Criminal Statistics
The Arizona Department of Public Safety compiles annual crime reports of the state with the support of data provided by county enforcement agencies. According to 2017 reports, Yavapai county recorded 3,120 incidents of larceny-theft, 769 burglaries and 240 incidents of vehicle theft. The county also recorded 575 incidents of aggravated assault and 78 reported rapes, marking an increase in violent crimes and a slight downturn in property crime compared to 2016 data.
Criminal Records
The Arizona Department of Public Safety maintains a central repository of criminal records for the state of Arizona and its constituting cities and counties. Authorized individuals and agencies may request copies of criminal records from the department. At the county level, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office maintains and conducts criminal history records and local background checks respectively.
How to Get Criminal Records
Personnel within the Law Enforcement Records Section of the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office responds to requests for local criminal history records and background checks. Interested persons may send a written request to the Sheriff's Office via mail, which should indicate the name of the subject of the check as well as the purpose for requesting the record. Queries may also be made in person during business hours at any of the substation offices at:
255 E. Gurley Street,
First Floor,
Prescott, AZ, 86301 (Prescott)
12606 Main Street,
Mayer, AZ 86333 (Mayer)
2830 N. Commonwealth Dr.,
Ste 104,
Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (Camp Verde)
How to Get Arrest Records and Police Reports
Arrest records and police reports may be obtained at the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. Requesting persons are required to send a written request via mail (or deliver one in person) which should be accompanied by a completed Non-commercial Public Data Request Form or a Commercial Public Data Request Form as well as a payment of cheque or money order payment of $5. Requests may be delivered to any of the substation offices in person or sent via mail to the:
Yavapai Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement Records Section
Yavapai County Government
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, Arizona 86305
How to Find the Sex Offender Registry and Other Sex Offender Information
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office maintains a registry of sex offenders residing within the county. All information on the registry is public record and can be used by interested persons to track the location, compliance and conducts of sex offenders in Yavapai. Residents may search offenders on the registry by location, name or proximity to specific addresses and may also choose to register for the Sheriffs Email Alerts to stay up to date about any relevant changes in sex offender behavior or location within the county.
How to Find Inmate and Jail Information
All relevant information concerning persons incarcerated in Yavapai County is managed on the jail & inmate information center of the Yavapai County Sheriff's office. Incarcerated persons can be located by calling the Detention Facility information center at (928) 567-7734 or by using the Yavapai online inmate search tool, which provides general information, such as the inmate's booking date, location, and booking number.
Where and How to Get Court Records
The Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court officially maintains all court records of civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic and probate cases filed within the county. The office is tasked with providing public access to the records in compliance with state statutes and rules. Non-confidential records can be accessed by self-serving using the Arizona Public Access to Court Information service website which houses state-wide court records. Users can search through case records by the name of the plaintiff/defendant or case number.
Location of All Courts in County
Listed below are the locations and contact information of all the courthouses in Yavapai County, Arizona:
Yavapai County Superior Court - Camp Verde
2840 North Commonwealth Drive,
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: (928) 567-7741
Fax: (928) 567-7720
Yavapai County Superior Court - Juvenile
Juvenile Justice Center
1100 Prescott Lakes Parkway,
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 771-3103
Yavapai County Superior Court - Prescott
Yavapai County Courthouse
120 South Cortez Street,
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (928) 771-3312
Fax: (928) 777-3022
Bagdad Justice Court
100 Main Street,
Bagdad, AZ 86321
Phone: (928) 427-3318
Fax: (928) 771-3362
Mayer Justice Court
12840 Central Avenue,
P.O. Box 245,
Mayer, AZ 86333
Phone: (928) 771-3355
Prescott Consolidated Justice/City Court
Yavapai County Courthouse
120 South Cortez Street,
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (928) 771-3300
Seligman Justice Court
54150 Floyd Street,
P.O. Box 56,
Seligman, AZ 86337
Phone: (928) 422-3281
Fax: (928) 422-5982
Verde Valley Justice Court
10 South 6th Street,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 639-5820
Fax: (928) 639-5828
Yarnell Justice Court
22591 Looka Way,
P.O. Box 65, Yarnell, AZ 85362
Phone: (928) 427-3318
Fax: (928) 771-3362
Camp Verde Municipal Court
435 South Main Street,
Suite 206-A, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: (928) 567-6635
Fax: (928) 567-9049
Chino Valley Municipal Court
1988 North Road 1 West,
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Phone: (928) 636-4534
Fax: (928) 636-1902
Clarkdale Magistrate Court
10 South 6th Street,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 649-7730
Fax: (928) 649-7739
Cottonwood Municipal Court
665 East Mingus Avenue,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 634-7537
Fax: (928) 634-7864
Dewey-Humboldt Magistrate Court
2735 South Highway 69,
P.O. Box 492, Dewey-Humboldt, AZ 86329
Phone: (928) 632-0008
Fax: (928) 632-7987
Jerome Municipal Court
600 Clark Street,
P.O. Box 335, Jerome, AZ 86331
Phone: (928) 649-3250
Fax: (928) 634-5462
Prescott Consolidated Justice/City Court
Yavapai County Courthouse
120 South Cortez Street,
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (928) 771-3300
Prescott Valley Magistrate Court
Prescott Valley Civic Center
7501 Civic Circle,
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Phone: (928) 772-8277
Fax: (928) 772-0649
Sedona Municipal Court
102 Roadrunner Drive,
Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: (928) 282-1189
Fax: (928) 204-7151
Where and How to Get Property Records
The Yavapai County Recorder maintains documents of real property recorded by its office. Interested members of the public may obtain copies of deeds, mortgage documents, liens, and plats by purchasing them from the Yavapai County Self Service Database. Users will require the recording number of the property, as well as the date of the recording to make a copy purchase request. Searching or viewing unofficial copies on the site is free. However, official copies are watermark-free and cost $1 per page, while certified copies will be sent via mail for $3+$1 per page of the document requested. All payments can be made via credit card and will attract an additional charge of $1.25 per transaction.
