Graham County, AZ Public Records

Superior Court
800 W Main St
Courthouse, Main Fl
Safford, AZ 85546-3803 https://www.graham.az.gov/186/Clerk-o
Hours: 8AM-5PM MST
P: 928-428-3100
F: 928-428-0061
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No mental health, victims or sealed records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number.
Justice Court Safford Precinct #1
800 W Main St
Courthouse, 1st Fl
Safford, AZ 85546 https://www.graham.az.gov/211/Justice
Hours: 7AM-6PM M-TH MST
P: 928-428-1210
F: 928-428-3523
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, victims, sealed or adoption records released
Jurisdiction on criminal cases is limited to petty offenses and misdemeanors punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,500 (not including surcharges) or confinement in the county Jail not exceeding 6 months.
Pima Justice Court Precinct #2
PO Box 1159
Pima, AZ 85543 https://www.graham.az.gov/242/Justice
Hours: 7AM-6PM M-TH MST
P: 928-485-2771
F: 928-485-9961
Couriers: 136 W Center St
Pima, AZ 85543
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, victims, sealed or adoption records released
This court also handles criminal traffic. Court is closed on Friday.
Pima Municipal Court (Closed)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance
Thatcher, Pima and Safford Municipal Courts combined into GVC (Gila Valley Combined) Municipal Court. Records now held in Safford at GVC Municipal Court, 702 S 8th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546. 928-432-4090; 928-348-3180 (fax).
Safford Municipal Court
702 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546 http://www.cityofsafford.us/236/City-
Hours: 7:30AM-5PM M-TH MST
P: 928-432-4090
F: 928-348-3180
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance
Thatcher, Pima & Safford courts combined into GVC (Gila Valley Combined). Records now held in Safford at GVC Municipal Court, above address. The court charges $17.00 for a name search, $.50 for a copy.
Thatcher Municipal Court (See GVC Municipal Court)
http://thatcher.az.gov/
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance
Thatcher, Pima and Safford courts combined into GVC (Gila Valley Combined). Records now held in Safford at GVC Municipal Court, 702 S 8th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546. 928-432-4090; 928-348-3180 (fax).

Graham County, AZ Vital Records

Contact the Graham County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Graham County
County Recorder
921 Thatcher Blvd, 2nd Fl
General Services Bldg
Safford, AZ 85546 https://www.graham.az.gov/239/Recorde
7AM-6PM M-TH MST
Phone: 928-428-3560, 928-792-5028
Fax: 928-428-8828
Recorded Documents

Graham County Vital Certificates

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Graham County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 4,629.32 sq mi
Population (2009): 37,045
  • Females: 47.2%
  • White: 80.4%
  • Black/African American: 2.6%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 28.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 53.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 3,556
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 23.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 75.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.99
Housing Units (2000): 11,430
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.2%
Migration Flow to Graham County, AZ from (2007-2008):

Graham County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $392,690
  • Construction: $21,812
  • Retail Trade: $44,661
  • Professional and Technical Services: $8,671
  • Healthcare: $41,551
  • Banking: $5,386
  • Retail Trade: $44,661
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $11,144
  • Manufacturing: $9,646
  • Farms: $26,593
  • Government: $146,275
Employed (2000): 10,692
Unemployed (2000): 1,402
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $22,049
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $96,373 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $29,787 (thou. dol.)

Graham County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 584
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.8
Deaths (2007): 283
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 7
  • Per 1,000 population: 12

Graham County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 521
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 10
  • Forcible rape: 72
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 439
Property Crimes (2008): 928
  • Burglary: 361
  • Larceny-Theft: 514
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 53

Graham County Genealogy Records