Maricopa County Court

County Resources

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Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is an elected position, with each term being 4 years. The Clerk has many duties related to the courts. The Clerk is tasked with providing public access to the records of all actions of the Superior Court. The Clerk also maintains the court docket, prepares official court documents, receives court filings for the Superior Court, collects court-ordered fees and fines, and store evidence presented in case.

The Clerk of Superior Court also records marriage licenses and processes passport applications.

Jeff Fine
Clerk of Superior Court
601 W. Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-372-5375

Municipal Court

Municipal courts in Arizona have jurisdiction over minor misdemeanor crimes committed in their town or city. They share jurisdiction with the justice courts for violations of state laws in their town or city limits. These courts can hear cases that range from traffic violations to misdemeanors that carry a maximum penalty of a $2500 fine or 6 months in jail. Municipal courts do not hear civil lawsuits between citizens.

Superior Court

Superior Courts are the general jurisdiction and trial courts for the state. Each county has at least one Superior Court judge. The Superior Court hears criminal cases involving both misdemeanors and felonies, evictions, probate, dissolutions of marriage, and most civil cases involving more than $10,000.

Probate Courts

Probate courts oversee cases that involve estates and wills. Cases involving guardianship, conservatorships, and adult adoptions are also heard in Probate Court. Mental health cases are also heard in this court.

Justice Courts

Justice Courts are presided over by a Justice of the Peace, who is elected to a 4-year term. Justice Courts have jurisdiction over civil cases involving up to $10,000 and small claims cases (involving up to $3500). They also hear cases involving landlord/tenant issues, DUIs, and misdemeanor cases. There are 26 Justice Courts in Maricopa County.

Criminal Court

Certain criminal misdemeanor cases may be heard by Municipal Courts or Justice Courts. More serious cases are heard in Superior Court.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two parties.

Justice Courts can hear civil cases involving amounts up to $10,000, while cases involving higher amounts are heard in Superior Court.

Veterans Court

Veterans Treatment Court is a specialized court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who are first-time offenders. The goal is to assist veterans with trauma related to their time in service, including with mental health and substance abuse.

During the program, the offender must not commit a criminal offense and must not consume alcohol or non-prescribed controlled drugs. They must submit to drug testing, take all psychiatric medications as prescribed, and keep all appointments, including compliance hearings.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a court program that may be recommended for individuals with pending felony drug-related offenses. This program is a minimum of 12 months and requires full cooperation by the offender.

Eligible offenders must be on probation for at least 2 years and must complete all requirements of the program. Upon completion, the probation period will be ended, and the felony conviction may be downgraded to a misdemeanor.

Superior Court Commissioners

Court Commissioners are appointed by the Court’s Presiding Judge. These are attorneys who must apply and be recommended by a selection committee. They handle specific assigned cases and matters that are uncontested.