Yuma County Criminal History

Yuma County keeps criminal history records at the Superior Court in Yuma and through the Sheriff's Office. You can search cases online using the state portal or call the clerk at (928) 817-4210. Yuma County is in southwest Arizona along the Colorado River and Mexican border. All felony cases go to Superior Court while the city of Yuma has its own municipal court for misdemeanors. A local record check form may be required for some requests.

Superior Court in Yuma County

The Yuma County Superior Court Clerk keeps all felony case files. Call (928) 817-4210 for records. Files are public unless sealed. Use the state court portal to search cases online or visit the clerk office in Yuma.

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

Yuma County may require a local record check form for some types of requests. Call ahead to ask what forms you need and what fees apply. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost about 30 to 35 bucks per doc plus the page fee.

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

Note: Yuma County is on the border, so some cases may involve federal jurisdiction or cross-border issues.

Yuma County Sheriff Records

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office at (928) 329-2254 keeps arrest and booking records. These show when someone was arrested and what they were charged with at the time. They do not show court outcomes.

Contact the Sheriff records unit to request records. Ask about fees and what info you need to include. Some requests may require a form. Others may need a written letter. Call first to find out how Yuma County handles your type of request.

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

City of Yuma

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

For city police records, contact Yuma Police. For city court records, contact Yuma Municipal Court. For felony cases anywhere in Yuma County, contact the Superior Court Clerk in Yuma.

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 Yuma County

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

In-person requests are filled same day or next day. Mail takes longer, maybe one to two weeks. Call (928) 817-4210 before sending a mail request to confirm what to include and current fees.