Yavapai County Court Records

Yavapai court records are legal documents and paperwork generated during court proceedings across the County Superior Courts and Justice Courts. Some examples of court records include:

• Court orders
• Court judgements
• Transcripts
• Judgment summaries

As the official record keeper, the Clerk of the Superior Court of Yavapai County maintains court records. Through their court clerks, the Justice of the Peace also handles court records generated from the Justice Court.

Are Court Records Public in Yavapai County?

According to the Arizona Public Record Law, court records are available to Yavapai County residents. However, this does not apply to juvenile or adoption records as they contain sensitive information on children. Additionally, documents containing information on witnesses, sexual offense cases, and warrant documents are not publicly accessible.

Yavapai County Court Records Search

Interested persons can search for public court records using the Public Access Case Lookup database the Arizona Judicial Branch provides. Alternatively, you can perform using public terminals provided at the court's physical address. Visit the following superior court addresses to complete a search:

Yavapai County Superior Court - Camp Verde
2840 North Commonwealth Drive,
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: (928) 567-7741
Fax: (928) 567-7720

Yavapai County Superior Court - Juvenile
Juvenile Justice Center
1100 Prescott Lakes Parkway,
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 771-3103

Yavapai County Superior Court - Prescott
Yavapai County Courthouse
120 South Cortez Street,
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (928) 771-3312
Fax: (928) 777-3022

Yavapai County Court Records Search by Name

You can conduct a Yavapai court record search by name by visiting the Arizona Judicial Branch website and using its Public Access Case Lookup database. Input the party name into the appropriate search box on the portal. However, you may be required to create an account or pay a fee to use some online resources. Alternatively, inquirers can visit the Clerk of the Superior Court during business hours to conduct a court record search.

Yavapai County Courts

The Yavapai County court system primarily consists of the Superior Court and the Justice Court.

Superior Court: This court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It presides over both criminal and civil cases, such as felonies, misdemeanors, probate matters, and divorce cases.

Justice Court: The Justice Court possesses a limited scope over civil and criminal cases. It shares jurisdiction with the Superior Court over misdemeanors, but only in instances where the potential penalty does not exceed $2,500 or imprisonment for six months. Additionally, the Justice Court has original jurisdiction over all civil cases involving $10,000 or less.

Yavapai County District Court Records

The Yavapai County Superior and Justice Courts preside over different kinds of cases. These include:

• Civil Cases: Both courts handle court cases involving contract violations, disputes over title and possession of real property, personal injury, small civil claims, and landlord-tenant issues.
• Family Law Cases: The Superior Court hears cases involving divorce, child custody, and annulment of marriages.
• Criminal Cases: The Superior and Justice Courts preside over cases involving felonies (serious offenses) and misdemeanors (lesser offenses) like theft, assault, and traffic violations.
• Probate Matters: The Superior Court mainly handles probate cases. For example, cases regarding will administration, intestate succession (no will), guardianship, and conservatorship are within the jurisdiction of the court.

You can access court records in several ways. Interested parties can access case records through the Public Access Case Lookup database. You can also visit the Clerk of the Superior Court to request copies.

Yavapai County Criminal Records

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office maintains the county’s criminal records. Interested parties can send a written request via mail or in person. The mail should be accompanied by a completed Non-commercial Public Data Request Form or a Commercial Public Data Request Form. You will also have to pay a $5 fee. This can be paid with a check or money order.

Requests may be delivered to any of the substation offices in person or sent via mail to the:

Yavapai Sheriff's Office

Law Enforcement Records Section
Yavapai County Government
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, Arizona 86305

Yavapai County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Interested parties can use the Arizona Public Access to Court Information service website to search for Yavapai County criminal court records. The website contains state-wide records and only provides non-confidential records.

Alternatively, you can visit the Clerk of the Superior Court to look up a criminal court case. The Court keeps all court records of civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic, and probate cases filed within the county. The office is responsible for providing public access to the records in compliance with state statutes and rules.

Get Yavapai County Civil Court Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court in Yavapai County maintains all civil court records. Civil court records refer to documents generated during legal proceedings that involve disputes between private parties, such as:

• Contracts
• Property disputes
• Debt collection
• Personal injury
• Divorce
• Evictions

There are two main ways to access civil court records in Yavapai County. You can visit the Clerk of the Superior Court's office during business hours to request a search for the specific case you are interested in. They can provide information on cases that have been filed.

Alternatively, you can mail in a request for copies of court documents. Be prepared to provide details like case number (if known) and party names involved. There may be associated fees for copying and processing the request. Requests for copies can be mailed to.

