Mohave County Felony Records

Mohave County felony records are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court offices across this large northwestern Arizona county. The clerk keeps files for all criminal cases heard in Superior Court, which is the court that handles felonies in Arizona. You can get case files from three locations: the main office in Kingman, plus satellite offices in Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City. This page shows you how to search for Mohave County criminal case records, where to go for copies, and what fees you can expect to pay. We also cover the sheriff records unit for arrest reports and other law enforcement documents.

Mohave County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Mohave County keeps all felony case records. This office stores the charging documents, motions, court orders, plea agreements, and judgments for every criminal case. When a felony is filed in Mohave County, the clerk assigns a case number and tracks the file from start to finish. You can view these records during office hours or request copies by mail. The clerk has staff in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Bullhead City to serve the spread out population of this vast county.

The main Kingman office handles most record requests. It is located at 415 E. Spring Street in Kingman. You can call them at (928) 753-0713. Staff are there on weekdays during regular business hours. They can look up case numbers, print documents, and certify copies for you. If you live closer to Lake Havasu City, that office at 2001 College Drive also helps with records. Call them at (928) 453-0701. The Bullhead City office sits at 2225 Trane Road, and you can reach them at (928) 758-0730.

For questions by email, use clerkofcourt@mohavecourts.com. Email works well for simple questions about fees or hours. Staff may not be able to give case details by email due to privacy rules.

The Mohave County Clerk court records page has forms and fee info.

This page shows how to request copies of court records in Mohave County.

How to Get Mohave County Felony Records

Getting felony records in Mohave County starts with knowing the case number or the name of the person you are looking up. If you have a case number, staff can pull the file fast. Without a case number, they search by name and date of birth. The more details you give, the quicker they find what you need. Some people also search by the date range when a crime happened. This helps when you are not sure of exact details but know roughly when a case was filed.

You can request records in person at any of the three clerk locations. Walk in during office hours. Tell the staff what you need. They will look it up and show you the case docket on screen. If you want paper copies, they print them right there. You pay before you leave. Cash, money order, and cards are taken at most locations. Personal checks may not be accepted, so call ahead if that is your only payment method.

Mail requests work too. Write a letter with the case info you have. Include your return address and a phone number. Staff will call or write back with the cost. Then you send payment. They mail the copies once the check clears. This takes longer, usually five to seven business days after they get your payment. Add time for mail each way. The whole process can take two to three weeks for out of state requests.

Note: Always include your contact info so staff can reach you if they need more details about your request.

Mohave County Court Record Fees

The fee for plain copies of felony records in Mohave County is $0.50 per page. This is the standard rate set by Arizona courts. A ten page document costs $5.00. A fifty page file runs $25.00. The page count adds up quick on big cases. Ask the clerk for an estimate before they print so you know what to expect.

Certified copies cost $30.00 per document plus the per page fee. A certified copy has the court seal and clerk signature on it. This proves it is a real court document. You need certified copies for legal matters like appeals, immigration cases, or out of state proceedings. Plain copies work fine for personal background checks or research.

Processing takes five to seven business days for most mail requests. In person requests are faster. Staff can print while you wait if the file is not sealed or restricted. Complex cases with hundreds of pages may take longer to pull and copy. The clerk may ask you to come back or wait while they work on a large request.

Search Mohave County Felony Cases Online

Arizona has statewide court systems that include Mohave County cases. The Arizona Public Access Case Lookup lets you search by name or case number. It covers courts across the state including Mohave. You can see basic case data like charges, hearing dates, and case status for free. This works well for quick lookups when you just need to know if a case exists and where it stands.

For full documents, Arizona offers the eAccess portal. This system shows actual court filings. The first page of any document is free to preview. To see all pages, you pay $10 per document. Heavy users can buy monthly plans from $80 to $10,000 based on how many documents they need. Lawyers and media often use subscriptions. For a one time search, the per document fee works fine. You pay online by card and download the PDF right away.

The Arizona Judicial Branch website has links to all court tools and resources.

Mohave County Sheriff Records

The Mohave County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest reports, incident reports, and other law enforcement records. These are separate from court records. An arrest report shows what the deputy wrote when someone was taken into custody. It may have details not in the court file. Incident reports cover calls for service, traffic accidents, and other police activity. The sheriff also has jail records showing who is in custody.

The Records Unit is at 600 W Beale Street in Kingman. Call them at (928) 753-0753. They charge $5.00 per report. This is a flat fee for most basic reports. Longer reports or special requests may cost more. Staff can tell you the exact cost when you call. Payment must be made before they release the records.

The Mohave County Sheriff forms and records page has request forms you can print and fill out.

This page provides forms and info for public records requests to the sheriff's office.

Sheriff records and court records overlap in some ways. The arrest report starts the case. The court records show what happened after. For a full picture of a felony case, you may need both. Start with the court case file for legal documents. Add the arrest report if you need the initial police version of events.

Arizona Felony Record Laws

Arizona law says court records are open to the public. Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123 sets the rules for access. This rule says court records are presumed open. Anyone can inspect records during office hours. You do not need to give a reason. You do not need to prove you are involved in the case. Just ask and staff will help you find what you need.

Some info gets redacted from public copies. Financial account numbers are blacked out. Details about minors may be hidden. Sealed cases are not available to the public. A judge must seal a case, and it takes a court order. Most felony cases stay open and accessible unless there is a specific legal reason to seal them.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository under A.R.S. Section 41-1750. This is the statewide database of arrest and conviction info. DPS gets reports from all law enforcement in Arizona, including Mohave County. However, DPS cannot run background checks for private employers or out of state requests. For those needs, you must use court records directly or hire a service that searches court files.

Arizona also has a record sealing law. A.R.S. Section 13-911 took effect on December 31, 2022. People with old convictions can petition to seal their records after a waiting period. The wait is 10 years for class 2 or 3 felonies, and 5 years for class 4, 5, or 6 felonies. Some violent crimes cannot be sealed. If a record is sealed, it will not show up in your search.

Arizona DPS Criminal History

The Arizona Department of Public Safety holds the official state criminal history database. When someone is arrested in Mohave County, their prints and charges go to this central repository. Court outcomes also get sent there after cases close. This creates a statewide record of criminal activity tied to fingerprints. DPS is at 2222 W. Encanto Blvd. in Phoenix.

You can review your own record for free through DPS. The process takes about 15 days. You must complete a Record Review Packet and submit your fingerprints on an FBI FD-258 card. DPS mails back whatever is in your file. This lets you check for errors. If you find a mistake, you can request a correction.

The DPS Criminal History Records page explains the process. The Public Services Portal lets you submit requests online. This is the only method that takes online payment. Call (602) 223-2222 for criminal history questions.

Note: Personal checks are not accepted by DPS for record requests.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Mohave County sits in the northwest corner of Arizona. It borders several other counties where felony cases may be filed. If your search does not find what you need in Mohave, the case might be in a neighboring jurisdiction. Each county keeps its own records at the Clerk of Superior Court.

To the south is La Paz County. East of Mohave is Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff. Yavapai County lies to the southeast and includes Prescott. Each of these counties has online search tools and in person record request options. Use the Arizona Public Access Case Lookup to search multiple counties at once. The statewide system covers most Arizona courts including these neighboring jurisdictions.

If you are unsure which county handled a case, try the state search first. It will show you where the case was filed. Then you can contact that county clerk for full documents.