Arrest Records for Coconino County, Arizona

Coconino County arrest records live in two separate systems that don’t talk to each other: the Coconino County Superior Court Clerk’s office at 219 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, which holds felony case filings, and the county’s justice courts — including the Flagstaff Justice Court and Williams Justice Court — which handle misdemeanors and traffic matters. The Arizona Judicial Branch’s Public Access to Court Case Information portal covers statewide docket data but does not replace a direct Clerk request. Call the Superior Court Clerk at (928) 679-7120 to confirm current records-request fees and weekday hours before visiting — phone lines are frequently busy, and an in-person visit often moves faster.

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How to look up arrest records in Coconino County

What does Arizona’s public-records law actually open up for Coconino County? Under A.R.S. §§ 39-121 et seq., arrest records, booking data, and court case filings are presumptively public documents — meaning any person can request them without stating a reason. That presumption is what makes the pathways below available to you.

The Arizona Judicial Branch’s Public Access to Court Case Information portal is the fastest online option. Search by name or case number to pull docket entries for Superior Court felony cases across all 15 Arizona counties. Coconino County’s felony cases appear there, but misdemeanor cases filed in the justice courts may not — the statewide portal is not complete for every court level. Treat it as a useful cross-check, not a definitive answer.

For Coconino County Superior Court felony records, the Clerk’s office at 219 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 is the authoritative source. Call (928) 679-7120 to confirm current records-request fees and weekday hours before driving. Experienced callers note that phone lines go to voicemail frequently — visiting in person during mid-morning weekday hours tends to be more productive. Cash is accepted for document fees at the counter.

Misdemeanor and traffic cases route to the justice courts, not the Superior Court. The Flagstaff Justice Court handles the bulk of Flagstaff-area misdemeanor matters; the Williams Justice Court at 700 W. Railroad Ave. covers the Williams area. Phone lines at the Flagstaff Justice Court are reported as heavily congested — waits of 25 to 60 minutes are common. Extension 5 is reported as the most reliable connection point. The Coconino County Justice Courts overview page lists all precinct courts and their contact details.

Booking-side records — the Sheriff’s arrest log, not the court docket — come from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. Submit a public-records request through the Sheriff’s Office Records Request portal. The Citizens Services line is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; call (928) 679-7120. If the arrest involved Flagstaff city police rather than the Sheriff, contact the Flagstaff Police Department Records Unit separately — city and county agencies maintain independent records systems.

If the person you’re researching may have been sentenced to state prison, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry inmate lookup confirms current and past ADCRR custody. For federal cases — which Coconino County portals never show — check the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator directly. Some cases in Coconino County may also involve tribal or federal jurisdiction given the county’s geography; if the person does not appear on any county roster, those are the remaining places to look.

Are Coconino County arrest records public?

“Every person may inspect public records of this state” — that is the operative language of A.R.S. § 39-121, the foundation of Arizona’s open-records framework. Court filings, booking records, and case dispositions held by Coconino County agencies are public records under A.R.S. §§ 39-121 et seq. unless a specific statutory exception applies.

The exceptions that actually narrow access in practice are these: juvenile records are confidential under Arizona law and are not available through the public pathways described here; victim-identifying information is redacted from records released to the public; and cases that have been sealed under A.R.S. § 13-911 are closed to public view — though law enforcement retains access to sealed records. A set-aside under A.R.S. § 13-905 does not seal a record; it annotates the record to show the judgment was set aside, but the underlying arrest and conviction data remains visible to the public.

Arizona has no general expungement law. The only statute using that word is A.R.S. § 36-2862, which covers a closed list of past marijuana offenses. For everything else, the available relief is either a set-aside (§ 13-905) or a sealing (§ 13-911). A sealed record disappears from public view — background check databases that draw from court records will no longer surface it — but the record still exists and is accessible to law enforcement and certain licensing agencies. If a case was dismissed or the person was acquitted, that outcome is already part of the public docket, and a sealing petition can close even that record from public view after the applicable waiting period.

Booking photographs are public records in Arizona and can be requested from the agency that holds them — in Coconino County, that is the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office does not publish a public mugshot gallery online; submit a written public-records request to obtain a specific booking photo.

What’s in a Coconino County arrest record?

Depending on which agency made the arrest, the fields you’ll actually see differ between the court docket and the booking entry — they live in separate systems and are maintained independently.

On the booking side — the Sheriff’s record — a typical Coconino County arrest entry includes: the arrested person’s full name and date of birth, the booking date and time, the arresting agency (Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff PD, or another law enforcement agency), the charges as listed at booking, and the Coconino County Jail booking number. The jail can be reached at (928) 679-7120. Booking charges are what the arresting officer wrote at the time of arrest — they may differ from what the prosecutor ultimately files in court. The Coconino County Detention Facility page and the Jail FAQ describe what information the facility maintains.

