Pinal County Public Records

In Pinal County, Arizona, the Superior Court, the Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, the Recorder’s Office, the Assessor’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, and other entities maintain different types of public records in various formats, including physical and digital.

Pinal County Court Records

In Pinal County, court records involve important public documents that contain key details about cases and legal processes in the county. They serve the crucial purpose of establishing and maintaining transparency in the judicial system and supplying the citizens with the information they need for effective decision-making.

Pinal court records encompass numerous types of documents, including but not limited to:

  • Court orders
  • Summaries of cases
  • Judgments
  • Filings

Are Court Records Accessible to the Public in Pinal County?

Per Arizona Public Records Law, court records in Arizona, including Pinal County, are available for access to the members of the public. However, there are some situations where the rule of public accessibility does not apply:

  • The document is legally classified as confidential and shielded from public scrutiny.
  • It contains information that impacts an individual’s right to privacy.
  • Releasing this record would be detrimental to the state’s interests.

Here are some types of court records that cannot be openly accessed by members of the public in Pinal County.

  • Confidential attorney-client communications and spousal privilege.
  • Proprietary business data and trade secrets.
  • Juvenile court records that involve delinquency or dependency.
  • Sealed or expunged legal documents.
  • Adoption case files and related information.
  • Psychiatric and mental health treatment records.
  • Court documents detailing sexual assault and domestic violence victims.

Courts in Pinal County

Courts in Pinal County include:

  1. Superior Court: General jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, civil cases exceeding $10,000, family law, probate, and juvenile matters.

Main Office:
971 N Jason Lopez Circle, Building A
Florence, AZ 85132
Phone: (520) 866-5600

Satellite Offices:

  • Apache Junction: 575 N Idaho Road, Suite 515, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
  • Casa Grande: 820 E. Cottonwood Lane, Bldg. F1, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
  • San Tan Valley: 31505 N Schnepf Road Suite 200, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
  • Maricopa: 19955 N. Wilson Avenue, Suite 200, Maricopa, AZ 85139

 

  1. Justice Courts: Six precincts that take care of civil cases up to $10,000, misdemeanors, petty offenses, criminal traffic cases, evictions, and orders of protection.

Notable Justice Courts:

  1. Municipal Courts: Nine city-specific courts that have limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and minor civil cases.

Examples:

Appeals from Justice Courts, except small claims, go to the Pinal County Superior Court.

Civil Court Records

If you are looking for civil court records in Pinal, you can request them from the Clerk of the Superior Court. These records generally include case filings for non-criminal matters, including contract disputes, property-related cases, personal injury incidents, etc.

You can access Pinal County civil court records online through the Public Access to Court Information portal, which belongs to the Arizona Judicial Branch. Alternatively, you can use the eAccess platform.

You can also electronically submit a completed Request for Court Records Form or send a written request by mail to obtain your intended copies. If you prefer the mailing method, then here is the address information:

Clerk of Superior Court
P.O. Box 2730
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 509-3555

Document copies cost 50 cents per page. However, there is an additional $30 fee per document for certification plus $7 for shipping. Moreover, in case you don’t have the required details to initiate the search process, you might have to pay an additional $30 per year. You can avoid this search fee by making use of an online search platform where you can find the necessary case details you need to facilitate the search process.

Probate Court Records

The Pinal County Superior Court is the main entity responsible for hearing probate matters. These include estate administration cases, wills, guardianships, trusts, conservatorships, etc.

The Clerk of the Superior Court is responsible for preserving probate records in Pinal. If you would like to access Pinal County probate records, simply complete the Request for Court Records Form and then send it electronically. You can also send a written request with the relevant case details to:

Clerk of Superior Court
P.O. Box 2730
Florence, AZ 85132

While there is a 50-cent fee per page for document copies, certification fees reach $30 per document. There is also an additional fee for shipping and handling of mail requests, which is $7. Similar to civil court records, there is a $30 fee per year in case you do not have enough details about the case which could have facilitated the search.

Criminal Records in Pinal County

Criminal records in Pinal County detail an individual’s criminal history within the jurisdiction. The Criminal History Records Section of the Arizona Department of Public Safety is the primary source for obtaining criminal records in the state. To access this information, authorized entities must provide the subject’s fingerprints. These fingerprints are collected by local or state law enforcement agencies.

To access criminal records in Pinal County, use any of the options below:

  1. Online portals:
  1. Direct request to the Clerk of the Superior Court:
    1. Submit the Request for Court Records Form electronically
    2. Or send a written request to:

      Clerk of Superior CourtO. Box 2730Florence, AZ 85132Phone: (520) 509-3555

For residents who seek their own criminal history check, the process looks like this:

  • Contacting the Criminal History Records Section
  • Submitting a filled-out contact information form
  • Providing a fingerprint card (obtainable at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office)
  • Mailing these documents to the Arizona Department of Public Safety in Phoenix

 

The Pinal County Sherif’s Office also offers access to criminal records through:

In-person viewing of public records is free of charge at the Sheriff’s Office, but you need to make an appointment.

