Coconino County Court Records Search
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Coconino County spans more than 18,000 square miles of northern Arizona, making it one of the largest counties in the United States by area. The county seat is Flagstaff, where the primary courthouse is located. Coconino County’s judicial system includes the Superior Court, four Justice Courts, and four Municipal Courts. The Clerk of the Superior Court serves as the official record keeper for all Superior Court proceedings, while individual Justice Courts and Municipal Courts maintain records for cases within their respective jurisdictions.
Those seeking court records in Arizona have several avenues for conducting searches. Official clerk offices at each courthouse provide in-person access during business hours, and the state judiciary operates electronic portals for remote case lookups. Arizona’s court structure and statewide judicial resources can be explored through ArizonaCourts.us. The Arizona Judicial Branch maintains the Public Access Case Lookup and eAccess systems, both of which cover Coconino County Superior Court filings. For Justice Court and Municipal Court records, requests are typically handled directly by the court where the case was filed.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Coconino County?
Coconino County offers online, in-person, and mail-based methods for locating court records. The approach depends on which court handled the case and whether the requester needs viewing access only or certified copies.
Online Search — eAccess Portal
The eAccess portal provides 24/7 access to Coconino County Superior Court civil and criminal case records for cases filed on or after July 1, 2010. Registration is required. Once logged in, users can search by party name, case number, or case event. Previewing the first page of any document is free; downloading the full document costs $10 per document. Monthly subscription plans are also available, ranging from $80 to $10,000 depending on expected document volume. Electronically certified documents can be purchased for an additional per-document fee.
Online Search — Public Access Case Lookup
The Public Access Case Lookup is a free search tool maintained by the Arizona Judicial Branch. Users can search by name or case number and should select “Coconino County Superior” from the court dropdown menu. This portal allows viewing of docket information at no charge but does not offer document downloads.
In-Person Access
Walk-in requests are accepted at all Coconino County courthouses during business hours. The Superior Court and Flagstaff Justice Court share a location at the county courthouse. Staff will assist with searches when provided a party name or case number. Copies of Superior Court records cost $0.50 per page. The research fee for locating a document is $35 per year or source searched.
Mail Requests
Written record requests can be mailed to the Clerk of the Superior Court at the courthouse address below. Include the full names of the parties involved, the approximate case dates, any known case numbers, a contact phone number and email address, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the appropriate fees by cashier’s check or money order.
Coconino County Court Locations
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Superior Court | 200 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | (928) 679-7600 |
| Flagstaff Justice Court | 200 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | (928) 679-7650 |
| Page Justice Court | 547 Vista Ave, Page, AZ 86040 | (928) 645-8871 |
| Fredonia Justice Court | 112 N Main St, Fredonia, AZ 86022 | (928) 643-7472 |
| Williams Justice Court | 700 W Railroad Ave, Williams, AZ 86046 | (928) 679-7698 |
| Flagstaff Municipal Court | 101 W Cherry St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | (928) 213-3000 |
| Page Municipal Court | 547 Vista Ave, Page, AZ 86046 | (928) 645-4280 |
| Fredonia Municipal Court | 25 N Main St, Fredonia, AZ 86022 | (928) 643-7241 |
| Williams Municipal Court | 700 W Railroad Ave, Williams, AZ 86046 | (928) 679-7698 |
All courts operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and are closed on weekends and legal holidays. The Clerk of the Superior Court also handles court fine and fee payments, which can be made online at azcourtpay.com, by phone at (928) 326-8761, or by mail.
Are Court Records Public in Coconino County?
Arizona maintains a strong policy of public access to court records. Under Arizona’s Public Records Law (Title 39) and Supreme Court of Arizona Rule 123, court records in the custody of any clerk are open to public inspection during business hours. This applies to case documents such as judgments, orders, docket entries, minute entries, indexes, calendars, and registers of action.
The types of information typically available in a Coconino County court record include:
- Case number, title, category, court, assigned judge, filing date, and disposition date
- Participant names and dates of birth
- Citation details, counts, charge descriptions, and dispositions
- Case activity entries including dates, descriptions, and associated parties
Records Excluded from Public Disclosure
Rule 123 and various Arizona statutes restrict access to certain categories of records:
- Adoption records
- Juvenile dependency and severance records
- Judicial work product and drafts
- Unofficial verbatim recordings of proceedings
- Personal financial information including debit card numbers, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, financial account numbers, and credit reports
- Criminal history records, medical reports, psychiatric and psychological evaluations, diagnostic studies, social studies, alcohol screening and treatment reports, and probation supervision histories
- Records generated during the assessment, examination, or treatment of juveniles referred to treatment programs financed by the juvenile probation fund or the family counseling fund
Sealed or expunged records are not accessible through any public search tool. Certain documents viewable through eAccess may also be restricted if they are closed to the public by law, court rule, or court order, or if they contain sensitive or confidential information.
