Pima County Court Docket Database

Pima County is Arizona's second-largest county, serving the Tucson metro area and southern Arizona communities. Court dockets in Pima County are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and are searchable online through a system called Agave Online for Superior Court cases and a separate Justice Court portal for lower-level matters. The clerk's office provides public access to case information, court calendars, and legal records for both civil and criminal proceedings filed in Pima County courts throughout the year.

Search Pima County Court Dockets

The Clerk of Superior Court in Pima County operates under the direction of Gary Harrison. The main office is at 110 West Congress Street in Tucson. Phone is 520-724-3200. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk keeps all court records for Superior Court and handles public records requests. You can search court dockets online, visit in person to view files, or request copies by mail or email.

For online searches, Pima County uses Agave Online at agave.cosc.pima.gov/PublicDocs, the official public records search portal for Superior Court cases. The image below shows the Agave search interface where you enter a party name or case number to find court dockets in Pima County.

You can search by last name, first name, business name, or case number. The system shows matching cases with the case number, parties, case type, and filing date. Click on a case to view the full docket with all filings and court events.

The official Clerk of Superior Court website is cosc.pima.gov, which provides information about court services, filing requirements, and contact details for various departments. This homepage gives access to forms, fee schedules, and instructions for requesting court records from Pima County Superior Court.

The clerk's website has links to online services, self-help resources, and contact information for different divisions of the court. You can find phone numbers for specific case types and learn about court procedures through this site.

Justice Court Case Search

Pima County Justice Courts handle misdemeanor cases, civil matters up to $10,000, small claims up to $3,500, and traffic violations. Justice Court dockets are separate from Superior Court records. You can search Justice Court cases at jp.pima.gov/CaseSearch, a free online portal that covers all Justice Court precincts in Pima County. The screenshot below displays the Justice Court case search page where you can look up dockets by party name, case number, or citation number.

Justice Court search results show the precinct, case type, charges, court dates, and case status. You can view the docket online to see hearing dates and outcomes. For copies of documents, contact the specific Justice Court precinct that handled your case.

Pima County has multiple Justice Court locations including precincts in Tucson, Ajo, Green Valley, and other areas. Each precinct maintains its own files but all feed into the centralized online search system. This makes it easy to find Justice Court dockets without knowing which precinct filed the case.

How to Request Court Records

In-person requests are made at the Clerk's office at 110 W. Congress Street, Room 241, Tucson. Walk in during business hours. Tell staff which case you need and what documents you want. They will search the files and provide copies. The fee is 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $30 per document plus the per-page fee. Pay by cash, check, or card.

Mail requests go to Legal Records, Clerk of Superior Court, 110 W. Congress Street, Room 241, Tucson, AZ 85701. Include the case number, party names, a list of documents needed, and your mailing address. Send payment by check or money order. Add $8 for postage. Processing takes several weeks depending on volume. Phone requests are available by calling 520-724-3240. Staff can tell you if a case exists and provide basic information like the case number and filing date. They cannot read documents over the phone.

Email requests are sent to COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov. Include the same information as a mail request. The clerk will respond with instructions for payment and delivery. Email requests often get faster responses than mail but still require several days for processing. For immediate access to documents, use the in-person option or the statewide eAccess system at eaccess.azcourts.gov where you can purchase PDFs for $10 per document.

Court Record Fees

Pima County charges 50 cents per page for regular copies. Certified copies cost $30 per document plus the per-page copying fee. Certification is needed when you must prove a record is authentic, such as for legal proceedings in other states or for government applications. Postage and handling costs $8 when records are mailed. If you pick up records in person, no mailing fee applies.

The complete fee schedule is at cosc.pima.gov/home.asp?include=pages/filing_fees_const.htm with details on all court filing fees, service fees, and copy charges. Payment methods include cash, check, money order, and credit cards. Most court offices accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

Types of Cases in Court Dockets

Superior Court dockets in Pima County include criminal felonies like theft, drug offenses, assault, burglary, and fraud. Each criminal docket shows the defendant, the charges, the assigned judge, all court hearings, plea agreements if any, trial dates, and sentencing. You can track a criminal case through the docket to see what happened at each court appearance. Civil cases cover lawsuits over $10,000, including personal injury, contract disputes, property disputes, and business litigation. The civil docket lists the plaintiff, defendant, the type of claim, all motions filed, hearing dates, and the final judgment or settlement.

Family law cases are a major part of Superior Court dockets. Divorce petitions, legal separations, child custody modifications, child support enforcement, paternity actions, and protective orders all appear in the court docket system. The docket shows both parties, the filing date, temporary order hearings, mediation dates if required, trial settings for contested matters, and the final decree. Some personal details in family cases may be restricted but the basic docket information is usually public. Probate cases show up when someone dies and their estate goes through court. The docket identifies the deceased person, the personal representative, any challenges to the will, and the final distribution of property.

Justice Court dockets have misdemeanor criminal cases like DUI, shoplifting, minor assault, and traffic violations. Small claims cases for debt collection or property damage under $3,500 also appear in Justice Court dockets. Civil cases between $3,500 and $10,000 go to Justice Court as well. The docket shows the parties, the claim amount or charges, court dates, and the outcome.

Cities in Pima County

The largest city in Pima County is Tucson, which operates Tucson City Court for municipal offenses. Cases within Tucson city limits go to City Court for misdemeanors and ordinance violations. More serious cases are filed in Superior Court. Other cities and unincorporated areas use Justice Courts for lower-level matters.

Neighboring Counties

If your case was filed in a nearby county, check these neighboring county court systems:

• Maricopa County to the north
• Pinal County to the northwest
• Cochise County to the east
• Santa Cruz County to the south