Common Questions About Pima County Court Records
How do I search Pima County Superior Court records?
Start at the Clerk of the Superior Court's case records page. It links to Public Record Search for limited public viewing, ECR for Parties for people on the case, ECR for Attorneys for assigned counsel, and Arizona eAccess for statewide cases. The Clerk says to allow three business days after filing for a document to show online. If the case still does not appear, call Public Records Services at 520-724-3240. See the court records page for the full walkthrough and search-field table.
Are online Pima County court records certified?
No. The Clerk and the Justice Court both warn that online data is not an official court record and may be changed, updated, or out of date. Use online records for research, then order a certified copy from the Clerk for legal, work, immigration, or licensing use. The Clerk takes Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for phone requests, including postage and handling. The Clerk of Court page explains the certified copy process.
Why is Pima Public Record Search unavailable?
As of this research, the Clerk posted a maintenance notice saying ECR for Attorneys, ECR for Parties, and Public Record Search documents are unavailable online until the week of June 8, 2026. The notice directs users to Public Records Services in Room 241 of 110 W Congress Street. Juvenile and Title 36 mental-health case documents route to the Juvenile Court Clerk's Office at 2225 E Ajo Way. See the court records page for current options.
Does the Pima County Clerk run background checks?
No. The Clerk's case-records page says the office does not provide background checks for public inquiries. Court case records are different from statewide criminal history. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is the central criminal-history repository under A.R.S. § 41-1750, and its fingerprint-based process is the right tool for an authorized background check. See criminal records for more.
How do I search Pima Justice Court cases?
Use the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court records page or the case and citation search at jp.pima.gov/MobilePay. Search by full case number or citation number. The case-number help text uses TR and CR prefixes, with examples like CR13-005195-MI and TR13-004843-CV. The system rejects partial entries. See court records for the field table.
Which Pima County records are not online?
The Justice Court excludes Injunction Against Harassment, Order of Protection, felony cases, and criminal or traffic cases with a juvenile defendant from web access. Sealed records under A.R.S. § 13-911 and Title 36 mental-health files are closed to the public web tool. Adoption, severance, and dependency files are confidential under Arizona law. See court records for the restricted-records list.
How do I find a Pima County jail inmate?
Use the Pima County Sheriff's inmate lookup and search by last name. The form requires more than one character and only allows letters and dashes. The roster shows people currently in custody at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex at 1270 W. Silverlake Road. If the person is not listed, call 520-351-8111. See inmate records for the field table and bond rules.
Does Pima County publish released inmates?
No. The Sheriff's inmate lookup is current-custody only. A name that no longer appears can mean release, transfer to ADCRR, transfer to federal custody, a data lag, or a name mismatch. To verify release, call the jail at 520-351-8111, check ADCRR for state custody, check BOP for federal custody, and set a VINELink alert. See released inmates for the full path.
How do I post bond for someone in the Pima County jail?
Bonds are accepted at the Inmate Accounts Office in the main lobby of the Pima County Adult Detention Complex, 1270 W. Silverlake Road. Surety bonds run 24 hours. Lobby kiosks accept cash, credit, and debit. TouchPay online and phone at 1-866-232-1899 accept cards. ID validation is required. Releases run between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and may take up to five hours. See inmate records.
When can Pima County inmates receive visits?
Inmates may visit after their first court appearance and assignment to a permanent housing unit. All visits are by video. One on-site 30-minute visit per inmate per week is free; an extra on-site 30 minutes is $9.00 per inmate per day. Remote visits through GTL GettingOut run up to 15 minutes at $0.25 per minute. Schedule on-site visits one to seven days ahead. See inmate records for the schedule table.
What ID do Pima County jail visitors need?
Visitors need current photo ID showing the photo, date of birth, and current address. Examples include driver's license, DES ID, Arizona ID, military ID, passport, travel visa, U.S. B1/B2 visa, border crossing card, resident alien card, or work permit. Check-cashing cards are not accepted. Juveniles must be accompanied by an adult, and the adult must be on the Friends and Family account. See inmate records.