On the court docket side — the Clerk’s record — you’ll find the case number assigned by the Superior Court or justice court, the formal charges as filed by the prosecutor (which may be different from booking charges), all hearing dates and their outcomes, the attorney of record for the defense and prosecution, bond conditions if set, and the final disposition: guilty plea, verdict, dismissal, or acquittal. The Criminal Cases information page and the Criminal Misdemeanor Charges page explain how cases move through the Coconino County court system.

One practical note: the Coconino County Superior Court Clerk’s phone lines go to voicemail with inconsistent callback times. If you need a certified copy of a court record for legal purposes, visiting the Clerk’s office at the Coconino County Courthouse in person is more reliable than waiting for a phone callback. The courthouse address is 219 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Confirm hours before visiting, as they are subject to change.

For the Sheriff’s mugshot release policy, call the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 679-7120 — the policy is not published online, and a written public-records request is the standard path to obtain a specific booking photograph.

How to expunge an arrest record in Coconino County

Does Arizona actually let you seal a Coconino County arrest record — and does a federal arrest require a separate process? The answer to both questions is yes, and the distinction matters.

Arizona has no general expungement law. What the state offers instead is sealing of case records under A.R.S. § 13-911, effective since January 1, 2023. A sealed record is closed to public view — the arrest, conviction, and sentencing records become inaccessible to the general public and to most background check databases that draw from court records. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and certain licensing boards retain access. This is meaningfully different from a set-aside under A.R.S. § 13-905, which dismisses the judgment and lifts most collateral penalties but leaves an annotated record visible to the public.

Federal arrest records are entirely separate. A sealing order from the Coconino County Superior Court has no effect on records held by federal agencies — the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, federal court dockets, or any other federal repository. If the arrest involved a federal charge, a separate federal petition in the appropriate U.S. District Court is required. Arizona’s state sealing statute does not reach those records.

For state-level cases, eligibility under § 13-911 depends on the offense class and whether a conviction resulted. Cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal can often be sealed without a waiting period — the statute provides a streamlined path for non-convictions. Conviction cases require a waiting period after completing all terms of sentence, including probation and payment of fines; the length of that waiting period is set by offense class in the statute. Check the current text of A.R.S. § 13-911 directly, or ask the Coconino County Superior Court Clerk, for the specific waiting period that applies to a given offense class.

Certain offenses are categorically ineligible for sealing — dangerous offenses, offenses requiring sex offender registration, and several other categories listed in the statute. If the offense falls into one of those categories, § 13-911 does not provide a path.

To petition, file a Petition to Seal with the court that handled the original case — the Coconino County Superior Court for felonies, or the relevant justice court for misdemeanors. The petition is filed at the courthouse where the case was heard: 219 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 for Superior Court matters. A filing fee applies; an indigency waiver is available if you cannot afford the fee. The Coconino County Superior Court Clerk at (928) 679-7120 can confirm the current fee schedule and the forms required.

Self-represented petitioners can file without an attorney. The Arizona Judicial Branch’s self-help resources and the State Bar of Arizona member directory are available if you want attorney assistance. An attorney familiar with Coconino County’s courts can assess eligibility, prepare the petition, and handle any prosecutor objections — which are possible under the statute.

The only Arizona statute using the word “expungement” is A.R.S. § 36-2862, which applies to a specific closed list of past marijuana offenses. If the underlying arrest was for a marijuana offense that qualifies, that statute may provide a faster path than § 13-911. For everything else, sealing is the correct term and the correct procedure.

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Frequently asked questions about Coconino County arrest records

How do I find out what bond was set on a Coconino County arrest, and how is it paid?

Bond information appears on the court docket once a judge has set it — search the case by name or case number through the Arizona Judicial Branch’s Public Access to Court Case Information portal, or call the Coconino County Superior Court Clerk at (928) 679-7120 for felony cases. For misdemeanor cases, contact the relevant justice court directly. Whether a person can post bond at the jail or must first appear before a judge depends on the charge and the court — ask the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office or the court handling the case for the specific procedure. The Coconino County Jail accepts cash, money order, or cashier’s check for in-custody payments; a Telmate Kiosk at the facility also accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards, and requires a government-issued ID to use.

How do I get a Coconino County arrest record sealed under Arizona law?

Petitioning to seal a Coconino County arrest record is a routine legal procedure available under A.R.S. § 13-911. Cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal can often be sealed without a waiting period. Conviction cases require completing all sentence terms and then waiting the period set by offense class in the statute — check the current statute text or ask the Coconino County Superior Court Clerk for the applicable waiting period. File the Petition to Seal at the courthouse where the case was heard: 219 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 for Superior Court felonies, or the relevant justice court for misdemeanors. A filing fee applies; an indigency waiver is available. Note that federal arrest records are not affected by an Arizona state sealing order — those require a separate federal petition. The Arizona Bar member directory can help you find an attorney if you want assistance with the petition.