La Paz County Court Docket Access

Court dockets in La Paz County are maintained by Clerk of Court Hollie Lucas at the Superior Court facility in Parker, the county seat along the Colorado River. The courthouse at 1316 Kofa Ave, Suite 607, Parker, AZ 85344 handles all felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits over $10,000, family law matters including divorce and custody disputes, and probate proceedings. The clerk's office provides public access to these court dockets and assists people with finding case information and obtaining copies of court documents during business hours Monday through Friday.

Court Docket Search Methods

The Clerk of Court handles all public records requests for court dockets and case files. Call 928-669-6131 to reach the clerk's office. The staff can search by party name or case number and tell you what documents are in the file. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. You can visit in person at 1316 Kofa Ave, Suite 607 in Parker to request copies.

Free online access is available through the statewide portal at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess. This system covers 177 Arizona courts including La Paz County courts. Search by name or case number. Results show case type, charges or claims, key dates, and status. Viewing docket summaries is free with no registration needed.

The Courts directory page at lapaz.gov provides an overview of the court system in La Paz County, as shown below.

This page lists contact information for Superior Court and Justice Court and explains the types of cases each court handles.

Types of Court Docket Cases

Criminal court dockets in La Paz County include all felony prosecutions. Drug crimes, theft over $1,000, burglary, assault, fraud, weapons offenses, and serious DUI charges all appear on criminal dockets. The docket shows the defendant's name, the specific charges filed by the prosecutor, the defense attorney, all court appearance dates, plea agreements if any, trial dates, and sentencing outcomes. Each docket entry is dated so you can track the case from arraignment through final judgment.

Civil dockets cover lawsuits between parties over money or property. Personal injury claims from accidents, contract disputes between businesses or individuals, real estate disagreements, and business litigation all appear in civil court dockets. The docket identifies who sued whom, the amount claimed, when the complaint was served, the defendant's response, all motions filed by both sides, hearing results, and the final judgment or settlement. You can follow a civil case through the docket to see what actions have been taken and what stage the case has reached.

Family law dockets include divorce petitions, legal separation, child custody modifications, child support enforcement, paternity cases, and protective orders. The docket lists both parties, shows the filing date, records temporary order hearings, notes mediation sessions, documents trial dates for contested matters, and shows final decrees or orders. Some family law information may be sealed to protect children's privacy, but basic docket entries showing case status and hearing schedules are generally public.

Probate court dockets show estates of deceased persons, guardianships for minors or incapacitated adults, and conservatorships for managing finances. The docket identifies the decedent or protected person, the personal representative or guardian appointed by the court, creditor claims filed, asset inventories, and distribution orders. These cases can last many months as estates are settled and guardianships are supervised. The docket provides a complete record of all court actions throughout the process.

Sealed cases do not appear in public searches. Juvenile delinquency matters are confidential. Mental health proceedings are sealed. Adoption records cannot be accessed by the public. Even if you know a sealed case exists, it will not show up in any public docket search.

Important Links

The Important Links page at lapaz.gov provides access to payment portals and public access systems.

This page includes links to the statewide Public Access to Court Case Information portal and other resources for finding court dockets and making payments.

Public Records Request Form

To request copies of court documents, you can use the online form at lapaz.gov as shown in this screenshot.

This form allows you to submit a request electronically for copies of court documents from the Superior Court clerk's office.

Requesting Document Copies

In-person requests are handled at the Clerk of Court office in Parker. Walk in during business hours. Provide the case number or party names. Tell the clerk which documents you need copied. Standard copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $35 per document plus the per-page copy fee. Certification adds an official seal and signature from the clerk to verify authenticity. Pay at the counter with cash, check, or credit card.

For mail requests, write to Clerk of Court, 1316 Kofa Ave, Suite 607, Parker, AZ 85344. Include the case number, names of all parties, a list of documents you want, and your mailing address. Send payment by check or money order for the copy fees. Add $8 for postage and handling so the clerk can mail the documents to you. Processing usually takes two to three weeks depending on how busy the office is.

The eAccess system at eaccess.azcourts.gov allows you to purchase court documents online for $10 per document. Create an account with your email and credit card. Search for your case. Select which documents to download. Pay and receive PDF copies immediately. This option costs more than getting copies from the clerk but provides instant access if you need documents right away.

Nearby Counties

La Paz County borders several other counties in Arizona and California. If your case was filed in a neighboring jurisdiction, check these court systems:

• Yuma County to the south
• Maricopa County to the east
• Yavapai County to the northeast
• Mohave County to the north

La Paz County also borders California across the Colorado River. Cases filed in California courts would not appear in Arizona court searches. You would need to contact the appropriate California county court for those records. Each jurisdiction maintains its own separate court system and dockets.