How do I get a Pima County marriage license?
Both parties usually appear in person at the Clerk's Civil and Family Support Services in Room 131A, 110 W Congress Street. Each fills out kiosk fields, pays the fee, and signs an affidavit. Arizona has no blood test and no waiting period. The license is valid for 12 months and can be used anywhere in Arizona. An authorized officiant must perform the ceremony and return the signed Record of Marriage within 30 days. See marriage and divorce records.
Can an incarcerated person get a Pima County marriage license?
The Clerk has a special-circumstances process for someone who is incarcerated, hospitalized, in the military, or otherwise unable to appear. Call the marriage clerk at 520-724-3206 to request an affidavit by mail or email. The absent applicant signs before a notary. The other applicant brings the notarized affidavit to the Clerk and completes kiosk information for both parties. See marriage and divorce records for more.
Where are Pima County divorce records?
Divorce records are Superior Court family-law cases held by the Clerk. Use the Clerk's case-records page, ECR if you are a party, or eAccess for many state-level files. Public Records Services in Room 241 handles certified copies of the decree. Family-law filings start at Civil and Family Support Services or through the Clerk's eFiling system. See marriage and divorce records for the full process.
Where do I search Pima County probate records?
Probate is heard by the Superior Court probate bench, with Presiding Judge Sandra Bensley. The Clerk's Probate Support Services handles filings. Use the Clerk case-records page when available, and call Public Records Services for in-person help during the maintenance window. Guardianship and conservatorship records often include confidential medical or financial data. See probate records.
How do I resolve a Pima County warrant?
The Pima County Consolidated Warrant Resolution program helps people sort out outstanding warrants. Pima County Superior Court Pretrial Services takes calls at 520-724-3310 and can help arrange resolution for Justice Court and Superior Court warrants. If bond is required, follow the Sheriff's bond rules at the Adult Detention Complex. See warrant records for the full step-by-step.
Is there a public Pima County warrant list?
No. There is no public Pima County warrant list with searchable names. The closest tools are the court case search, citation search, and the Pretrial Services warrant resolution phone line. Do not rely on an online absence as proof that no warrant exists. The court's January 9, 2026 scam-call warning also reminds people that the Superior Court will not call to demand payment by phone. See warrant records.
Can I seal a Pima County criminal record?
Arizona allows eligible people to petition to seal arrest, conviction, and sentencing records under A.R.S. § 13-911. The Arizona Judicial Branch self-help page walks through the petition. A petition must be filed in each court where the case was filed. If granted, the petitioner may state on many employment, housing, and financial-aid applications that they were not arrested, charged, or convicted of the sealed offense, with statutory exceptions. See criminal records.
Is a Pima County set-aside the same as expungement?
No. A set-aside under A.R.S. § 13-905 can set aside a judgment of guilt but does not erase the record. Sealing under A.R.S. § 13-911 is broader access relief. True expungement under A.R.S. § 13-3981 is a narrow remedy for qualifying marijuana offenses. Use the right remedy name because the public-record effect differs. See criminal records.
How do I find Pima County federal cases?
Federal cases are not in Pima County state-court tools. Use PACER, the PACER Case Locator, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona CM/ECF system. Federal bankruptcy cases are in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. Federal appeals go to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The U.S. Marshals and the U.S. Attorney's Office also handle federal work tied to Pima County. See superior court.
How do I file a Pima County public records request?
Identify the right office. Court records sit with the Clerk or Justice Court. Sheriff incident reports sit with the Sheriff. County Attorney records sit with PCAO. State or city records sit with the relevant agency. Send a written request with your name, contact info, and a clear description, and include the noncommercial-purpose affirmation under A.R.S. § 39-121.01. See public records.
Still Have Questions?
For the right office, see Clerk of Court. For broader access rules, see public records. For records by topic, browse court records, criminal records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or probate. For court structure and judges, see superior court.