Gila County Criminal Records

Gila County criminal records are available through the Sheriff's Office and Superior Court in Globe. This central Arizona county has about 54,000 residents in a mountainous region. The county seat is Globe. Criminal cases are processed through the county court system with offices in both Globe and Payson serving the community. Records are available in person and through online court portals.

Gila County Sheriff Records Division

The Gila County Sheriff's Office Records Division is at 1425 E. South Street, P.O. Box 311 in Globe. The Globe phone number is (928) 402-1883 or (928) 402-4373. There is also a Payson office at (928) 474-2208. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM at both locations.

Processing times for Gila County criminal records vary by type. Traffic reports take 14 or more days to process. Other reports take 10 to 14 days. This allows time for staff to locate, review, and copy the requested documents. Plan ahead if you need records by a specific date.

The sheriff's website has information about the department and its services. Check the records division page for specific instructions on submitting requests.

Superior Court Criminal Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court main office is at 1400 E. Ash St., 3rd Floor in Globe. Phone inquiries go to (928) 425-3231. A satellite office in Payson is at 714 S. Beeline Hwy #104, Payson, AZ 85541. Both offices can help with Gila County criminal court records.

Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certification is $35 plus $0.50 per page. Postage adds $8 to mail orders. Online payment is available through www.gilasuperiorcourtpay.com using the NCOURT system.

The court records request page explains the process for obtaining copies.

This page has forms and instructions for requesting criminal case documents from the Gila County Superior Court.

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

Court Locations in Gila County

Gila County serves a large geographic area with two main court locations. The Globe office is the primary location at the county seat. The Payson satellite office serves the northern part of the county. Both locations can process record requests.

If you are closer to Payson, you can visit that office for in person requests. The satellite office has the same services as the main courthouse. Just call ahead to confirm hours and availability for your specific request.

Note: Some specialized services may only be available at the Globe courthouse. Complex cases or older records may require a trip to the main office.

Types of Criminal Records Available

Gila County maintains several types of criminal records. The sheriff has arrest reports, incident reports, and booking records. The court clerk has case files, dockets, judgments, and sentencing documents. Traffic records are handled separately with longer processing times.

Arrest records show what happened at the time of arrest. Court records show how the case was resolved. The two tell different parts of the story. You may need both to understand a case fully. Request from the appropriate office based on what you need.

The detention facility can provide information about current inmates and booking history. Contact the sheriff's office for jail related records. Mugshots may or may not be available depending on case status.

State Level Resources

The Arizona Courts Public Access portal includes Gila County cases. Search by name or case number to find basic case information for free. This is a good starting point before requesting actual documents from the clerk.

Arizona DPS maintains the state criminal history repository. Employers use this for background checks. Regular people cannot run background checks on others through DPS. The sheriff can provide local clearance letters.

The online payment system at gilasuperiorcourtpay.com lets you pay court fees from home using NCOURT. This is convenient when you cannot visit the courthouse in person. Check with the clerk about what payments are accepted through this system.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Gila County is in central Arizona. These neighboring counties may have relevant criminal records if your search extends beyond Gila.