Find Greenlee County Criminal Records

Greenlee County is Arizona's smallest county by population. Fewer than 10,000 people live here. The Clerk of the Superior Court maintains all criminal court records for felony cases filed in the county. Civil, family law, probate, and other Superior Court matters are also kept by the Clerk. You can search criminal case files online through the eAccess portal. In-person visits work too. The courthouse in Clifton is open during regular business hours. Staff there can help you inspect records and get copies of court documents you need for your case or research.

Greenlee County Clerk Office

The Clerk of the Superior Court office is at 223 5th Street in Clifton AZ 85533. Mail requests to PO Box 1027 Clifton AZ 85533. Call 928-865-4242 for general information. Email inquiries go to greenleeSC@courts.az.gov. Superior Court hours are Monday through Friday from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon. County office hours are Monday through Thursday from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon. The Clerk staff handles all record requests. They can tell you what forms you need. They can explain fees too. Make sure you bring ID when you visit. Case numbers help speed up the search. If you do not know the case number, bring party names and approximate dates of the filing. Staff can search by name but this takes longer than a case number search in Greenlee County.

The Greenlee County Clerk website has forms and contact information for the office.

The building has a handicap entrance in the basement. Call 928-865-4242 for assistance. Staff will help you get to the Clerk's office from the basement entrance. The building is old but well kept. Parking is on the street near the courthouse.

eAccess Portal for Documents

The eAccess portal provides online access to criminal and civil court documents for Greenlee County. Registration is required before you can order documents. Search for your case by name or case number. Download specific documents as PDFs after payment. This system covers both criminal and civil cases. Fees apply for each document you download. The portal works on any computer or phone with internet. You need a credit card or debit card to pay for documents. Processing is instant once payment goes through in Greenlee County.

The Greenlee County Courts Department page lists contact information and hours for court offices.

Free case searches are available through the Arizona Courts Public Access portal. This portal shows basic case information. Case numbers appear in search results. Party names show up too. Filing dates and docket entries are listed. Actual document images require eAccess or in-person requests. The free portal does not include scanned documents or filed papers in Greenlee County.

In Person and Mail Requests

Visit 223 5th Street in Clifton during office hours. The courthouse is a historic building with basement handicap access. Staff can help you complete request forms. They will locate case files for you. Payment can be made at the counter when you pick up copies. Bring cash, check, or money order. Some credit cards may be accepted so ask when you arrive. Processing time depends on how busy the office is that day. Simple requests may be filled while you wait. More complex searches take longer in Greenlee County.

Mail requests should be sent to PO Box 1027 Clifton AZ 85533. Include party names in your letter. Add the case number if known. Provide contact information so staff can reach you. Enclose payment or wait for fee confirmation before paying. Allow extra time for processing and mail delivery. Mail requests can take a week or more depending on office workload. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want records mailed back to you. Staff will contact you if they need more information to find your case in Greenlee County.

Phone calls to 928-865-4242 can answer general questions. Ask about fees over the phone. Staff can tell you if records exist. However, formal record requests must be submitted in person, by mail, or by email. Phone requests for documents are not processed.

Email requests to greenleeSC@courts.az.gov work well for many people. Include all case details in your email. Add your contact information. Staff will respond with fee estimates and payment instructions. This is a good option for quick confirmation of fees before submitting formal requests in Greenlee County.

Payment Methods

Payment methods include cash, cashier checks, personal checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests. Online payments for court-related fees can be made at the NCOURT online payment portal. Use this system to pay fines. Pay fees there too. Other court costs can go through NCOURT. You need case information before making online payments. The site asks for case numbers and party names. Credit cards and debit cards work on the portal. Processing is instant. You get a receipt by email after payment goes through in Greenlee County.

Fee amounts vary by service. Contact the Clerk's office for current fee schedules. Fees may change per Arizona Supreme Court administrative orders. Always verify the correct amount to avoid payment issues. If you overpay they may not refund the difference. If you underpay your request will be delayed until you send more money in Greenlee County.

Justice Courts

Greenlee County has two Justice Court precincts. Precinct 1 is presided over by Judge Grace Nabor. Precinct 2 handles cases in the Duncan area. Email for Precinct 2 is duncanjusticecourt@courts.az.gov. Phone is 928-359-2536. Judge Karen Smith presides over Precinct 2 matters. Each Justice Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and small claims for their geographic area. DUI charges at the misdemeanor level go to Justice Court. Speeding tickets are filed there too. Small claims disputes under ten thousand dollars are heard in Justice Court. Superior Court handles felony cases, not Justice Courts. If you need felony records you must contact the Superior Court Clerk in Greenlee County.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Cases filed in neighboring counties require separate requests to those county clerks.