Search Graham County Criminal History
Graham County maintains criminal history records at the Superior Court in Safford and through the Sheriff's Office. You can search cases using the state portal or call the clerk at (928) 428-3100. Graham County is in southeast Arizona and includes the Gila River valley. All felony cases go to Superior Court. Payment can be made online through azcourtpay.com with a five buck fee for convenience.
Graham County Quick Facts
Graham County Superior Court
The Graham County Superior Court Clerk at 800 W. Main St. in Safford keeps all felony case files. Call (928) 428-3100 for records. Files are public unless sealed. Use the state portal to search online or visit the office in Safford.
Search Graham County criminal history records at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx for free. This state system covers all counties including Graham. Enter a name or case number to see case info.
Graham County uses azcourtpay.com for online payments. There is a five buck fee to use this service. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost about 30 to 35 bucks per doc. Call ahead to confirm current fees.
The clerk office is in Safford. 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: Graham County is a small county, so processing times may vary based on staff availability and current workload.
Sheriff Records in Graham County
The Graham 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. Processing time varies. Some records are free to view. In-person is fastest. Mail may take longer. Plan ahead if you need records by a certain date.
Towns in Graham County
Safford is the county seat. Pima and Thatcher are other small towns in Graham County. Each town may have its own police. Some may share services with the county. Misdemeanors go to local courts if the town has one. Felonies go to Graham County Superior Court in Safford.
For town records, contact that local agency. For felony cases anywhere in Graham County, contact the Superior Court Clerk in Safford.
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 Graham County
Visit the clerk office in Safford to view files in person for free. Pay at the window or use azcourtpay.com online. For mail requests, write to the Superior Court Clerk at 800 W. Main St., Safford, AZ 85546. Include case number or person's name and date. Send payment and return envelope.
In-person requests are filled same day or next day. Mail may take one to two weeks. Call (928) 428-3100 before visiting to confirm hours.