Find Yavapai County Felony Records

Yavapai County felony records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court at offices in Prescott and Camp Verde. Criminal case files for this north-central Arizona county include charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case dispositions from the Superior Court. The Yavapai County Sheriff also keeps arrest records and runs an online inmate lookup system. This page tells you how to get felony case records in Yavapai County, what the fees are, and where to send your request. Whether you need a court record for background purposes or want to check on a past case, the details below will help you through the process.

Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Yavapai County stores all felony case records from the local court system. Donna McQuality serves as the county clerk. Her office handles requests for criminal case documents, including charging papers, court orders, judgment records, and case disposition files. You can reach the records management team by email at YavapaiRecordsManagement@courts.az.gov if you have questions about a specific case or need to check on a request you sent in.

Yavapai County has two court locations. The main one is in Prescott at 120 S. Cortez, Room 207. Call them at (928) 777-7934. The second is in Camp Verde at 2840 N Commonwealth Drive. That office number is (928) 567-7741. Both locations can help with felony record requests. Pick the one closest to you or the one where your case was filed. Staff there can look up cases and give you copies of documents from felony proceedings.

The Yavapai County courts website has a section for Superior Court Records that explains how to get copies.

This page shows the steps for requesting criminal case files from the Yavapai County court system.

Yavapai County Felony Record Fees

You will pay fees when you get felony records from Yavapai County. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. This is the standard rate across Arizona. If you need a certified copy with an official seal, the fee is $35 per document plus the per page charge. Certified copies are often needed for court use in other cases, employment verification, or official purposes. Plain copies work fine for personal review or basic research needs in Yavapai County.

If you want records sent by mail, add $8 for postage. This covers the cost of mailing your documents from the clerk office. You can also pick up records in person at either the Prescott or Camp Verde location to avoid the mail fee. The clerk accepts multiple forms of payment. Check with them before your visit to make sure you have the right payment type. Some offices do not take personal checks. Credit cards, money orders, and cashier checks are usually fine for Yavapai County felony record fees.

The county has an online payment portal at payments.yavapaiaz.gov for some services. Ask the clerk if your request can be paid online.

Yavapai County Sheriff Felony Records

The Yavapai County Sheriff keeps arrest records and booking information separate from the court files. If someone was arrested in Yavapai County on felony charges, the sheriff office will have records of that arrest. This includes booking photos, arrest reports, and details about the initial charges. The sheriff office is at 255 E. Gurley Street in Prescott. You can call them at (928) 771-3260 for records questions.

A search of sheriff records costs $5 per request. This is less than what many Arizona sheriff offices charge. The fee covers staff time to look up records and make copies. You should have specific details ready when you call or visit. A name and date of birth helps. A case number or arrest date makes the search faster. The more info you give, the quicker they can find what you need from Yavapai County sheriff arrest files.

The sheriff has a page for public records requests that explains the process.

This site tells you how to request arrest records from the Yavapai County Sheriff.

Note: Sheriff records show arrests, but the court clerk has final case outcomes for Yavapai County felonies.

Yavapai County Inmate Search

The sheriff runs a free online inmate lookup tool. You can search for people currently held in the Yavapai County jail. This database shows who is in custody right now. It includes booking charges, which often start as felony offenses. Keep in mind that jail charges can change. A person booked on felony charges might later have those charges reduced or dropped. The final charges appear in court records, not jail records.

Access the Yavapai County inmate search to check current bookings.

Use this tool to find people held at the Yavapai County jail. The search is free and works any time of day.

The inmate search only shows current inmates. Released people will not appear. For records on past inmates or closed felony cases in Yavapai County, you need to contact the court clerk or sheriff records unit directly. They can search older files that are not in the live jail database.

How to Get Yavapai County Felony Records

You have several ways to request felony case records in Yavapai County. Going in person is often the fastest method. Visit the clerk office in Prescott or Camp Verde during business hours. Bring the case number if you have it. Staff can pull the file and make copies while you wait. This works well when you need documents right away. You pay at the counter and leave with your records that same day.

