Pinal County Court Records

Pinal County court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and Justice Courts throughout the county. The Superior Court in Florence handles felony cases, large civil cases over ten thousand dollars, family law matters, probate, and juvenile cases. Justice Courts handle misdemeanors, small claims under thirty five hundred dollars, and civil cases up to ten thousand dollars in their respective precincts. You can search Pinal County court records online through state portals or contact the clerk office for specific case information. Most court records in Arizona are public under state law unless sealed by court order for privacy or safety reasons.

Pinal County Superior Court

Pinal County Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction located in Florence. The Clerk of Superior Court office maintains all case files for felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding ten thousand dollars, family law matters including divorce and custody disputes, probate cases for estates and guardianships, and juvenile delinquency proceedings. You can contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 520-866-5300 during business hours Monday through Friday from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon for information about cases and to request copies of court documents. The clerk's office is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Superior Court handles the most serious types of cases in the county including all felony prosecutions, large civil lawsuits, divorces, child custody matters, adoptions, wills and estates, and cases involving minors accused of crimes. These cases cannot be filed in Justice Courts or Municipal Courts which have limited jurisdiction over less serious matters. The Superior Court serves all residents of Pinal County regardless of which city or town they live in. If you are charged with a felony anywhere in the county, your case goes to Superior Court in Florence.

Civil cases over ten thousand dollars must be filed in Superior Court. Family law cases like divorce, legal separation, paternity, and custody can only be filed in Superior Court. Probate matters for estates, conservatorships, and guardianships are handled exclusively by Superior Court. The court has multiple judges who hear different types of cases. Some judges focus on criminal cases while others handle civil or family matters. When you file a case, it gets assigned to a judge based on the case type and the court's assignment system. You can find out which judge is assigned to your case by checking online or calling the clerk's office with your case number.

Justice Courts

Pinal County has Justice Courts in various precincts throughout the county. These courts handle misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims up to thirty five hundred dollars, civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, evictions, and orders of protection. Justice Courts serve specific geographic areas within the county. Contact the Justice Court in your precinct for case information. Each Justice Court has its own clerk's office that maintains case files for that precinct. If you are unsure which Justice Court has jurisdiction over your case, check your citation or summons to see which court issued it. You can also call any Justice Court and they can tell you which precinct covers your address. Justice Courts use the same online search system as Superior Court so you can find Justice Court cases through the statewide public access portal. Small claims.

Search Court Records

Pinal County court records are available through the Arizona Public Access portal at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess. This free statewide search covers Superior Court and Justice Court cases from Pinal County. Search by party name or case number to find case details, charges, court dates, and case status. The system updates daily with new case filings and court actions. You can search from any device without creating an account. The online search provides case summary information but not actual document images in most cases. For copies of specific court documents like complaints, answers, motions, orders, or judgments, you need to request them from the Clerk of Court office and pay applicable fees. Some courts offer document viewing in person for free before you order copies so you only pay for the pages you actually need. For specific questions about Pinal County cases, contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 520-866-5300. Staff can help locate cases and explain procedures for obtaining copies of documents. When calling, have your case number ready. If you do not know the case number, provide all party names and the approximate date the case was filed. The clerk can search by name but it takes longer than searching by case number. Provide as much information as possible to help staff locate the correct case quickly. Court staff cannot give legal advice but they can answer questions about court procedures, filing requirements, and how to get copies of public records. Check county website for hours.

Court Fees

Pinal County Superior Court fees follow the Arizona standard schedule. Initial civil filings cost one hundred eighty eight dollars. Family law filings cost one hundred forty nine dollars. Answer and appearance fees vary by case type. Criminal cases do not have filing fees as the state brings the prosecution. Copy fees are fifty cents per page for regular copies. Certified copies add thirty to thirty five dollars for the certification depending on the document type. These fees help fund court operations including judge and staff salaries, courthouse maintenance, and technology systems that make online filing and case search possible. Fee schedules are set by the Arizona Legislature and Supreme Court with some variation allowed at the county level. Justice Court fees are lower than Superior Court. Small claims filing costs range from forty to one hundred fourteen dollars depending on the claim amount. Civil cases under ten thousand dollars cost less than Superior Court civil filings. Traffic and misdemeanor cases have various fees depending on the offense. Contact the Justice Court in your precinct for current fee information. Payment can be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card at most courts. Some courts accept online payments for fines and fees. If you cannot afford filing fees, you may request a fee deferral or waiver by completing the proper forms and showing proof of your income and expenses. Verify fees before filing.