Yuma County Felony Records

Yuma County felony records are stored and managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Yuma County Sheriff's Office. The county sits in the southwest corner of Arizona, near the borders with California and Mexico. Felony cases in Yuma County go through the Superior Court in the city of Yuma. You can search these criminal records online or visit the clerk's office in person during business hours. The sheriff also keeps arrest records and runs an inmate search tool that is free to use on the web. This guide walks you through how to find Yuma County felony case files, what fees you will pay, and where to go for help.

Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Yuma County is your main source for felony case records. This office holds all court files from criminal cases heard in Superior Court. You can get copies of charging documents, motions, court orders, and final judgments here. The clerk's office is at 250 W. 2nd Street in Yuma. Call (928) 817-4210 to ask about a case or request records. You can also reach them by fax at (928) 817-4211 or by email at lfazz@courts.az.gov.

When you need a copy of a felony record, you have several options. The easiest way is to visit the office in person. Bring the case number or the full name of the defendant. Staff can look up the case and print copies while you wait. If you cannot make the trip to Yuma, you can mail in a written request. Include the case details and a check or money order for the fees. Another choice is to use the statewide eAccess system, which lets you view and download court documents from home. The clerk's office can tell you which method works best for your needs.

Keep in mind that not all records are open to the public. Sealed cases and records with protected info will not show up in your search. Juvenile cases follow different rules. If the person was under 18 when charged, those records are usually kept private under Arizona law.

Yuma County Felony Record Fees

Fees for court records in Yuma County follow state guidelines. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies run higher because they require the clerk's official seal. Plan on $30 to $35 for each certified document, plus the per page charge on top of that. If you need the clerk to search old records, a research fee of $30 to $35 per year may apply. Mail requests cost extra for postage, usually around $7 to $8 to cover shipping.

You can pay by cash, money order, or credit card at the counter. Personal checks are not accepted at most court clerk offices in Arizona, so bring a different form of payment. If you mail in your request, include a money order or cashier's check made out to the Yuma County Clerk of Court.

Note: Fees can change, so call (928) 817-4210 to confirm current rates before you send money.

Search Yuma County Felony Cases Online

Arizona offers statewide tools that include Yuma County court records. The Arizona Public Access Case Lookup covers 177 courts across the state. This free tool lets you search by name or case number. You can see basic case info like charges, hearing dates, and case status. The search works from any computer or phone with internet access.

For more complete access to documents, Arizona runs the eAccess portal. This system shows actual court filings, not just docket entries. The first page of any document is free to preview. To view the full document, you pay $10. Monthly subscription plans range from $80 to $10,000, depending on how many documents you need. Attorneys, journalists, and background check firms often use subscriptions. Casual users can pay per document when they want to see a specific Yuma County felony filing.

These online systems give you quick results. You do not have to drive to Yuma or wait for mail. Just enter the name you are looking for and the system will show you matching cases.

Yuma County Sheriff Felony Records

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and booking information for people held in the county jail. While the Superior Court holds the official case files, the sheriff keeps the records tied to arrests and incarceration. These two sources work together to give you a full picture of felony cases in Yuma County. The sheriff's records department is at 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B in Yuma. Call (928) 783-4427 to reach them directly.

You can access the Yuma County Sheriff records page online to learn about requesting reports. The sheriff handles requests for incident reports, arrest reports, and booking records. Fees vary based on what you ask for. Most reports cost a flat fee plus a per page charge if the document runs long. Contact the records unit for exact pricing on your specific request.

This page explains how to request arrest and incident reports from the Yuma County Sheriff.

Sheriff records differ from court records in key ways. The sheriff has booking photos, arrest details, and jail intake forms. The court has motions, pleas, sentencing orders, and the final case outcome. For a full view of any Yuma County felony case, you may need to pull records from both places. The sheriff cannot give you court documents, and the court will not have the booking photo.

Yuma County Inmate Lookup

The sheriff runs a free inmate search tool on the web. The Yuma County Inmate Search shows who is currently in the county jail. You can search by name, booking date, or other details. The system updates regularly so results stay current. This is useful if you want to know if someone is being held in Yuma County jail right now.

