Lake Havasu City Court Records

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and city ordinance cases within Lake Havasu City limits in Mohave County. You can search Lake Havasu City court records through online portals or contact the court office. For felony cases and major civil matters, residents use Mohave County Superior Court.

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court hears Class 1 misdemeanors with maximum penalties of six months jail and twenty five hundred dollar fines. The court also handles traffic cases and violations of city ordinances. Lake Havasu City is in Mohave County in western Arizona along the Colorado River. The city is known for the relocated London Bridge. The court does not have jurisdiction over felony cases or large civil cases. Those matters are filed in Mohave County Superior Court which has an office in Lake Havasu City. For smaller civil cases, you may use Mohave County Justice Court. Some civil matters may need to be filed in Justice Court based on the type of claim or where parties live. The clerk can tell you which court to use for your case. Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Contact the court for current location, phone number, and hours. The court operates as part of the city government structure and is located in a city building near other municipal offices.

Search Court Records

Lake Havasu City court records are available through the Arizona Public Access portal at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess. This free statewide search covers Municipal Court cases from Lake Havasu City. Search by party name or case number to find case information. The system lets you search without a log in and shows basic case details like charges, filing dates, and scheduled court dates. You can search as much as you want at no cost. For specific questions about Lake Havasu City cases, contact the Municipal Court office directly. Staff can help you locate cases and request copies of documents. Check the city website for court contact information and services. The court is open weekdays from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon. When requesting records, provide the case number if available. If not, give all party names and the approximate filing date. This helps staff find the correct case file. Adding details like birth dates or middle names helps make sure they find the right person.

Fees

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court follows Arizona standard fee schedules. The minimum clerk fee is seventeen dollars per case. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certification adds seventeen dollars. These are typical fees for limited jurisdiction courts in Arizona. For large files, copy costs can add up. Ask the clerk how many pages are in a file before you order copies. Some courts let you view files in person at no charge. This lets you see what is in the file before paying for copies. Payment can be made in person by cash, check, money order, or credit card. Some payments may be available online. Contact the court for current payment options. Many courts now offer online payment systems through city websites. Note that fees may change, so verify current costs with the court before requesting services or filing documents.

County Court Records

Lake Havasu City is in Mohave County. For felonies, civil cases over ten thousand dollars, family law, probate, and juvenile matters, use Mohave County Superior Court. The main Superior Court courthouse is in Kingman, but there is also a Superior Court office in Lake Havasu City. Mohave County covers a large area, so some court hearings may happen in different locations. Family law cases including divorce, child custody, and child support go to Superior Court. Probate matters like estates and guardianships also go to Superior Court. Felony crimes include serious offenses like aggravated assault, drug trafficking, burglary, and theft over one thousand dollars. All felony cases start with an initial appearance in Superior Court. Justice Courts in Mohave County handle small civil cases under ten thousand dollars and some preliminary criminal hearings. Contact Mohave County Superior Court to find out which courthouse location serves your needs.