Yavapai County
Yavapai County was established in 1864. It was named after the Yavapai Tribe, which has lived in western Arizona for centuries. The county has a population of 246,191 and covers 8,122.9 square miles. Yavapai's county seat is in Prescott, Central Arizona. Its largest industries are tourism, manufacturing, and mining.
Yavapai's judicial system is organized under Article VI of the Arizona Constitution, entailing Municipal Courts and Superior Courts. Yavapai's Superior Court has general jurisdiction over civil cases worth more than $10,000 and felony prosecutions. Superior Court judges also hear real property title, marriage dissolution, and probate matter cases. Yavapai's Municipal Court has jurisdiction over petty offenses, violations of state law, and misdemeanor crimes. The Courts average between 50,000 and 55,000 cases annually.
Court records are files comprising minute entries, orders, and witness testimonials prepared during court proceedings. County clerks maintain these records. These records may include probate, juvenile, criminal, domestic, and civil records. Moreover, court orders are required for materials ruled to be confidential. County clerks issue warrants and writs, provide jurors from lists of holders of driver's licenses and registered voters, and record and issue marriage licenses. They also collect judgment revenues in traffic infraction cases, filing fees, and court costs.
The Yavapai County clerk can be accessed via email or in person. Record seekers are required to provide their personal information and specific facts concerning their requested records. A copy of the records is $0.50 per page. The fees are payable via money order, check, or cash. Those who pay using debit or credit cards pay an additional convenience fee. That is to the Yavapai County Clerk at 120 South Cortez Street, Prescott, Arizona, 86303.
The County Clerk offers access to the following types of cases
- Real estate cases
- Probate cases
- Traffic cases
- Family Cases
- Juvenile cases
Yavapai County Courts offer online access to court records through their web portal. Requesters can scroll through the Yavapai County Courts site to learn more about obtaining specific records or how to gain help from the County's justice system.