Use this tool to see if someone is in Yuma County custody. Results show booking information and charges.

The inmate search only shows current inmates. Once a person is released or transferred, their record drops off this list. For past booking history, you need to request records from the sheriff's office directly. The search is free and open to anyone. You do not need to create an account or log in. Just go to the page and type the name you want to find.

Arizona DPS Criminal History for Yuma County

The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository for criminal records. Under A.R.S. Section 41-1750, DPS collects arrest and disposition data from all law enforcement in the state, including Yuma County agencies. This creates a statewide criminal history database. If you want to check your own record, you can request a copy from DPS for free. The process takes about 15 days after they get your packet.

To review your record, you need to complete a Record Review Packet and submit it with your fingerprints on an FBI FD-258 card. DPS will mail you whatever is in your file. This is the official state criminal history, not just one county's records. It shows arrests and case outcomes from across Arizona. The DPS Criminal History page has forms and instructions for this process.

One key limit applies here. Arizona law does not let DPS run background checks for private employers or out of state requests. The Central State Repository cannot send records across state lines. If you need a background check for employment, you may need to search court records directly or use a licensed service that pulls files from county clerks in Yuma County and elsewhere.

Sealing Yuma County Felony Records

Arizona allows some felony records to be sealed. This option became available on December 31, 2022. A.R.S. Section 13-911 sets the rules. You can petition the Superior Court in Yuma County to seal your case records if you finished your sentence and met the waiting period. The wait depends on how serious the felony was. Class 2 or 3 felonies require a 10 year wait. Class 4, 5, or 6 felonies require 5 years.

Not every offense can be sealed. Dangerous offenses are off the table. So are dangerous crimes against children, serious violent felonies, and sex trafficking convictions. If your felony falls into one of those groups, you cannot petition for sealing under current Arizona law. For other felonies, you file your petition with the Yuma County Superior Court that handled your case. A judge reviews it and decides whether to grant sealing.

When a record is sealed, it still exists but public access is blocked. Background checks from private companies should not turn it up. However, law enforcement and some government agencies can still see sealed records in certain situations.

Public Access Rules in Yuma County

Court records in Arizona are not covered by the regular public records law in Title 39. Instead, Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123 governs access to court records. This rule says court records are presumed open to the public. You can inspect records during regular business hours at the Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court office. Some information gets redacted from public copies. This includes financial account numbers and certain details about minors involved in cases.

The general rule is that if you can name the case or the person, the clerk will let you view the file. Sealed cases are the main exception. Juvenile cases follow stricter rules and are usually not open to the public at all. When in doubt, ask the clerk. They can tell you what is available and what is blocked.

Note: Rule 123 applies to all courts in Arizona, so the same access rules cover every county including Yuma.

Felony Records in Yuma City

Residents of the city of Yuma file felony cases at the Yuma County Superior Court. The city police department, Yuma PD, handles misdemeanor cases and traffic matters through the municipal court. But any felony arrest made by Yuma PD gets sent to the county for prosecution. The Yuma County Attorney files charges and the case goes before a Superior Court judge. This is how it works across Arizona. Cities do not have their own felony courts.

If you were arrested for a felony in the city of Yuma, your case records are at the county level. Go to the Clerk of Superior Court at 250 W. 2nd Street to get copies. The Yuma Police Department may have arrest reports and incident reports tied to your case. But the actual court documents, including the charges, plea, and sentencing order, live with the county clerk.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Yuma County sits at the southwest corner of Arizona. If you need felony records from other parts of the state, check these neighboring counties:

• La Paz County borders Yuma County to the north
• Maricopa County is east, home to Phoenix
• Pima County is to the east, home to Tucson

Each county in Arizona has its own clerk of court and sheriff's office. Fees and procedures vary somewhat from one county to the next, though all follow state guidelines. If your search spans multiple counties, you may need to contact each one separately to get all the records you need.