| Clerk of Superior Court | Cochise County Clerk of the Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Bisbee: 100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (mail: P.O. Box CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603). Sierra Vista: 100 Colonia de Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 |
| Phone | Bisbee: (520) 432-8600. Sierra Vista: (520) 803-3060 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (both offices) |
| Earliest records noted | 1881 |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page |
| Certified copy fee | $30.00 statutory certification fee per document, plus $0.50 per page; most county clerks post $35.00 |
Cochise County, in Arizona's southeast corner along the Mexican border, keeps its Superior Court records with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county seat of Bisbee, with a second office in Sierra Vista, the county's largest city. The clerk maintains civil, domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, and probate case files, issues marriage licenses, and accepts passport applications. Its research unit holds an unusually deep archive: the office says it can supply criminal records, marriage licenses, divorce and civil case files, probate and guardianship records, and certain naturalization records dating from February 1881 to the present.
For online lookups the county relies on the Arizona Judicial Branch's two statewide tools. The free Public Access to Court Case Information portal shows case histories, and the eAccess portal provides document images; the clerk's copies page notes that case documents are available through eAccess for a one-time fee of $10. Copies and certified copies from the clerk itself are ordered through an online request form, in person, or by mail, and the office does not accept requests by telephone or fax.
Cochise County has six justice courts — Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Bowie, and Sierra Vista — that handle misdemeanors, DUIs, evictions, small claims, and traffic. The county's court administration is explicit that requests for justice-court records must go to the justice court directly, not to the Superior Court clerk.
Search Cochise County court records online
Clerk of Superior Court
Cochise County Clerk of the Superior Court
- Cost
- Free case search through the statewide portal; copy and certification fees quoted by the research unit before processing; no charge for Arizona state, county, or local government requests
- Coverage
- Superior Court civil, domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, and probate records for Cochise County, with archived records back to 1881; offices in Bisbee and Sierra Vista
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The clerk's page links to the statewide Public Access portal and eAccess for online case lookup. Copy requests are quoted individually by the research unit and must be paid by cashier's check, money order, or online payment; personal checks are not accepted. Verified 2026-09-13.
Other courts
Cochise County Justice Courts
- Cost
- $0.50 per page for copies; $33.00 research fee for name searches; $33.00 per certification; viewing a file in person with a case number is free
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, DUIs, evictions, small claims, orders of protection, and civil and criminal traffic for the Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Bowie, and Sierra Vista justice courts
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
County justice-court page, not a case search; it links to the Limited Jurisdiction Courts Records Search Policy and request form. Requests must be made in person or in writing on the Request for Court Records form and are completed within 7 to 10 working days. Verified 2026-09-13.
What is available online
Cochise County does not host its own case search. The clerk links to the Arizona Judicial Branch's Public Access to Court Case Information portal for free case histories and to eAccess for document images, noting that case documents are available through eAccess for a one-time fee of $10. The clerk's own research unit fills copy orders from an archive that reaches back to February 1881, so older divorces, probates, and criminal cases that never appear online can still be located on request. Justice-court case histories for participating precincts also appear in the statewide portal; the justice courts' written policy directs the public there before ordering a paid search.
Which clerk has your record
In Arizona, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Arizona page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court (one per county) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil cases above the justice-court jurisdictional limit | Clerk of the Superior Court of the county |
| Justice Courts | Misdemeanors; Civil cases up to the justice-court limit; Evictions and small claims | Clerk of the individual justice court precinct |
| Municipal Courts | Misdemeanors and petty offenses within city limits; City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Cochise County clerk offices
Bisbee: 100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (mail: P.O. Box CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603). Sierra Vista: 100 Colonia de Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone: Bisbee: (520) 432-8600. Sierra Vista: (520) 803-3060
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (both offices)
Online. Submit the clerk's Online Records Request Form describing the type of record, the names of both parties, and an approximate date. The research unit replies by email or phone with an estimated completion time and the cost of the search, which is paid through the county's Point & Pay system before the request is processed.
