110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 during business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) between Monday and Friday.

To submit a mail request, prepare a written request with information about the probate record, and include payment (check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court) and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail the request to:

Clerk of the Superior Court
Attn: Legal Records
110 W. Congress, Ste. 241, Tucson, AZ 85701

Use the information below to carry out an email, telephone, or fax request:

COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov
Phone: (520) 724-3240
Fax: (520) 724-2134

Pima County Property Records

Pima County property records are open for public inspection. The Pima County Recorder maintains property records. Interested persons can search the online repository for property records, by conducting a document search, a book search, or a map search.

Requests for Pima property records can also be done via mail or in person. Requests sent through the mail should include the docket and page number or the sequence number, the names on the record, the date of recording, and the requester’s telephone number. The Recorder charges $1 per page for any copies requested, $3 per page for map copies, $1 as a processing fee for each document, and an additional $3 if requesting a certified copy. Requesters who cannot provide the Docket Number on the form will have to pay $5 as a search fee. For walk-in requests, residents should visit:

Main Office
240 N Stone Avenue
Tucson AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 724-4350

Eastside Office
6920 E Broadway Boulevard
Suite D
Tucson AZ 85710
Phone: (520) 724-4350

Send mail orders to:

Pima County Recorder
P.O. Box 3145
Tucson AZ 85702-3145
Attn: Public Records

The requester should direct cash, check, or money order payments to the Pima County Recorder.

The Pima County Treasurer’s Office also allows members of the public to search for property information online. The online portal may be searched by taxpayer or mailing address, or by address range.

Pima County Court Records Online

The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains an online search portal for obtaining court records. Third-party online resources like courtrecords.us may also provide access to Pima County court records. Such platforms offer ease of use and flexible accessibility from anywhere with internet access. However, limitations may include incomplete or outdated information, as well as potential fees for accessing certain records. Users should verify information with official court sources for accuracy and completeness.