Coconino County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Coconino County are distributed across the Superior Court, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts based on the severity of the charges. The Superior Court hears felony prosecutions and misdemeanor cases appealed from lower courts. The Justice Courts handle misdemeanor offenses including DUI, assault and battery, underage drinking, bad checks, criminal traffic violations, and violations of orders of protection or injunctions against harassment.
Searching Criminal Case Records
For Superior Court criminal cases, both the eAccess portal and the Public Access Case Lookup are available. The eAccess portal requires registration and charges fees for document downloads, while the Case Lookup provides free docket viewing. For Justice Court criminal records, visit or contact the specific court where the case was filed. The record search fee at Justice Courts is $33 per search (effective December 28, 2024), and the certification of documents fee is also $33.
Background Checks and Criminal History
Coconino County provides personal criminal history checks — meaning individuals may request their own records but the county does not issue criminal records on other persons for general public use. The fee is $7, payable in cash or check. Individuals who hold a Section 8 Housing Authority letter may have the fee waived.
Personal background checks can be requested through the Flagstaff Police Department Records Unit or at the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office:
Coconino County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 911 E Sawmill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 214-2530 (Records)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Requests can be submitted online through the Flagstaff Police Department’s form, by mail using the Background Check Form, or in person at the Records Unit. A valid photo ID is required for in-person requests.
Arrest and Custody Information
The Coconino County Detention Facility maintains current custody records. To inquire about an inmate’s arrest records, call (928) 226-5200 and select the language option (1 for English, 2 for Spanish, 3 for Navajo), then choose option 1 for inmate arrest records or option 0 to speak with the receptionist.
Criminal Expungement Filing Fees (Superior Court)
The Superior Court filing fee schedule under A.R.S. § 12-311 applies to criminal matters. Specific criminal filing fees include the initial complaint or petition at $337.00 and an answer or initial appearance at $233.00. The complete Superior Court filing fee schedule is published on the county website.
Coconino County Civil Court Records
Civil jurisdiction in Coconino County is divided between the Superior Court and the Justice Courts based on the amount in controversy. The Superior Court handles civil claims of $10,000 or more, while Justice Courts have jurisdiction over civil claims not exceeding $10,000 and small claims under $3,500. Civil matters include collection actions, breach of contract, negligence claims, eviction proceedings, landlord-tenant disputes, consumer complaints, and civil traffic appeals.
Superior Court Civil Filing Fees (Selected)
| Filing Type | Statute | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint or petition | 12-311 | $337.00 |
| Answer or initial appearance | 12-311 | $233.00 |
| Filing intervener | 12-312A | $337.00 |
| Third-party complaint | 12-312B | $337.00 |
| Additional defendant’s fee | 12-312B | $233.00 |
| Foreign judgment | 12-1705 | $337.00 |
| Garnishee contesting garnishment | 12-284D.3 | $218.00 |
| Civil traffic appeal | 12-284 | $135.00 |
| Emancipation of a minor | 12-284 | $146.00 |
| Renewal of judgment | 12-284 | $35.00 |
| Notice of appeal / cross appeal | 12-2107 | $118.00 |
| Appeal from arbitration | 12-2107 | $140.00 |
| Petition for name change | 12-311 | $337.00 |
Justice Court Civil Filing Fees (Effective December 28, 2024)
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil filing fee | $106.00 |
| Civil answer filing fee | $67.00 |
| Small claims filing fee | $40.00 |
| Small claims answer filing fee | $28.00 |
| Eviction action filing fee | $51.00 |
| Eviction action answer filing fee | $33.00 |
| Issuance of writs fee | $38.00 |
| Civil subpoena fee | $33.00 |
Copies of Superior Court civil records cost $0.50 per page. Certification of documents at the Superior Court is $35.00. At the Justice Courts, the record search fee is $33.00 and document certification is also $33.00.
Civil case records from the Superior Court can be searched online through the eAccess portal or the Public Access Case Lookup. Justice Court civil records require a direct request to the specific court where the case was filed, either in person or by contacting the court by phone.
Coconino County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Coconino County fall under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court. The Clerk of the Superior Court processes filings for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, annulment, paternity, custody, and other domestic relations cases.
