La Paz County Criminal Records

La Paz County Superior Court Clerk maintains all criminal court records for felony cases filed here. This is a small Arizona county. Due to limited resources, La Paz County uses many of the same court forms as Maricopa County. Just cross out Maricopa and write in La Paz on those forms. You can access criminal case documents through the eAccess Portal for online downloads. In-person visits work too. The courthouse in Parker is open during regular office hours. Staff can help you inspect records and request copies of documents you need for your case or legal matter.

Superior Court Clerk Office

The La Paz County Superior Court Clerk office is at 1316 Kofa Avenue Suite 607 in Parker AZ 85344. Call 928-669-6131 for general information. Office hours are Monday through Friday from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon. The Clerk handles all Superior Court record keeping. Criminal case files for La Paz County are maintained by this office. Staff can answer questions about records. They can tell you about fees. They can explain how to get copies of court documents. Bring ID when you visit. Case numbers help speed up searches. If you do not have a case number, staff can search by party name but this takes longer in La Paz County.

The La Paz County Superior Court Clerk website has forms and contact information.

La Paz County uses Maricopa County forms for many court filings. When you use these forms, cross out Maricopa and write in La Paz. This is the standard practice. The county has limited resources and a small population. Making new forms for everything would cost too much. Staff can provide guidance on which forms to use. They will show you where to cross out Maricopa and write in La Paz on the form in La Paz County.

Online Court Record Access

The eAccess Portal provides online access to court documents for a fee. Registration is required before ordering documents. Search for your case by name or number. Download specific documents as PDF files. This portal works for criminal and civil court records. Fees apply for each document. You need a credit card or debit card to pay. Processing is instant once payment goes through in La Paz County.

The La Paz County Courts page lists contact information for court offices in the county.

Payment for online services can be made through NCOURT at www.lapazsuperiorcourtpay.com. This system handles court-related fees. Document orders go through here. Other court costs can be paid on this portal too. You need case information before making payment. The site asks for case numbers and party names. Credit cards and debit cards work. You get a receipt by email after payment in La Paz County.

Free case searches are available through the Arizona Courts Public Access portal. Search by party name or case number. View basic case information at no cost. The portal shows docket entries. Case status appears in the results. Actual document images are not included in the free portal. For documents, use eAccess or contact the Clerk's office in La Paz County.

Requesting Court Document Copies

In-person requests can be made at 1316 Kofa Avenue Suite 607 during office hours. Fill out a records request form at the counter. Staff will help you locate case files. They will process your request while you wait if possible. Bring case numbers when possible. This speeds up the search process. If you do not have a case number, bring party names and approximate dates. Staff can search by name but it takes longer. Payment can be made at the counter when you pick up copies in La Paz County.

Mail requests should include party names, case date, license number if applicable, contact details, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment. Send to the Clerk's office address in Parker. Processing time varies based on how old the records are and current office workload. Older records may be in storage so those take longer to retrieve. Recent cases are usually in the main office. Staff will contact you if they need more information to find your case. Allow a week or more for mail requests to be processed and returned in La Paz County.

Certified copy requests for marriage records or other vital documents require specific information. Include the names of both parties. Add the date of the event. List any license numbers you have. Provide your contact information. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send payment with your request. Staff will process certified copy requests and mail documents to you. Certified copies have an official seal and signature. These are needed for legal matters in most cases in La Paz County.

La Paz County Record Fees

Copies cost 50 cents per page. Marriage certificate certified copies cost 30 dollars. A complete fee schedule is available on the county website in PDF format. Fee schedules are updated periodically. Check the current schedule before submitting payment. Fees may change per Arizona Supreme Court administrative orders. If you overpay they may not refund the difference. If you underpay your request will be delayed in La Paz County.

Payment methods include cash, checks, money orders, and credit or debit cards. Contact the Clerk's office to confirm which payment methods are accepted. Some payment methods may have processing fees. Credit cards usually have a small convenience fee. Ask about this when you make your request in La Paz County.

Sheriff Records

La Paz County Sheriff maintains arrest records and incident reports. These are separate from court case files. The Sheriff's office is at 1109 Arizona Avenue in Parker. Call 928-669-6141 for general information. Records requests go to 928-667-4310. Sheriff's records include law enforcement reports, not court documents. Arrest records show when someone was taken into custody. Incident reports describe what happened during law enforcement response. These records are not the same as criminal court records. Court records show what happened after charges were filed. Sheriff records show what happened before and during arrest in La Paz County.

Nearby Arizona Counties

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