Apache County Civil Court Records

Apache County civil court records are kept at the Clerk of the Court in St. Johns at 70 West 3rd South Street. Annell Hounshell serves as Clerk. Four Justice Courts handle smaller civil cases and evictions. Superior Court cases since 1995 can be searched online free through PACCI. In-person searches are also free in Apache County. Call ahead if records are in storage.

Clerk of the Court in Apache County

The Clerk of the Court sits at 70 West 3rd South Street on the second floor in St. Johns, Arizona 85936. Mail goes to PO Box 365, St. Johns, AZ 85936. Call 928-337-7550 for information. Fax is 928-337-2771.

Annell Hounshell is the Clerk. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office closes from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch. Plan your visit before or after the lunch break in Apache County.

The clerk keeps all Superior Court civil case files including lawsuits over ten thousand dollars, contract disputes, and appeals from Justice Court in Apache County.

Search Apache County Cases Online

Apache County Superior Court cases since 1995 are on PACCI. This statewide portal at apps.azcourts.gov offers free case lookup by name or case number. No login is needed. Results show case details and docket entries for Apache County civil cases.

In-person searches are also free at the courthouse. Visit during office hours and bring case information. Staff can help you find records. Call ahead if you need a case from before 1995. Older files may be in storage and need time to retrieve in Apache County.

The Arizona eAccess system covers Apache County for document downloads. This costs ten dollars per document. You must register for an account to use eAccess for Apache County court filings.

Apache County Justice Courts

Four Justice Courts serve Apache County. St. Johns Justice Court is at the courthouse. Call 928-337-7558. Puerco precinct is in Sanders. Chinle and Northstar are the other two precincts.

All Justice Courts handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars. Small claims and eviction actions go to Justice Court too. File in the precinct where the defendant lives or where the rental property is located for evictions in Apache County.

Justice Court records are kept at each precinct. Contact the specific court where your case was filed to request copies. Some Justice Court cases may appear on PACCI for online search in Apache County.

Get Copies of Apache County Records

Visit the Clerk office at 70 West 3rd South Street on the second floor in St. Johns. Bring case information if you have it. Free viewing of records is allowed during office hours. You only pay for copies you want to take home from Apache County.

Mail requests can be sent to PO Box 365, St. Johns, AZ 85936. Include the case number or party names and approximate filing date. Send payment by check or money order with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing time varies based on workload in Apache County.

Call 928-337-7550 to ask about fees and processing time before you send a mail request. Staff can tell you what info they need to find your records in Apache County.

Apache County Record Fees

Apache County follows standard Arizona fee schedules. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certification adds thirty five dollars per document. Postage is eight dollars for mail orders.

Payment methods include cash, check, and money order at the courthouse. Mail orders need check or money order in Apache County.

No charge applies for viewing records in person or searching the PACCI portal online. Free access to civil court records is a benefit in Apache County.

Legal Resources for Apache County

The statewide Self-Service Center at azcourts.gov has forms and guides for common civil cases. Download forms for small claims, evictions, and debt collection that work in all Arizona counties including Apache County.

Legal aid may be available for low income residents. Ask at the courthouse for referrals to legal aid groups that serve Apache County.

Bordering Counties

Apache County borders Navajo, Greenlee, and Graham counties. Check those county pages if your civil case was filed in a different Arizona county.