Vital Records
The Arizona Department of Health Services only provides access to vital records to eligible persons. Similarly, the Yavapai Community Health Service and the Yavapai Clerk of Superior Courts co-manage and issue Yavapai county's vital records. Birth and death records can be made available to eligible requestors through the YCHS while the Superior Court Clerk responds to requests for copies of marriage and divorce records.
Where and How to Get Divorce Records
Copies of divorce records for decrees granted in the county can be requested from the office of the Yavapai Superior Court Clerk. Requestors may self-serve using the Arizona Public Access to Court Information service website which maintains state-wide records. To use this service, the requesting party must have information relating to the divorce including the names of the divorcees and the date of filing.
Where and How to Get Marriage Records
Marriage records of marriages licensed in the county are also maintained by the office of the Yavapai Superior Court Clerk. Interested persons may access copies of marriage licenses and certificates using the Arizona Public Access to Court Information service website. Users may search the site by the names of the spouses or the date which the license was issued
Where and How to Get Birth and Death Records
Access to birth and death records of Yavapai county residents are restricted to the registrant, their parents, spouse, a sibling or close relation or persons legally authorized to access the record. Eligible requestors may query the Yavapai Community Health Service completing a birth certificate application or death certificate application. The requesting party is required to enclose along with the completed form, the appropriate fee (as indicated on the application), a photocopy of the requestor's ID, proof of relationship and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. These should then be sent to:
Yavapai County Community Health Services
1090 Commerce Drive
AZ 86303
(928) 771-3125
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Yavapai County, Arizona?
The Arizona Public Records Law provides public access to all property records in Yavapai County. The county Assessor's Office maintains property records, allows inspections, and also issues copies to persons who submit official requests.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Yavapai County
The Yavapai County Assessor's Office keeps records of properties in the county. Duties of this office include the discovery, listing, and valuation of all taxable and nontaxable properties in the county. The office also establishes each property's legal classification to determine a fair value, and provides assessment information to the general public.
Requests for any of the Assessor's information should describe the record or contain details of the property. Provided information should include details such as the owner's name, property address, sales history information, and other known specifics. Depending on several factors such as the document type and volume, copies cost between 25 cents and $1 per page. Applicants should note that additional charges may apply. Requests should be submitted to:
Yavapai County Assessor's Office
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (928) 771-3220
Fax: (928) 771-3181
Property records are also available at the Yavapai County Recorder's Office. The office maintains records such as liens, deeds, and deeds of trust recorded since January 1, 1953. Subdivision maps and land surveys recorded since 1864 are also available. Interested parties may submit requests to the:
Yavapai County Recorder's Office – Prescott
Yavapai County Administrative Services
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (928) 771-3244
Fax: (928) 771-3181
Email: web.recorder@yavapai.us
Yavapai County Recorder's Office – Cottonwood
Yavapai County Cottonwood Annex
10 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 639-5807
Fax: (928) 771-3181
Email: web.recorder@yavapai.us
How to Look Up Yavapai County Property Records
Members of the general public can search recorded documents online. Users may access online Yavapai County property records online by providing a document name, grantor and grantee details, legal description, or book and page number. Users may print unofficial and watermarked copies for free. Official copies without watermarks cost $1 per page for 8½ x 11 or 8½ x 14 copies. Larger copies (24 x 18 or 36 x 24) cost $4 per page. All card transactions cost an extra $1.25 convenience fee. Alternatively, interested persons can obtain tax-related property records from the Yavapai County Treasurer's Office. Users may search by providing owner or property information.
Locations of Yavapai County Property Assessors
Yavapai County Assessor's Office – Prescott
Yavapai County Administrative Services
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (928) 771-3220
Fax: (928) 771-3181
Email: web.assessor@yavapai.us
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Yavapai County Assessor's Office - Cottonwood
Yavapai County Cottonwood Annex
10 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 639-8121
Fax: (928) 771-8104
Email: web.assessor@yavapai.us
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
