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Pima Court Records | Free Public Search Online
Search Pima court records by choosing the right court first. Superior Court, Justice Court, Tucson City Court, Arizona Public Access, eAccess, Recorder records, and Sheriff records are separate systems. This page shows where to search, what details to enter, when fees apply, and when to call before visiting downtown Tucson.
Quick answer: For Pima Superior Court criminal, civil, family law, probate, guardianship, and marriage-license records, start with the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court Case Records page. For Justice Court traffic, DUI, eviction, small claims, and limited civil cases, use Pima County Consolidated Justice Court Case Search. For Tucson municipal cases, use Tucson City Court Defendant Search. For statewide case lookup, use Arizona Public Access; for certain paid Superior Court civil/criminal documents, use Arizona eAccess.
I Want To…
Pick the action that matches your situation. This avoids the common mistake of using Superior Court search for a Justice Court ticket or a Recorder search for a court docket.
Search a Superior Court case
Use for felony, civil, family law, probate, guardianship, and marriage-license case records.
Open Clerk RecordsFind traffic, eviction or small claims
Use Justice Court search for civil traffic, criminal/DUIs, evictions, small claims, and protective orders.
Open Justice SearchSearch Tucson City Court
Search by first/last name, docket number, or citation number for Tucson City Court defendant records.
Open Defendant SearchBuy or certify a document
Use Clerk, Justice Court records request, Agave Online, or eAccess depending on the case type.
Open eAccessWhich Pima Court Records Portal Should You Use?
Use this table before typing a name into any portal. It is the shortest path to the correct official source.
| Record you need | Official action | Search details to prepare | Important limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Court criminal, civil, family, probate, guardianship, marriage license | Use Clerk Case Records | Case number, party names, document title, filing year, division. | The Clerk says online information is not the official record and may not be current instantly. |
| Available Pima Superior Court public documents | Use Agave Online | Case number or party name. Search before the document-purchase cutoff if needed. | Agave notes documents must be purchased before 4:45 p.m. daily. |
| Traffic, criminal/DUI, eviction, small claims, protective order, limited civil | Use Justice Court Search | Name, case number, complaint number, citation, or court notice. | Justice Court cases are separate from Superior Court cases. |
| Tucson City Court defendant, docket or citation | Use Tucson Defendant Search | First/last name, 8-10 digit docket number, or citation number. | If the case does not appear, Tucson says to contact the court or file a public record request. |
| Statewide Arizona public case lookup | Use AZ Public Access | Name, court, case number, or available case details. | For Superior Court civil/criminal documents, Arizona points users to eAccess. |
| Paid Superior Court civil/criminal documents | Use Arizona eAccess | Case number or party details. | Civil/criminal cases generally start July 1, 2010; Pima criminal documents start July 1, 2015. |
| Deeds, mortgages, recorded documents | Use Pima County Recorder | Owner name, document number, recording date, property details. | Recorder documents are not court dockets. |
Pima Superior Court Records: What You Can Search
The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court says Public Records Services manages documents filed in Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, except Juvenile Court and Title 36 mental health case documents. The Clerk’s case-records page covers Criminal, Civil, Family Law, Probate and Guardianship, and Marriage License records.
Use Superior Court for
- Felony criminal case records
- Civil lawsuits filed in Superior Court
- Family law and divorce-related court records
- Probate and guardianship case records
- Marriage license case records
- Certified copies from the Clerk when required
Know before searching
- The Clerk says online case information is not the official court record.
- Allow about 3 business days after filing for document information to appear online.
- For Juvenile Court or Title 36 mental health documents, contact Juvenile Support Services.
- The Clerk does not provide public background checks.
Open the Clerk’s Case Records page
Start here to understand whether your document belongs to Superior Court records, Agave Online, eAccess, or a direct records request.
Search using the strongest identifier
Case number is best. If you only have a name, try exact spelling, business name, alternate spelling, and filing year.
Decide if you need a copy or certification
A visible docket or document preview may not satisfy an agency. Ask whether a plain copy, certified copy, or another official document type is required.
Pima County Justice Court Records: Traffic, DUI, Evictions and Small Claims
Pima County Justice Courts handle civil traffic issues, criminal/DUIs, evictions, small claims, and protective orders. Use the Justice Court case search for these records before trying Superior Court.
Traffic and criminal
Use the Justice Court search for civil traffic, criminal traffic, DUI, complaint numbers, and payment details when the case is in Justice Court.
Eviction and small claims
Justice Court is usually the right route for evictions and small claims. Use the official records request page if the docket is not enough.
Copy fees
The Justice Court records page lists copies at $0.50 per page and certification of any document at $33.00. Verify before ordering.
