Yavapai County Criminal History Records

Yavapai County keeps criminal history records at the Superior Court in Prescott and through the Sheriff's Office. You can search cases online using the state court system or call the clerk at (928) 777-7934. Yavapai County is in central Arizona and includes Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Sedona. All felony criminal cases are handled at Superior Court while cities run their own municipal courts for misdemeanors.

Superior Court in Yavapai County

The Yavapai County Superior Court Clerk in Prescott keeps all felony case files for the county. Call (928) 777-7934 for help with records. Files are open to the public unless sealed. You can visit in person or search online using the state portal.

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

Copy fees are 50 cents per page for plain copies in Yavapai County. Certified copies cost about 30 to 35 bucks per doc plus the per page fee. If you need a search done by name, there may be a search fee. Call ahead to confirm costs.

The Yavapai County Clerk office is in Prescott. Bring the case number if you have it. Staff can help you find the right file and make copies. Most records are available the same day if you visit in person.

Yavapai County Sheriff Records

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office at (928) 771-3260 keeps arrest and booking records. These show when someone was arrested and what they were charged with at that time. They do not show court results.

Yavapai County has an inmate search online at apps.yavapaiaz.gov/inmatesearch/ where you can see who is in jail right now. This is free and shows booking info and charges for current inmates in Yavapai County.

For older arrest records or incident reports, contact the Sheriff records unit. Ask about fees and what info you need to include in your request. Some records may require a written request or a visit in person.

Note: Processing time for Yavapai County Sheriff records can vary based on workload, so call ahead if you need records by a certain date for court or other use.

Cities in Yavapai County

Prescott is the county seat. Prescott Valley and Sedona are other major cities in Yavapai County. Each city may have its own police and municipal court. Misdemeanors go to city courts. Felonies go to Yavapai County Superior Court in Prescott.

For city police records, contact the police department in that city. For city court records, contact the municipal court clerk. All felony cases in Yavapai County end up at Superior Court no matter where the arrest happened.

Getting Copies from Yavapai County

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

In-person requests are filled fast, usually same day. Mail takes longer, maybe one to two weeks. Call (928) 777-7934 before sending a mail request to confirm fees and what to include. Bring ID and payment when you visit in person at the clerk office.