Find Criminal Records in Pima County

Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court serves as the official record keeper of all criminal court proceedings in Arizona's second most populous county. The Clerk maintains civil, criminal, family law, juvenile, and probate matters with records that include orders, judgments, minute entries, and related indexes per Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123. You can search for criminal case information online through the free Agave Online portal or request copies directly from the Legal Records office at the Pima County courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Pima County Clerk Office

The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court office is at 110 West Congress Street Room 241 in Tucson AZ 85701. Call the main number at 520-724-3200 for general information. For legal records specifically, call 520-724-3240. You can email record requests to COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday from eight in the morning until half past four in the afternoon. The Legal Records division handles all public requests for court documents and case information. Staff can help you find cases, explain fees, and process copy requests. Self-service kiosks are available at the courthouse for quick lookups. If you know your case number, staff can pull the file for you to review. Processing time varies based on request complexity and office workload in Pima County. Bring photo ID when you visit. Staff may ask for identification to verify your request.

Payment methods include cash, credit or debit cards, personal checks with driver's license number, money orders, and cashier's checks. Personal checks are accepted in Pima County unlike some other Arizona counties. Make checks payable to "Clerk of the Superior Court" for all record requests. Cash is accepted but exact change is not required. The office can make change for large bills during normal business hours. Credit cards include Visa and Mastercard at all locations.

Agave Online Free Case Lookup

Pima County offers free case searches through Agave Online. This portal lets you search Superior Court records by party name or case number. Enter the last name in the required field. First name is optional but helps narrow results. Criminal cases have a CR prefix in their case numbers. After January 1 2009, criminal cases require a three-digit defendant number such as CR20191234-001 when you search for specific case files in Pima County. The system searches all case types at once so you may see civil or family cases in your results alongside criminal cases. Use the case number prefix to filter results by type when searching in Pima County. The portal works best on desktop computers but also functions on phones and tablets with internet access.

Viewing case information is free on Agave Online. You can see case numbers, filing dates, party names, case status, and docket entries. However, you cannot download or print actual court documents through this free portal. Copies of documents require payment through other channels. Use the eAccess system for document downloads or submit a records request to the Legal Records office for certified copies in Pima County. Some records may be sealed or restricted from public view per court order. If you cannot find a case you believe exists, contact the Legal Records office for help. They can check sealed records and explain access restrictions.

Note: eAccess has limited coverage for Pima County with criminal records available only from July 1 2015 onward.

Justice Court Records

Pima County Consolidated Justice Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, DUIs, small claims, and evictions. The main office is at 240 North Stone Avenue in Tucson. Call 520-724-3171 for information. Seven consolidated precincts serve different areas of Pima County plus separate courts in Ajo and Green Valley handle cases in those communities. Each precinct has its own judge and staff but records are centralized through the main office in most cases. Cases are assigned based on where the offense occurred or where you live depending on the case type in Pima County.

A separate Justice Court case search portal covers traffic, misdemeanors, DUIs, small claims, and evictions. This search does NOT include felonies, protective orders, or juvenile cases. Those records are maintained by Superior Court. Search the Justice Court portal for misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations in Pima County. The portal updates daily with new case filings. Results show current case status and pending hearings. You can search by name, case number, or citation number for traffic cases.

Justice Court certification fees are 33 dollars per document. Regular copies follow the same per-page pricing as Superior Court records. Contact the specific Justice Court precinct where your case was filed for record access in Pima County.

Record Request Options

You can get copies of criminal court records several ways in Pima County. Visit the Legal Records office in person at 110 West Congress during business hours. Self-service kiosks let you search and request copies on site. Payment by cash, credit, debit, personal check, or money order is accepted. In-person requests often process the same day if files are readily available. Bring a valid photo ID with you. Staff may ask for identification when processing your request. The kiosks print receipts showing your order details and pickup information. Most same-day requests are ready within two to four hours depending on file location and office workload in Pima County.

Mail requests should be sent to Attn Legal Records 110 W Congress Room 241 Tucson AZ 85701. Include party names, case number if known, and filing date. Enclose payment or wait for fee confirmation before paying. Processing takes three to five business days plus mail time. Postage and handling costs eight dollars when records are mailed. Make checks payable to Clerk of the Superior Court in Pima County. Include your return address clearly on all mail requests so staff can contact you if needed. Phone requests can be made by calling 520-724-3240. Staff will provide fee estimates and payment instructions. You can pay by credit or debit card over the phone. This method works well when you need quick confirmation of fees before paying in Pima County.

Email requests to COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov should include the same information as mail requests. The seven dollar handling fee is waived for electronic delivery. This makes email the most cost-effective option when you do not need certified copies in Pima County. Staff typically respond to email requests within one to two business days. You will receive a fee quote before payment is required. Pay online once you receive the fee confirmation email.

Regular copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost 35 dollars per document plus the page fee. Fax delivery adds a seven dollar fee on top of copy costs. Email delivery waives the extra fee. Fee changes took effect September 1 2025 so verify current fees with the Clerk's office before submitting payment in Pima County.

Major City in Pima County

Tucson is the only city in Pima County with population over 50,000. Felony cases from Tucson are filed at Pima County Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases go to Tucson City Court.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Cases filed in neighboring counties require contacting that county's Clerk of Superior Court.