Tucson City Court Defendant Search and City Court Records
Use Tucson City Court for Tucson municipal defendant, citation, docket, daily calendar, fine, fee, and city-court record questions. Tucson City Court lists search by first name/last name, docket number, or citation number. Docket numbers are usually 8 to 10 digits.
Use this for
- Tucson City Court defendant records
- Tucson city citation or docket search
- Daily City Court calendar checks
- City court fine or fee payment questions
- Civil traffic citations issued by Tucson Police Department
City Court contact facts
Phone: 520-791-4216
Phone service: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., no weekend phone service
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: 103 E Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
Email: TCCWeb@courts.az.gov
Fees, Copy Rules and Timing Notes
Free search and official copies are different. A public lookup can help you find the case, but document purchase, certification, transcripts, copies, payment plans, or eAccess downloads may cost money.
| Action | Useful verified detail | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court newly filed documents | The Clerk says to allow 3 business days after a document is filed for document information to show online. | If urgent, call Public Records Services instead of waiting silently. |
| Agave Online purchase | Agave notes documents must be purchased before 4:45 p.m. daily. | Search and buy early in the day if you need same-day access. |
| Justice Court copies | Justice Court lists copies at $0.50 per page. | Estimate page count before ordering. |
| Justice Court certification | Justice Court lists certification of any document at $33.00. | Ask the receiving agency if certification is truly required. |
| eAccess documents | eAccess provides 24-hour access to view or download a purchased document. | Confirm the document is available before purchase. |
| Tucson City Court public service | The public services desk gives out the last number for service at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. | Do not arrive near closing if you need in-person help. |
How to Request Copies or Certified Pima Court Records
Do not ask vaguely for “everything.” Ask for the exact record. Specific requests are faster and less likely to produce the wrong document.
Identify the court
Write down Superior Court, Justice Court, Tucson City Court, Recorder, Sheriff, or another court named on your notice.
Collect search details
Prepare case number, docket number, citation number, party names, filing year, document title, and hearing date if known.
Choose copy type
Plain copy, certified copy, transcript, audio, minute entry, decree, judgment, sentence, marriage license, and background check are not the same.
Use the official records channel
Superior Court users should start with Clerk Case Records or Public Records Services. Justice Court users should use the online records request route. Tucson City Court users should contact City Court or use its public record process if the search does not show the case.
Pima Court Records Contacts
Call the right office with the right question. This table is for routing only; always verify current office hours and procedures on the official site before visiting.
| Office | Address | Phone / hours | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court | 110 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701-1317 | 520-724-3200 | Superior Court records, filings, marriage license records, copies, Clerk services. |
| Public Records Services | 110 W Congress St, Room 241, Tucson, AZ 85701-1317 | 520-724-3240; Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Superior Court public records and document questions. |
| Juvenile Support Services | 2225 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713-6201 | Use Clerk Case Records page contact route | Juvenile Court and Title 36 mental health case-document questions. |
| Pima County Consolidated Justice Court | 240 N Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 | 520-724-3171; site lists 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Traffic, DUI, evictions, small claims, protective orders, Justice Court copies. |
| Tucson City Court | 103 E Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 | 520-791-4216; phone service 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Tucson defendant search, city citations, city court records, daily calendar. |
| Pima County Recorder | 240 N Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 | 520-724-4350 | Recorded property documents, deeds, mortgages, and recorded land records. |
Checklist Before Visiting a Pima Court Office
Downtown court visits can fail if you arrive with the wrong case number, wrong court, wrong ID, wrong payment method, or too close to closing time.
Bring this
- Government-issued photo ID
- Case number, docket number, or citation number
- Party names and approximate filing year
- Copy of citation or court notice
- Payment method accepted by that court
- Agency instruction if certified copy is required
Check before you go
- Correct court location
- Current hours and holiday closures
- Whether the record is public
- Whether a records request is required
- Whether the document is available online
- Whether parking/security may delay you
Failed-visit warnings
- Arriving after the service cutoff
- Searching Tucson City Court case at Superior Court
- Expecting sealed or juvenile records to be public
- Paying before submitting fine-reduction proof
- Requesting “all records” instead of the exact document
- Forgetting receipt or confirmation number
Pima Court Records Map and Downtown Tucson Locations
Superior Court and the Clerk are centered around 110 W Congress Street. Justice Court and the Recorder are at 240 N Stone Avenue. Tucson City Court is at 103 E Alameda Street. These offices are close, but they are not interchangeable.
