Yavapai County Criminal Court Records

Yavapai County Clerk of the Superior Court officially maintains all civil, domestic, criminal, juvenile, and probate records for the county court system. Criminal court records include all felony case files, orders, judgments, and sentencing documents. You can request copies by emailing YavapaiRecordsManagement@courts.az.gov, visiting one of four courthouse locations in person, or submitting written requests by mail during regular business hours.

Clerk Office Locations

The main Prescott Courthouse is at 120 South Cortez Street Room 207 in Prescott AZ 86303. Camp Verde office is at 2840 North Commonwealth Drive in Camp Verde AZ 86322. Call Prescott at 928-771-3312 or Camp Verde at 928-567-7741. Records requests go to 928-777-7934. Fax Prescott at 928-771-3111 or Camp Verde at 928-567-7720. Email goes to YavapaiRecordsManagement@courts.az.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon in Yavapai County. Both locations close for lunch from noon to one. Plan your visit around lunch hours if you need immediate service. Parking is available near both courthouse buildings with spaces for visitors close to the main entrance.

Additional locations include Prescott Justice Center and Juvenile Justice Center. All four locations provide access to court records but the Prescott Courthouse has the most complete historical archives. Contact the specific location before visiting to confirm they have the records you need in Yavapai County. The Justice Center focuses on criminal cases while the Juvenile Justice Center handles juvenile matters. For general criminal court records from adult cases, the Prescott Courthouse or Camp Verde office will have the most complete files available for public inspection.

How to Request Records Online

Email requests to YavapaiRecordsManagement@courts.az.gov with all case information and contact details. Wait for a response with the total amount due before making payment. Once you receive fee confirmation, pay online at https://payments.yavapaiaz.gov/. Processing begins after payment is received in Yavapai County. Include party names, case numbers if known, and which specific documents or date ranges you need in your email request. The more detail you provide, the faster staff can locate your records and calculate exact fees. Staff typically respond within one to three business days with fee quotes.

Free case searches are available through the Arizona Courts Public Access portal. Search by party name or case number to view basic case information. The portal shows docket entries and case status but does not include actual document images. For documents, email the records office or visit in person in Yavapai County. The free portal updates daily with new filings. You can see hearing dates and case status changes. Use this portal to find case numbers before submitting formal document requests to avoid research fees.

In Person and Mail Requests

In-person requests can be made at any of the four locations during office hours. Prescott Courthouse, Camp Verde, Prescott Justice Center at 928-610-6510, or Juvenile Justice Center all provide record services. Payment methods include cash, personal checks, money orders, credit cards, and debit cards. Most requests process while you wait if files are readily available in Yavapai County. Staff can pull files and make copies on site. Simple requests with just a few pages often take less than 30 minutes. Larger requests may require you to return later or have copies mailed once processing is complete.

Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your name, contact information, case number or party names, and which specific documents you need. Send to any courthouse location. If you do not include a SASE, postage costs eight dollars. Make checks payable to Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court in Yavapai County. Include your phone number so staff can contact you with questions about your request. Mail processing typically takes one to two weeks from when your request is received until copies are mailed back to you.

Phone inquiries can be made to Prescott Records at 928-777-7934, Camp Verde at 928-567-7741, or Justice Center at 928-610-6510. Staff can answer questions about fees and record availability. Formal record requests require email, mail, or in-person submission in Yavapai County.

Yavapai County Record Fees

Copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost 35 dollars plus 50 cents per page. Abstracts of Marriage cost 35 dollars. Postage is eight dollars if you do not provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Payment methods include cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, and debit cards for in-person requests. Online payments go through the county payment portal in Yavapai County. Large orders with hundreds of pages can be expensive so consider reviewing files in person first to identify only the pages you truly need before ordering copies.

Records Prior to 1992

Requests for court records prior to 1992 should go through Yavapai County Courthouse directly. Older records are archived separately from current files. Call ahead to check availability of historical records before visiting in Yavapai County. Some very old records may be stored off site. Staff can request archived files but processing may take several days or weeks depending on where the files are stored. The Prescott Courthouse has the most complete historical archives for the county.

Justice Courts and Sheriff Records

Yavapai County has multiple Justice Court precincts: Bagdad-Yarnell, Mayer, Prescott, Seligman, and Verde Valley. Each handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and small claims for their area. Visit https://courts.yavapaiaz.gov/Departments/Justice-Courts for precinct contact information. Superior Court handles felony cases, not Justice Courts, in Yavapai County. Cases are filed at the precinct with jurisdiction over where the offense happened or where you live based on case type. Each precinct maintains its own records so contact the correct precinct for your case.

Sheriff's office is at 255 East Gurley Street in Prescott. Call 928-771-3260. Sheriff's records have a five dollar search fee that covers the first ten pages. These are arrest records and incident reports, not court case files, in Yavapai County. Additional pages beyond ten cost extra. Contact the Records Unit for current fee schedules and processing times for law enforcement records.

Nearby Arizona Counties

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