Yuma County Civil Court Records

Yuma County civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court at 250 West 2nd Street in Yuma. Lynn Fazz serves as Clerk. Three Justice Court precincts handle smaller civil cases and evictions across the county. You can search most cases through the statewide PACCI portal or visit the courthouse in person. Records are open to the public during office hours under Arizona public records law.

Clerk of Superior Court in Yuma County

The Clerk's office is at 250 West 2nd Street in Yuma, Arizona 85364. Call 928-817-4210 for general information. Fax is 928-817-4211. Email lfazz@courts.az.gov for records questions. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Lynn Fazz is the current Clerk of Superior Court. The office keeps all civil case files for Yuma County Superior Court including lawsuits over ten thousand dollars, contract disputes, personal injury claims, and appeals from Justice Court.

Online case search is available through the statewide PACCI system at apps.azcourts.gov. This free portal shows case details and docket entries for most Yuma County civil cases. You cannot download documents through PACCI, but you can see what was filed and when.

For document downloads, the Arizona eAccess portal covers Yuma County. Documents cost ten dollars each through eAccess. You need to register for an account to use this system for Yuma County court filings.

Yuma County Justice Court Precincts

Three Justice Courts serve Yuma County. Precinct 1 in Yuma is at 250 West 2nd Street, Suite A. This is the same building as Superior Court. Call 928-817-4100. This precinct handles civil cases for the city of Yuma and surrounding areas.

Precinct 2 serves Somerton and San Luis. The court is at 1358 East Liberty Street in San Luis. Phone 928-314-5100. This precinct covers the southern part of Yuma County near the Mexico border.

Precinct 3 in Wellton is at 10260 Dome Street. Call 928-785-3321. This court serves the eastern part of Yuma County. All three Justice Courts handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims, and eviction actions in their areas.

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

Record Fees in Yuma County

Yuma County follows standard Arizona fee schedules. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certified copies add thirty five dollars per document. Research fees of thirty five dollars per year may apply if you do not provide enough case info.

Marriage certificates cost thirty dollars for a certified copy. Add thirty dollars for each year searched if you do not know the exact date. Personal checks are accepted if the account holder is present. Cash and money orders also work for payment in Yuma County.

Free viewing of records is allowed at the courthouse. You only pay for copies you want to take home or have mailed from Yuma County courts.

How to Get Yuma County Civil Records

Visit the courthouse at 250 West 2nd Street during business hours. Staff can help you find civil case files and make copies. Bring case information if you have it to speed up the search process in Yuma County.

Mail requests can be sent to the same address. Include the case number or party names, approximate filing date, and payment. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail. Processing time varies based on workload at the Yuma County courthouse.

Email requests can go to lfazz@courts.az.gov. Explain what records you need and include case details. Staff will reply with instructions and fees for your request in Yuma County.

Online search through PACCI is free and works well for basic case lookups. Use this to find case numbers and docket info before you request copies from Yuma County civil courts.

Legal Help and Forms for Yuma County

The Yuma County Self-Service Center helps people who represent themselves in civil cases. Staff can answer questions about court procedures and help you fill out forms. They cannot give legal advice but can explain how the court system works.

The statewide Arizona Court Help website at azcourts.gov has forms and guides for common civil case types. You can download forms for small claims, evictions, and debt collection cases. Many forms work in all Arizona counties including Yuma County.

Legal aid may be available for low income residents. Community Legal Services and other groups offer free help with certain civil matters. Check with the Self-Service Center for referrals to legal aid in Yuma County.

Civil Records in Yuma County Cities

The city of Yuma is the largest community in Yuma County. Civil cases from Yuma residents are filed at Yuma County Superior Court or the Justice Courts based on the amount in dispute.

Adjacent Counties

Yuma County borders La Paz, Maricopa, and Pima counties in Arizona. Check those county pages if your civil case was filed in a different county.