Greenlee County DUI Records Search

Greenlee County DUI records are kept at the county courthouse in Clifton. This is Arizona's smallest county by population, with fewer than 10,000 residents spread across rugged mining country in the state's far eastern corner. DUI cases here go through the Superior Court and Justice Court. The Clerk of Courts office handles all record requests. Because Greenlee County has such a small caseload compared to larger Arizona counties, staff can often help you faster. You still need to follow state rules for public records access. Most DUI records from Greenlee County courts are public unless sealed by a judge.

Greenlee County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Courts handles DUI case files in Greenlee County. This office keeps all court records for both Superior Court and Justice Court cases. When you need copies of DUI filings, judgments, or sentencing orders, this is where to go. The clerk's office sits inside the county courthouse in downtown Clifton.

You can visit the Greenlee County Clerk of Courts website to learn about their services and get contact details for record requests.

The clerk can pull case files and make copies while you wait. Fees run fifty cents per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost more. If you need court records for a legal matter, ask for certified copies with the court seal. Staff can also help you figure out what documents exist in a case if you only have basic details like a name and rough date range.

Greenlee County courts use the same case management systems as other Arizona courts. This means DUI records should appear in statewide searches through the Arizona Courts Public Access portal. However, smaller counties sometimes have gaps in their electronic records. Older DUI cases may only exist on paper at the Clifton courthouse. The clerk can search both digital and paper files to find what you need.

Greenlee County Superior Court DUI Cases

Felony DUI charges go to Superior Court. This includes aggravated DUI under A.R.S. 28-1383. Third offense DUI cases within eighty-four months also come here. Any DUI involving a child in the vehicle or driving the wrong way on a highway gets charged as a felony in Greenlee County Superior Court.

The Superior Court in Greenlee County handles far fewer cases than courts in Phoenix or Tucson. But the same laws apply. Judges follow Arizona sentencing guidelines for DUI convictions. Records from these cases become public once filed. You can request copies through the clerk's office.

Note: Greenlee County's small population means felony DUI cases are rare here compared to urban counties.

Greenlee County Justice Court DUI Records

Most DUI arrests in Greenlee County result in misdemeanor charges. These go through Justice Court. First and second offense DUI cases under A.R.S. 28-1381 start here. So do extreme DUI charges under A.R.S. 28-1382 when no aggravating factors exist. The Justice Court in Clifton handles these matters from arrest through final sentencing.

DUI records from Justice Court include the original complaint, any motions filed by either side, minute entries from hearings, and the final judgment. If someone pleaded guilty or was convicted at trial, the record shows the sentence. This might include jail time, fines, probation terms, and alcohol screening requirements. All of this becomes part of the public DUI case file in Greenlee County.

Getting Justice Court records works the same as Superior Court. Go through the Clerk of Courts office. You can call ahead to check if a record exists before driving to Clifton. The courthouse is small enough that one office handles everything. This actually makes the process simpler than in larger counties with multiple buildings and departments.

Greenlee County Sheriff DUI Arrests

The Greenlee County Sheriff's Office patrols roads outside city limits. Deputies handle most DUI arrests in the county since there are no large cities with their own police forces. When someone gets arrested for DUI in Greenlee County, the sheriff's office creates the arrest report and processes the booking.

You can find information about the sheriff's office and current leadership on the Greenlee County Sheriff page.

Arrest reports and incident records come from the sheriff, not the court. If you want to see what happened during a DUI stop, you need to request police records separately from court records. The sheriff's office can provide copies of arrest reports, probable cause statements, and other law enforcement documents. These records tell the story of the arrest itself. Court records then show what happened after charges were filed.

Greenlee County DUI Record Fees

Fees for DUI records in Greenlee County follow state guidelines. Court copies cost fifty cents per page. This applies to both Superior Court and Justice Court records. If you need a certified copy with the court seal, expect to pay thirty-five dollars per document. Certification proves the copy is authentic and matches what the court has on file.

Sheriff's office records have separate fees. Contact them directly for current rates on arrest reports and incident records. Fees can vary based on the type of record and how many pages it contains. Some basic information may be free while detailed reports cost money to copy.

Payment methods depend on whether you request records in person or by mail. The clerk's office in Clifton accepts cash and checks. Mail requests typically require a check or money order. Some offices now take credit cards but not all. Call ahead to confirm what payment they accept before you show up or send a request.

Note: You may need to pay before records are released, especially for mail requests.

Sealing Greenlee County DUI Records

Arizona allows people to petition for record sealing under A.R.S. 13-911. This law took effect at the end of 2022. It lets eligible people ask the court to seal their criminal records, including some DUI convictions. A sealed record no longer shows up in most background checks.

Not everyone qualifies. DUI convictions have waiting periods before you can petition. The court looks at the offense type, how long ago it happened, and whether all sentence terms were completed. Felony DUI has different rules than misdemeanor DUI. The process starts with a petition filed in the court where the conviction happened. For Greenlee County cases, that means filing with the Superior Court or Justice Court in Clifton.

The Arizona Courts Self-Service Center has forms and instructions for record sealing petitions. This resource helps people understand whether they qualify and how to file correctly. Even in a small county like Greenlee, the same state rules apply to sealing DUI records.

Arizona DUI Records Resources

Some DUI records come from state agencies rather than Greenlee County courts. Driving records showing DUI convictions come from the Motor Vehicle Division. The MVD tracks license suspensions, Admin Per Se actions, and points on your driving record. You can request your own driving record through AZMVDNow.gov or submit a records request for someone else's driving history if you have a valid reason.

Criminal history records at the state level come from the Department of Public Safety. The DPS maintains a database of arrests and convictions from across Arizona. Their Criminal History Records page explains how to request background checks. This can show DUI arrests and convictions from any county, including Greenlee.

The statewide Arizona eAccess portal provides another way to search court records. While not all Greenlee County records may appear online, many Arizona courts contribute data to this system. It can be a good starting point before contacting the local clerk's office directly.

Towns in Greenlee County

Greenlee County has no cities large enough to maintain their own municipal courts. Clifton serves as the county seat and largest town with about 4,000 residents. Duncan and Morenci round out the main population centers. None of these communities have independent court systems for DUI cases.

All DUI matters in Greenlee County funnel through the county court system. Whether an arrest happens in Clifton, Duncan, Morenci, or anywhere else in the county, the case goes to Justice Court for misdemeanors or Superior Court for felonies. This centralized system means one courthouse handles everything. You only need to contact one clerk's office to find DUI records from anywhere in Greenlee County.

Nearby Arizona Counties

DUI cases near county borders may involve courts in neighboring counties. Greenlee County sits in Arizona's eastern corner. Graham County lies directly to the south and west. Apache County borders it to the north. If you cannot find DUI records in Greenlee County, the case may have been filed in one of these neighboring jurisdictions instead.