Coconino County, incorporated in 1891, is located in Arizona. It has an area of 18,616 square miles and is the largest county in Arizona by total area. As of the 2020 census, the county’s population estimate was 145,101, and its estimated number of housing units was 71,049.

Courts in Coconino County

The court system in Coconino County consists of Juvenile Courts, Justice Courts, Superior Courts, Municipal Courts, and Superior Court systems.

Superior Courts enjoy jurisdiction over any available criminal or civil cases. The courts handle civil cases related to divorce, annulment, possession disputes for real estate, and general civil claims where the amount in dispute exceeds $10,000. The court equally handles criminal cases relating to felonies and shares jurisdiction that overlaps with Justice Courts concerning misdemeanors with cases that have penalties of less than $2,500 or that threaten incarceration for under six months.

In Coconino County, Juvenile Courts handle cases related to juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect, persons in need of supervision, and child custody.

The Justice Courts handle criminal cases related to the preliminary hearings of felonies, as well as any domestic violence cases, misdemeanors, harassment, and more.  They also handle civil cases related to landlord-tenant disputes, disputes involving the holding of actual property, and several others. The courts also have a Small Claims Division that handles civil cases where the total value being disputed does not exceed $3,500.

Lastly, Municipal Courts in the county are limited in their jurisdiction concerning violations of city ordinances and misdemeanors. The courts might hear cases concerning the issuance of search warrants, anti-harassment injunctions, and protection orders.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Coconino County

The Office of the Coconino County Clerk of the Superior Court is responsible for keeping records of court documents. To access these records, interested persons can visit the office in person to submit a request form. Alternatively, the Arizona Judicial Branch offers public access to court case information for cases adjudicated within the state through an online portal.

Types of Public Court Records in Coconino County

Unless restricted by statute or court order, court documents in Coconino County are accessible to the general public. Examples of public court documents in the county include:

• Criminal Court Records
• Civil Court Records
• Warrant Checks
• Divorce Records

Confidential Court Records in Coconino County

Confidential court records in Coconino County include those sealed by default under Arizona law or by court orders. While most court documents are publicly available in Arizona, the following are usually restricted from public access:

• Cases Involving Orders of Protection
• Records Emanating from Mental Health and Probate Cases
• Victim and Witness Data
• Juvenile Delinquency Cases

Juvenile Delinquency in Coconino, AZ

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Coconino County, juvenile delinquency offenses are on the rise. There are many reasons for the inflation in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Arizona often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of charges, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 589 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Coconino County. Of that total, 86% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 506 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Coconino County, are focusing on family counseling and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Coconino County juvenile delinquency tallies will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Coconino County, AZ

https://az.gov/

County Seat:	Flagstaff
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1891
Total Square Miles:	18,661
2019 Population:	140,776
Persons/Square Mile:	0.13
County Contact:	219 E Cherry Ave County Administration Building Flagstaff , AZ 86001-4634 http://coconino.az.gov/

Coconino County, AZ Courts