How to Search Maricopa County Records (Start Here)
Maricopa County (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe) is the fourth-largest county in the U.S. Arizona's court system and the statewide Public Access portal make most case records searchable online.
- Superior Court cases: superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket — view calendars and case information for civil, criminal, family, and probate. Also at clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov for case lookups.
- Statewide case lookup: apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess — Arizona Judicial Branch public access covers all state courts.
- Recorded documents: Maricopa County Recorder at recorder.maricopa.gov — deeds, liens, mortgages.
- Property assessments: Maricopa County Assessor — property values and parcel data.
Clerk of the Superior Court: (602) 372-5375.
Official government databases are listed below, organized by record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Maricopa County court cases? ▼
Two options. The Superior Court docket at superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket for Maricopa-specific cases. Or the statewide Arizona Public Access system at apps.azcourts.gov for cases across all Arizona courts.
Where are Maricopa County property deeds? ▼
The County Recorder's office. Search recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens — online. The Assessor handles property values and is a separate office.
Can I access court minute entries online? ▼
Yes — courtminutes.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov provides public access to court minute entries. For full case records, visit the Clerk's office at 620 West Jackson Street, Phoenix.
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