La Paz County Criminal Records

La Paz County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Superior Court in Parker. This western Arizona county along the Colorado River has about 16,000 permanent residents though the population swells during winter months. The county seat is Parker. Criminal cases are processed through the county court system with records available in person and through some online tools.

La Paz County Sheriff Records

The La Paz County Sheriff's Office is at 1109 Arizona Avenue in Parker. Phone inquiries go to (928) 669-6141. The records division has a separate line at (928) 667-4310. Fax is (928) 669-2008. Email contact@lapazsheriff.org for inquiries.

The sheriff handles law enforcement for the unincorporated areas of the county. This includes the popular recreation areas along the Colorado River. Crimes during peak tourist season may take longer to process due to increased volume.

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

The sheriff's main page provides an overview of department services and contact options.

Superior Court Criminal Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court is at 1316 South Kofa Avenue, Suite 607 in Parker. Phone inquiries go to (928) 669-6131. Email lapazjudicialassistant@courts.az.gov. The clerk also has a separate website at www.lapazsuperiorcourtclerk.com.

Online payment is available through www.azcourtpay.com using the FARE system. Copy fees are standard at $0.50 per page. Certified copies have additional fees. These rates apply to La Paz County criminal court records.

The La Paz County Courts page has links to court information.

This page links to court services and contact information.

The clerk's website has additional details about records and services.

The clerk's dedicated site has forms and instructions for obtaining La Paz County criminal court records.

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

Seasonal Considerations

La Paz County's population increases dramatically during winter months. Snowbirds from colder states camp along the Colorado River and in the Quartzsite area. This seasonal influx brings more people and more potential for crime.

If you need records from incidents during peak season, be aware that there may be more cases to search through. Having specific dates and details helps the staff locate your records faster. The summer months are quieter with smaller resident population.

Note: Some criminal matters may involve out of state visitors. Those cases still go through La Paz County courts based on where the incident happened.

Types of Criminal Records Available

La Paz 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. Each office handles requests for 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 agreements. You may need both types to get the full picture of a case.

The records division at (928) 667-4310 handles sheriff record requests. For court records, contact the clerk at (928) 669-6131. Both offices can tell you what records are available and what they cost.

State Level Resources

The Arizona Courts Public Access portal includes La Paz 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 for employment purposes.

The online payment system at azcourtpay.com lets you pay court fees from home using the FARE system. This is convenient for paying record fees without visiting the courthouse. Check with the clerk about what payments are accepted.

Nearby Arizona Counties

La Paz County is in western Arizona along the California border. These neighboring counties may have relevant criminal records if your search extends beyond La Paz.