OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. For court records, use eAccess for Superior Court cases statewide.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Arizona Superior Court eAccess
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Arizona DPS
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Arizona

Arizona's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Arizona Supreme Court maintains court records through the eAccess system for Superior Court cases. AZDPS holds statewide criminal history — unusually for a state, the same agency handles both highway patrol and criminal-records functions. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Superior Court filings — are held at the county level.

Arizona has 15 counties, with Superior Courts in each one. Maricopa County (Phoenix) and Pima County (Tucson) together account for the majority of the state's population and caseload, and their Superior Courts run the largest case volumes. Each county has its own Clerk of the Superior Court, sheriff, recorder, and assessor maintaining separate records. eAccess provides good statewide coverage for Superior Court cases; Justice Court and Municipal Court records typically require contacting the local court directly.

Counties in Arizona

Arizona has 15 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. eAccess covers Superior Court cases, but Justice Court and Municipal Court records generally require contacting the local court. Older records may require an in-person visit. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026