Greenlee County Criminal Records

Greenlee County keeps criminal history records at the Superior Court in Clifton and through the Sheriff's Office. You can search cases using the state portal or call the clerk at (928) 865-4242. Greenlee County is Arizona's smallest county by population and is in the eastern part of the state. All felony cases go to Superior Court. The county has limited online tools, so phone or in-person visits are often the best way to get records.

Superior Court in Greenlee County

The Greenlee County Superior Court Clerk at 223 5th St. in Clifton keeps all felony case files. Call (928) 865-4242 for records. Files are public unless sealed. Use the state portal to search online or visit the office in Clifton.

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

Greenlee County is very small, so online tools are limited. Phone or in-person visits work best. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost about 30 to 35 bucks per doc. Call ahead to confirm current fees and hours.

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

Note: Greenlee County is Arizona's smallest county by population, so staff may be limited and office hours may vary by season.

Greenlee County Sheriff Records

The Greenlee 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. Small counties may have different procedures. Processing time varies. Some records are free to view. In-person is fastest. Mail may take longer.

Towns in Greenlee County

Clifton is the county seat. Duncan is another small town in Greenlee County. Most law enforcement is handled by the county Sheriff. All felony cases go to Greenlee County Superior Court in Clifton.

For local records, contact the Sheriff or the town if it has its own agency. For felony cases anywhere in Greenlee County, contact the Superior Court Clerk in Clifton.

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 Greenlee County and all other counties too.

Getting Copies from Greenlee County

Visit the clerk office in Clifton to view files in person for free. Pay at the window for copies. For mail requests, write to the Superior Court Clerk at 223 5th St., Clifton, AZ 85533. Include case number or person's name and date. Send payment and return envelope.

In-person requests are filled same day in most cases or next day. Mail may take one to two weeks or longer. Call (928) 865-4242 before visiting to confirm hours and what you need to bring.