Yuma Civil Court Records
Yuma civil court records are filed at Yuma County Superior Court and Justice Courts. This border city has over ninety five thousand residents. All general civil cases from Yuma go to Yuma County courts. Cases over ten thousand dollars are filed at Superior Court at 250 West 2nd Street. Smaller civil matters and evictions go to Precinct 1 Justice Court at the same address.
Yuma Quick Facts
Where Yuma Residents File Civil Cases
Yuma is in Yuma County and serves as the county seat. All civil cases from Yuma residents are filed at Yuma County courts. Superior Court and Justice Court are both at 250 West 2nd Street.
The Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at 928-817-4210. Fax is 928-817-4211. Email lfazz@courts.az.gov for records questions. Lynn Fazz is the Clerk. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Precinct 1 Justice Court is at 250 West 2nd Street, Suite A. Call 928-817-4100. This court handles civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims, and eviction actions for Yuma residents.
Filing Civil Cases in Yuma
Yuma residents file civil cases at Yuma County courts based on the amount in dispute. Cases over ten thousand dollars must be filed at Superior Court. Smaller cases and evictions go to Justice Court. Both courts are in the same building at 250 West 2nd Street.
Yuma County follows standard Arizona fee schedules. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certification adds thirty five dollars per document. Research fees may apply if you do not provide enough case information. Personal checks are accepted if the account holder is present.
Forms are available online at azcourts.gov. The Self-Service Center has free forms for common civil case types.
Access Civil Records for Yuma Cases
Search Yuma area civil cases through the statewide PACCI portal at apps.azcourts.gov. This free system shows case details and docket entries for Yuma County cases.
Document downloads cost ten dollars each through Arizona eAccess. In-person access is free at the courthouse. Visit during office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Staff can help you find records and make copies.
Mail requests can be sent to 250 West 2nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. Include case information and payment. Email requests can go to lfazz@courts.az.gov for Yuma County civil court records.
Legal Aid and Forms for Yuma Residents
Free legal help is available for Yuma residents who qualify. Community Legal Services provides civil legal aid for low-income residents. Call the Yuma office at 928-783-8013 for help with civil cases. The office can help with debt defense, eviction cases, and other civil matters.
Self-help forms are available online through the Arizona Supreme Court Self-Service Center. The center provides forms for debt collection, eviction defense, small claims, and other common civil case types. All forms are free to download and use.
Arizona Western College has partnerships with legal aid organizations. Contact the college for referrals to local legal services. The Yuma County Bar Association can provide attorney referrals for those who need paid legal help.
Yuma County Court Information
Yuma is the county seat and largest city in Yuma County. All civil cases are filed at Yuma County courts.