Yuma County Criminal Records Search

Yuma County criminal records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Superior Court in Yuma. This southwestern Arizona county borders both Mexico and California with about 215,000 residents. The county seat is Yuma. Criminal cases are processed through the county court system with records available in person at county offices and through some online portals.

Yuma County Sheriff Records

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office Records division is at 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B in Yuma. Phone inquiries go to (928) 329-2254. Fax is (928) 539-7891. Email SORec@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Fees for Yuma County criminal records are low. Case reports cost $3. Incident reports are $1. Traffic reports cost $3. Photos or CD copies are $5. Processing takes 15 to 20 business days for most requests. Plan ahead if you need records by a specific date.

The Yuma County Sheriff records page has information about services and fees.

This page explains the request process and lists fees for different types of Yuma County criminal records.

Superior Court Criminal Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court is at 250 W. 2nd Street, Suite E in Yuma. Phone inquiries go to (928) 817-4210. Email lfazz@courts.az.gov. The office can help with criminal case records and other court documents.

The Yuma County Clerk of Court page has contact information and links to services. Justice court information is at the justice courts page.

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

Cities in Yuma County

The City of Yuma is the main city in the county. It has its own police department and municipal court. For crimes in Yuma city limits, contact Yuma Police for incident reports. The municipal court handles misdemeanors and traffic violations.

Other communities in Yuma County use the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement. Their cases go through the county court system. All felonies regardless of location are handled by the Yuma County Superior Court.

Border Area Considerations

Yuma County borders Mexico and California. The area has significant agricultural activity and military presence. Some criminal matters may involve federal jurisdiction if they relate to border crimes, military facilities, or federal land.

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

Note: Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the Yuma Proving Ground are federal facilities. Crimes on those installations are federal matters and would not appear in county records.

Types of Criminal Records Available

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

Arrest records show what happened at the time of arrest. Court records show how the case was resolved after that. Cases can be dismissed, go to trial, or end in plea deals. Both types may be needed for the complete story.

The low fees make Yuma County records affordable. Case reports at $3 and incident reports at $1 are among the lowest in Arizona. Photos on CD cost $5. The main cost is the waiting time of 15 to 20 days.

State Level Resources

The Arizona Courts Public Access portal includes Yuma 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.

If someone was incarcerated by the state, the Arizona Department of Corrections has records. The ADCRR inmate search covers current and former state prison inmates. County jail records stay with the Yuma County Sheriff.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Yuma County is in the southwest corner of Arizona. These neighboring counties may have relevant criminal records if your search extends beyond Yuma.