Coconino County Criminal Records

Coconino County keeps criminal history records at the Superior Court in Flagstaff and through the Sheriff's Office. You can search cases using the Arizona state court system or call the clerk office at (928) 679-7600. Coconino County is one of the larger counties in Arizona by land area and includes Flagstaff and parts of the Grand Canyon. All felony cases go to Superior Court while Flagstaff Municipal Court handles city misdemeanors.

Superior Court Records in Coconino

The Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff handles all felony criminal cases for the county. Call (928) 679-7600 for help with records. Files are public unless sealed. You can visit in person or use the Arizona state court portal to search cases.

Coconino County participates in the state Public Access system at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx where you can search Coconino County criminal history records for free. This shows basic case info like charges and dates. It covers all Arizona counties including Coconino.

For copies from Coconino County, fees are 50 cents per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost more, usually around 30 to 35 bucks per doc. Call ahead to ask about current fees and what forms of payment they accept.

The Coconino County Clerk office is in Flagstaff. Bring a case number if you have it. Staff can search by name but may charge a search fee if you do not have the case number. Most smaller counties in Arizona work this way.

Sheriff Records and Arrests

The Coconino County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest reports and booking records. Call (928) 214-2530 for the records phone. These records show when someone was arrested and what they were charged with at the time. They do not show court outcomes.

Coconino County charges seven bucks for a criminal history check from the Sheriff. This is a local check, not the same as the state DPS check. It only covers arrests in Coconino County. Call ahead to ask how to request this and what info you need to include.

For incident reports from the Sheriff, you need to contact the records unit and ask about their process. Some counties have online forms. Others require you to come in person or mail a written request. Always call first to find out how Coconino County handles it.

Note: Processing time for Sheriff records in Coconino County can vary, so plan ahead if you need records by a certain date.

Cities in Coconino County

Flagstaff is the largest city in Coconino County. The city has its own police and municipal court. Misdemeanor cases go to Flagstaff Municipal Court. Felonies go to Coconino County Superior Court. For more on Flagstaff criminal history records, see the Flagstaff page.

Smaller towns in Coconino County may rely on the Sheriff for law enforcement. All felony cases end up at the Superior Court in Flagstaff no matter where in the county the arrest happened.

How to Get Copies

Visit the Coconino County Clerk office in Flagstaff to view files in person for free. If you need copies, pay at the window. For mail requests, write to the Superior Court Clerk in Flagstaff with the case number or person's name and date. Include payment and a return envelope.

In-person requests are usually filled the same day or next day. Mail takes longer, maybe a week or two depending on how busy the office is. Call (928) 679-7600 before you send a mail request to confirm what you need to include.