Domestic Relations Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Petition for dissolution of marriage | $346.00 |
| Summary dissolution of marriage | $301.50 |
| Response or initial appearance in dissolution | $302.00 |
| Petition for legal separation | $346.00 |
| Summary legal separation | $301.50 |
| Response or initial appearance in legal separation | $302.00 |
| Petition for annulment | $346.00 |
| Response to petition for annulment | $302.00 |
| Miscellaneous domestic relations (paternity/maternity) | $341.00 |
| Response to misc. domestic relations (paternity/maternity) | $297.00 |
| Miscellaneous domestic relations (custody/other) | $276.00 |
| Response to misc. domestic relations (custody/other) | $232.00 |
| Domesticate foreign decree | $276.00 |
| Post-decree petitions | $187.00 |
Family court records from the Superior Court can be searched through the eAccess portal or the Case Lookup tool. In-person requests are accepted at the Clerk’s office, 200 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, during business hours. Copies are $0.50 per page.
Marriage Licenses and Records
Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court in Flagstaff and also at the Page Justice Court and Williams Justice Court. Both parties must appear together in person. The marriage license fee is $98.00, payable in cash, cashier’s check, or money order at Flagstaff (credit/debit cards accepted only at the Flagstaff location). The Page and Williams Justice Courts accept cashier’s checks or money orders only.
Certified copies of a marriage license or application (an Affidavit of Record of Marriage) cost $35.00 each. These can be obtained in person at the Clerk’s office, ordered online (with an additional $8.00 postage and handling fee), or by mail. Mail requests should include a letter with the full names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, the marriage license number if known, a contact phone number and email, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a $35.00 cashier’s check or money order payable to the Clerk of Superior Court. If the marriage year is unknown, include an additional $35.00 for research. Mail requests go to: Clerk of Superior Court, 200 N San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. The public may visit the Clerk’s office to conduct marriage record research at no cost.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death certificates in Coconino County are issued by Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS). Certified copies cost $20 each. Only individuals age 18 or older who meet eligibility requirements established by the Arizona Department of Health Services may obtain these records — eligible persons include the registrant, parents, spouse, grandparents, legal guardians, adult children, siblings, attorneys, and certain government agencies and institutions.
Requests can be submitted in person (by appointment or during walk-in hours), by mail, or online through VitalChek (additional processing fees apply). Mail requests require a completed application — Birth Certificate Application (English) or Death Certificate Application (English) — along with a copy of government-issued photo ID, proof of eligibility, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment by cashier’s check or money order.
CCHHS Vital Records Office
Address: 2625 N King St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 679-7281; Toll-Free: (877) 679-7272
For death certificate requests, appointments must be scheduled by calling (928) 679-7281. Walk-in birth certificate services are available, though service delivery may be affected by the building remodel at the King Street location anticipated to conclude in mid-2026. Processing time is normally up to 10 business days.
Marriage and divorce records filed before 1950 may also be found at the Arizona State Archives, located at 1901 W Madison St, Phoenix, AZ 85009, Phone: (602) 926-3720 In-person research in the reading room is available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and copies cost between $0.10 and $1.00 per page.
Coconino County Probate Court Records
The Clerk of the Superior Court handles all probate matters in Coconino County, including the administration of estates, probate of wills, appointment of guardians and conservators, and related proceedings. The court provides small estate probate forms for estates that qualify under Arizona statute, including an Affidavit for Transfer of Real Property and an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property. The Clerk’s office is prohibited by law from providing legal advice on the use of these forms.
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Statute | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for formal probate or appointment | 12-313A.1 | $351.00 |
| Application for informal probate or informal appointment | 12-313A.2 | $351.00 |
| Petition for supervised administration | 12-313A.3 | $351.00 |
| Petition to appoint guardian | 12-313A.4 | $351.00 |
| Petition to appoint conservator or make protective order | 12-313A.5 | $351.00 |
| Single estate application under Chapter 3, Title 14 | 12-313B | $351.00 |
| Opposing petition in probate, guardianship, or conservatorship | 12-313C | $351.00 |
| Any person opposing contested application (no prior payment) | 12-313C | $187.00 |
| Petition for transfer of real property by affidavit | 14-391E | $351.00 |
| Post-judgment activities in probate cases | 12-284A | $187.00 |
Copies of probate records from the Superior Court cost $0.50 per page. Certification of any document is $35.00, and exemplification (two seals) is $70.00.
Searching Probate Records
Probate case records can be searched online through the eAccess portal (registration required; $10 per document download) or the free Public Access Case Lookup by selecting “Coconino County Superior” and entering the decedent’s or party’s name or case number. In-person requests are handled at the Clerk of the Superior Court’s office at 200 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, during regular business hours.
For the Affidavit for Transfer of Real Property process, the completed affidavit and required documentation are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Once processed, the filer obtains a certified copy and is responsible for delivering it to the Coconino County Recorder’s Office to initiate the title transfer. The Recorder’s Office is located at 110 E Cherry Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Phone: (928) 679-7850, and maintains an online Search Recorded Documents portal for property records. Certified copies of recorded documents from the Recorder cost $3.00 per document, and uncertified copies are $1.00 per page.