Cochise County Criminal History

Cochise County maintains criminal history records at the Superior Court in Bisbee and through the Sheriff's Office. You can search cases online using the state portal or call the clerk at (520) 432-8600. Cochise County is in southeast Arizona near the Mexican border and includes Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca. All felony cases go to Superior Court while cities handle their own misdemeanors. Personal checks are not accepted for fees.

Superior Court in Cochise County

The Cochise County Superior Court Clerk at 100 Quality Hill Rd. in Bisbee keeps all felony case files. Call (520) 432-8600 for records. Files are public unless sealed. Use the state portal to search online or visit the office in Bisbee.

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

Cochise County has an online form available for record requests. Call or check the county website to find this form. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost about 30 to 35 bucks per doc. Do not send personal checks. Use money order, cashier's check, or cash.

The clerk office is in Bisbee. Bring the case number if you have it. Staff can search by name but may charge a search fee. Most files are available same day for in-person visits.

Note: Cochise County does not accept personal checks, so bring cash or a money order when visiting in person.

Cochise County Sheriff Records

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest and booking records. Contact the Sheriff to request these files. They show arrests and charges at the time of booking. They do not show court outcomes.

Call ahead to ask about fees and how to submit a request. Bring proper payment since personal checks are not accepted in Cochise County. Most agencies want money orders or cash.

Processing time varies. Some records are free to view. In-person requests are fastest. Mail may take one to two weeks. Plan ahead if you need records by a certain date.

Cities in Cochise County

Sierra Vista is the largest city in Cochise County. Bisbee is the county seat. Other towns include Douglas and Willcox. Each city may have its own police and municipal court. Misdemeanors go to city courts. Felonies go to Cochise County Superior Court in Bisbee.

Fort Huachuca is a U.S. Army base in Cochise County. Cases involving military personnel may go to military courts, not county courts. For military court records, contact the base legal office.

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 this county and all other Arizona counties too.

Getting Copies from Cochise County

Visit the clerk office in Bisbee to view files in person for free. Pay at the window for copies using cash or money order. No personal checks. For mail requests, write to the Superior Court Clerk at 100 Quality Hill Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603. Include case number or person's name and date. Send money order and return envelope.

In-person requests are filled same day or next day. Mail takes longer, maybe one to two weeks. Call (520) 432-8600 before visiting to confirm hours and fees.