Common Questions About Pinal County Court Records
How do I search Pinal County court records online?
Use the Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access tool at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx for free case lookup. Complete the verification word, then search by last name, business name, or case number. You can filter by court if you know the case sits in Pinal Superior Court or a Pinal justice court. The portal is an index, not the official record. It updates weekly each Friday for information through Wednesday. For official copies or older files, use the Pinal Clerk. More walk-through detail is on the Pinal court records page.
How do I get certified copies of a Pinal court record?
Submit the Clerk's Request for Court Records form online. The Clerk's office contacts you within five business days to confirm fees due. After you pay, allow up to five business days for processing and delivery. The base fees are $35 per certification, $0.50 per page for copies, $35 per year if a search is needed, and $8 shipping and handling. Mail payment can be sent to the Clerk of Superior Court at P.O. Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132. See the Clerk of Court page for the full fee schedule and request workflow.
What records can I request from the Pinal Clerk?
The Clerk holds Civil, Criminal, Probate, Domestic Relations, Juvenile, Guardianship and Conservatorship, and Marriage License records from 1875 to the present. Availability depends on Arizona law and Supreme Court Rule 123. Mental Health, Dependency, Severance, Adoption, sealed, and confidential records are not available for public review or reproduction. The Clerk does not hold federal cases, traffic citations from city courts, or county property deeds. For details on what each record category contains and what is restricted, see the court records page.
Is Arizona Public Access the official record?
No. The Arizona Judicial Branch warns that the information may not be current, accurate, or complete, that it can change, and that it is not the official record. Public Access should be used to locate case numbers and hearing dates. After that, official copies come from the Pinal Clerk or, for available Superior Court civil and criminal documents, from eAccess at azcourts.gov/eaccess/Login. Court agents and attorneys treat Public Access as a lead, not as evidence. See public records for the official-versus-index distinction.
Why can't I find a probate case online?
Arizona Public Access excludes probate cases from search results. That is by policy, not a bug. For a Pinal probate file, use the Clerk's probate forms and the Request for Court Records process, or call the Clerk for instructions. Some probate documents may be public, but the statewide portal will not return them. The Pinal County Recorder at 520-866-6830 can confirm whether a will was recorded separately. The full probate workflow, fees, and form list are on the probate records page.
How do I find a Pinal inmate?
Use the Pinal Sheriff inmate search at app1.pinal.gov/search/inmate-search.aspx. The tool has one field labeled "LAST NAME or INMATE ID" and a single Search button. Results list currently incarcerated individuals only. The roster updates every 60 minutes and removes people after release. The Pinal disclaimer notes that inclusion does not show guilt, only that the person is or has been in custody. For booking details, charges shown, and what to do if no result appears, see the inmate records page.
How do I confirm someone was released from Pinal jail?
Released people drop off the jail search, so the online roster will not confirm a release. Call Pinal Adult Detention at 520-509-7957 to verify. The Pinal FAQ says releases can take up to four hours from the time release paperwork is received from the court and bond is posted. For state and federal release tools like the Arizona Department of Corrections inmate locator and the federal BOP locator, plus VINELink notifications, see the released inmates page on this site.
How do I post bond for someone in Pinal jail?
Pinal lists four bond methods: the TouchPay kiosk in the jail lobby, payment at the court of jurisdiction, a licensed bail bond service, or TouchPay by phone at 866-232-1899 or online. After payment, go to the admission window and confirm the bond was posted. Immigration bonds are not accepted at the facility. Keep the receipt and the inmate ID number for your records. Release timing can still take up to four hours. See the inmate records page for full bond and intake detail.
What is the Pinal jail visitation schedule?
Normal onsite public video visitation is Saturday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., scheduled 24 hours in advance, with two 20-minute visits per inmate per week. Onsite public video is closed until further notice because of construction. Remote video visits continue through Securus at $6 for 20 minutes. Visitors must be 18 or older with valid state photo ID and must pass a records check. Minors may visit only with a parent or guardian and proof. Full visit, mail, and money rules are on inmate records.
Where do I send mail to an inmate?
Effective January 11, 2026, personal mail goes to the scanning processor: Incarcerated Name and ID number, Pinal County Adult Detention Center, P.O. Box 20366, Tampa, FL 33622. Mail is scanned and delivered to kiosks and tablets. Legal mail, money orders, and publications go to the Pinal Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 2610, Florence, AZ 85132. Do not mix personal letters with legal mail. For approved publication rules, money options like TouchPay, and the property release process, see the inmate records page.
How do I get married in Pinal County?
Both parties must appear at the Clerk with proof of age and identity. Each pays the share of the $98 marriage license fee, is sworn, and signs two affidavits that the personal information is correct. Arizona has no blood test and no waiting period. The license is valid for 12 months and usable anywhere in Arizona. After the ceremony, return the Record of Marriage to the Clerk for filing. Certified abstract copies are $35 and plain photocopies are $0.50 per page. See marriage and divorce records for full steps.
How do I file for divorce without an attorney?
Pinal's FAQ says file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and required supporting documents with the Clerk and pay the filing fee. Forms are free online or $0.50 per page at office locations. Bring the original packet plus two copies. The Clerk assigns a case number and stamps the copies for service. Required documents include the Sensitive Data Form, Cover Sheet, Petition, Summons, Preliminary Injunction, Notice Regarding Health Insurance, and Credit Notice. Cases with children need a parenting plan and child support worksheet. Full list is on marriage and divorce records.
Does Pinal store my will?
No. The Pinal probate FAQ says the Superior Court does not store a person's will on its own. The Pinal County Recorder at 520-866-6830 can confirm whether a will was recorded separately. Probate forms for full and small estates are available from the Clerk, and the Pinal FAQ notes that informal probate may apply when property exceeds $75,000, while an estate under $100,000 may use an Affidavit of Succession or Transfer of Real Property. Always consult an attorney. More detail on probate records.
How do I clear my criminal record?
Arizona offers three main options. Set aside under A.R.S. § 13-905 sets aside the judgment and dismisses the charging document after sentence completion, but does not erase law enforcement files. Sealing under A.R.S. § 13-911 hides qualifying case records from most public access once eligibility is met. Civil rights restoration under A.R.S. § 13-907 restores rights like voting and firearms after completion of sentence. File in the court that handled the case. Forms and eligibility detail are on the criminal records page.
Can I search sex offenders in Pinal County?
Yes. The Pinal Sheriff directs users to the Arizona Department of Public Safety sex offender database and OffenderWatch at azdps.gov/Services/Sex_Offender/. DPS maintains the internet sex offender site under § 13-3827 and offers a downloadable list of Level 2, Level 3, and qualifying offenders. Pinal sex offender registration is by appointment with the Pinal registration unit at 520-866-5005. Commercial use, harassment, and intimidation are prohibited. See warrant records for related public safety lookups.
What's the difference between setting aside and sealing a record?
Both are Arizona post-conviction tools but they work differently. A set aside under A.R.S. § 13-905 leaves the case visible while marking the judgment as set aside and the charge dismissed; the record stays on most background checks. Sealing under A.R.S. § 13-911 hides the qualifying file from most public searches and most employer checks after waiting periods and restitution are met. Some offenses are not eligible for either. File the right motion in the court that handled the case. Full breakdown on the criminal records page.
Still Have Questions?
For the right office, see Clerk of Court. For broader access rules, see public records. For records-by-topic, browse court records, criminal records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or probate.