Cochise County Public Records

Cochise County records encompass a wide range of court case documents, including criminal records, petitions, exhibits arrest records, etc. In Cochise County, public records are maintained by several county offices in both physical and digital formats. The Cochise County Superior Court, six Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, Sheriff’s Office, Clerk of Superior Court, Recorder’s Office, and Assessor’s Office all preserve different types of public records. These records can be accessed through various methods, including in-person visits, mail requests, online databases, and third-party websites.

Cochise County Court Records

Per Arizona’s Open Records law requirements and the Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123, court records in Arizona, including Cochise, are open to the public. While some limitations to this rule exist, generally members of the public have the right to inspect and copy them. Information that is not open to the public involves medical and mental health records, juvenile case records, details about the victims and witnesses, and information that is currently under investigation. Public availability restrictions also apply to expunged records and specific records with orders of protection. 

How to Access Cochise County Court Records Online

While you can use third-party websites and databases to access cases with unknown court or case numbers, it is important to note the information provided by these websites may not always be completely accurate and up-to-date. Other options for accessing Cochise County court records online include mail requests, in-person visits to the record custodian, and online lookup tools. 

You can search court records in Cochise County simply by using the Arizona Judicial Branch’s Public Access Case Lookup Tool. Please note that including the last name or business name is mandatory to conduct the search. If you need more exact results, then you should also try including the first name.

You can also request various court records (e.g. marriage licenses, criminal records,  probate case records, civil case records, and some naturalization records information dating from February 1881 to the present) from the Clerk’s office. You should download and complete the Request For Court Records Form that will need to be sent to the following address with your name, address, and contact details (email or phone):


Clerk of Superior Court

Attention: Research

P.O. Drawer CK

Bisbee, AZ 85603 

If you prefer the online request method, use the Online Records Request Form and mention the type of record you are looking for, along with a date estimate and the names of both parties. If you know the case number, please include that as well to facilitate the process.

Civil Court Records in Cochise County

Civil case records include personal injury claims, fraud records, property damage claims, records of evictions, money disputes, contract breach records, etc. There are three main ways to request this type of record: 

  • Requesting from the Clerk of the Superior Court in person
  • Mailing
  • Using the online eAccess service and the Online Records Request Form 

You can also use the Public Access Case Lookup Tool by the Arizona Judicial Branch to request cases within the wider state of Arizona, including Cochise County. Make sure to specify that you’re looking for records within the court as Cochise County Superior Court, and then input more search details (e.g. last name, first name, and date of birth). 

Probate Court Records in Cochise County 

Probate court records encompass guardianship and conservatorship (including termination), adult adoption, estate and trust administration, small estate transfers, will validation, trust disputes, etc. 

The Cochise Superior Court has the responsibility of overseeing probate matters in the county, and the Clerk of the Superior Court’s Office is the custodian of these records. If you want to request copies of probate records, there are three main methods you can use: in-person visits, mail requests, or online submissions via the records request form. 

If you need more information, contact the Clerk of Superior Court’s office at 100 Quality Hill Road in Bisbee. This court is the main point of contact for all probate record requests in Cochise County.

Courts in Cochise County 

Cochise County’s court system has three main levels. The Superior Court is the county’s general jurisdiction trial court and has six divisions across Bisbee and Sierra Vista. This court handles serious cases (e.g. major criminal matters, serious civil disputes, probate matters, appeals from lower courts, etc.).

There are six Justice Courts that support the Superior Court. Each of these Justice Courts is presided over by a justice of the peace elected to a four-year term. These courts, located in Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Sierra Vista, and Bowie, handle traffic cases, minor criminal matters, and civil cases up to $10,000. 

Cochise County also has several Municipal Courts. These courts deal with local ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and some misdemeanors. 

Criminal Records in Cochise County

If you need to request a criminal record in Cochise County, you should contact the County Sheriff’s Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or the FBI.

