Find Pima County Civil Records

Pima County civil court records cover cases filed in Tucson and surrounding areas across Arizona's second largest county. The Clerk of Superior Court at 110 West Congress Street maintains all civil case files. Three Justice Courts serve different parts of the county with jurisdiction over smaller claims and evictions where you can search civil records online through the Agave system or visit the courthouse in person. Most records are public and open to anyone under state law.

Pima County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all civil case files in Pima County while the office is at 110 West Congress Street in Tucson. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. The Civil Unit stays open until 5:00 PM for filings.

Call 520-724-3200 for main info. Case info is at 520-724-4200. The Legal Records unit handles copy requests at 520-724-3240. Email legal records at legalrecords@sc.pima.gov for questions about getting copies of civil court documents in Pima County.

Superior Court in Pima County handles all civil cases over ten thousand dollars including contract suits, personal injury claims, property disputes, and other major litigation. The court follows Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure for all cases filed in Pima County.

Agave Online Records System

Pima County runs the Agave Online system for civil court records. Visit agave.cosc.pima.gov to search for free where you can look up cases by case number, party name, or business name. The system shows case details and docket entries for Superior Court civil cases in Pima County.

Documents are in TIF or PDF format. The ECR Online portal at eclerk.cosc.pima.gov lets you view electronic filings. Some older cases may not have documents online by calling ahead if you need files from cases before electronic filing started in Pima County.

The statewide PACCI system also covers Pima County. It works as a backup search tool if Agave is down. Both systems are free to use and do not require login for basic case search in Pima County civil courts.

Pima County Justice Court System

Three Justice Courts serve Pima County. The Consolidated Justice Court in Tucson is the largest. It sits at 240 North Stone Avenue by calling 520-724-3171 or email pcjc.customerservice@jp.pima.gov for help. This court handles most civil cases under ten thousand dollars and all small claims up to thirty five hundred dollars in the Tucson area.

Green Valley Justice Court serves southern Pima County at 601 North La Cañada Drive. The phone is 520-222-0200. Ajo Justice Court is at 111 West La Mina Avenue with phone 520-387-7684. These courts serve rural parts of Pima County outside the Tucson metro area.

Justice Courts have jurisdiction over evictions, debt collection, small claims, and civil suits up to ten thousand dollars. Cases must be filed in the court that covers where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose. The Justice Court case search covers all three locations in Pima County.

Filing fees are lower in Justice Court than Superior Court. Small claims cost less to file than regular civil complaints. The Justice Court website lists current fees and has forms you can download for free in Pima County.

How to Access Pima County Civil Records

Visit the Legal Records office in person at 110 West Congress Street, Room 241 in Tucson where staff can help you find cases and make copies. Old files may be in storage at the Archives by calling 520-724-3240 ahead if you need a case from many years ago. Files can take up to forty eight hours to pull from Archives.

For mail requests, write to Clerk of the Superior Court, Attn: Legal Records, 110 W. Congress, Room 241, Tucson, AZ 85701. Include the case number if you know it. Provide names of parties and approximate filing date if you do not have a case number. Send a check or money order made out to "Clerk of the Superior Court" plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing takes three to five business days for most requests in Pima County.

Online access through Agave is the fastest way for most searches. Use it to find case numbers and docket info before you visit or mail a request. This saves time and helps you get the right records from Pima County civil courts.

Record Copy Fees in Pima County

Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certified copies add thirty to thirty five dollars plus the per page fee. Postage and handling is eight dollars for mail orders. Faxing records costs seven dollars in Pima County.

Payment methods include cash, check, money order, and credit cards at the courthouse. Make checks payable to "Clerk of the Superior Court" for mail orders. No personal checks are mentioned as restricted, but business checks or money orders are safer for mail requests in Pima County.

There is no fee for searching or viewing records in person. You only pay for copies you want to take home. Electronic copies through eAccess cost ten dollars per document under the statewide system that covers Pima County.

Civil Records in Pima County Cities

Tucson is the largest city in Pima County. Civil cases from Tucson residents are filed at Pima County Superior Court or Justice Courts based on the amount in dispute.

Adjacent Counties

Pima County borders Maricopa, Pinal, Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties. Visit those county pages for civil court records filed in their jurisdictions.