Pinal County Court Docket Information

Pinal County is Arizona's third-largest county by population, located between the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas with major communities in Casa Grande, Apache Junction, and San Tan Valley. Court dockets in Pinal County are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Florence and by six Justice Court precincts throughout the county, with online access available through electronic forms and the statewide portal for searching case information about civil, criminal, family, and probate matters filed in Pinal County courts since records began digitization.

Clerk of Superior Court

Rebecca Padilla serves as the Clerk of Superior Court for Pinal County. The main courthouse is at 971 North Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, in Florence, AZ 85132. Phone numbers are 520-509-3555 or toll-free at 888-431-1311. The clerk's office maintains all Superior Court records including felony cases, civil cases over $10,000, family law matters, probate proceedings, and appeals from lower courts. Staff can help you find cases and request copies of documents from court dockets.

The official Clerk of Superior Court website is coscpinalcountyaz.gov, where you can find information about court services, hours, and contact details for satellite offices. Pinal County has courthouse locations in Florence, Casa Grande, San Tan Valley, Maricopa, Apache Junction, and Coolidge to serve different areas of the county. Each location provides access to court records but the main file storage is in Florence.

To request copies of court dockets and documents, use the online form at pinalcountyaz-services.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/56916, which is the electronic records request system for Pinal County Superior Court. The image below shows the records request page where you fill out the form with case details and contact information to get copies of court records.

After you submit the form, the clerk's office will search for the records and contact you with a cost estimate. You can then pay online and receive the documents by mail or email. This system is faster than mailing a written request.

Justice Courts

Pinal County has six Justice Court precincts that handle misdemeanors, civil cases up to $10,000, small claims, evictions, and traffic matters. The precincts are Pioneer Justice Court in San Tan Valley, Casa Grande Justice Court, Central Pinal Justice Court in Coolidge, Western Pinal Justice Court in Maricopa, Copper Corridor Justice Court in Superior, and Apache Junction Justice Court. Each precinct keeps its own court dockets and records.

Information about all Justice Courts is available at pinalcourtsaz.gov/199/Courts, a directory page that lists contact information and locations for each Justice Court precinct. The screenshot below shows the Justice Courts list with phone numbers, addresses, and links to each court's page.

To search Justice Court dockets, you can use the statewide Public Access portal at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess or contact the specific precinct where your case was filed. Each Justice Court has walk-in hours for viewing records and requesting copies.

The Pioneer Justice Court in San Tan Valley serves the unincorporated community of San Tan Valley and surrounding areas. This is the busiest Justice Court in Pinal County due to population growth in the east valley. Cases filed in this precinct include traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and civil disputes for residents who live in the Pioneer precinct boundaries.

You can find all court office locations at pinalcourtsaz.gov/291/Office-LocationsContacts, which lists addresses, phone numbers, and hours for Superior Court and all Justice Court locations. This page includes maps and directions to each courthouse.

The locations page helps you find the right courthouse for your needs whether you are filing a case, viewing records, or attending a hearing. Hours vary by location so check the website before visiting.

Request Methods

Online requests use the electronic form linked above. This is the fastest way to get records. Fill out the form with the case number, party names, and which documents you need. The clerk will email you a cost estimate. Pay online by credit card. Receive the records by email as PDFs or by mail as paper copies. Most requests are processed within a few business days.

In-person requests are made at any courthouse location during business hours. The main Florence courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring a valid ID. Tell staff which case you need and what documents you want. They will search the files and provide copies while you wait if the case is readily available. Payment is due at the time of service. You can pay by cash, check, or card.

Mail requests go to Clerk of Superior Court, P.O. Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132. Include the case number, party names, a list of documents needed, and your return mailing address. Send payment by check or money order for the copy fees plus $8 for postage. Processing takes several weeks. Mail requests are slower than the online form but may be needed if you do not have internet access.

Phone requests are limited. You can call 520-509-3555 for general information about hours, locations, and fees. The clerk cannot search for specific cases or provide detailed case information over the phone. For case-specific questions, use the online form or visit in person. Email requests for government agencies can be sent to PinalRecordsReq@courts.az.gov. This email is only for official government use, not for public requests.

Fees

Copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $35 per document plus the per-page fee. Research fees are $30 to $35 per year searched when the clerk must look through old files not in the computer. Shipping and handling is $8 for mailed records. If you pick up records in person, no mailing fee applies. Payment methods include cash, check, money order, and credit card. Online payments are processed through the Point and Pay system at client.pointandpay.net/recurring/PinalCountySuperiorCourtAZ. This portal lets you pay for court records, filing fees, and other charges online with a credit card or electronic check.

What Cases Are in the Docket

Superior Court dockets include criminal felonies, civil lawsuits over $10,000, divorce and family law cases, probate of estates, and juvenile matters. Each docket entry shows the case number, parties, case type, filing date, and all subsequent court events with dates and outcomes. You can track a case through the docket to see hearings, motions, rulings, and final dispositions. Criminal dockets show the charges, the defendant's attorney, plea agreements, trial dates, and sentencing if convicted.

Civil dockets list the plaintiff, defendant, the type of claim such as breach of contract or personal injury, all filings by both sides, hearing dates, and the judgment. Family law dockets cover divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, and protective orders. The docket shows both parties, temporary order hearings, mediation dates, trial settings, and the final decree. Probate dockets appear when someone dies and their estate goes through court to distribute property to heirs.

Justice Court dockets have misdemeanors like DUI, shoplifting, and assault. Traffic violations show up in Justice Court dockets. Civil cases under $10,000 and small claims under $3,500 are also in Justice Court. The docket shows the charges or claim, court dates, and the outcome such as guilty plea, dismissal, or judgment for the plaintiff.

Nearby Counties

Pinal County borders several other counties. If your case was filed elsewhere, check these neighboring county court systems:

• Maricopa County to the north and west
• Pima County to the south
• Gila County to the northeast
• Graham County to the east
• Cochise County to the southeast