Criminal record requests are processed through The Cochise County Sheriff’s administrative office. You can request criminal records either in person or by mail. You can also do so by using the Public Records Inspection and Copy Request Form.

According to Arizona Revised Statutes §41-1750, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the main repository for criminal records at the state level in Arizona. This entity provides any interested parties with a fingerprint-based criminal record review process. You can obtain the fingerprint card from the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office or any city police department providing fingerprinting services. Then, address your query to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Cochise County Arrest Records 

Cochise County arrest records contain details about a person’s arrest, alleged crime, and arrest outcome without indicating guilt, while criminal records provide a complete account of a person’s criminal history. Arrest records generally stay on a person’s record indefinitely if no action is taken to modify them. 

To remove arrest information, methods such as expungement, setting aside a conviction, or sealing records are used. If no charges were filed, the case resulted in a not-guilty verdict or dismissal, or the individual completed all sentence requirements, the individual has the right to seek expungement of their Cochise County arrest records.

In Cochise County, arrest warrants also do not expire and remain active until the named individual is apprehended or the court takes action to quash or recall the warrant.

Vital Records

In Cochise, the methods for obtaining birth and death certificates are quite different from requesting marriage and divorce records. 

Birth and Death Certificates 

In Cochise, Birth and Death Certificates are available at any Health and Social Services location. They offer same-day services at Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Benson, and Willcox locations. If you prefer mailing your request, you should mail it to the Sierra Vista or Bisbee locations. Keep in mind that no hospital will mail you a birth certificate and that you should apply at the Vital Records office only three weeks after the birth of the child. Also, remember that birth and death certificates in Cochise are confidential, as Arizona is not an open record state. Here are the links to the applications:

Note that identification or a notarized signature is mandatory in the process. If you decide to apply in person at the drop-off locations, you need to provide one of the valid government-issued photo IDs. If you choose to apply via mail or through the VitalChek online portal, you will need to submit a copy of your valid ID or provide a notarized signature. 

Cochise County Marriage and Divorce Records

If you need to request marriage records, you should do so at the county clerk’s office by providing the necessary information and paying the fees. In Cochise, you can obtain divorce records from the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court. 

To initiate a request, call the court self-help center at (520) 432-8513 or email them [email protected]. You can also visit the Clerk’s office at 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, AZ 85603. For mailed requests, payment must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order. Note that Cochise also offers online access to these records through the Public Access Case Lookup page. 

County Property Records in Cochise

To access Cochise County property records, visit the Cochise County Treasurer’s website and use the “Parcel Inquiry” application. You can search by property address or parcel number to view detailed property tax information, including tax bills, payment history, and current amounts due. If you don’t know the parcel number, you can use the “Search by Property” option on the Cochise County Assessor’s website. Once you have the parcel number, you can easily obtain important property tax details through the Parcel Inquiry system. 

Accessing Cochise County Public Records Online

The Arizona Judicial Branch’s Public Access Case Lookup tool provides court case information for Cochise County Superior Court and other courts in the state. For property records, the Cochise County Treasurer’s website features a “Parcel Inquiry” application, allowing searches by address or parcel number. The Cochise County Assessor’s website offers a “Search by Property” option to find parcel numbers. Vital records, including birth and death certificates, can be requested online through the VitalChek platform. The Clerk of Superior Court provides an Online Records Request Form for various court records (e.g. marriage licenses and criminal records). Additionally, the county’s eAccess service facilitates online access to certain court documents. 

Address and Contact Information 

Court/Entity Address Address Phone Number  Website
Cochise County Superior Court – Bisbee  100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (520) 432-8540 Website
Cochise County Superior Court – Sierra Vista 100 Colonia De Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 803-3060 Website
Clerk of the Superior Court 100 Quality Hill Road, P.O. Box CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (520) 432-8600 Website
Cochise County Assessor’s Office 1415 Melody Lane, Building B, P.O. Box 168, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (520) 432-8650 Website