| Clerk of Superior Court | Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County — Records |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Clerk of Superior Court Customer Service Center, 601 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Main courthouse information center: 201 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003. |
| Phone | (602) 37-CLERK |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| 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 |
Maricopa County is Arizona's largest county and one of the largest court systems in the country. The Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County keeps every Superior Court file — felonies, civil cases above the justice-court limit, family law, probate, and juvenile matters — filed at any of the county's Superior Court locations, including the Downtown Phoenix complex, Southeast Court in Mesa, Northwest Court in Surprise, and Northeast Court in Phoenix.
Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and traffic citations written by county deputies or constables go to one of the county's justice courts instead, each with its own precinct and clerk. Tickets and misdemeanors from city police (Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and other Maricopa County cities) go to that city's municipal court, which the county does not index at all.
The Clerk's Office publishes a free online case search alongside the statewide Arizona Public Access to Court Case Information portal, and separately maintains an online record of court minute entries.
Search Maricopa County court records online
Clerk of Superior Court
Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County — Records
- Cost
- Free index search; per-page fee for copies, plus certification fee
- Coverage
- Explains how to access Superior Court felony, civil, family, and probate case records in Maricopa County and links to the Clerk of Superior Court's case-search tool
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The Clerk of Superior Court's own case-search site (clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov) blocked automated verification during research (returns an error to non-browser requests). This Judicial Branch records page, which is verified and links to that case-search tool, is used here instead; the case-search URL itself (https://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/i-want-to/find-a-case) is confirmed correct from official search results but could not be opened directly to check current page wording.
Other courts
Maricopa County Justice Courts Case Search
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Case histories for all Maricopa County justice court precincts — misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, orders of protection, and county-issued traffic citations — searchable by name and date of birth, business name, or case number
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
One search covers every precinct. The site states the information is not the official court record and that cases are subject to the Arizona Supreme Court's records retention schedule for limited jurisdiction courts, so older cases may have been purged. Verified 2026-09-13.
What is available online
The Clerk's Office online case search covers civil, criminal, family, and probate Superior Court cases, with separate case searches by case type. Document images are more complete for recent, electronically filed cases; older paper files may need to be requested in person or by mail. The statewide Public Access to Court Case Information portal also indexes Maricopa County Superior, Justice, and many Municipal court cases, but coverage and detail vary by court.
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
Maricopa County clerk offices
Clerk of Superior Court Customer Service Center, 601 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Main courthouse information center: 201 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
Phone: (602) 37-CLERK
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Superior Court records. Search online through the Clerk of Superior Court's case-search tool, or visit a Clerk's Office location in person, including the Customer Service Center at 601 W. Jackson St, Phoenix, and satellite courts in Mesa (Southeast), Surprise (Northwest), and Phoenix (Northeast). Bring the case number if you have it, or the party names and approximate filing date. Copies and certified copies are available at the counter for a per-page fee plus a certification fee.
By mail. Mail requests to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County with the case number, the documents needed, whether certified copies are required, and payment or a request for a fee quote.
Justice court and municipal records. Contact the specific justice court precinct or city municipal court that heard the case; the county Superior Court clerk does not hold those files.
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 do I search for a Maricopa County Superior Court case?
Use the Clerk of Superior Court's online case search, which covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. The statewide Public Access to Court Case Information portal also indexes Maricopa County cases.
Which office has my Maricopa County divorce or custody case?
The Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County. Family law cases are heard in Superior Court, and the clerk keeps the file regardless of which Maricopa County courthouse handled it.
Where do I look up a misdemeanor or traffic ticket in Maricopa County?
Misdemeanors and county-issued traffic tickets are handled by the county's justice courts, not the Superior Court clerk. City-issued tickets (from Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and other cities) go to that city's municipal court.
How do I get a certified copy of a Maricopa County court record?
Request it from the Clerk of the Superior Court in person or by mail, with the case number, the documents needed, and payment. Call (602) 37-CLERK to confirm the current fee before sending payment by mail.
Is there a fee to search Maricopa County Superior Court records online?
No. The Clerk of Superior Court's online case search and the statewide Public Access to Court Case Information portal are both free to search; fees apply only to obtaining copies.
Sources
- Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court — https://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/
- Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County — Records — https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/about/records/
- 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.