If Your Pima Court Record Search Fails
| Problem | Likely reason | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No Superior Court result | Wrong court, spelling issue, new filing, sealed case, older file, or Justice/City Court matter. | Try Justice Court and Tucson City Court, search by case number, then call Public Records Services. |
| Tucson City Court case does not appear | Wrong spelling, wrong docket/citation, not yet visible, or not in City Court. | Call 520-791-4216 or file a City Court public record request. |
| Document not available in eAccess | Wrong date range, restricted document, wrong case type, or non-covered court. | Use Clerk Case Records or call Public Records Services before buying again. |
| Payment page shows warning | Traffic/Justice Court payments can affect plea or responsibility status. | Read the court warning and submit any eligible proof before payment. |
| You need a background check | Court dockets are not full background checks. | Use the proper background-check authority; do not treat a docket as a complete criminal history. |
| Property document appears missing | Deeds and mortgages are Recorder records, not court cases. | Use the Pima County Recorder search route. |
What Pima Court Records May Not Show Online
Public access has limits. Juvenile, Title 36 mental health, sealed, confidential, adoption, protected victim information, sensitive personal identifiers, and restricted family or probate documents may not be visible online.
Pima Court Records: Short Answer for Google, Bing and Copilot
Pima court records are searched by court type. Use the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court for Superior Court criminal, civil, family law, probate, guardianship, and marriage-license records. Use Pima County Consolidated Justice Court for traffic, criminal/DUI, eviction, small claims, protective order, and limited civil cases. Use Tucson City Court Defendant Search for Tucson municipal cases. Use Arizona Public Access for statewide case lookup and eAccess for certain paid Superior Court civil/criminal documents.
Official Pima Court Records Sources
Pima Clerk Case Records
Superior Court records guidance for criminal, civil, family law, probate/guardianship, and marriage license case records.
Open Case RecordsAgave Online
Pima Clerk public document search for available court records and document purchase.
Open Agave OnlineClerk Fee Schedule
Official fee information for Clerk services and court-record-related charges.
Open Fee ScheduleJustice Court Case Search
Search Pima County Consolidated Justice Court cases.
Open Justice SearchJustice Records Request
Request Justice Court copies and see copy/certification fee details.
Request RecordsTucson City Court
Search city defendants, court dates, contacts, public services, and city court payment information.
Open City CourtArizona eAccess
Paid access to certain unrestricted Arizona Superior Court civil and criminal documents.
Open eAccessPima County Recorder
Use for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages, not court dockets.
Open RecorderPima Court Records FAQs
How do I search Pima court records online for free?
Start with the court that matches the case. Use Pima Clerk Case Records or Agave Online for Superior Court records, Pima County Justice Court Case Search for Justice Court records, Tucson City Court Defendant Search for Tucson municipal cases, and Arizona Public Access for statewide public case lookup.
What is the official Pima Superior Court records website?
The official Clerk of the Superior Court website is cosc.pima.gov. Its Case Records page explains access to Criminal, Civil, Family Law, Probate and Guardianship, and Marriage License case records.
Where do I search Pima County Justice Court records?
Use Pima County Consolidated Justice Court Case Search at jp.pima.gov for Justice Court traffic, criminal/DUI, eviction, small claims, protective order, and limited civil case information.
Where do I search Tucson City Court records?
Use Tucson City Court Defendant Search. You can search by first name and last name, docket number, or citation number. If the case does not appear, contact Tucson City Court at 520-791-4216 or file a public record request.
Is a Pima court docket the same as a background check?
No. A court docket is case information. The Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court says it does not provide background checks for public inquiries.
How do I get certified copies of Pima court records?
Contact the court that holds the record. For Superior Court records, start with the Clerk Case Records page or Public Records Services. For Justice Court records, use the online records request route. Confirm the current fee and whether certification is required before payment.
Why can’t I find a Pima court case online?
The case may be in another court, filed under a different spelling, recently filed, older than the online system, sealed, restricted, confidential, juvenile, or not a court record. Try the correct court route and call the records office if needed.
Are Pima divorce and marriage records online?
Marriage License and Family Law case records are handled by the Clerk of the Superior Court where publicly available. Some family records have access limits, so verify through the Clerk before ordering copies.
How much do Pima Justice Court record copies cost?
The Pima County Justice Court records request page lists copies at $0.50 per page and certification of any document at $33.00. Verify current fees on the official page before ordering.
Where are Pima property records searched?
Use the Pima County Recorder for recorded property documents such as deeds and mortgages. Recorder documents are not the same as court dockets.
What should I save after finding a Pima court record?
Save the court name, case number, citation number if any, party names, document title, search date, payment receipt, confirmation number, and the office phone or email you used.
Best Next Step
Do not start with a random public-records website. First decide the court: Superior Court for felony, civil, family law, probate, guardianship, and marriage-license records; Justice Court for traffic, DUI, eviction, small claims, protective order, and limited civil cases; Tucson City Court for Tucson municipal defendant or citation searches. For official use, call the record-holding court and confirm whether a certified copy is required before paying.
Official-source check completed July 14, 2026. Court portals, office hours, fee schedules, payment rules, copy access, and public-record procedures can change. Verify directly with the official court before relying on a record.