Gila County
Gila County was founded in 1881 and named after the Gila River. It spans 4,757.6 square miles of land, making it the 11th largest county in Arizona by total area. The county has an estimated population of 53,272 people, and Globe is its seat of government.
The Gila County court system comprises two Superior Courts, two Justice Courts, and six Municipal Courts. The Superior Courts are general jurisdiction courts with the authority to adjudicate all cases except those exclusive to other courts. These courts handle cases involving probate, divorce, and civil claims of $10,000 or more (exclusive of interest and costs). The Gila County Justice Courts have limited jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. They handle civil lawsuits of up to $10,000, misdemeanors, domestic violence cases, landlord-tenant disputes, and felony preliminary hearings. The Municipal Courts handle misdemeanor crimes and petty offenses occurring within their respective cities or towns. This includes criminal traffic cases and violations of local ordinances and codes. They also have the authority to issue search warrants, protection orders, and anti-harassment injunctions.
Gila County court records include various files, documents, and information related to legal cases handled by the county's court system. These records serve as evidence of legal proceedings in the county. Additionally, the information contained in Gila County court records includes citations, pleadings, dockets, and transcripts. Common types of court records in Gila County include the following:
â— Probate Records
â— Family Records
â— Juvenile Records
â— Civil Records
â— Criminal Records
In Gila County, Clerks of Courts are responsible for preserving and managing records of cases filed within the county's court system. Court records are generally public and accessible for inspection. However, access to certain records, such as adoption, sealed, mental health, and juvenile records, are restricted to prevent private or public harm. Interested individuals may search for court records by visiting the courthouses in person.
