Yuma County is the ninth largest county in Arizona, with a total land area of more than 5513.8 square miles. Its county seat is Yuma City. Established in 1854, Yuma County is home to about 203,881 residents.

Courts in Yuma County

Yuma County is served by the Yuma County Superior Court, the Justice Courts, and the Municipal Courts. The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over felony-related criminal proceedings and misdemeanor trials. Civil cases such as divorce matters, contract disputes, probate of wills, and all general claims above $10,000 are within its purview. The Juvenile Division of the Superior Court exercises exclusive jurisdiction over all juvenile delinquency and truancy cases. Yuma County Superior Court also serves as an appellate court tasked with handling appeals from other lower courts in the county.

The Justice Courts comprise the South County Court, Wellton Court, and the Justice Court of Yuma. They preside over misdemeanor cases and all civil litigation below $10,000. Also, small claims involving monetary disputes, traffic infractions, and felony preliminary hearings are within their jurisdiction. The Juvenile Division of the Justice Court handles juvenile delinquency and truancy cases. The Municipal Courts in Yuma County have limited jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and codes, civil traffic cases, misdemeanor crimes, and petty offenses. They also share jurisdiction with the Justice Courts on state law violations committed within the city.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Yuma County

The Clerk of Superior Court serves as the official record custodian in Yuma County. All court case filings, transcripts, and dockets for the Superior Court are maintained by the Office of the Superior Court Clerk. Requesters can obtain these records via the eAccess Portal provided by the Arizona Judicial Branch. However, records not accessible online may be obtained by visiting the court where the case was heard.

Types of Public Court Records in Yuma County

Requesters can find the following types of public court records in Yuma County:

• Civil records
• Criminal records
• Probate records
• Family/Domestic relations records
• Marriage abstracts

Confidential Court Records in Yuma County

Confidential court records in Yuma County are not available to all requesters. Such records can only be viewed by individuals whose names appear on the records. Examples of confidential court records in Yuma County include:

• Medical records
• Mental health records
• Adoption records
• Probate records involving juveniles
• Records of ongoing criminal investigations.

Juvenile Delinquency in Yuma, AZ

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Yuma 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 1660 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Yuma County. Of that total, 76% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 1256 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Yuma County, AZ

https://az.gov/

County Seat:	Yuma
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1864
Total Square Miles:	5,519
2019 Population:	207,534
Persons/Square Mile:	0.03

Yuma County, AZ Courts