Yavapai County Courthouse

Clerk of Superior Court
120 S. Cortez, Room 207
Prescott, AZ 86303

The Arizona Judicial Branch also provides a portal you can use to check for unofficial civil court records.

Note: Not all records are publicly available. Cases involving sensitive information like juvenile matters, domestic violence, or ongoing investigations may be restricted or redacted.

The Clerk's office can advise you on the specific documents available and any applicable fees.

Yavapai County Family Court Records

The Family Law Department of the Superior Court maintains Family Court records. Some examples of family law cases heard at the Superior Court include:

• Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)
• Child Custody and Support
• Paternity Establishment
• Adoption
• Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
• Guardianship and Conservatorship

Just like any other court record in Yavapai County, you can access family court records in two main ways. Firstly, you can do so through the public records search portal. It offers the public free access to family case records in Yavapai County.

On the other hand, you can request the Superior Court. This request can be made in person, online, or via mail. To do it in person, visit the Yavapai County Courthouse at:

Yavapai County Courthouse

Clerk of Superior Court
120 S. Cortez, Room 207
Prescott, AZ 86303

You can also mail a request to the same location. To conduct a Yavapai County family court records request online, send an email to YavapaiRecordsManagement@courts.az.gov.

Yavapai Dissolution of Marriage Records

The Yavapai County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains dissolution of marriage records. The official record of every family court case, even closed cases (divorces that have been finalized), is kept by the Clerk of Court. You can request these copies through the Arizona Public Access to Court Information service. Requests can also be made physically at:

Yavapai County Courthouse

Clerk of Superior Court
120 S. Cortez, Room 207
Prescott, AZ 86303

Yavapai County Marriage and Divorce Records

You can request copies of marriage and divorce records at the office of the Yavapai Superior Court Clerk. Some information may also be available using the Arizona Public Access to Court Information. To conduct a search with this service, you must have information relating to the divorce, including the divorcees' names and the date of filing.

Yavapai Birth and Death Records

Although public agencies hold birth and death records, access to them is restricted to the registrant, their parents, spouse, siblings, or persons legally authorized to access the record. Eligible parties may complete a request for a birth or death certificate application at the Community Health Service.

The individual requesting must provide a completed form along with the appropriate fee (as indicated on the application), a photocopy of the requestor's ID, proof of relationship, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. All of this should then be mailed to:

Yavapai County Community Health Services

1090 Commerce Drive
AZ 86303
(928) 771-3125

Yavapai County Probate Court Records

The Yavapai County Superior Court oversees probate matters. Cases involving will administration, intestate succession, guardianship, and conservatorship are all brought before the court. You can access probate records through the Public Access Case Lookup database or by visiting the Yavapai County Clerk of the Superior Court.

Note: Not all Yavapai County probate court records are accessible as they may contain sensitive personal and financial information.

Yavapai County Property Records

The Yavapai County property records are maintained by the county’s Assessor's Office. The office is responsible for the discovery, listing, and valuation of all taxable and nontaxable properties in the county. It also classifies each property to discover its fair value and gives the public assessment information.

Ensure that you describe the record you want when you request information. You can also include details of the property you are searching for. Your request should have the following information:

• Owner's name
• Property address
• Sales history information

Depending on the type of document type and its volume, copies cost between 25 cents and $1 per page. Applicants should note that additional charges may apply. Requests should be submitted to:

Yavapai County Assessor's Office

1015 Fair Street
Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (928) 771-3220
Fax: (928) 771-3181

You can also access property records at the Yavapai County Recorder's Office. The office handles records such as liens, deeds, and deeds of trust recorded since January 1, 1953. You can submit your requests to:

Yavapai County Recorder's Office – Prescott

Yavapai County Administrative Services
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (928) 771-3244
Fax: (928) 771-3181
Email: web.recorder@yavapai.us

Yavapai County Recorder's Office – Cottonwood

Yavapai County Cottonwood Annex
10 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 639-5807
Fax: (928) 771-3181
Email: web.recorder@yavapai.us.

Yavapai County Court Records Online

Yavapai County residents can access court records online through the Public Access Case Lookup database. Citizens can also obtain records on official court websites maintained by the clerk of the courts or on public terminals at the courthouse. Some government-operated websites that offer free access to Arizona court records include:

• The eAccess portal of the Arizona Judicial Branch
• The Arizona court case finder
• The Arizona State Archives for cases filed before 1950

Court records are available through both traditional government sources and through third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites like courtrecords.us are designed to simplify non-geographical searches. You will usually need to provide:

• The name of the person listed in the record. Juveniles are typically exempt from this search method.
• The last known or assumed location of the person listed in the record. This includes cities, counties, and states.

However, third-party platforms operate independently of any government office or entity. As such,' record availability and accuracy may vary compared to government sources.