Yuma County Court Docket Information

Court dockets in Yuma County are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court Lynn Fazz and staff at the main courthouse in the city of Yuma. All felony criminal cases, family law matters such as divorce and custody, probate estates, and civil lawsuits over $10,000 go through Superior Court where complete docket records are maintained. The clerk's office is located at 250 W. 2nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85364, and provides public access to court dockets during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How to Search Court Dockets

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all public access requests for court dockets and case files. Call the office at 928-817-4210. The clerk can search by party name or case number and tell you what is in the file. If you need copies of specific documents from a case, they can process that request in person or by mail.

Free online access to court dockets is available through Arizona's statewide system at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess. This portal covers 177 courts across the state including all Yuma County courts. Search by name or case number to find cases. The results show case type, charges or claims, key dates, and status. Viewing basic docket information is free and does not require registration.

The screenshot below shows Arizona's statewide Public Access portal where you can search court dockets from all Arizona courts including Yuma County.

This portal provides free case lookups by name or case number and displays basic docket information for Superior Court and Justice Court cases across the state.

For document copies, standard fees apply. Copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $35 per document plus the copy fee. Certification adds an official stamp from the clerk proving the copy is authentic, which some agencies require. Postage is $8 if you need documents mailed to your address. You can pay with cash, credit card, check, or money order at the clerk's office.

What Court Dockets Contain

Criminal court dockets list all felony cases prosecuted in Yuma County. Charges include drug trafficking, theft, burglary, assault, fraud, and serious DUI offenses. The docket shows the defendant's name, charges filed, the prosecuting attorney, defense lawyer, all court dates, plea agreements, trial proceedings, and sentencing. Each entry is dated so you can see the timeline of events from arrest through final disposition. The docket also shows bond amounts, conditions of release, and whether the defendant is in custody or out on bail.

Civil case dockets cover lawsuits between parties. These include personal injury claims, contract disputes, property disagreements, business litigation, and foreclosure actions. The docket identifies who sued whom, the amount claimed, when papers were served, the defendant's response, all motions and hearings, and the final judgment or settlement. You can track a civil case through the docket to see what stage it is in and when hearings are scheduled.

Family law dockets include divorce petitions, legal separation, child custody modifications, child support enforcement, paternity cases, and protective orders. The docket lists both parties, filing date, temporary order hearings, mediation sessions, trial dates if contested, and final orders. Some family law details may be sealed to protect children's privacy, but basic docket information showing case status and hearing dates is generally public.

Probate dockets show estates of deceased persons and guardianship cases. The docket lists the person who died or needs a guardian, the personal representative or guardian appointed by the court, claims filed against the estate, inventories of property, and distribution orders. Conservatorship cases for managing finances of incapacitated adults also appear in probate court dockets with similar information about appointments, accountings, and court oversight.

Some cases are not public. Juvenile delinquency matters are confidential. Mental health proceedings are sealed. Adoption records cannot be accessed by the public. These cases will not appear in any public search even if you know they exist.

Justice Court Records

Yuma County has three Justice Courts. Precinct 1 in Yuma handles cases in the county seat and surrounding areas. Precinct 2 South County in San Luis serves the southern region. Precinct 3 Wellton covers the eastern part of the county. Justice Courts handle misdemeanor crimes, traffic tickets, civil cases up to $10,000, small claims up to $3,500, and evictions.

Each Justice Court keeps its own dockets and case files. You must contact the specific precinct where the case was filed to get records or information. Justice Court dockets show defendant or plaintiff names, case number, charges or claims, citation numbers for traffic cases, hearing dates, and dispositions such as guilty pleas, dismissals, or trial verdicts. Many Justice Court cases are resolved quickly through plea agreements or fine payments without going to trial.

The statewide portal at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess includes Justice Court cases, so you can search all three precincts at once rather than contacting each court separately. The online search shows which precinct handled the case, making it easier to know where to request copies if needed.

The Arizona Judicial Branch main homepage at azcourts.gov provides resources and information about all Arizona courts.

This site offers guidance on court procedures, forms, and links to court services across the state.

Requesting Court Documents

In-person requests are handled at the Clerk of Superior Court office at 250 W. 2nd Street in Yuma. Walk in during business hours. Provide the case number or party names. Tell the clerk which documents you want copied. They will retrieve the file and make copies for you. Pay the fees at the counter. You can usually get copies the same day if the file is in the courthouse.

For mail requests, write to Clerk of Superior Court, 250 W. 2nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. Include the case number, names of all parties, a list of documents needed, and your mailing address. Send a check or money order for the copy fees plus $8 postage. The clerk will process your request and mail the documents back to you. Processing time varies based on how busy the office is but usually takes two to three weeks.

Email the clerk at lfazz@courts.az.gov for general questions about how to request records or what fees apply. The clerk cannot send court documents by email for security reasons, but the staff can answer questions about procedures and tell you what information you need to provide with your request.

The eAccess system at eaccess.azcourts.gov lets you buy court documents online for $10 each as shown in the screenshot below.

Create an account with your email and credit card, search for the case, select which documents to download, pay and receive PDF copies immediately. This option costs more than getting copies from the clerk but is much faster if you need records right away.

Cities in Yuma County

Yuma County includes one qualifying city with population over 50,000:

• Yuma - Yuma Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and minor offenses within city limits

The city of Yuma operates its own Municipal Court separate from the county Superior Court and Justice Courts. For cases involving city laws or violations that occurred within Yuma city limits, check the Municipal Court first before searching county court dockets.

Note: Smaller communities like San Luis, Somerton, and Wellton do not have Municipal Courts and use the county Justice Court system for all local cases.

Nearby Counties

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

• Maricopa County to the northeast
• Pima County to the east
• Pinal County to the east
• La Paz County to the north

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.