In person. Visit either clerk's office (Bisbee or Sierra Vista), Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and complete a Request for Court Records Form at the counter.
By mail. Download the Request for Court Records Form and send it to: Clerk of Superior Court, Attention: Research, P.O. Drawer CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Payment must be by cashier's check or money order; personal checks are not accepted, and the office does not take requests by telephone or fax.
Fees. The clerk quotes each order individually. Arizona state, county, and local government offices are not charged. For justice-court records, the Limited Jurisdiction Courts policy sets copies at $0.50 per page, a $33.00 research fee for each name search (up to three names or three cases), and $33.00 per certification.
Justice court records. Use the Justice Court Request for Court Records form and deliver it in person or in writing to the precinct (Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Bowie, or Sierra Vista) that handled the case; telephone requests are not accepted, and requests are completed within 7 to 10 working days.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Arizona |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page |
| Certified copy | $30.00 statutory certification fee per document, plus $0.50 per page; most county clerks post $35.00 |
A.R.S. § 12-284 sets the Superior Court clerk's base fees at $0.50 per page for copies (Class F) and $30.00 for a certificate of correctness or document certification (Class E), and states that copy fees are separate from certification fees. Counties add authorized surcharges, so posted county schedules commonly show $35.00 per certification and an $8.00 postage-and-handling charge (Mohave, Coconino, Yavapai, Apache); Navajo County posts $30.00. Justice courts use a separate limited-jurisdiction schedule (typically $0.50 per page and $33.00 per certification). Confirm the total with the specific clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Arizona court records are presumed open under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123, which sets the general rule that records of the Judicial Department are available for public inspection unless a specific confidentiality interest outweighs that presumption. Several categories will not appear in a public search:
The Arizona guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How far back do Cochise County Superior Court records go?
The clerk's research unit says it can supply criminal, marriage, divorce, civil, probate, guardianship, and certain naturalization records from February 1881 to the present, although older files must be located by staff rather than viewed online.
Can I request Cochise County court records over the phone?
No. The Superior Court clerk does not accept records requests by telephone or fax, and the justice courts' written policy also refuses telephone requests. Use the online form, visit in person, or mail the request form.
What payment does the Cochise County clerk accept for copies?
Cashier's checks, money orders, or online payment through Point & Pay once the research unit has quoted the cost. Personal checks are not accepted.
Who holds Cochise County justice court records?
Each justice court keeps its own files. County court administration says requests for justice court matters must go to that court directly; the Superior Court clerk cannot pull them.
Sources
- Cochise County Clerk of the Superior Court — https://www.cochise.az.gov/179/Clerk-of-the-Superior-Court
- Cochise County — Requesting Copies of Court Documents — https://www.cochise.az.gov/191/Requesting-Copies-of-Court-Documents
- Cochise County — Court Administration Public Records Request — https://www.cochise.az.gov/849/Court-Administration-Public-Records-Requ
- Cochise County Justice of the Peace Courts — https://www.cochise.az.gov/403/Justice-of-the-Peace
- Cochise County Limited Jurisdiction Courts — Records Search Policy — https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12975/Record-Search-Policy
- Arizona Judicial Branch — Public Access to Court Case Information — https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/
- Arizona Appellate Court Case (AACC) Online Services — https://apps.azcourts.gov/aacc/
- Arizona DPS — Criminal History Records — https://www.azdps.gov/criminal-history-records
- Arizona Courts — Sealing Records (Self-Service Center) — https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/criminal-law/sealing-records
- A.R.S. § 13-911 — Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records — https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm
- A.R.S. § 12-284 — Court fees — https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00284.htm
- A.R.S. § 12-120.09 — Duties of clerk; records; certified copies — https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00120-09.htm
- Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123 (public access to court records) — https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/2/EDSERV/DLU/BCAST/MATLS/Combined.pdf
- United States District Court, District of Arizona — https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/
- Arizona Judicial Branch — Superior Court Filing Fees — https://www.azcourts.gov/courtfilingfees/Superior-Court-Filing-Fees
See also: all Arizona counties.