Arrest Records in Pinal County

You can access arrest records in Pinal County, Arizona through several methods.

Official Sources

  1. Pinal County Sheriff’s Office: The PCSO provides an inmate search website where you can find information about current inmates and recent arrests.
  2. Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS): This agency maintains arrest and criminal records for the entire state, including Pinal County.
  3. Arizona Judicial Branch: Their case lookup system allows public access to court records, which may include arrest information.

Free Resources

  • Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster: This regularly updated list provides information on current inmates in Pinal County.
  • Third-party websites: Some websites aggregate public records, including arrest information. But note that the accuracy may vary, so you need to always check this information against official sources.

Vital Records in Pinal County

The process of obtaining birth and death records in Pinal County differs significantly from the process of accessing marriage and divorce records.

Birth and Death Records

The Pinal County Public Health Department maintains and manages birth and death records. These are closed records and are accessible only to eligible individuals (e.g. the registrant, immediate family members, guardians, or attorneys).

To request birth or death certificates:

  1. Complete the appropriate application form (Birth Certificate or Death Certificate)
  2. Pay a $20 fee per certificate
  3. Provide a copy of valid ID and proof of eligibility
  4. Submit in person or by mail to one of the following offices:
  • Casa Grande Vital Records (in-person only)
  • Florence Vital Records (mail only)
  • Maricopa Vital Records (in-person only)
  • San Tan Valley Vital Records

You can also submit requests to the State Bureau of Vital Records in Phoenix.

Marriage Records

The Clerk of the Pinal County Superior Court is the main legal entity responsible for maintaining marriage records. You can make requests in person or by mail.

For in-person requests:

  • Visit any clerk’s office location
  • Provide names of the couple, date of marriage, and birthdates
  • Pay $30 for a certified abstract copy or $0.50 for a photocopy

For mail requests:

  • Send a written request with the required information
  • Include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope
  • Mail to the Clerk of the Superior Court in Florence

Divorce Records

Divorce records are also maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court. You can make requests electronically or by mail.

For electronic requests:

For mail requests:

  • Include the Request for Court Records Form
  • Enclose payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope
  • Mail to the Clerk of Superior Court in Florence

Fees: $0.50 per page, $30 for certification per document, $7 for shipping and handling.

Property Records in Pinal County

Property records in Pinal County are managed by two primary offices:

Pinal County Recorder’s Office:

  • Maintains legal documentation about land ownership
  • Offers online access through the Official Records Search
  • Provides in-person, mail, phone, and email request options
  • Located at 31 North Pinal Street, Building E, Florence, AZ 85132
  • Contact: (520) 866-6830 or [email protected]
  • Fees: $1 per page, $3 for certification per document

Pinal County Assessor’s Office:

  • Handles property tax and valuation information
  • Offers online searches via the Parcel Search portal
  • The main office is in Florence, with satellite offices in Casa Grande, Maricopa, Apache Junction, and San Tan Valley
  • Contact: (520) 866-6361 (main office)

Accessing Public Records of Pinal County Online

Court records in Pinal County can be accessed through the Arizona Judicial Branch’s Public Access to Court Information portal or the eAccess platform. The Clerk of the Superior Court also accepts electronic submissions of the Request for Court Records Form or written requests by mail. For property records, the Pinal County Recorder’s Office provides an online Official Records Search and accepts in-person, mail, phone, and email requests. Vital records such as birth and death certificates can be obtained from the Pinal County Public Health Department via in-person or mail requests, while marriage and divorce records are available through the Clerk of the Superior Court. Criminal history information can be requested from the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Criminal History Records Section. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office offers an inmate search website for arrest records and maintains a Public Records Center for online requests.

Address and Contact Information

 

Pinal County Legal Entity Address Information Phone Number Website Link
Pinal County Superior Court 971 N Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence, AZ 85132 (520) 866-5600 Website
Pioneer Justice Court (JP1) 3675 E Hunt Highway, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 480-380-7312 Website
Casa Grande Justice Court (JP2) 820 E Cottonwood Lane, Casa Grande, AZ 85122  520-866-7475 Website
Central Pinal Justice Court (JP3) 119 W Central Avenue, Coolidge, AZ 85128 520-866-7900 Website
Western Pinal Justice Court (JP4) 19955 N Wilson Avenue, Maricopa, AZ 85139 520-866-3999 Website
Apache Junction Justice Court (JP6) 575 N Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 480-982-2921 Website
Clerk of Superior Court P.O. Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132 (520) 509-3555 Website
Pinal County Recorder’s Office 31 North Pinal Street, Building E, Florence, AZ 85132 (520) 866-6830 Website
Pinal County Assessor’s Office 31 North Pinal Street, Building E, Florence, AZ 85132 (520) 866-6361 Website