Cochise County Criminal Records Search

Cochise County criminal records are accessible through the Sheriff's Office and Superior Court in Bisbee. This southeastern Arizona county borders Mexico and has around 125,000 residents. The county seat is Bisbee, though Sierra Vista is the largest city. Criminal cases are processed through the county court system with records available online through a NextRequest portal and in person at county offices.

Cochise County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office is at 205 North Judd Drive in Bisbee. Phone inquiries go to (520) 432-9505 or the toll free line at (800) 362-0812. For fingerprinting appointments, call (520) 432-9583. You can email Sheriff-Tips@cochise.az.gov for general inquiries.

Fees for Cochise County criminal records from the sheriff are low. Offense reports cost $3. Booking sheets are also $3. These are some of the lowest fees in Arizona for criminal record copies.

The sheriff uses a NextRequest portal for public records requests. This online system lets you submit requests and track their status.

NextRequest is a modern way to submit and track your Cochise County record requests online.

The Cochise County Sheriff website has contact information and links to services.

The sheriff's main page links to various services and provides contact information for the department.

Superior Court Criminal Case Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court has two locations. The Bisbee office is at 100 Quality Hill Road, P.O. Drawer CK. Sierra Vista has an office at 100 Colonia De Salud, Suite 200. Email inquiries go to cochisecountyresearch@courts.az.gov. Self-help assistance is at (520) 432-8513.

Fees for Cochise County criminal court records follow standard rates. eAccess documents are $10 each. Certification costs $30. Copy fees apply per page. These fees cover the cost of searching and copying court documents.

The Cochise County Clerk of Court page has information about services and how to request records.

The clerk's page explains court services and provides links to forms and contact information.

Online case searching is available through the Arizona Courts Public Access portal. Search Cochise County criminal cases by name or case number for free.

Cities in Cochise County

Cochise County includes Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Douglas, and several smaller communities. Sierra Vista is the largest city but falls below the 50,000 population threshold. Local police departments handle city matters while the sheriff covers unincorporated areas.

All felony cases go through the Cochise County Superior Court regardless of where in the county the crime occurred. Municipal courts handle misdemeanors and traffic violations within city limits. For city level crimes, check with the local police department first.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Cochise County maintains several types of criminal records. The sheriff has arrest reports, incident reports, offense reports, and booking sheets. The court clerk has case files, dockets, judgments, and sentencing documents. Each office handles its own records.

Arrest records show what charges were filed at the time of arrest. Court records show how the case was resolved. Cases can be dismissed, go to trial, or end in plea deals. Both types of records may be needed for a complete picture.

The NextRequest portal makes it easy to submit and track sheriff record requests online. You can see the status of your request at any time. This is more convenient than phone or mail requests for many people.

Border County Considerations

Cochise County sits on the U.S. Mexico border. Some criminal matters in this area involve federal jurisdiction. Drug trafficking, immigration crimes, and customs violations are federal cases. Those records would be in the federal court system, not county courts.

Fort Huachuca is a major Army installation in the county. Crimes on the military base are federal matters. Those cases go through the military justice system or federal civilian courts, not Cochise County courts.

State crimes like theft, assault, DUI, and other common offenses are handled by Cochise County courts. The sheriff works with federal agencies but keeps separate records for state and local matters.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Cochise County is in southeastern Arizona along the Mexico border. These neighboring counties may have relevant criminal records.