Benson Justice Court
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Cochise County
- City
- Benson
- Postal Code
- 85602
- Location
- 126 West 5th Street
- Phone
- 520-586-8100
- Fax
- 520-586-9647
Benson Justice Court is a Government institution operating to solve legal disputes according to federal and Arizona state laws. Benson Justice Court has the Criminal Courts division, which is under the criminal court’s judge, and a Civil Courts Division, under a Civil Courts Judge.
The Criminal Court handles cases brought by the Benson Government against Benson law violators, while the Civil Court handles disputes against Benson individual citizens. In addition, the Benson Justice Court has an appeals division with an appellate judge who handles appeals from the lower courts.
The Benson Justice Court is part of the Cochise County County Justice System, mostly handling minor offenses. Benson Justice Court mainly handles cases involving misdemeanor crimes, careless driving, over-speeding, and ticket violations.
Benson Justice Court is located in Cochise County County, 126 West 5th Street, Benson, Arizona, 85602.
The Criminal Case Processes at Benson Justice Court
The criminal case process in the Benson Justice Court has five stages, with the first four stages preceding the main trial as follows:
- The arraignment stage is when the Benson defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and the Benson Justice Court informs him about his rights.
- The pre-Trial Conference is when the Arizona state offers its plea to the defendant.
- The case management conference is when the Benson Justice Court assesses the status of the case, such as whether there are any outstanding issues.
- The trial readiness conference is when the Benson Justice Court determines whether the case is going to full trial or there is a change of plea.
- The trial stage is when the case goes to full trial with cross-examinations.
You can reach the Benson Justice Court in Benson for any inquiries by calling 520-586-8100 or faxing 520-586-9647. You may access Benson Justice Court’s official website for online services.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.