Find Apache County Criminal Records

Apache County keeps criminal history records at the Superior Court in St. Johns and through the Sheriff's Office. You can search cases using the state court portal or call the clerk at (928) 337-7550. Apache County is in northeast Arizona and includes parts of the Navajo Nation and Fort Apache Indian Reservation. All felony cases go to Superior Court. The county has limited online tools, so phone or in-person visits work best for most requests.

Apache County Superior Court

The Apache County Superior Court Clerk at 70 W. 3rd South St. in St. Johns keeps all felony case files. Call (928) 337-7550 for help with records. Files are public unless sealed. Use the state portal to search online or visit the office in St. Johns.

Search Apache County criminal history records at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx for free. This state system covers all counties including Apache. Enter a name or case number to see basic info.

For archived files, call ahead so staff can pull them from storage. This may take a day or two. Most recent files are on site and can be viewed same day. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost about 30 to 35 bucks per doc.

Apache County is a rural county with limited staff, so be patient and call ahead before visiting. This helps make sure someone is available to help you with your request.

Note: Apache County has limited online access, so phone and in-person visits are often the best way to get records.

Sheriff Records in Apache County

The Apache County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest and booking records. Contact the Sheriff to ask about records. These files show arrests and charges at the time of booking. They do not show court outcomes.

Call ahead to ask about fees and processing time. Small counties may have different procedures than large ones. Some requests can be filled fast. Others may take longer if files are archived.

Tribal Jurisdiction in Apache County

Apache County includes parts of the Navajo Nation and Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Crimes on tribal land may be handled by tribal courts or federal courts, not county courts. For tribal court records, contact the tribe. For federal cases, contact the federal court.

Only crimes that happen off tribal land and are not federal go to Apache County Superior Court. This can be complex, so call the clerk if you are not sure where a case was filed.

State Criminal History Check

For a full state criminal history check, use Arizona DPS. DPS keeps records from all counties. You can request your own record through the Record Review process. This is free for personal review. It takes about 15 days.

Visit psp.azdps.gov to get the packet. You need prints done by law enforcement or a print service. DPS does not accept self prints. The state file may show arrests from Apache County and all other Arizona counties too.

Requesting Copies from Apache County

Visit the clerk office in St. Johns to view files in person. No fee to view. Pay at the window for copies. For mail requests, write to the Superior Court Clerk at 70 W. 3rd South St., St. Johns, AZ 85936. Include case number or person's name and date. Send payment and return envelope.

In-person requests are fastest. Mail may take one to two weeks. Call (928) 337-7550 before visiting to confirm hours and what you need to bring.