Mail requests take longer but work if you cannot travel to Yavapai County. Write a letter with the case details you want. Include the defendant name, case number if known, and what documents you need. Send it to the Prescott clerk office at 120 S. Cortez, Room 207, Prescott, AZ 86303. Add a check or money order for the fees. Include $8 for return postage. The clerk will process your request and mail back the felony records.

Email works for questions and some requests. Contact YavapaiRecordsManagement@courts.az.gov to ask about specific Yavapai County felony cases or to learn what is available in a case file. Staff can tell you what documents exist and what the total cost would be. This helps you prepare before you visit or send in a formal request.

Online Access to Yavapai County Felony Cases

Arizona has a statewide court records portal that includes Yavapai County cases. The Public Access Case Lookup lets you search by name or case number. Results show basic case info like charges, hearing dates, and case status. This is a free tool. Use it to find case numbers before requesting copies from the Yavapai County clerk.

For full documents, Arizona offers eAccess. This portal has actual court filings you can view and download. The first page of any document is free to preview. Full documents cost $10 each. Attorneys and frequent users can get monthly subscriptions. Casual users pay per document. This works for Yavapai County felony cases that have been uploaded to the state system.

Not every document is online. Older cases or some sealed records will not appear. For those, you must contact the Yavapai County clerk office directly. They have physical files going back many years. The online tools cover recent cases well but are not complete for every felony that ever went through Yavapai County courts.

Note: Some Yavapai County felony records may take time to appear online after a case closes.

What Yavapai County Felony Records Show

A felony case file from Yavapai County contains several types of documents. The complaint or indictment shows the original charges. This tells you what crimes were alleged. Motions and responses from both sides appear next. These are legal arguments filed during the case. Court orders show what the judge decided at each step. The minute entries give a summary of what happened at each hearing. If the case went to trial, there may be a verdict form.

Sentencing records show the final outcome. These tell you what punishment the court ordered. Prison time, probation, fines, and restitution all appear here. If the person appealed, those records are in the file too. Some cases have victim statements or pre-sentence reports, but parts of those may be sealed. The Yavapai County clerk can tell you what is available to the public from any specific felony case.

Arrest records from the sheriff are different. Those show the arrest event itself. They include the date, time, location, and arresting officer. Booking records add fingerprints and a photo. These records do not show what happened in court. For the full picture of a Yavapai County felony, you need both the sheriff arrest record and the court case file.

Arizona Laws on Felony Record Access

Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123 controls access to court records. This rule says court records are open to the public. You can inspect and copy them during regular business hours. Some info gets redacted. Financial account numbers, social security numbers, and certain details about minors are removed from public copies. But the main case information stays visible. This rule applies to all Arizona courts, including Yavapai County Superior Court.

A.R.S. Section 41-1750 sets up the state criminal history database. The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs this system. All criminal justice agencies in Arizona must report arrests and case outcomes to DPS. This creates a statewide record. Yavapai County courts and the sheriff send data to this repository. You can review your own record through DPS for free.

If you want to seal a felony record, A.R.S. Section 13-911 covers that process. This became law in late 2022. It lets some people petition to seal their felony records after a waiting period. Class 2 and 3 felonies require a 10 year wait. Class 4, 5, and 6 felonies require 5 years. Not all felonies qualify. Serious violent crimes and crimes against children cannot be sealed in Yavapai County or anywhere in Arizona.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Yavapai County sits in north-central Arizona. It borders several other counties where felony records are handled similarly. If a case was filed in a neighboring county, you would contact that county clerk instead. Each county has its own clerk office and fee schedule. The state court system connects them all through shared online tools.

Counties near Yavapai include Maricopa County to the south, Coconino County to the north, and Mohave County to the west. Gila County lies to the east. Each has its own Superior Court that handles felony cases for its area. If you are unsure which county handled a case, the statewide case lookup can help you find where a Yavapai County felony or any Arizona felony was filed.